Table Of Contents - Dell Latitude C840 User Manual

Table Of Contents

About Your Computer2
Front View2
Device Status Lights3
Left Side View5
Right Side View7
Back View8
Bottom View10
Ergonomic Computing Habits12
Regulatory Notices12
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)13
Fcc Identification Information14
Modem Regulatory Information14
Fax Branding14
Ic Notice (Canada Only)15
Ce Notice (European Union)15
Ce Mark Notice16
New Zealand Telecom Warnings16
Energy Star Compliance17
Important Notice17
Mic Notice (Republic Of Korea Only)19
Class A Device19
Class B Device19
Polish Center For Testing And Certification Notice20
Bsmi Notice (Taiwan Only)21
Nom Information (Mexico Only)21
Warranty And Return Policy22
Using A Battery23
Battery Performance23
Checking The Battery Charge23
Power Meter23
Charge Gauge23
Charging The Battery24
Removing A Battery24
Health Gauge24
Installing A Battery25
Storing A Battery25
Cleaning Your Computer26
Floppy Drive26
Using Dell Diagnostics28
When To Use The Dell Diagnostics28
Features Of The Dell Diagnostics28
Starting The Dell Diagnostics28
Advanced Testing29
Confirming The System Configuration Information30
Using The Display32
Adjusting Brightness32
Switching The Video Image32
Setting Display Resolution32
Reinstalling Software34
Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities34
Manually Reinstalling Drivers For Windows Xp35
Using System Restore35
Creating A Restore Point36
Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State36
Undoing The Last System Restore36
Finding Information38
Safety Instructions38
Windows Help38
Microsoft Windows Guide38
Using The Drivers And Utilities Cd39
Fixing Problems39
Installing Parts39
Dell Support39
Getting Help40
Technical Assistance40
Online Services40
Problems With Your Order41
Product Information41
Returning Items For Warranty Repair Or Credit41
Autotech Service41
Technical Support Service41
Before You Call42
Contacting Dell42
Using The Keyboard And Touch Pad63
Dell™ Accessdirect™ Button63
Numeric Keypad63
Keyboard Shortcuts64
System Functions64
Display Functions64
Touch Pad65
Speaker Functions65
Customizing The Touch Pad And Track Stick66
Changing The Track Stick Cap66
Using The Module Bay68
About The Module Bay68
Swapping Devices While The Computer Is Turned Off68
Swapping Devices While The Computer Is Running68
Adjusting The Volume69
About Passwords71
Using A Primary Password71
Using An Administrator Password71
Using A Hard Drive Password72
Using Pc Cards75
Pc Card Types75
Pc Card Blanks75
Extended Pc Cards75
Installing A Pc Card75
Removing A Pc Card Or Blank76
Standby Mode78
Hibernate Mode78
Power Management Modes78
Power Options Properties79
In Windows Xp79
Power Schemes Tab79
Alarms Tab79
Power Meter Tab79
Advanced Tab80
Hibernate Tab80
Solving Problems81
Power Problems81
Ensuring Sufficient Power For Your Computer81
Docking Power Considerations82
Error Messages82
Video And Display Problems85
If The Display Is Blank85
Sound And Speaker Problems86
If The Display Is Difficult To Read86
If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable86
If You Have A Problem With Integrated Speakers86
Printer Problems87
If You Have A Problem With External Speakers87
Modem And Internet Connection Problems88
Touch Pad Or Mouse Problems89
External Keyboard Problems90
Unexpected Characters90
Pc Card Problems91
Drive Problems91
If You Cannot Save A File To A Floppy Disk Drive91
If You Hear An Unfamiliar Scraping Or Grinding Sound92
Network Problems93
General Program Problems93
If You Have Problems With A Hard Drive93
A Program Crashes93
Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities94
A Program Stops Responding94
A Solid Blue Screen Appears94
Error Messages Appear94
If Your Computer Gets Wet95
If You Drop Or Damage Your Computer95
Windows 200095
Adding And Replacing Parts97
Adding Memory97
Adding A Mini Pci Card98
Replacing The Hard Drive100
S-Video And Standard Audio101
S-Video And Digital Audio102
Composite Video And Standard Audio103
Composite Video And Digital Audio104
Enabling The Display Settings For A Television105
Enabling S/Pdif Digital Audio106
Enabling Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio For Dvd Playback106
Enabling S/Pdif In The Windows Audio Driver107
Using The System Setup Program108
Viewing The System Setup Screens108
Commonly Used Options109
Changing The Boot Sequence109
Changing Printer Modes109
Changing Com Ports109
Specifications111
Traveling With Your Computer115
Identifying Your Computer115
Packing The Computer115
Travel Tips115
Traveling By Air116
If Your Computer Is Lost Or Stolen116
About Microsoft® Windows® Xp117
Help And Support Center117
Desktop Cleanup Wizard117
Control Panel117
Start Menu117
Files And Settings Transfer Wizard118
Internet Connection Firewall118