Dell D430 User Manual

Dell™ Latitude™ D430

User’s Guide

Model PP09S

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the

problem.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" on page 139.

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Model PP09S

May 2008 P/N XK022 Rev. A03

1 Finding Information

2 About Your Computer

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Left Side View

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View

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3 Transferring Information to a New Computer

Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Microsoft Windows Vista®

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4 Using a Battery

Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Checking the Battery Charge

Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter

Microsoft Charge Gauge

Windows® Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Low-Battery Warning

Conserving Battery Power

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Power Management Modes

Standby and Sleep Mode Hibernate Mode

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Configuring Power Management Settings

Accessing Power Options Properties

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Contents 3

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Replacing the Battery

Storing a Battery

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5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Key Combinations

System Functions Battery

Optical Drive Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Display Functions Power Management

Speaker Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions

Touch Pad

Fingerprint Reader (optional)

Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Changing the Track Stick Cap

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6 Using the Display

4 Contents

Adjusting Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector

. . . . 41

Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on the Screen: Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate

Microsoft

Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Microsoft Windows Vista®

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Using an External Monitor Simultaneously as an Extension of Your Computer Display 43

Microsoft Microsoft Windows Vista®

Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Using an External Monitor as Your Primary Display: Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays

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Microsoft

Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Microsoft Windows Vista®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

7 Setting Up and Using Networks

Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System

Wireless Local Area Network

What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Checking Your Wireless Network Card

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Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 48 Connecting to a WLAN

Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)

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What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler

Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator

Microsoft

Windows® Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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8 Using Cards

Card Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Card Blanks

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PC Cards

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PC Card Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Extended PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard

Removing a PC Card or Blank

Installing or Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card

Extended Cards

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9 Securing Your Computer

Security Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Smart Card

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About Smart Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Installing a Smart Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Passwords

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

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Using a Primary (or System) Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password

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Enabling the TPM Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Security Management Software

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Using the Security Management Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Computer Tracking Software

If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen

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10 Cleaning Your Computer

Computer, Keyboard, and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Touch Pad

Floppy Drive

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11 Troubleshooting

6 Contents

Optical Disks

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Dell Technical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Dell Diagnostics

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media

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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Dell Support Utility

Accessing the Dell Support Utility

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Clicking the Dell Support Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon

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Drive Problems

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Optical drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Hard drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

Error Messages

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

Keyboard Problems

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External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters

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Lockups and Software Problems

The computer does not start up The computer stops responding

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A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system A solid blue screen appears

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Other software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Memory Problems

Network Problems

General

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PC Card or ExpressCard Problems

Power Problems

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Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Docking Power Considerations

Printer Problems

Scanner Problems

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Sound and Speaker Problems

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No sound from integrated speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

No sound from external speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

No sound from headphones

Touch Pad or Mouse Problems

Video and Display Problems

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If the display is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

If the display is difficult to read

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If only part of the display is readable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

12 System Setup Program

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Viewing the System Setup Screens

System Setup Screens

Commonly Used Options

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Changing the Boot Sequence Changing COM Ports

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13 Reinstalling Software

Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers

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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems

Restoring Your Operating System

Using Microsoft

Windows® System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Using the Operating System CD

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14 Adding and Replacing Parts

8 Contents

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer

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Before Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Hard Drive

Memory

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Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive

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Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Hinge Cover

Mini-Cards

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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Mobile Broadband (WWAN) Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card

Internal Card With Bluetooth

Coin-Cell Battery

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Wireless Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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15 Dell™ QuickSet

16 Traveling With Your Computer

Identifying Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Packing the Computer

Travel Tips

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Traveling by Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

17 Getting Help

Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

DellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service

Problems With Your Order

Product Information

Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit

Before You Call

Contacting Dell

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Contents 9

18 Specifications

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

FCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

FCC Class B

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Macrovision Product Notice

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10 Contents

Finding Information

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or

media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer

• Drivers for my computer

• Notebook System Software (NSS)

Drivers and Utilities Media

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and

may not ship with your computer.

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers (see Drivers and Utilities media) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71).

Readme files may be included on your media to provide up-to-the-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for technicians or experienced users.

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at

support.dell.com.

Finding Information 11

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• How to set up my computer

• Basic troubleshooting information

• How to run the Dell Diagnostics

• How to remove and install parts

Quick Reference Guide

NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with

your computer.

NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at

support.dell.com.

• Warranty information

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End User License Agreement

Dell™ Product Information Guide

• Service Tag and Express Service Code

• Microsoft Windows License Label

12 Finding Information

Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License

These labels are located on your computer.

• Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use

support.dell.com

• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.

or contact support.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view the

appropriate support site.

• Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system

• Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information

• Service and support — Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with support

• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers

• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates

• Notebook System Software (NSS) — If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™

3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel

processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your

To download Notebook System Software:

Go to

support.dell.com

segment, and enter your Service Tag.

Select

Click your operating system and search for the keyword

Notebook System Software

NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary

depending on your selections.

configuration.

• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment

Dell Support Utility

The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in the taskbar. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 74.

