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• Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. The technical term for the name of your router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 49). Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 47. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 47 for more information about how to prepare for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. The software is already installed. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card that is installed in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 47. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system In Windows XP: To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card in Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. If the Choose a wireless network window states Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card. In Windows Vista: To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card in Windows Vista: Setting Up and Using Networks 49

Section	Page
Dell™ Latitude™ D430	1
Contents	3
Finding Information	11
About Your Computer	15
Front View	15
Left Side View	18
Right Side View	19
Back View	20
Bottom View	22
Transferring Information to a New Computer	25
Microsoft® Windows® XP	25
Microsoft Windows Vista®	27
Using a Battery	29
Battery Performance	29
Checking the Battery Charge	30
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter	30
Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter	30
Charge Gauge	30
Low-Battery Warning	31
Conserving Battery Power	31
Power Management Modes	31
Standby and Sleep Mode	31
Hibernate Mode	32
Configuring Power Management Settings	33
Accessing Power Options Properties	33
Charging the Battery	33
Replacing the Battery	33
Storing a Battery	34
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad	35
Numeric Keypad	35
Key Combinations	35
System Functions	35
Battery	36
Optical Drive Tray	36
Display Functions	36
Power Management	36
Speaker Functions	36
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions	37
Touch Pad	37
Fingerprint Reader (optional)	39
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick	39
Changing the Track Stick Cap	39
Using the Display	41
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	41
Microsoft® Windows® XP	42
Microsoft Windows Vista®	42
Using an External Monitor Simultaneously as an Extension of Your Computer Display	43
Microsoft® Windows® XP	43
Microsoft Windows Vista®	43
Using an External Monitor as Your Primary Display: Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays	44
Microsoft® Windows® XP	44
Microsoft Windows Vista®	44
Setting Up and Using Networks	45
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable	45
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System	46
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System	46
Wireless Local Area Network	47
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection	47
Checking Your Wireless Network Card	47
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem	48
Connecting to a WLAN	49
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)	51
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection	51
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card	51
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network	52
Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler	53
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator	53
Microsoft® Windows® Firewall	53
Using Cards	55
Card Types	55
Card Blanks	56
PC Cards	56
PC Card Blanks	56
Extended PC Cards	56
Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard	56
Removing a PC Card or Blank	58
Installing or Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card	59
Extended Cards	60
Securing Your Computer	61
Security Cable Lock	61
Smart Card	61
About Smart Cards	61
Installing a Smart Card	62
Passwords	63
Using a Primary (or System) Password	64
Using an Administrator Password	64
Using a Hard Drive Password	64
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	65
Enabling the TPM Feature	65
Security Management Software	66
Using the Security Management Software	66
Computer Tracking Software	66
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen	66
Cleaning Your Computer	69
Computer, Keyboard, and Display	69
Touch Pad	69
Floppy Drive	69
Optical Disks	70
Troubleshooting	71
Dell Technical Update Service	71
Dell Diagnostics	71
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics	71
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive	71
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media	72
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu	72
Dell Support Utility	74
Accessing the Dell Support Utility	74
Clicking the Dell Support Icon	74
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon	75
Drive Problems	75
Optical drive problems	76
Hard drive problems	76
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	77
Error Messages	78
IEEE 1394 Device Problems	81
Keyboard Problems	81
External Keyboard problems	82
Unexpected characters	82
Lockups and Software Problems	82
The computer does not start up	83
The computer stops responding	83
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly	83
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system	83
A solid blue screen appears	83
Other software problems	83
Memory Problems	84
Network Problems	84
General	84
PC Card or ExpressCard Problems	85
Power Problems	85
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer	86
Docking Power Considerations	86
Printer Problems	87
Scanner Problems	87
Sound and Speaker Problems	88
No sound from integrated speakers	88
No sound from external speakers	88
No sound from headphones	88
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	88
Video and Display Problems	89
If the display is blank	89
If the display is difficult to read	90
If only part of the display is readable	90
System Setup Program	91
Overview	91
Viewing the System Setup Screens	91
System Setup Screens	92
Commonly Used Options	92
Changing the Boot Sequence	92
Changing COM Ports	93
Reinstalling Software	95
Drivers	95
What Is a Driver?	95
Identifying Drivers	95
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities	96
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems	98
Restoring Your Operating System	98
Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore	99
Using the Operating System CD	101
Adding and Replacing Parts	103
Before You Begin	103
Recommended Tools	103
Turning Off Your Computer	103
Before Working Inside Your Computer	104
Hard Drive	105
Removing the Hard Drive	106
Replacing the Hard Drive	108
Memory	108
Keyboard	110
Hinge Cover	112
Mini-Cards	113
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards	113
Mobile Broadband (WWAN) Cards	115
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card	117
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology	117
Coin-Cell Battery	118
Dell™ QuickSet	121
Traveling With Your Computer	123
Identifying Your Computer	123
Packing the Computer	123
Travel Tips	124
Traveling by Air	124
Getting Help	125
Obtaining Assistance	125
Technical Support and Customer Service	125
DellConnect	126
Online Services	126
AutoTech Service	127
Automated Order-Status Service	127
Problems With Your Order	127
Product Information	127
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit	127
Before You Call	128
Contacting Dell	128
Specifications	131
Glossary	139
Appendix	149
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)	149
FCC Class B	149

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Setting Up and Using Networks

•

Find out your wireless router’s broadcast name. The technical term for the name of your router’s

broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name.

If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting

to a WLAN" on page 49).

Connecting to a WLAN

NOTE:

Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area

Network" on page 47.

NOTE:

The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth

wireless technology

or cellular products.

This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Specific

network names and configuration details vary. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 47 for more

information about how to prepare for connecting your computer to a WLAN.

Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. The

software is already installed.

NOTE:

If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless

network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on

the Dell™ Support website at

support.dell.com

. For information on the type of wireless network card that is

installed in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 47.

Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager

Depending on the software installed on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may

manage your network devices:

•

Your wireless network card’s client utility

•

The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system

In Windows XP:

To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card in Windows

XP:

Click

Start

→

Settings

→

Control Panel

→

Network Connections

Right-click the

Wireless Network Connection

icon, and then click

View Available Wireless Networks

If the

Choose a wireless network

window states

Windows cannot configure this connection

, the wireless

network card’s client utility is managing the wireless network card.

If the

Choose a wireless network

window states

Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless

network in range or to get more information

, the Windows XP operating system is managing the

wireless network card.

In Windows Vista:

To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card in Windows

Vista: