Dell Latitude D531 User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it]

Dell™ Latitude™ D531

Quick Reference Guide

Model PP04X

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

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

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in your User’s Guide.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.

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.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are trademarks of Dell Inc.; AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows Vista and the Windows Vista Start button are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Model PP04X

April 2007

P/N JP596

Rev. A00

Contents

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16

Contents 3

4Contents

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 and Utilities Media
• Drivers for my computer	NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and
• My device documentation	may not ship with your computer.
• Notebook System Software (NSS)	Documentation and drivers are already installed on your
	computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers and to
	run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 17).
	Readme files may be
	included on your media to
	provide last-minute updates
	about technical changes to
	your computer or advanced
	technical-reference material
	for technicians or
	experienced users.
	NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at
	support.dell.com.
	NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and
	may not ship with your computer.
• Warranty information	Dell™ Product Information Guide
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
• Safety instructions
• Regulatory information
• Ergonomics information
• End User License Agreement

• How to remove and replace parts	User’s Guide
• Specifications	Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center
• How to configure system settings	1	Click Start or	→ Help and Support→ Dell User
• How to troubleshoot and solve problems		and System Guides→ System Guides.
	2	Click the User’s Guide for your computer.

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What Are You Looking For?	Find It Here
• Service Tag and Express Service Code	Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License
• Microsoft Windows License Label	These labels are located on your computer.
	• Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you
	use support.dell.com or contact support.
	• Enter the Express
	Service Code to direct
	your call when
	contacting support.
	NOTE: The Microsoft
	Windows License label has been redesigned with a hole, or
	"security portal," as an increased security measure.
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles	Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
from technicians, online courses, and frequently	NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view the
asked questions	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 technical 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	To download Notebook System Software:
	operating system for your computer, you should also	1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business
	reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates	segment, and enter your Service Tag.
	for your operating system and support for Dell™	2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go.
	3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD™ processors,
		3 Click your operating system and search for the keyword
	optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for
		Notebook System Software.
	correct operation of your Dell computer. The software
		NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary
	automatically detects your computer and operating
		depending on your selections.
	system and installs the updates appropriate for your
	configuration.

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	What Are You Looking For?	Find It Here
	• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints —	Dell Support Utility
	Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general	The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and
	health of your computing environment
		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 task bar. For more information,

see "Dell Support Utility" in your User’s Guide.

	• How to use Windows operating systems	Windows Help and Support Center
	• How to work with programs and files	1	Click the Start button or	→ Help and Support.
	• How to personalize my desktop	2	Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and
			click the arrow icon.
		3	Click the topic that describes your problem.
		4	Follow the instructions on the screen.
	• Information on network activity, the Power Management	Dell QuickSet Help
	Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell	To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon
	QuickSet.
		in the Microsoft® Windows® task bar.
		For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet"
		in your User’s Guide.
	• How to reinstall my operating system	The operating system is already installed on your computer.
		See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User’s Guide.

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Setting Up Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

1 Unpack the accessories box.

2Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete the setup of your computer.

The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered.

3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet.

4Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer (see "Front View" on page 9).

NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer.

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About Your Computer

Front View

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1	display latch	2	display		3	power button
4	device status lights	5	speakers (2)		6	keyboard
7	touch pad	8	touch pad buttons		9	keyboard status lights
10	wireless enable/disable button	11	ambient light sensor

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Left Side View

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1	security cable slot		2	air vent	3	IEEE 1394 connector
4	audio connectors (2)		5	PC Card slot	6	hard drive

Right Side View

		1	2	3
1 media bay	2	device latch release	3	USB connectors (2)

Back 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	2	3	4	5	6	7		8
1	network connector (RJ-45)		2	S-video TV-out connector				3	USB connectors (2)
4	modem connector (RJ-11)		5	serial connector				6	VGA connector
7	AC adapter connector		8	air vents

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Bottom View

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			5	4
1	battery charge gauge	2	battery-bay latch release		3	battery
4	memory module/coin-cell battery	5	docking device slot		6	air vents
	cover
7	hard drive

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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, click Start→ Control Panel→ Power Options→ Power Meter.

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.

Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. You can install an optional second battery in the media bay to significantly increase operating time.

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" in your User’s Guide).

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

You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 13). You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your User’s Guide).

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 other computers with your computer.

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 Product Information Guide.

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 60°C (140°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.

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Checking the Battery Charge

The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, 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 task bar, and click Help.

Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter

The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the task bar.

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 releasing the status button)

•Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button)

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.

Check the Battery Health

NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the task bar, and click Help.