• How to use Windows XP

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

Windows Help and Support Center

Click

Start → Help and Support

Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon.

Click the topic that describes your problem.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

, select your region or business

Drivers & Downloads

and click Go.

Finding Information 13

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet.

• How to reinstall my operating system

Dell QuickSet Help

To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.

Operating System media

NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may

not ship with your computer.

The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See Drivers and Utilities media.

Microsoft

NOTE: The color of your media varies based on the operating

system you ordered.

After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.

Your operating system product key label is located on your computer (see

Windows® License" on page 12).

"Service Tag and

14 Finding Information

About Your Computer

Front View

About Your Computer 15

1 display latch 2 display 3 device status lights

4 touch pad 5 touch pad buttons 6 track stick buttons

7 track stick 8 keyboard 9 speakers

10 keyboard and network status

11 ambient light sensor

lights

DISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed.

DISPLAY — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 41.

DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS

Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in Standby mode.

Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the

light is flashing.

Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:

• Solid green: The battery is charging.

• Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.

If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows:

• Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).

• Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.

• Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.

TOUCH PAD — Provides the functionality of a mouse. See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information.

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TOUCH PAD BUTTONS — Provide the functionality of a mouse. See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information.

TRACK STICK BUTTONS — Provide the functionality of a mouse. See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information.

TRACK STICK — Provide the functionality of a mouse. See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information.

KEYBOARD — The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For information on

supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations" on page 35.

SPEAKERS — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the volume-control keyboard shortcuts. For

more information, see "Key Combinations" on page 35.

KEYBOARD AND NETWORK STATUS LIGHTS

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.

Turns on when wireless devices are enabled.

Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.

Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.

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Turns on when Bluetooth

wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology or other wireless devices, turn the wireless switch on or off.

NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional

feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if Bluetooth wireless technology is installed on your computer.

For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth wireless technology.

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system

shutdown rather than by pressing the power button.

If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds).

AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR — Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the

display backlighting to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. Press the <Fn> and left-arrow key to enable or disable the sensor.

Left Side View

1 2 3

1 security cable slot 2 microphone connector 3 headphone connector

4 PC Card slot 5 Smart Card slot 6 Secure Digital memory card

slot

NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a

problem with the fans or the computer.

SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more

information, see "Security Cable Lock" on page 61.

MICROPHONE CONNECTOR — Lets you connect a microphone to the connector.

HEADPHONE CONNECTOR — Lets you connect headphones or speakers to the connector.

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PC CARD SLOT — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter, or a 34-mm ExpressCard in an

adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see "Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard" on page 56.

MART CARD SLOT — Supports one smart card.

ECURE DIGITAL MEMORY CARD SLOT — The Secure Digital memory card slot supports one Secure Digital

memory card. Use Secure Digital memory cards to save or back up data.

Right Side View

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your

computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

1 air vents 2 wireless switch 3 power button

AIR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer

from overheating.

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell

computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

WIRELESS SWITCH — When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless LAN (WLAN) in

your vicinity. You can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 53).

POWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode "Power

Management Modes" on page 31.

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft

Windows® operating system

shutdown rather than by pressing the power button.

If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds).

About Your Computer 19

Back View

712 3 4 5 6

1 network connector (RJ-45) 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 3 USB connectors

4 video connector 5 powered USB connector 6 IEEE 1394 Connector

7 AC adapter connector

NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45)

NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do

not plug a telephone line into the network connector.

Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate the status of both the connection and the transfer of information for wired network communications.

For information on using the network adapter, see the device user’s guide supplied with your computer. See "Finding Information" on page 11.

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MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11)

Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.

For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. See "Finding Information" on page 11 for information about accessing online user’s guides.

CONNECTORS

USB

Connect a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy drive cable.

CONNECTOR

VIDEO

Connects an external monitor. For more information, see "Using the Display" on page 41.

POWERED

USB CONNECTOR

Connect a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy drive cable.

IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.

ADAPTER CONNECTOR

Connects an AC adapter to the computer.

The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.

CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power

strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself,

and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.

About Your Computer 21

NOTE: The D430 has been optimally designed to be used with the slim Media Base for docking. However, it is

compatible with the D-Family D/Port and D/Dock. With the use of the D-Family D/Port and D/Dock, all ports can be effectively utilized except for the 1394 port. If the use of this port is required, it is recommended that you use the Media Base as your primary docking device.

The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.

CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power

strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself,

and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.

Bottom View

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your

computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

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2 3

1 battery 2 battery charge gauge 3 battery-bay latch release (2)

4 memory module/WLAN Mini-

5 air vents 6 docking device slot

Card cover

BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an

electrical outlet. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 29.

BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — Provides information on the battery charge. For more information, see "Checking the

Battery Charge" on page 30.

BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE (2) — Releases the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 33 for instructions.

COVER — Covers the compartment that contains one memory module and the WLAN Mini-Card. For additional

information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 103.

MEMORY MODULE/WLAN MINI-CARD COVER — Covers the compartment that contains the second memory

module connector (DIMM B) (see "Memory" on page 131).

