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Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary . IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applicable.
Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View Front View display — For more information about your display, see Using the Display .
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: ¡ Solid green: The battery is charging. ¡ Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: ¡ Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).
If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds). Left View security cable slot — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.
power button — Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see Power Management Modes ). Back View USB connectors modem connector (RJ - 11) network connector (RJ - 45) video connector AC adapter connector — Attach an AC adapter to the computer.
IEEE 1394 Connector — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high - speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. infrared sensor — Lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared - compatible device without using cable connections.
memory module/WLAN Mini - Card cover — Covers the compartment that contains one memory module and the WLAN Mini - Card. For additional information, see Adding and Replacing Parts . battery - bay latch release — Releases the battery. See Using a Battery for instructions.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Cleaning Your Computer Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notice (U.S. Only) Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display l Use a can of compressed air to remove dust from between the keys on the keyboard.
Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Back to Contents Page Using a Battery Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Battery Performance ForoptimalcomputerperformanceandtohelppreserveBIOSsettings,operateyourDell™portablecomputerwiththemainbatteryinstalledatalltimes.
Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery, you can check: l Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status b.
l Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: ¡ Press the power button. ¡ Close the display. ¡ Press <Fn><Esc>.
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 the two battery - bay release latches on the bottom of the computer until the latches click.
Back to Contents Page Using Cards Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Card Types Card Blanks Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or 34 - mm ExpressCard .
Installing a PC Card To install a PC Card: 1. Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the card facing up. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the card. 2. Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector.
1. Hold the card so that the gold contact pad is facing upward and pointing toward the smart card slot. 2. Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. The smart card will protrude approximately 1/2 inch from the slot.
Press the latch and remove the card or blank. For some latches, you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out.
Back to Contents Page Using the Display Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refres.
2. Click Start ® Control Panel ® Display ® Settings . 3. Click the monitor 2 icon ® Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor ® Apply . 4. Change Screen resolution to the appropriate sizes for both displays and click Apply . 5. If prompted to restart the computer, click Apply the new color setting without restarting ® OK .
Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide 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.
Guides . 2. Click the User's Guide for your computer in the list of online documentation. l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft ® Windows ® License These labels are located on your computer.
Back to Contents Page For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell™QuickSet . l 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.
Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer.
carnet — An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport . CD — compact disc — An optical form of storage media, typically used for audio and software programs. CD drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read data from CDs.
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 memory. ECP — extended capabilities port — A parallel connector design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission.
heat sink — A metal plate on some processors that helps dissipate heat. help file — A file that contains descriptive or instructional information about a product. Some help files are associated with a particular program, such as Help in Microsoft Word.
MB/sec — megabytes per second — One million bytes per second. This measurement is typically used for data transfer ratings. memory — A temporary data storage area inside your computer.
memory, hard drives, and video. If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start - up. processor — A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referred to as the CPU (central processing unit).
Surge protectors do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC - line voltage level. Network connections cannot be protected by surge protectors. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during electrical storms.
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 to indicate the approximate capacity of a battery. For example, a 66 - WHr battery can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours.
Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Obtaining Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call Contacting Dell Obtaining Assistance 1.
support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l Electronic Quote Service apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada@dell.
Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated - support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist . If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer.
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Back to Contents Page Customer Service and Support toll - free:1 - 800 - 456 - 3355 Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers toll - free:1 - 800 - 695 - 8133 Dell Sales toll - free:1 - 8.
Back to Contents Page Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Numeric Keypad Key Combinations Touch Pad Fingerprint Reader (optional) Changing the Track - Stick Cap Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
Speaker Functions Power Management Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware , and click Keyboard .
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings. 1. Click Start ® Control Panel ® Printers and Other Hardware ® Mouse . See the Windows Help and Support Center for information about the Control Panel.
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up a Network Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Network Setup Wizard Wirele.
access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the airwaves. What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection B.
7. Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that there is no power connected to the router. 8. Insert a network cable into the network (RJ - 45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem.
2. Under Pick a Help topic , click Dell User and System Guides . 3. Under Device Guides , select the documentation for your wireless network card. Completing the Connection to the WLAN When yo.
Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1. Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon in the Windows taskbar, to run the utility. 2. Click Connect . 3.
Back to Contents Page Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer.
3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). 6. Press the power button to ground the system board.
5. Use the pull - tab to disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board connector and remove the hard drive from the computer. Dismantling the Hard Drive 1. Use your fingers to carefully remove the protective cover from the hard drive.
Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the steps in Removing the Hard Drive in reverse order. 2. Install the operating system for your computer (see Restoring Your Operating System "). 3. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities ).
4. Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it. 5. To replace the hinge cover, insert the left edge of the cover into the hinge cover slot, and press from left to right until the cover snaps into place. Keyboard 1.
