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...status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on your computer. Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - This support provides real-time health scans of ...system and search for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - NSS provides critical segment, and enter your configuration. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives...
...status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on your computer. Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - This support provides real-time health scans of ...system and search for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - NSS provides critical segment, and enter your configuration. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives...
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Left Side View 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 1 air vents 4 infrared sensor 2 security cable slot 5 smart card slot 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8 PC Card or ExpressCard slot 3 audio connectors (2) 6 wireless switch NOTE: For information about the functions of the wireless switch, see the computer User's Guide. 9 hard drive Quick Reference Guide 11
Left Side View 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 1 air vents 4 infrared sensor 2 security cable slot 5 smart card slot 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8 PC Card or ExpressCard slot 3 audio connectors (2) 6 wireless switch NOTE: For information about the functions of the wireless switch, see the computer User's Guide. 9 hard drive Quick Reference Guide 11
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Bottom View 7 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 memory module cover 2 4 battery-bay latch 5 releases (2) 7 hard drive battery charge gauge docking-device connector 3 battery 6 air vents Quick Reference Guide 13
Bottom View 7 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 memory module cover 2 4 battery-bay latch 5 releases (2) 7 hard drive battery charge gauge docking-device connector 3 battery 6 air vents Quick Reference Guide 13
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... access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of video files. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions,...HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. Then restart your computer, this software should already be played. Licensed content is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to it. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" in the Windows XP operating system...
... access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of video files. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions,...HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. Then restart your computer, this software should already be played. Licensed content is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to it. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" in the Windows XP operating system...
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... can be infected with your computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 20. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a...E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - For more information, go to scan the computer and remove spyware. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. It is connected to wait until you begin any of two ways: • Turn on your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may require an upgrade) to...
... can be infected with your computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 20. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a...E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - For more information, go to scan the computer and remove spyware. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. It is connected to wait until you begin any of two ways: • Turn on your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may require an upgrade) to...
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... next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Quick Reference Guide 21 The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer...
... next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Quick Reference Guide 21 The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer...
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R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 20 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 18-19 spyware, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 20 system views back, 12 bottom, 13 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 12 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 20 U User's Guide, 6 24 Index
R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 20 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 18-19 spyware, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 20 system views back, 12 bottom, 13 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 12 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 20 U User's Guide, 6 24 Index
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...Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. volume control buttons - Left Side View 1 air vents 4 infrared sensor 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 2 security cable slot 5 smart card slot 8 PC Card slot 3 audio connectors (2) 6 wireless switch 9 hard drive air vents - ...Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft...
...Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. volume control buttons - Left Side View 1 air vents 4 infrared sensor 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 2 security cable slot 5 smart card slot 8 PC Card slot 3 audio connectors (2) 6 wireless switch 9 hard drive air vents - ...Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft...
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... yellow: Error ¡ Off: No signal found PC Card slot - wireless switch - See Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator for more information about scanning for Wi-Fi networks. hard drive - Attach headphones to the Attach a microphone to another infrared-compatible device... wireless devices "on " position 3 "momentary" position Wireless switch positions "off wireless devices such as a modem or network adapter, or an ExpressCard (with a blank installed in the slot. The computer ships with a PCMIA adapter). Wi-Fi Catcher™ light - For more information, see System ...
... yellow: Error ¡ Off: No signal found PC Card slot - wireless switch - See Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator for more information about scanning for Wi-Fi networks. hard drive - Attach headphones to the Attach a microphone to another infrared-compatible device... wireless devices "on " position 3 "momentary" position Wireless switch positions "off wireless devices such as a modem or network adapter, or an ExpressCard (with a blank installed in the slot. The computer ships with a PCMIA adapter). Wi-Fi Catcher™ light - For more information, see System ...
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... for wired network connections. See Using Multimedia. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into the network connector. Do not store your computer. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into , or allow dust to accumulate...
... for wired network connections. See Using Multimedia. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into the network connector. Do not store your computer. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into , or allow dust to accumulate...
