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...Windows® operating systems are trademarks of your desktop or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and click User and system guides). Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may not be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude... to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid ...
...Windows® operating systems are trademarks of your desktop or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and click User and system guides). Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may not be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude... to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid ...
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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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... computer or in certain countries. You can be included on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. The User's Guide is optional and may ship with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may not ship ...• End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides....
... computer or in certain countries. You can be included on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. The User's Guide is optional and may ship with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may not ship ...• End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides....
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... reinstall the NSS utility. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and...
... reinstall the NSS utility. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and...
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...How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for instructions. After you ordered. To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See your Latitude User's Guide ...for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1...
...How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for instructions. After you ordered. To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See your Latitude User's Guide ...for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1...
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..., see your User's Guide. NOTE: You can use your computer. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on... the taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. In addition, when your...
..., see your User's Guide. NOTE: You can use your computer. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on... the taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. In addition, when your...
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... discharged battery in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you when the battery charge is too hot to an electrical outlet. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. The computer beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker...
... discharged battery in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you when the battery charge is too hot to an electrical outlet. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. The computer beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker...
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... get a response by pressing a key on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P ... appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D...
... get a response by pressing a key on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P ... appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D...
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...completes successfully, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to begin the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see anything on your system board, keyboard, hard ...down the mute button and press the computer's power button to wait until you cannot see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press ...
...completes successfully, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to begin the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see anything on your system board, keyboard, hard ...down the mute button and press the computer's power button to wait until you cannot see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press ...
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..., 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, ...5 User's Guide, 5 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 22 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 Operating System CD, 7 P problems blue screen...
..., 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, ...5 User's Guide, 5 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 22 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 7 Installation Guide, 7 Operating System CD, 7 P problems blue screen...
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S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 21 spyware, 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 22 system views bottom, 19 right side, 17 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 22 Help and Support Center, 7 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 21 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 21 28 Index
S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 21 spyware, 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 22 system views bottom, 19 right side, 17 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 22 Help and Support Center, 7 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 21 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 21 28 Index
Service Manual
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...see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" in your computer before removing the hard drive. If you force the hard drive into place. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your User's Guide. 4. Turn the computer over. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing ...the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell.
...see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" in your computer before removing the hard drive. If you force the hard drive into place. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your User's Guide. 4. Turn the computer over. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing ...the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell.
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... either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation; Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Finding Information About Your Computer Using Microsoft® Windows® XP Dell™ QuickSet Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Display Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using a Battery...
... either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation; Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Finding Information About Your Computer Using Microsoft® Windows® XP Dell™ QuickSet Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Display Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using a Battery...
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... about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Back to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). power button - Press the power button to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Front View Left View Right View...
... about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Back to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). power button - Press the power button to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Front View Left View Right View...
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touch pad - keyboard and wireless status lights Turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Windows logo key. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: ¡ Solid green: The battery is charging. ¡ Flashing green: The battery is in a ...
touch pad - keyboard and wireless status lights Turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Windows logo key. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: ¡ Solid green: The battery is charging. ¡ Flashing green: The battery is in a ...
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..., ensure that came with the security cable slot. When you receive your infrared-compatible device. hard drive - Stores software and data. For more information, see Windows Help, the Help and Support Center, or the documentation that it will work with your computer, the sensor is disabled. You can use the system...
..., ensure that came with the security cable slot. When you receive your infrared-compatible device. hard drive - Stores software and data. For more information, see Windows Help, the Help and Support Center, or the documentation that it will work with your computer, the sensor is disabled. You can use the system...
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...Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the... settings, operate your computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Back to Contents Page Using a Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Conserving Battery Power Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the Battery...
...Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the... settings, operate your computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Back to Contents Page Using a Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Conserving Battery Power Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the Battery...
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...Then connect the computer to illuminate the charge-level lights. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. You can check battery health in one of...two ways: by using the Battery Meter in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: See Power Management Modes for long periods of the lights are on the... charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . Each light represents incremental degradation...
...Then connect the computer to illuminate the charge-level lights. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. You can check battery health in one of...two ways: by using the Battery Meter in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: See Power Management Modes for long periods of the lights are on the... charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . Each light represents incremental degradation...
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... need information. NOTE: Some PC Cards or ExpressCards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in hibernate mode. If the battery is hot from overcharging. The computer may not operate ... electrical outlet to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. or 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. ¡...
... need information. NOTE: Some PC Cards or ExpressCards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in hibernate mode. If the battery is hot from overcharging. The computer may not operate ... electrical outlet to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. or 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. ¡...
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... drive. Click the Start button, point to play DVDs or write data. icon in the Volume Control window. Back to Contents Page Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to copy ...it . For more information on your computer. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you create CDs. In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the center of the drive. 2. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on volume...
... drive. Click the Start button, point to play DVDs or write data. icon in the Volume Control window. Back to Contents Page Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to copy ...it . For more information on your computer. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you create CDs. In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the center of the drive. 2. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on volume...
