Dell D630 Manual

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Using Cards
 NOTE: Electrical and electronic devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 
(ESD). If a substantial ESD occurs, the device may reset and the device software 
may attempt to reinitialize a connection. If the software is not operational after an 
ESD occurrence, restart the modem software program.
Card Types
PC Cards
See PC Card on page 184 for information on supported PC Cards.
 NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device.
The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a...

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Card Blanks
Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the card slots. Blanks 
protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when 
no card is installed in the slots; blanks from other computers may not fit your 
computer.
To remove a blank, see Removing a Card or Blank on page 84.
Extended Cards
An extended PC Card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is longer than a 
standard PC Card and extends outside the computer. Follow these precautions...

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The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the 
appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the 
manufacturers drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card.
ExpressCards
1Place the ExpressCard in the adapter (the adapter is included with the 
ExpressCard).
2Install the ExpressCard with the adapter the same way as a PC Card. (See 
PC Cards on page 81) 

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Removing a Card or Blank
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the 
safety instructions in the 
Product Information Guide.
 
NOTICE: Click the  icon in the taskbar to select a card and stop it from 
functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not stop the card in 
the configuration utility, you could lose data. Do not attempt to eject a card by 
pulling its cable, if one is attached.
Press the latch and remove the card or blank. For some...

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Security Cable Lock
 NOTE: Your computer does not ship with a security cable lock.
A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. To use the 
lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell™ computer. For more 
information, see the instructions included with the device.
 NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the 
security cable slot on your computer. 

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Smart Card
 NOTE: For information on how to secure your computer while traveling, see 
Traveling With Your Computer on page 179.
 
NOTE: The smart card feature may not be available on your computer.
About Smart Cards
Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated 
circuits. The top surface of the smart card usually contains an embedded 
processor under the gold contact pad. The combination of the small size and 
integrated circuits make smart cards...

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2Slide 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. The smart card slot is located below the PC Card slot.
If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the 
card orientation and try again.
Passwords
Passwords prevent unauthorized access to your computer. When using 
passwords, observe the following guidelines:
• Choose a password that you can...

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 NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your computer or 
hard drive. However, they are not foolproof. If you require more security, obtain and 
use additional forms of protection, such as smart cards, data encryption programs, 
or PC Cards with encryption features. 
Use the User Accounts option in the Control Panel in the Microsoft® 
Windows® operating system to create user accounts or to change passwords. 
Once you create a user password, you must enter...

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• It is recommended that you do not write down passwords. If you do write it 
down, however, ensure that the password is stored in a secure place.
• Do not share passwords with other people.
• Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your password(s).
 NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your computer or 
hard drive. However, they are not foolproof. If you require more security, obtain and 
use additional forms of protection, such as smart...

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When you set an administrator password, the Configure Setup option becomes 
available in system setup. The 
Configure Setup option allows you to restrict 
access to system setup in the same way that a primary password restricts access 
to the computer.
The administrator password can be used instead of the primary password. 
Whenever you are prompted to enter the primary password, you can enter the 
administrator password.
 NOTICE: If you disable the administrator password, the...