Dell Latitude D631 Guide de démarrage rapide

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Dell™ Latitude™ D631

Quick Reference Guide

Model PP18L

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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thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Windows Vista is a trademark and Microsoft Outlook and Windows are registered

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Model

PP18L

March 2007 P/N XP138 Rev. A00

Contents 3

Contents

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting Up Your Computer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

About Your Computer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using a Battery

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4 Contents

Quick Reference Guide 5

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

• My device documentation

• 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 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

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End User License Agreement

Dell™ Product Information Guide

•How to remove and replace parts

• Specifications

• How to configure system settings

• How to troubleshoot and solve problems

User’s Guide

Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center

1

Click

Start

or

→

Help and Support

→

Dell

User and System Guides

→

System Guides

.

2

Click the

User’s Guide

for your computer.

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• Service Tag and Express Service Code

• Microsoft Windows License Label

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

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 from

technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions

• 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

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, AMD™ 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 configuration.

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view

the appropriate support site.

To download Notebook System Software:

1

Go to

support.dell.com

, select your region or

business segment, and enter your Service Tag.

2

Select

Drivers & Downloads

and click

Go

.

3

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.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

Quick Reference Guide 7

• 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" in your

User’s Guide

.

• How to use Windows operating systems

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

Windows Help and Support Center

1

Click

Start

or

→

Help and Support.

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

Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by

Dell QuickSet.

Dell QuickSet Help

To view

Dell QuickSet Help

,

right-click the QuickSet

icon in the Microsoft

®

Windows

®

taskbar.

For more information on Dell QuickSet,

see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your User’s Guide.

• How to reinstall my operating system

Operating System CD

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 CD. See "Reinstalling Microsoft

®

Windows

®

XP" in your User’s Guide.

After you reinstall your

operating system, use

the optional 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.

NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the

operating system you ordered.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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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.

2

Set 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.

4

Open 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

1 display latch 2 display 3 power button

4 device status lights 5 keyboard 6 touch pad

7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch-pad/track-stick buttons 9 track stick

10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 12 ambient light sensor

13 mute button

1

5

2

10

6

11

4

12

3

8

13

9

7

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Left Side View

Right Side View

1 security cable slot 2 air vent 3 audio connectors (2)

4 smart card slot (with blank) 5 1394 connector 6 wireless switch

7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8 PC Card slot 9 hard drive

1 optical drive in media bay 2 media-bay device latch release 3 USB connectors (2)

1 2 3 65 7 84 9

1

2

3

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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.

Bottom View

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

4 serial connector 5 video connector 6 AC adapter connector

7 air vents

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

4 device locking screw (if present) 5 memory module cover 6 docking-device connector

7 air vent 8 hard drive

1 2 63 4 75

7

6

1

5

2

8

3

4

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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→ Settings→ 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 taskbar, 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 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

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 taskbar, 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. 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.

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.

To remove the battery:

1

If 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.

3

Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay.

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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).

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

ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

The computer stops responding

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

T

URN THE COMPUTER OFF — 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.

1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery

1

2

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A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly

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

E

ND THE PROGRAM —

1

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

2

Click

Tas k M an ag er

.

3

Click the program that is no longer responding.

4

Click

End Task

.

CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft

®

Windows

®

operating system

RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD — 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

→

2

Follow the instructions on the screen.

A solid blue screen appears

TURN THE COMPUTER OFF — 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.

Other software problems

CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING

INFORMATION —

• 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.

BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY.

U

SE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS.

S

AVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU.

Quick Reference Guide 17

SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE —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.

RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS — 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 15 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.

Enter system setup (see "System Setup Program" in your User’s Guide), review your computer’s

configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and is active.

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).

1

Shut down the computer. Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2

If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that

came with your docking device for instructions.

3

Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

4

Diagnostics can be invoked in one of two ways:

a

Turn on the computer. 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.

b

Press 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.

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The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board,

keyboard, hard drive, and display.

• During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.

• If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and restart the

computer, press <Esc>; to continue to the next test, press <y>; to retest the component that

failed, press <r>.

• If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and

contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your

User’s Guide

).

If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you 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.

2

Shut down and restart the computer.

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

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the 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

IDE CD-ROM DeviceCD/DVD/CD-RW Drive

and

press <Enter>.

4

Select the

Boot from CD-ROM

option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

5

Ty pe

1

to start the

ResourceCD

menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

6

Select

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

1

After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the

Main

Menu

screen appears, click the button for the option

you want.

2

If 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 follow the instructions on the screen.

If you cannot resolve the error condition, 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, the

technical support representative will ask you for your Service Tag.

3

If you run a test from the

Custom Test

or

Symptom Tree

option, click the applicable tab described in

the following table for more information.

4

When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the

Drivers and Utilities

media

,

remove the media.

5

When 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.

Option Function

Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and

requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the

possibility of tracing the problem quickly.

Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and

requires you to answer questions periodically.

Custom Test Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run.

Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test

based on the symptom of the problem you are having.

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 the

system setup program, 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.

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