Dell Latitude D531 (Mid 2007) User Manual

User’s guide, Dell™ latitude™ d531

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Dell™ Latitude™ D531

User’s Guide

Model PP04X

Table of contents

Document Outline

Dell™ Latitude™ D531
Contents
Finding Information
About Your Computer
- Front View
- Left Side View
- Right Side View
- Back View
- Bottom View
Transferring Information to a New Computer
- Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Using a Battery
- Battery Performance
- Checking the Battery Charge
- Conserving Battery Power
- Power Management Modes
  - Standby Mode
  - Hibernate Mode
- Configuring Power Management Settings
- Charging the Battery
- Replacing the Battery
- Storing a Battery
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
- Numeric Keypad
- Key Combinations
- Touch Pad
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Display
- Display Properties
- Using ATI Catalyst® Control Center
  - Launching Catalyst Control Center
- Using an External Monitor or Projector
- Using an External Monitor
  - Extending Your Computer Display
  - Changing Your Primary Display
- Saving Battery Power
Using Multimedia
- Playing CDs or DVDs
- Copying CDs and DVDs
- Adjusting the Volume
- Adjusting the Picture
  - If the Computer Is Turned Off or in Hibernate Mode
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Setting Up and Using Networks
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
- Setting Up a Network
- Wireless Local Area Network
- Mobile Broadband (WWAN)
- Microsoft® Windows® Firewall
Using Cards
- Card Types
- Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard
  - Removing a PC Card or Blank
Securing Your Computer
- Security Cable Lock
- Passwords
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  - Enabling the TPM Feature
- Computer Tracking Software
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Cleaning Your Computer
- Computer, Keyboard, and Display
- Touch Pad
- Mouse
  - Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
  - Cleaning an Optical Mouse
- Floppy Drive
- CDs and DVDs
Troubleshooting
- Dell Technical Update Service
- Dell Diagnostics
- Dell Support Utility
- Drive Problems
  - CD and DVD drive problems
  - Hard drive problems
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
- Error Messages
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
- Keyboard Problems
  - External keyboard problems
  - Unexpected characters
- Lockups and Software Problems
- Memory Problems
- Network Problems
- PC Card or ExpressCard Problems
- Power Problems
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
  - Docking Power Considerations
- Printer Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
- Video and Display Problems
System Setup Program
- Overview
- Viewing the System Setup Screens
- System Setup Screens
- Commonly Used Options
Reinstalling Software
- Drivers
- Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool
- Restoring Your Operating System
  - Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
  - Using the Operating System Media
Adding and Replacing Parts
- Before You Begin
- Recommended Tools
- Turning Off Your Computer
- Before Working Inside Your Computer
- Hard Drive
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
- Hinge Cover
- Memory
  - DIMM A Connector
  - DIMM B Connector
- Mini-Card
- Keyboard
- Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
- Coin-Cell Battery
- About the Media Bay
  - About the Device Security Screw
  - Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices
Dell™ QuickSet
Traveling With Your Computer
- Identifying Your Computer
- Packing the Computer
- Travel Tips
  - Traveling by Air
Getting Help
- Obtaining Assistance
- Problems With Your Order
- Product Information
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
- Before You Call
- Contacting Dell
Specifications
Appendix
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  - FCC Class B
- Macrovision Product Notice