Dell Latitude D820 Manuel d'utilisateur

Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Finding Information About Your Computer Using a Battery Using the Keyboard Using Multimedia Using the Display

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 Ensure that the subwoofer and the speakers are turned on — See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls,

Check the system setup program settings — Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option. (The computer

 3. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.  Run the Video diagnostics tests — If no error message appears and you still

Back to Contents Page  Using a Battery Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Conserving B

Microsoft®Windows®Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on t

To enter standby mode: l Click Start® Shut Down® Stand by. or l Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properti

For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see Power Problems. Replacing the Battery   For information about replacing the seco

Back to Contents Page  Using Cards Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Card Types Card Blanks Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or

The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufac

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Back to Contents Page  Using the Display Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Dis

2. Click Start® Control Panel® Display® Settings.  3. Click the monitor 2 icon® Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor® Apply.  4. Change

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View

Back to Contents Page  Finding Information Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship

l Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. It is recommended that you keep a copy of the Servi

Back to Contents Page   NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered.

Back to Contents Page  Glossary Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and ma

carnet — An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport. CD — compa

E ECC — error checking and correction — A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of

Microsoft Word. Other help files function as stand-alone reference sources. Help files typically have a filename extension of .hlp or .chm. hibernate

your files while you are working on them, and always save your files before you shut down the computer. Your computer can contain several different fo

processor — A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referred to as the CPU (central processing u

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: ¡ Solid green: The battery is charging. ¡ Flashing green: T

AC-line voltage level. Network connections cannot be protected by surge protectors. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector dur

W W — watt — The measurement of electrical power. One W is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt. WHr — watt-hour — A unit of measure commonly used t

Back to Contents Page  Getting Help  Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Obtaining Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Inform

[email protected] [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l Electro

Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you. Before You Call NOTE:

Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 [email protected]  Customer Care toll-free:0-800-444-0730 Tech Support toll-free:0-800-444-0733 Tech Support Se

Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales 18664403355 Cayman Islands General Support 1-800-805-7541 Chile (Santiago) Country Code: 56 City Cod

France (Paris) (Montpellier) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) Website: support.euro.dell.com  E-mail: support.eu

Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 U.K. Support (dial within U.K. only) 08709080800 Home User Custome

Country Code: 352 Customer Care +32(0)24819119 Fax 26257782 Macao Country Code: 853 Support toll-free:0800105 Customer Service (Xiamen, China

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:  volume control buttons — Press these buttons to adjust the volume.  mute butt

International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 48 City Code: 22 Customer Care 5795999 Sales 5795999 Customer Service Fax 5795806 Reception Des

City Code: 8 Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Support 201401444 Support Fax 0859005594 Sales 0859005185 Switzerland (Geneva) International Ac

Back to Contents Page  U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 1 Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA]) toll-

Back to Contents Page  Using the Keyboard Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Numeric Keypad Key Combinations Touch Pad Changing the

 Microsoft®Windows®Logo Key Functions To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and O

l Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad and track stick. l Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad and track stick settings.

Back to Contents Page  Using Multimedia Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Playing CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Pict

Volume Control Buttons You can adjust the volume with the volume control buttons on your computer. See volume control buttons. Adjusting the Picture

Back to Contents Page  Using Networks Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Wireless L

A WLAN is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves rather than through a network cable connected to ea

 ExpressCard slot — Supports 34- and 54-mm PCI ExpressCards or USB-based ExpressCards (see Using Cards).  infrared sensor — Lets you transfer file

 6. Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that there is no power connected to the router.  7. Insert a network cabl

 2. Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides.  3. Under Device Guides, select the documentation for your wireless network car

Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet:  1. Click the Dell Mobile B

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Back to Contents Page  Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for r

 3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.  4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical ou

 7. Install the operating system for your computer (see Restoring Your Operating System).  8. Install the drivers and utilities for your compute

1. If present, remove the device security screw from the bottom of the computer (see Removing the Device Security Screw).  2. If the computer is r

Keyboard   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).  3. Remove the three screws at the

The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B. DIMM A is located on top of the computer under the keyboard, and DIMM B is located on the bottom

Right Side View  media bay — Supports a floppy drive, optical drives, or a second battery or second hard drive (see Using Multimedia).  USB conn

 3. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on eac

 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Battery).  3. Slide the SIM card into the compartme

b. Release the card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c. Lift the card out of its connector.  6. Instal

4. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.  5. If a card is not already installed, go to step 6. If yo

If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.  1. Follow the procedures in Before Y

 4. Remove the battery cable connector from the connector on the system board.  5. Being careful not to break the plastic, slightly raise the c

Back to Contents Page Dell™QuickSet Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Dell™QuickSetprovidesyouwitheasyaccesstoconfigureorviewth

Back to Contents Page  Securing Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Security Cable Lock Smart Cards Passwords Trusted

 2. Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. The smart card protrudes approximately 1/2 in

Using an Administrator Password The administrator password is designed to give system administrators or service technicians access to computers for re

 modem connector (RJ-11)  serial connector   video connector   AC adapter connector — Connects an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adap

c. Under TPM Activation, select Activate and press <Enter>. d. Once the process is complete, the computer either restarts automatically or

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Back to Contents Page  System Setup Program Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup

The Boot Sequence page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the follow

Back to Contents Page  Reinstalling Software  Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilit

 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from t

Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: l Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your

 2. Click Undo my last restoration® Next.  Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space av

Back to Contents Page  Specifications Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide  Processor Processor type Intel®Core™Duoprocessor L1 cache 64 K

 battery-bay latch release — Releases the battery. See Replacing the Battery for instructions.  battery — When a battery is installed, you can use

Network adapter RJ-45 port D-Dock Standard D-dock connector for devices such as D-Docks advanced port replicators and expansion stations.  Communicat

WXGA 5.0 W (max.) WSXGA+ 5.5 W (max.) WUXGA 6.0 W (max.) Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts  Keyboard Number of keys 8

Back to Contents Page  Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions:  Height 27.94 mm (1.1 inches) Width 58.42 mm (2.3 inches) Depth 133.85 mm (5.25 inc

Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your comp

Back to Contents Page  Traveling With Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer 

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Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service pr

The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. l During the ass

 4. When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD.  5. When the tests ar

Ensure that Microsoft®Windows®recognizes the drive — Click the Start button and click My Computer. If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, p

Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide Cleaning Your Computer Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notice (U.S.

 1. Click Start® My Computer.  2. Right-click Local Disk C:.  3. Click Properties® Tools® Check Now.  4. Click Scan for and attempt recov

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist) as you complete these checks.  If the message is not listed, see the documentation for

 Insert bootable media — The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD. Insert a bootable CD.  Invalid configuration information-please

2. Select the program you want to remove.  3. Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen.  4. See the program document

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist) as you perform the various checks.  External Keyboard problems  Check the keyboard ca

 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

problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (yo

Check your Mobile Broadband network service — Contact your Mobile Broadband service carrier to verify coverage plan and supported services.  Check th

If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).  Check the battery temperature

 Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows —  1. Click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® View installed printers or fax pri