To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery is in good condition, and more than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. See "Specifications" in your User’s Guide for more information about the battery operating time.

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Low-Battery Warning

NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning.

Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the media bay. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.

By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. You can change the settings for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your User’s Guide for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window.

Charging the Battery

NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. The battery’s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.

NOTE: You must use a 90-Watt AC adaptor to use ExpressCharge a 9-cell battery.

When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge.

If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery.

For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" in your User’s Guide.

Removing the Battery

CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer.

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 battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.

NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage.For information about replacing the second battery, which is located in the media bay, see "Using Multimedia" in your User’s Guide.

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To remove the battery:

1If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.

2 Ensure that the computer is turned off, in hibernate mode, or connected to AC adapter.

NOTICE: Removing the battery in while the computer is in standby mode (without AC power) causes the computer to shut down and may result in loss of data.

3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer.

4 Lift the battery out of the battery bay.

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battery

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battery-bay latch release

To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks.

Storing a Battery

Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it

(see "Charging the Battery" on page 14).

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TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F

Troubleshooting

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

The computer does not start up

E N S U R E T H A T T H E A C A D A P T E R I S F I R M L Y C O N N E C T E D T O T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T O T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T .

The computer stops responding

NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.

— If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer.

A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly

NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.

E N D T H E P R O G R A M —

1 Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.

2 Click Task Manager.

3 Click Applications.

4 Click the program that is no longer responding.

5 Click End Task.

C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

A program is designed for an earlier operating system version

R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D — The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments.

1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next.

2 Follow the instructions on the screen.

A solid blue screen appears

TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer.

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Other software problems

C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N O R C O N T A C T T H E S O F T W A R E M A N U F A C T U R E R F O R T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N —

•Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.

•Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information.

•Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.

•Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.

•If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

B A C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I A T E L Y.

U S E A V I R U S - S C A N N I N G P R O G R A M T O C H E C K T H E H A R D D R I V E , F L O P P Y D I S K S , O R C D S .

S A V E A N D C L O S E A N Y O P E N F I L E S O R P R O G R A M S A N D S H U T D O W N Y O U R C O M P U T E R T H R O U G H T H E S t a r t M E N U .

S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E — If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.

R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S — See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 17. If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem.

Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 16 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.

It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.

NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities Media is optional and may not ship with your computer.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.

NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User’s Guide).

NOTE: If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.

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1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly.

2 Turn on (or restart) your computer.

3Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the following two ways:

a When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press <Enter>.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: Before attempting option b, the computer must be powered down completely.

bPress and hold the <Fn> key while powering the computer on.

NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.

The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on.

•During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.

•If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in your User’s Guide.

4If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue".

5 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media

1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities Media.

2Shut down and restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.

3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.

4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

5 Type 1 to start the menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

6Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.

7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

1After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.

NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer.

Option	Function
Test Memory	Runs	the stand-alone memory test
Test System	Runs	System Diagnostics
Exit	Exits the Diagnostics

2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears.

NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more thorough check of devices in the computer.

Option Function

Express Test Performs a quick test of devices in the system. This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes.

Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices in the system. This typically can take an hour or more.

Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run.

Symptom Tree This option allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are having. This option lists the most common symptoms.

3If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see Contacting Dell in your User’s Guide).

NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag.

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4If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information.

Tab	Function
Results	Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered.
Errors	Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem
	description.
Help	Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test.
Configuration	Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.
	The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices
	from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays
	the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The
	device list may not display the names of all the components installed
	on your computer or all devices attached to your computer.
Parameters	Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.

5When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable).

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Index

A

anti-virus software, 17

B

battery

charge gauge, 13 charging, 14

checking the charge, 13 performance, 12 power meter, 13 removing, 14

storing, 15

C

computer crashes, 16

slow performance, 17 stops responding, 16

D

Dell Diagnostics about, 17

starting from the Drivers and Utilities Media, 18

starting from the hard drive, 17

using, 17

Dell support site, 6

diagnostics Dell, 17

documentation End User License

Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 6

Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5

safety, 5

User’s Guide, 5 warranty, 5

E

End User License

Agreement, 5

ergonomics information, 5

H

hardware

Dell Diagnostics, 17

Help and Support Center, 7

help file

Windows Help and Support Center, 7

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labels

Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6

M

Media

Drivers and Utilities, 5

P

problems

blue screen, 16 computer crashes, 16

computer does not start up, 16 computer stops responding, 16 Dell Diagnostics, 17

