Dell D630 Manual

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The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You 
can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.
 
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, 
power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible 
cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet 
may cause fire or equipment damage.
 
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the...

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Bottom View
BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE/HEALTH GAUGE—Provides information on the battery 
charge (see Checking the Battery Charge on page 42).
BATTERY—When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without 
connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see Using a Battery on page 41).
BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASES—Releases the battery (see Replacing the Battery 
on page 47 for instructions).1battery charge gauge/health gauge2battery
3battery-bay latch releases (2)4device locking...

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DEVICE LOCKING SCREW—If present, locks devices, such as an optical drive, in 
place.
DOCKING-DEVICE CONNECTOR—Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. 
See the Dell documentation that came with your docking device for more 
information.
MEMORY MODULE COVER—Covers the compartment that contains the second 
memory module connector (DIMM B) (see Memory on page 157)
AIR V
ENTS—The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the fan 
air vents, which prevents the...

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Transferring Information to a New Computer35
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Transferring Information to a New 
Computer
You can use your operating system wizards to help you transfer files and other 
data from one computer another. For instructions, see the following section that 
corresponds to the operating system your computer is running.
Microsoft® Windows® XP
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings 
Transfer wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer. You 
can transfer data...

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For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and 
Settings Transfer Wizard. You can use the optional 
Operating System media for 
this process or you can create a wizard disk with the Files and Settings Transfer 
Wizard.
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating 
System Media
 NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional 
and may not be included with all computers.
To prepare...

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8Click Finish.
To transfer data to the new computer:
1On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click 
Next.
2On 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.
When all of the settings and files have been applied, the 
Finished screen 
appears.
3Click Finished and...

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3In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on 
the appropriate removable media) and click 
OK.
4On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next.
5On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next.
6On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you 
prefer.
7On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to 
transfer and click 
Next.
After the information...

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Microsoft Windows Vista®
Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista
1Insert the Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista Application Software 
media into the computer you are transferring data from.
2Follow the on-screen instructions until you are prompted to connect the 
Transfer Cable.
3Connect the Easy Transfer Cable to the source computer.
You are prompted to select a device option.
4Continue until you are prompted to plug the other end of the Easy 
Transfer Cable...

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9Select Ye s.
The computer reboots and the transfer is complete.