Dell™Latitude™X300User'sGuide Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your computer. For informatio
of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radi
b. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its conne
10. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna connector on the Mini PCI card. 11. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximatel
Using the System Setup Program Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Overview You can use
Certain options require that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect. Changing the Boot Sequence The Boot Order page displays a ge
Specifications Microprocessor SystemInformation PCCard Memory PortsandConnectors Communications Video Audio Displ
Docking 100-pinconnectorforaDell™MediaBase Mini PCI one Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot Secure Digital memory slot one secure digital memory sl
Power Consumption: Panel with backlight (typical) 4.5 W Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Number of key
Operating 0°to35°C(32°to95°F) Storage –40°to65°C(–40°to149°F) Physical Height 275 mm (approximately 10.83 inch), depending upon point of
Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Identifying Your Computer l Attach a name tag or bu
l Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers. Tra
Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
Using Microsoft®Windows®XP Help and Support Center Switching to Classic View Desktop Cleanup Wizard Transferring Information to a New Com
2. Click the Desktop tab and click Customize Desktop. 3. Click Clean Desktop Now. 4. When the Desktop Cleanup Wizard screen appears, click Next. 5
3. Click Finished and restart the new computer. User Accounts and Fast User Switching Adding User Accounts After Windows XP is installed, the admin
2. On the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Click Checklist for creating a network. 4. Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5. Return to
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines,
l EN 55024 — "Information Technology Equipment - Immunity Characteristics - Limits and Methods of Measurement." l EN 61000-3-2 — &quo
"This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same line." Important Notice &quo
VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Most Dell computers are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information techno
MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only) To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer (or other Dell digital device), exam
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a 3-prong so
If you find a or mark on the regulatory label on the bottom, side, or back panel of your computer, the following section is applicable: NOM
Limited Warranty and Return Policy Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that ar
About Your Computer Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Front View display latch — Keeps the display cl
Alert Standard Format (ASF) Alert Standrard Format (ASF) is a Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) management standard that specifies "p
Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a
In addition, when your computer is connected to a media base (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the char
A low-batterywarningoccurswhenthebatterychargeisapproximately90percentdepleted.Thecomputerbeepsonce,indicatingthatminimalbattery
Installing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow the safety instructions. 1. Slide the battery i
UsingtheDell™D/Bay About the Dell D/Bay Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer is Turned Off Removing and Installing Devices Wh
3. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out. 4. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the D/Bay
5. Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the com
For more information about volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, incl
Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Computer, Keyboard, and Display l Use a vacuum
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: ¡ Solid green: The battery is charging. ¡ Flashing green:
Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems&qu
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. 2. If a p
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Dual Independent Display Mode Adjusting Brightn
If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest possible sett
Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft®Windows®XP Syste
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows 2000 1. After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described previously, click the Start butto
5. Click View and click Resources by connection. 6. Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ). Incorrectly configured devices are indicated by a yellow
The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4. After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Wi
Windows XP Setup 1. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to select To set up Windows now. 2. Read the information on the Mi
touch pad buttons — Correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse. speakers — The computer speakers are located inside the front ce
3. Shut down the computer through the Start menu and restart the computer. 4. Press<F2>immediatelyaftertheDELL™logoappears. 5. If the
Finding Information for Your Computer What are you looking for? Find It Here l A diagnostic program for my computer l Drivers for my computer l
l Top technical issues for my computer l Frequently asked questions l File downloads l Details on my computer configuration l Service contract fo
Getting Help Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You C
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l Electronic
Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: 1. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write
For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country section in the table below. NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within th
Canada (North York, Ontario) International Access Code: 011 Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus AutoTech (automated technical support) toll-fre
Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 E-mail Support (servers): [email protected] Technical Support 0925331360 Technical Support Fax 092533138
Corporate Customer Care 1850200982 Corporate Customer Care (dial within U.K. only) 08709074499 Ireland Sales 012044444 U.K. Sales (dial within U
AC adapter connector — Attach an AC adapter to the computer and to AC power to convert AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can co
Transaction Sales toll-free:0800581 Malaysia (Penang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 Technical Support toll-free:1800