lockups, 16 program crashes, 16

program stops responding, 16 programs and Windows

compatibility, 16 slow computer

performance, 17 software, 16-17 spyware, 17

Product Information Guide, 5

Q

QuickSet Help, 7

Index 21

R

regulatory information, 5

ResourceCD

Dell Diagnostics, 17

S

safety instructions, 5

Service Tag, 6

software problems, 16-17

spyware, 17

support website, 6

system views back, 10 bottom, 10-11 front, 9

left side, 10 right side, 10

T

troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 17

Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software

problems, 16

U

User’s Guide, 5

W

warranty information, 5

Windows

Help and Support Center, 7

Program Compatibility

Wizard, 16

wizards

Program Compatibility Wizard, 16

22 Index

Dell™ Latitude™ D531

Snelle referentiegids

Model PP04X

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Opmerkingen, kennisgevingen en waarschuwingen

OPMERKING: Een OPMERKING duidt belangrijke informatie aan voor een beter gebruik van de computer.

KENNISGEVING: Een KENNISGEVING duidt potentiële schade aan hardware of potentieel gegevensverlies aan en vertelt u hoe het probleem kan worden vermeden.

WAARSCHUWING: Een WAARSCHUWING duidt het risico van schade aan eigendommen, lichamelijk letsel of overlijden aan.

Afkortingen en acroniemen

Een volledige lijst met afkortingen en acroniemen vindt u in de woordenlijst in de Gebruikershandleiding.

Als u een Dell™ n Series-computer hebt gekocht, zijn alle referenties in dit document naar Microsoft® Windows®- besturingsystemen niet van toepassing.

OPMERKING: Sommige kenmerken of media kunnen optioneel zijn en niet worden geleverd met uw computer. Sommige kenmerken of media zijn wellicht niet beschikbaar in bepaalde landen.

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Model PP04X

April 2007

P/N JP596

Rev. A00

Inhoudsopgave

Informatie zoeken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
De computer instellen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Over de computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
Batterijen gebruiken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
Problemen oplossen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39

Inhoudsopgave 25

26 Inhoudsopgave

Informatie zoeken

OPMERKING: Sommige kenmerken of media kunnen optioneel zijn en niet worden geleverd met uw computer. Sommige kenmerken of media zijn wellicht niet beschikbaar in bepaalde landen.

OPMERKING: Mogelijk is er bij uw computer aanvullende informatie geleverd.

	Waarnaar zoekt u?	Hier kunt u het vinden
	• Een diagnoseprogramma voor de computer	Het medium Drivers and Utilities (stuuren hulpprogramma's)
	• Stuurprogramma's voor de computer	OPMERKING: Het medium Drivers and Utilities (Stuuren
	• Documentatie voor mijn toestel	hulpprogramma's) is optioneel en is mogelijk niet met uw
	• Notebook System Software (NSS)	computer meegeleverd.
		De documentatie en stuurprogramma's zijn reeds op de
		computer geïnstalleerd. U kunt het medium gebruiken om
		stuurprogramma's opnieuw te installeren en om Dell
		Diagnostics (Dell-diagnoseprogramma) uit te voeren (zie
		"Dell Diagnostics (Dell-diagnoseprogramma)" op pagina 41).
		Mogelijk bevat het medium
		leesmij-bestanden met de
		laatst beschikbare informatie
		over technische wijzigingen
		aan de computer of
		geavanceerd technisch
		naslagmateriaal voor
		technici en gevorderde
		gebruikers.
		OPMERKING: Updates van de stuurprogramma's en
		documentatie vindt u op support.dell.com.
		OPMERKING: Het medium Drivers and Utilities (Stuuren
		hulpprogramma's) is optioneel en is mogelijk niet met uw
		computer meegeleverd.
	• Garantie-informatie	Dell™ Productinformatiegids

•Algemene voorwaarden (alleen Verenigde Staten)

•Veiligheidsinstructies

•Informatie over regelgeving

•Ergonomische informatie

•Licentieovereenkomst voor eindgebruikers

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Waarnaar zoekt u?	Hier kunt u het vinden
• Onderdelen verwijderen en vervangen	Gebruikershandleiding
• Specificaties	Help en ondersteuning van Windows
• Systeeminstellingen configureren	1 Klik op Start of	→ Help en ondersteuning→
• Problemen vaststellen en oplossen	Dell User and System Guides (Gebruiksen
	systeemhandleidingen)→ System Guides
	(Systeemhandleidingen).
	2 Klik op de Gebruikershandleiding van uw computer.
• Servicelabel en code voor express-service	Servicelabel en Microsoft® Windows®-licentielabel
• Microsoft Windows-licentielabel	Deze labels bevinden zich op de computer.

