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3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore and Microsoft Windows Vista System Restore return your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • If you received an Operating System media with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the media only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. Reinstalling Software 111

Section	Page
Dell™ Latitude™ ATG D630	1
User’s Guide	1
Contents	3
Finding Information	11
About Your Computer	15
Front View	15
Left Side View	19
Right Side View	21
Back View	22
Bottom View	25
Transferring Information to Another Computer	27
Microsoft® Windows® XP	27
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media	27
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media	28
Microsoft Windows Vista®	29
Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista	30
Using a Battery	31
Battery Performance	31
Checking the Battery Charge	32
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter	32
Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter	32
Charge Gauge	32
Low-Battery Warning	33
Conserving Battery Power	33
Power Management Modes	34
Standby and Sleep Mode	34
Hibernate Mode	34
Configuring Power Management Settings	35
Accessing Power Options Properties	35
Charging the Battery	35
Replacing the Battery	36
Storing a Battery	37
Battery Errors	37
Using the Keyboard	39
Numeric Keypad	39
Key Combinations	40
Keyboard Illumination	40
System Functions	40
Battery	40
Display Functions	40
Power Management	40
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions	41
Touch Pad and Track Stick	41
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick	42
Changing the Track Stick Cap	42
Using the Display	45
Adjusting Brightness	45
Using the Ambient Light Sensor	45
Switching the Video Image	46
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate	46
Dual Independent Display Mode	47
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays	48
Setting Up and Using Networks	49
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable	49
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System	50
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System	50
Wireless Local Area Network	50
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection	50
Checking Your Wireless Network Card	50
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem	51
Connecting to a WLAN	52
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)	54
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection	54
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card	54
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network	55
Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card	55
Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler	56
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator	56
Microsoft® Windows® Firewall	56
Using Multimedia	59
Playing Media	59
Copying Media	60
How to Copy Media	61
Using Blank Media	61
Helpful Tips	62
Adjusting the Volume	63
Adjusting the Picture	63
Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System	63
Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System	64
Using Cards	65
Card Types	65
PC Cards	65
ExpressCards	65
Smart Cards	65
Card Blanks	65
Extended Cards	66
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard	66
PC Card	66
ExpressCard	67
Removing a Card or Blank	67
Securing Your Computer	69
Security Cable Lock	69
Smart Card	69
About Smart Cards	70
Installing a Smart Card	70
Passwords	71
About Passwords	71
Using a Primary (or System) Password	72
Using an Administrator Password	73
Using a Hard Drive Password	73
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	74
Enabling the TPM Feature	74
Security Management Software	74
Activating the Security Management Software	75
Using the Security Management Software	75
Computer Tracking Software	75
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen	75
Cleaning Your Computer	77
Computer, Keyboard, and Display	77
Touch Pad	77
Mouse	77
Floppy Drive	78
CDs and DVDs	78
Troubleshooting	79
Diagnostic Lights	79
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST	79
Dell™ Technical Update Service	81
Dell Diagnostics	81
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics	81
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive	81
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media	82
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu	83
Dell Support Utility	84
Accessing the Dell Support Utility	84
Clicking the Dell Support Icon	84
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon	85
Drive Problems	85
Media drive problems	85
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray	86
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound	86
Hard drive problems	86
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	86
Error Messages	88
IEEE 1394 Device Problems	91
Keyboard Problems	91
External Keyboard problems	92
Unexpected characters	92
Lockups and Software Problems	92
The computer does not start up	93
The computer stops responding	93
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly	93
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system	93
A solid blue screen appears	93
Other software problems	93
Memory Problems	94
Network Problems	94
General	95
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)	95
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network)	95
PC Card Problems	96
Power Problems	96
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer	97
Docking Power Considerations	97
Printer Problems	98
Scanner Problems	98
Sound and Speaker Problems	99
No sound from integrated speakers	99
No sound from external speakers	99
No sound from headphones	100
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	100
Video and Display Problems	100
If the display is blank	101
If the display is difficult to read	101
If only part of the display is readable	102
System Setup Program	103
Overview	103
Viewing the System Setup Screens	103
System Setup Screens	104
Commonly Used Options	104
Changing the Boot Sequence	104
Changing Printer Modes	105
Changing COM Ports	105
Reinstalling Software	107
Drivers	107
What Is a Driver?	107
Identifying Drivers	107
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities	108
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool	110
Microsoft Windows XP	110
Microsoft Windows Vista	111
Restoring Your Operating System	111
Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore	111
Using the Operating System Media	112
Adding and Replacing Parts	115
Before You Begin	115
Recommended Tools	115
Turning Off Your Computer	115
Before Working Inside Your Computer	116
Hinge Cover	118
Keyboard	119
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology	120
Coin-Cell Battery	122
Memory	122
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card	127
Mobile Broadband Card	129
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card	132
Hard Drive	132
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell	134
Media Bay	135
Removing Media Bay Devices	135
FCM (Flash Cache Module) Card	135
Dell™ QuickSet	137
Traveling With Your Computer	139
Identifying Your Computer	139
Packing the Computer	139
Travel Tips	140
Traveling by Air	140
Specifications	141
Getting Help	149
Obtaining Assistance	149
Technical Support and Customer Service	149
DellConnect	150
Online Services	150
AutoTech Service	151
Automated Order-Status Service	151
Problems With Your Order	151
Product Information	151
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit	151
Before You Call	152
Contacting Dell	152
Appendix	155
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)	155
FCC Class B	155
Macrovision Product Notice	156

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In the

Fix a Problem

section, click

Hardware Troubleshooter

In the

Hardware Troubleshooter

list, select the option that best describes the problem and click

to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.

Microsoft Windows Vista

Click the Windows Vista start button

and click

Help and Support

Type

hardware troubleshooter

in the search field and press <Enter> to start the search.

In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining

troubleshooting steps.

Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore your operating system in the following ways:

•

Microsoft Windows XP System Restore and Microsoft Windows Vista System Restore return your

computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first

solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files.

•

If you received an

Operating System

media with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating

system. However, using the

Operating System

media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the

media

only

if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

Using Microsoft

Windows

System Restore

The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your

computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software,

or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that

System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible.

NOTICE:

Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover

them.

NOTE:

The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you

set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

Starting System Restore

NOTICE:

Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any

open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

Microsoft Windows XP

Click

Start

→

All Programs

→

Accessories

→

System Tools

→

System Restore

Click either

Restore my computer to an earlier time

Create a restore point

Click

and follow the remaining on-screen prompts.