Peru General Support 0800-50-669 Poland (Warsaw) International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 48 City Code: 22 Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail
International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 41 City Code: 22 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail for French-speaking HSB and Corporate Customers: sup
Software and Peripherals Sales toll-free:1-800-671-3355 Spare Parts Sales toll-free:1-800-357-3355 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll-free:1-
Glossary A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X Z Terms in this Glossary are provided for info
bootable disk — A disk that you can use to start your computer. In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you alw
Control Panel — A Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as display settings. controller — A chip
DVD drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read data from DVDs and CDs. DVD player — The software used to watch DVD movies. The DVD player
FCC — Federal Communications Commission — A U.S. agency responsible for enforcing communications-related regulations that state how much radiation com
Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency measurement that equals 1 cycle per second. Computers and electronic devices are often measured in kilohertz (kHz), m
1394 connector audio connectors PC Card slot — The PC Card slot supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ship
LAN — local area network — A computer network covering a small area. A LAN usually is confined to a building or a few nearby buildings. A LAN can be c
ms — millisecond — A measure of time that equals one thousandth of a second. Access times of storage devices are often measured in ms. N network
Plug-and-Play — The ability of the computer to automatically configure devices. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and comp
S ScanDisk — A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for errors. ScanDisk often runs when you restart the
system board — The main circuit board in your computer. Also known as the motherboard. system setup program — A utility that serves as an interface
A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is stored in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. If the floppy disk is left in the drive when the compute
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric
Display Functions Radios(IncludingWirelessNetworkingandBluetooth™) Power Management Speaker Functions Microsoft®Windows®Logo Key Functions
To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate: l In Windows XP, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and c
Passwords About Passwords Using a Primary Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Assigning an Asset Tag Abo
infrared sensor — Lets you transfer files from your computer to another IrDA-compatible device without using cable connections. When you receive your
Using an Administrator Password The administrator password is designed to give system administrators or service technicians access to computers for
You can also use the Asset Tag utility to enter an owner tag that appears in the system log-on screen and with the primary password prompt. Use yo
1. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk you created in "Assigning an Asset Tag." 2. Type asset /o /d and press <Enter>.
Using PC Cards PC Card Types PC Card Blanks Extended PC Cards Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card or Blank PC Card Types See "
The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the m
Solving Problems Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Error Messages If the message is not listed,
Auxiliary device failure — The touch pad or external PS/2 mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointin
Insert bootable media — The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. Invalid conf
Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. If the display is blank 1. Click the Start button, poi
If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you c
Bottom View battery latch release — Releases the battery. See "Removing a Battery" for instructions. battery charge gauge — Provides
If you have a problem with external speakers Printer Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks. Adjust the
Modem and Internet Connection Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Verify that Windows® recognizes the print
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks. telephone directory. 4. Click Apply and click O
External Keyboard Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks. Unexpected Characters Press <Fn><F4>
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. This noise does not indicate a defect with the d
If you cannot eject the CD or DVD/CD-RW drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If the DVD/CD-RW drive stops writing If you
Network Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. General Program Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as
Error messages appear If Your Computer Gets Wet 1. Turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC ada
Resolving Other Technical Problems Go to the Dell Support website — Go to support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troublesh
Power Management Power Management Tips Power Management Wizard Power Management Modes Power Options Properties Power Management Tips l Co
Appendix Ergonomic Computing Habits Regulatory Notices Limited Warranty and Return Policy Ergonomic Computing Habits For comfort and effici
¡ Choose no action. ¡ Enter standby mode. ¡ Enter hibernate mode. ¡ Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. ¡ Prompt a user for an
Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the computer
Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes drop-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to maxim
To change additional Intel SpeedStep options: 1. Click Advanced and then click one of the following options: l Disable Intel SpeedStep technology c
Dell™QuickSetFeatures Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell™QuickSetrunsf
Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Adding a Modem Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by insta
b. Remove the module from the connector. 9. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch inthe module edge connrctor
11. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 12. Turn on the computer. As th
8. If a modem is not already installed, go tostep11. If you are replacing a modem, remove the existing modem: a. Remove the screw securing the
If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the car is already installed. 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratc
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