This computer has one memory module connector labeled "DIMM A." To install a memory module in DIMM A: 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer upside - down, loosen the three captive screws on the memory/mini - card module cover, and remove the cover.
6. Replace the memory/mini - card module cover and tighten the three captive screws. 7. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 8. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
4. Install the WLAN card: a. Move any antenna cables out of the way to make space for the WLAN card. b. Align the WLAN card with the connector at a 45 - degree angle, and press the card down into the securing clips until the card clicks into place.
a. Disconnect the Mobile Broadband card from any attached cables. b. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c. Slide and lift the Mobile Broadband card out of its connector. 2.
c. Connect the white antenna cable with the black stripe to the connector on the card marked with a white triangle; connect the black antenna cable with the white stripe to the connector on the card marked with a black triangle. Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1.
Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard ).
When you replace the battery, insert it at a 30 - degree angle under the clip with the positive (identified by a plus [+] symbol) side up, and then push it into place.
Back to Contents Page Dell™QuickSet Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Dell™QuickSetprovidesyouwitheasyaccesstoconfigureorviewthefo.
Back to Contents Page Securing Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Security Cable Lock Using Smart Cards Passwords Trusted Platform Module .
If you forget any of your passwords, contact your system administrator or contact Dell (see Contacting Dell ). For your protection, Dell support staff will ask you for proof of your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can use the computer.
TPM is a hardware - based security feature that can be used to create and manage computer - generated encryption keys. When combined with security software, the TPM enhances existing network and computer security by enabling features such as file protection capabilities and protected e - mail.
Computer Tracking Software Computer tracking software may enable you to locate your computer if it is lost or stolen. The software is optional and may be purchased when you order your Dell™computer,oryoucancontactyourDellsalesrepresentativeforinformationaboutthissecurityfeature.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Us.
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 following: l Diskette Drive l Modular bay HDD l .
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Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Drivers Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard.
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD ). 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: l Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore returns 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.
Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard - disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled: 1. Click Start ® Control Panel ® Performance and Maintenance ® System ® System Restore .
Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Processor Processor type Intel ® Yonah L1 cache 32 KB (internal) L2 cache 2 MB External bus frequ.
Communications Modem: Type v.92 56K MDC Controller softmodem Interface Intel High - Definition Audio Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal PCI - e Mini .
Fingerprint Reader (optional) Type UPEKTCS3TouchStrip™ strip sensor with CMOS active capacitive pixel - sensing technology Power Supply 2.
Back to Contents Page Width 60.9 mm (2.39 inches) Depth 153.42 mm (6.04 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) Temperature range: Operating 0°to35°C(32°to95°F) Storage – 40°to60°C( – 40°to140°F) Physical Height 2.
Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide For information on other documentation included with your computer, see Finding Information . Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary .
Back to Contents Page Transferring Information to a New Computer Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System .
1. On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next . 2. On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next . The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer.
Back to Contents Page NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System?).
Back to Contents Page Traveling With Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Identifying Your Computer l Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.
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Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™Latitude™D420User'sGuide Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e - mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer.
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 assessment, answer any questions that appear. l If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps.
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 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.
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, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.
3. Click Properties ® Tools ® Check Now . 4. Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors ® Start . E- Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Check the Microsoft Outlook ® Express Security Settings — If you cannot open your e - mail attachments: 1.
Cache disabled due to failure — The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell ). CD drive controller failure — The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer (see Dell Support Utility ).
Keyboard data line failure — For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics ). Keyboard stuck key failure — For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection.
Shutdown failure — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics ). Time - of - day clock lost power — System configuration settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery.
Check the external keyboard — 1. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2. Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3. From the Windows desktop, click Start ® All Programs ® Accessories ® Notepad .
Run the Program Compatibility Wizard — The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non - Windows XP operating system environments. 1. Click Start ® All Programs ® Accessories ® Program Compatibility Wizard ® Next .
Check the network cable connector — Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network connector. Check the network lights on the network connector — No light indicates that no network communication exists.
If you have problems with a Dell - provided Card — Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell ). If you have problems with a Card not provided by Dell — Contact the card manufacturer. Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist ) as you complete these checks.
normal computer operation is not possible on battery power alone. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to your computer when the computer is docked to a docking device.
Reinstall the scanner driver — See the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist ) as you complete these checks.
2. Try adjusting the settings. Check the mouse cable — Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
Move the external subwoofer away from the computer or monitor — If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least60cm(2ft)awayfromthecomputerorexternalmonitor.
An important point after buying a device Dell D420 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Dell D420 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Dell D420 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Dell D420 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Dell D420 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Dell D420, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Dell D420.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Dell D420. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Dell D420 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