AIR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer

from overheating.

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell

DOCKING DEVICE SLOT — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. See the documentation that came

About Your Computer 23

with your docking device for additional information.

NOTICE: Your computer features Dell Undock & Go™ technology that allows you to undock your computer without

going into standby mode. Because the computer may not automatically go into standby mode when it is undocked, be sure the settings in the Power Options control panel do not prohibit the computer from going into standby mode. If you change the Power Options control panel to prohibit the computer from going into standby mode, you greatly increase the chances of causing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your computer to overheat.

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Transferring Information to a New Computer

You can use your operating system "wizards" to help you transfer files and other data from one computer to another—for example, from an old computer to a new computer. For instructions, see the following section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is running.

Microsoft® Windows® XP

The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer. You can transfer data, such as:

• E-mail messages

• Toolbar settings

•Window sizes

• Internet bookmarks

You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer.

NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial

cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. To transfer data over a serial connection, you must access the Network Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration steps, such as setting up an advanced connection and designating the host computer and the guest computer.

For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be available in certain countries.

For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can use the optional Operating System media for this process or you can create a wizard disk with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media

NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional and may not be included

with certain computers.

To prepare a new computer for the file transfer:

Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click

Tools

→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

When the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

Start→

welcome screen appears, click

All Programs→

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Accessories→ System

On the

When the click

Which computer is this?

Do you have a Windows XP CD?

→ Next

Now go to your old computer

at this time.

screen, click

screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do

New Computer→

I will use the wizard from the Windows XP

To copy data from the old computer:

On the old computer, insert the Windows XP

On the

Under

On the

Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP

What do you want to do?

Which computer is this?

Select a transfer method

, click

screen, click

screen, click the transfer method you prefer.

What do you want to transfer?

After the information has been copied, the

Click

Finish

Operating System

screen, click

Transfer files and settings→ Next

Old Computer→

media.

Perform additional tasks

screen, select the items you want to transfer and click

Completing the Collection Phase

To transfer data to the new computer:

On the

On the settings and files and click

Now go to your old computer

screen on the new computer, click

Where are the files and settings?

screen, select the method you chose for transferring your

The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer.

screen appears.

not

When all of the settings and files have been applied, the

Click

Finished

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media

and restart the new computer.

Finished

screen appears.

To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup image file to removable media.

To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps:

Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click

Tools

→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

When the

On the

drive

Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK.

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

Which computer is this?

screen, click

Do you have a Windows XP CD?

→

Next.

screen, click

Start→

All Programs→

Accessories→ System

welcome screen appears, click

New Computer→

I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following

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When the disk creation completes and the

do not

click

Go to the old computer.

Now go to your old computer

To copy data from the old computer:

On the old computer, insert the wizard disk.

Click

Start→

In the media) and click

On the

After the information has been copied, the

Click

Finish

Run

Open

field on the

Run

window, browse to the path for

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

Which computer is this?

Select a transfer method

What do you want to transfer?

screen, click

screen, click the transfer method you prefer.

screen, select the items you want to transfer and click

fastwiz

(on the appropriate removable

welcome screen, click

Old Computer→

Completing the Collection Phase

To transfer data to the new computer:

On the

On the settings and files and click

Now go to your old computer

screen on the new computer, click

Where are the files and settings?

. Follow the instructions on the screen.

screen, select the method you chose for transferring your

The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer.

message appears,

screen appears.

When all of the settings and files have been applied, the

Click

Finished

NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for document #154781, titled What Are

The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows

NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries.

and restart the new computer.

XP Operating System?.

Finished

screen appears.

Microsoft Windows Vista®

Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and then click

Windows Easy Transfer.

In the

User Account Control

Click

Start a new transfer

Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

dialog box, click

Continue a transfer in progress

Continue

Transfer files and settings→

Start

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Using a Battery

Battery Performance

NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or

separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer.

For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay.

NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an

electrical outlet the first time you use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in Power Options (see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 33).

Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions.

NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on

how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer.

NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD.

Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following:

•Using optical drives.

• Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices.

• Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications.

• Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you can use to configure power management settings.

You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 30). You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33).

CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery

only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The lithium ion battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from another computer with your computer.

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CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call

your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See "Battery Disposal" in the

CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate,

disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage.

Product Information Guide

Checking the Battery Charge

The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.

Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter

If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.

For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and click Help.

Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter

The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the battery meter icon ( or ) on the taskbar.

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.

Charge Gauge

By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery, you can check:

• Battery charge (check by pressing and

• Battery health (check by pressing and

The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged. After hundreds of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity—or battery health. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health).

Check the Battery Charge

To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge.

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releasing

holding

the status button)

+ 120 hidden pages

Dell D430 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Dell™ Latitude™ D430

Contents

Finding Information

About Your Computer

Front View

Left Side View

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Microsoft® Windows® XP

Microsoft Windows Vista®

Using a Battery

Battery Performance

Checking the Battery Charge

Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter

Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter

Charge Gauge