• Gebruik het servicelabel om de computer te identificeren als u gebruikmaakt van support.dell.com of contact opneemt met de technische ondersteuning.

• Voer de code voor de express-service in zodat uw telefonische verzoek naar de juiste medewerker van de ondersteuningsdienst wordt doorgeleid.

OPMERKING: Het Microsoft Windows-licentielabel is nu voorzien van een gat of "veiligheidsportaal" voor een betere beveiliging.

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Waarnaar zoekt u?	Hier kunt u het vinden
• Oplossingen — Hints en tips voor probleemoplossing,	Dell Support-website — support.dell.com
artikelen van technici, on line cursussen en	OPMERKING: Selecteer uw regio of business-segment om
veelgestelde vragen	bij de juiste ondersteuning-site te komen.

•Community — On line discussies met andere gebruikers van Dell-producten

•Upgrades — Upgrade-informatie over onderdelen als het geheugen, de vaste schijf en het besturingssysteem

•Klantenservice — Contactgegevens, de status van reparatieverzoeken en bestellingen, informatie over garantie en reparatie

•Service en ondersteuning — De status van reparatieverzoeken, ondersteuningshistorie, het servicecontract, on line discussies met medewerkers van de technische ondersteuning

•Referentiemateriaal — Computerdocumentatie, details over mijn computerinstellingen, productspecificaties en white papers

•Downloads — Geautoriseerde stuurprogramma's,

	patches en software-updates	Ga als volgt te werk om Notebook Systeem Software te
	• Notebook System Software (NSS) — Als u het
		downloaden:
	besturingsysteem van de computer opnieuw installeert,
		1 Ga naar support.dell.com, selecteer uw regio of business-
	moet u het NSS-hulpprogramma ook opnieuw
		segment en geef uw servicelabel op.
	installeren. NSS biedt essentiële updates voor uw
		2 Selecteer Drivers & Downloads (Stuurprogramma's &
	besturingssysteem en ondersteuning voor Dell™
		downloads) en klik op Go (Doorgaan).
	3,5-inch USB-diskettestations, AMD™-processors,
		3 Klik op uw besturingssysteem en zoek op het trefwoord
	optische schijven en USB-apparaten. NSS is benodigd
	voor een juiste werking van uw Dell-computer. De	Notebook System Software.
	software detecteert automatisch de computer en het	OPMERKING: De gebruikersinterface van support.dell.com
	besturingssysteem en installeert de updates die voor uw	kan verschillen afhankelijk van uw selecties.
	configuratie van belang zijn.
	• Software-upgrades en tips voor probleemoplossing —	Dell Support Utility (Dell-hulpprogramma)
	FAQ's, actuele onderwerpen en over uw algemene	De Dell Support Utility (Dell-hulpprogramma) is een
	gezonde computeromgeving.
		automatisch upgradeen meldingssysteem dat op uw
		computer is geïnstalleerd. Dit hulpprogramma biedt real-
		time scans voor een gezonde computeromgeving, software-
		updates en relevante zelfhulpinformatie. Toegang tot de
		Dell Support Utility (Dell-hulpprogramma) verkrijgt u via
		het pictogram	op de taakbalk. Voor meer informatie
		raadpleegt u "Dell Support Utility (Dell-hulpprogramma)" in
		de Gebruikershandleiding.

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	Waarnaar zoekt u?	Hier kunt u het vinden
	• De Windows-besturingssystemen gebruiken	Help en ondersteuning van Windows
	• Aan het werk met programma's en bestanden	1	Klik op de knop Start of	→ Help en ondersteuning.
	• Hoe pas ik mijn bureaublad aan	2	Geef met een of meer woorden een beschrijving van het
			probleem en klik vervolgens op het pijltje.
		3	Klik op het onderwerp dat uw probleem beschrijft.
		4	Volg de instructies op het scherm.
	• Informatie over netwerkactiviteiten, de wizard	Dell QuickSet Help
	Energiebeheer, sneltoetsen en andere items beheerd	Wanneer u Dell QuickSet Help wilt weergeven, rechtsklikt u
	door Dell QuickSet.
		op het QuickSet-pictogram op de taakbalk van Microsoft®
		Windows®.
		Voor meer informatie over Dell QuickSet raadpleegt
		u "Dell™ QuickSet" in de Gebruikershandleiding.
	• Het besturingssysteem opnieuw installeren	Het besturingssysteem is reeds op de computer geïnstalleerd.
		Raadpleeg "Het besturingssysteem herstellen" in de
		Gebruikershandleiding.

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