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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 Battery Performance 9 Checking the Battery Charge 11 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 11 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 11 Charge Gauge 12 Health Gauge 12 Low-Battery Warning 13 Charging the Battery 13 Removing a Battery 14 Installing a Battery 14 Storing a Battery 14 About Your Computer 15 Front View 15 Left View 16 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 19 Solving Problems 20 Notebook System Software 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Running the Dell Diagnostics 22 Index 27 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 Battery Performance 9 Checking the Battery Charge 11 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 11 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 11 Charge Gauge 12 Health Gauge 12 Low-Battery Warning 13 Charging the Battery 13 Removing a Battery 14 Installing a Battery 14 Storing a Battery 14 About Your Computer 15 Front View 15 Left View 16 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 19 Solving Problems 20 Notebook System Software 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Running the Dell Diagnostics 22 Index 27 Contents 3
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... Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you...
... Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you...
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...your computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. One battery is not connected to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer,... see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with the main battery installed at least once. ...
...your computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. One battery is not connected to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer,... see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with the main battery installed at least once. ...
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... of fire or explosion. You can also set power management options to alert you connect your Dell computer. The lithium-ion battery is low. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as DVD and CD drives • Using wireless communications...149°F). Do not use a battery from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to , the following: • ...
... of fire or explosion. You can also set power management options to alert you connect your Dell computer. The lithium-ion battery is low. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as DVD and CD drives • Using wireless communications...149°F). Do not use a battery from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to , the following: • ...
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...'s Guide. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in a docking device does not power the docking device or computer. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to a docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and current status of the docking device...
...'s Guide. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in a docking device does not power the docking device or computer. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to a docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and current status of the docking device...
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...12 Quick Reference Guide After hundreds of its charge remaining, four of the charge capacity remains, and you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no charge. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of...lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is largely determined by the number of the total battery charge. See your User's Guide for more than 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Charge Gauge Before...
...12 Quick Reference Guide After hundreds of its charge remaining, four of the charge capacity remains, and you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no charge. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of...lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is largely determined by the number of the total battery charge. See your User's Guide for more than 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Charge Gauge Before...
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... periodically. During that minimal battery operating time remains. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you like. If the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid ... flashes alternately green and orange. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in approximately 1 hour with a battery, see your User's Guide. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is at a critically low level...
... periodically. During that minimal battery operating time remains. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you like. If the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid ... flashes alternately green and orange. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in approximately 1 hour with a battery, see your User's Guide. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is at a critically low level...
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...battery, see your User's Guide. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, charge the battery... complete the battery replacement before you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the ...information about removing the second battery, see your User's Guide. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these...
...battery, see your User's Guide. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, charge the battery... complete the battery replacement before you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the ...information about removing the second battery, see your User's Guide. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these...
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Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive battery charge gauge battery modem cover fan docking device slot Quick Reference Guide 19
Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive battery charge gauge battery modem cover fan docking device slot Quick Reference Guide 19
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... charging, 13 checking the charge, 11 health gauge, 12 installing, 14 low-battery warning, 13 performance, 9 power meter, 11 removing, 14 storing, 14 C CD operating system, 7 computer crashes, 20-21 slow performance, 22 stops responding, 20 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 22 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics Dell, 22 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System...
... charging, 13 checking the charge, 11 health gauge, 12 installing, 14 low-battery warning, 13 performance, 9 power meter, 11 removing, 14 storing, 14 C CD operating system, 7 computer crashes, 20-21 slow performance, 22 stops responding, 20 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 22 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics Dell, 22 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System...
Service Manual
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...subject to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation; Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004-2005 Dell Inc. A01 Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Before You Begin System Components Internal Card With ...Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hard Drive Center Control Cover Keyboard Memory Module, Modem, and Devices Coin-Cell Battery Mini PCI Card Display ...
...subject to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation; Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004-2005 Dell Inc. A01 Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Before You Begin System Components Internal Card With ...Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hard Drive Center Control Cover Keyboard Memory Module, Modem, and Devices Coin-Cell Battery Mini PCI Card Display ...
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..., undock it. 5. If the computer is off the computer and all open programs. 3. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2. You ...the bay. Remove any work surface. Damage due to 20 seconds and then disconnect any of the computer, and then remove the battery from the PC Card slot. 9. Turn off and not in progress and exit all attached devices. Close the display and turn the...
..., undock it. 5. If the computer is off the computer and all open programs. 3. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to prevent scratching the computer cover. 2. You ...the bay. Remove any work surface. Damage due to 20 seconds and then disconnect any of the computer, and then remove the battery from the PC Card slot. 9. Turn off and not in progress and exit all attached devices. Close the display and turn the...
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... (see "Removing the Hard Drive"). The placemat provides the number of the screws. Remove any installed memory modules, Mini PCI cards, and devices, including a second battery if one is installed. 12.
... (see "Removing the Hard Drive"). The placemat provides the number of the screws. Remove any installed memory modules, Mini PCI cards, and devices, including a second battery if one is installed. 12.
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...is installed properly. Insert the BIOS update program floppy or CD, and turn on the screen. Follow the instructions that the main battery is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Press during POST to reset the computer defaults. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter...computer. Back to save configuration changes. 6. Press , select Save changes and reboot, and press to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual 1. The computer continues to Contents Page Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD from a CD before inserting ...
...is installed properly. Insert the BIOS update program floppy or CD, and turn on the screen. Follow the instructions that the main battery is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Press during POST to reset the computer defaults. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter...computer. Back to save configuration changes. 6. Press , select Save changes and reboot, and press to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual 1. The computer continues to Contents Page Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD from a CD before inserting ...
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... With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 1. NOTICE: Be careful not to avoid damaging it. 5. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Installing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before performing the... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the door, and press the card onto the plastic knob. Remove the battery. 3.
... With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 1. NOTICE: Be careful not to avoid damaging it. 5. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Installing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before performing the... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the door, and press the card onto the plastic knob. Remove the battery. 3.
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Back to the card cable connector, slide the door with the card into the card compartment, and gently press the door into position. 3. Connect the card to Contents Page 2. Replace the battery.
Back to the card cable connector, slide the door with the card into the card compartment, and gently press the door into position. 3. Connect the card to Contents Page 2. Replace the battery.
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... board, and slide the coin-cell battery out of the securing sleeve. 1 coin-cell battery 2 battery connector on system board Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you touch any of ...your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To ...
... board, and slide the coin-cell battery out of the securing sleeve. 1 coin-cell battery 2 battery connector on system board Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you touch any of ...your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To ...
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3 coin-cell battery cable connector 4 securing sleeve Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Slide the battery into the securing sleeve. 3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable connector to Contents Page Replace the modem cover. Back to the battery connector on the system board. 2.
3 coin-cell battery cable connector 4 securing sleeve Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Slide the battery into the securing sleeve. 3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable connector to Contents Page Replace the modem cover. Back to the battery connector on the system board. 2.
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... the instructions in both sides of the top display cable connector, and pull the display cable connector away from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the top cover. 9. Removing the Display Latch 1. Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the...
... the instructions in both sides of the top display cable connector, and pull the display cable connector away from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the top cover. 9. Removing the Display Latch 1. Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the...
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...® wireless technology (see "Removing the Microprocessor Module"). 9. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on...
...® wireless technology (see "Removing the Microprocessor Module"). 9. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on...