Dell D820 - Latitude Laptop Notebook User manual

Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide

Finding Information

About Your Computer

Using a Battery

Using the Keyboard

Using Multimedia

Using the Display

Using Networks

Using Cards

Securing Your Computer

Troubleshooting

System Setup Program

Traveling With Your Computer

Reinstalling Software

Adding and Replacing Parts

Dell™QuickSet

Specifications

Getting Help

Appendix

Glossary

Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your computer. For information on other documentation included with your computer,

see Finding Information.

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary.

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

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

©2006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, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp,ExpressCharge, and Dell OpenManage are

trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; EMC

is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation; ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has

determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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

February 2006 Rev. A01

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

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

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About Your Computer

Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide

Front View

Left Side View

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View

Front View

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display latch —Keeps the display closed.

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display —For more information about your display, see Using the Display.

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power button —Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see Power Management Modes).

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

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device status lights

display latch

touch pad/track stick buttons

display

track stick

power button

keyboard status lights

device status lights

volume control buttons

speakers (2)

mute button

keyboard

ambient light sensor

touch pad

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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 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.

¡Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available to charge the battery).

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.

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speaker —To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or mute button.

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keyboard —The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Numeric

Keypad.

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touch pad —Provides the functionality of a mouse. See Touch Pad for more information.

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Touch pad/track stick buttons —Provide the functionality of a mouse. See Touch Pad for more information.

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ambient light sensor (ALS) —Helps to control display brightness. For more information, see Using the Ambient Light Sensor.

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keyboard status lights

Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management 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.

Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. To enable or disable WiFi, use the wireless switch on the left side of the computer.

Turns on when Bluetooth®wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, use the wireless switch on the left side

of the computer.

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NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth wireless

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

NOTE: If you ordered the optional fingerprint reader with your computer, the reader is located between the touch pad buttons.

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

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volume control buttons —Press these buttons to adjust the volume.

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mute button —Press this button to turn off the volume.

Left Side View

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security cable slot —Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see Security Cable Lock.

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air vents —The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

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

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audio connectors

Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.

Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.

Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.

security cable slot

infrared sensor

air vents

wireless switch

1394 connector

Wi-Fi Catcher™light

audio connectors

PC Card slot

ExpressCard slot

smart card slot

NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.

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.

NOTE: 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.

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ExpressCard slot —Supports 34- and 54-mm PCI ExpressCards or USB-based ExpressCards (see Using Cards).

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infrared sensor —Lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections.

When you receive your computer, the sensor is disabled. You can use the system setup program to enable the sensor. For information on transferring data,

see Windows Help, the Help and Support Center, or the documentation that came with your infrared-compatible device.

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wireless switch —Turns on/off wireless devices such as Wi-Fi and internal cards with Bluetooth technology and scans for Wi-Fi networks. For more

information about scanning for wireless networks, see Dell™Wi-FiCatcher™NetworkLocator.

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Wireless switch positions

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Wi-FiCatcher™light—The light operates as follows:

¡Flashing green: Searching for networks

¡Solid green: Strong network found

¡Solid yellow: Weak network found

¡Flashing yellow: Error

¡Off: No signal found

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PC Card slot —Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a blank installed in the slot. For more information, see

Using Cards.

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smart card slot —Supports one smart card (see Smart Cards).

Attach headphones to the connector.

Attach a microphone to the connector.

NOTE: The wireless switch does not detect Mobile Broadband networks or networks that use internal cards with Bluetooth technology.

"off" position

"on" position

"momentary" position

Wi-Fi Catcher™light

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"off"

Disables wireless devices

"on"

Enables wireless devices

"momentary"

Scans for Wi-Fi networks. See Dell™Wi-FiCatcher™NetworkLocator for more

information.

Right Side View

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media bay —Supports a floppy drive, optical drives, or a second battery or second hard drive (see Using Multimedia).

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USB connectors

Back View

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network connector (RJ-45)

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USB connector

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powered USB 2.0 connector

media bay

USB connectors (2)

Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.

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.

network connector (RJ-45)

serial connector

USB connector

video connector

powered USB connector

AC adapter connector

modem connector (RJ-11)

air vents

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 status and activity for wired network connections.

For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer (see Physically Connecting to a

Network or Broadband Modem).

Connect USB devices, 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.

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modem connector (RJ-11)

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serial connector

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video connector

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AC 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.

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air vents —The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

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Bottom View

Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Can also be used for peripherals that require more than 5 V of

power.

If you ordered the optional internal modem, 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).

Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device.

Connects video devices, such as a monitor.

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.

NOTE: 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.

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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battery-bay latch release —Releases the battery. See Replacing the Battery for instructions.

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battery —When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see Using a Battery).

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memory module cover —Covers the compartment that contains the second memory module (see Memory).

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docking-device connector —Lets you attach your computer to the Media Base or other docking device. See the Dell documentation that came with your

docking device for more information.

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fan air vents —The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the fan air vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

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hard drive —Stores software and data.

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battery-bay latch release

docking-device connector

battery

fan air vents

memory module cover

hard drive

NOTE: 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.

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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Appendix

Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide

Cleaning Your Computer

Macrovision Product Notice

FCC Notice (U.S. Only)

Cleaning Your Computer

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Computer, Keyboard, and Display

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lUse a can of compressed air to remove dust from between the keys on the keyboard.

lMoisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner, and wipe the display until it is clean.

lMoisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and

the surrounding palm rest.

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Touch Pad

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1. Shut down your computer.

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2. Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets.

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3. Remove any installed batteries. See Replacing the Battery.

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4. Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of the touch pad. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the

touch pad and the surrounding palm rest.

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Floppy Drive

Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. These kits contain pretreated floppies to remove contaminants that accumulate during

normal operation.

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CDs and DVDs

If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs.

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1. Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole.

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2. With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of the disc.

For stubborn dirt, try using water or a diluted solution of water and mild soap. You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and provide

some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are also safe to use on DVDs.

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

CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Clean your

computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer or display, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Only use products specifically designed for

cleaning displays, and follow the instructions that are included with the product.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads which prevents the drive from operating.

NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product.

Never touch the lens in the drive.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc.

Macrovision Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright

protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

FCC Notice (U.S. Only)

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FCC Class B

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction

manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

lReorient the receiving antenna.

lRelocate the system with respect to the receiver.

lMove the system away from the receiver.

lPlug the system into a different outlet so that the system and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Inc. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations:

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NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

Product name:

Dell™Latitude™D820

Model number:

PP04X

Company name:

Dell Inc.

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