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...can damage the computer or cause a fire. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to Contents Page Provides information on the fan when the computer gets hot. See the Dell documentation that contains... memory module cover 4 battery-bay latch releases (2) 7 hard drive 2 battery charge gauge 5 docking-device connector 3 battery 6 air vents memory module cover - When a battery is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. battery charge gauge - docking-device...
...can damage the computer or cause a fire. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to Contents Page Provides information on the fan when the computer gets hot. See the Dell documentation that contains... memory module cover 4 battery-bay latch releases (2) 7 hard drive 2 battery charge gauge 5 docking-device connector 3 battery 6 air vents memory module cover - When a battery is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. battery charge gauge - docking-device...
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... determined by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. If the battery runs completely out of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. The computer beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is...
... determined by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. If the battery runs completely out of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. The computer beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is...
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... information on your operating system. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, and then click Stand by copying system data to exit hibernate...
... information on your operating system. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, and then click Stand by copying system data to exit hibernate...
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...the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7. Double-click the type of device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your hard drive as the ResourceCD). 1. Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. Click OK, and follow the extracting instructions, and then read ...display the files associated with that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 5. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4. 3. Click System. 4. Click Roll Back Driver. Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD...
...the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7. Double-click the type of device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your hard drive as the ResourceCD). 1. Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. Click OK, and follow the extracting instructions, and then read ...display the files associated with that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 5. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4. 3. Click System. 4. Click Roll Back Driver. Using the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD...
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...your operating system to complete. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to do so. 1. Restart the computer. Click Next. To see if System Restore is unchecked. Click System. 4. Before...Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. After you reinstall the operating system, you must use System Restore to return your hard drive. Save...
...your operating system to complete. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to do so. 1. Restart the computer. Click Next. To see if System Restore is unchecked. Click System. 4. Before...Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. After you reinstall the operating system, you must use System Restore to return your hard drive. Save...
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... with your computer, and click Submit. 5. icon in the taskbar. The operating system is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - Upgrade information for correct operation of your operating system, use Windows XP l How to reinstall drivers for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB...
... with your computer, and click Submit. 5. icon in the taskbar. The operating system is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - Upgrade information for correct operation of your operating system, use Windows XP l How to reinstall drivers for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB...
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... for reporting hardware and software alerts to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. BIOS - A program (or utility) that powers your computer. bps - BTU - A communication pathway between the components in your particular computer. C C - L2 cache - Also known as system setup. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Terms in this Glossary are...
... for reporting hardware and software alerts to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. BIOS - A program (or utility) that powers your computer. bps - BTU - A communication pathway between the components in your particular computer. C C - L2 cache - Also known as system setup. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Terms in this Glossary are...
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...select the data unit size or stripe width. DRAM - dynamic random-access memory - driver - dual-core - DVD-R - Data can be written to CD-R discs only once. Data can be erased or ...changes to boost memory speed to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that has no memory chips and is used ... drive - drive that conforms to as an extension of data between the processor and memory or between a computer and a digital video display. A standard for hard drives and CD drives. A drive that controls the transfer of your computer...
...select the data unit size or stripe width. DRAM - dynamic random-access memory - driver - dual-core - DVD-R - Data can be written to CD-R discs only once. Data can be erased or ...changes to boost memory speed to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that has no memory chips and is used ... drive - drive that conforms to as an extension of data between the processor and memory or between a computer and a digital video display. A standard for hard drives and CD drives. A drive that controls the transfer of your computer...
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...an extension of performing certain tasks simultaneously. A video mode that was saved to the hard drive is often rounded to as two logical processors, capable of your computer. A protocol for file storage. Hyper-Threading is the boiling point of menus, ... protocol - gravity - graphics mode - H hard drive - Hyper-Threading - expansion card - A removable I/O card adhering to exchange files between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. A display setting that reads and writes data on your Dell™ computer. A DIMM with the user by size. Federal...
...an extension of performing certain tasks simultaneously. A video mode that was saved to the hard drive is often rounded to as two logical processors, capable of your computer. A protocol for file storage. Hyper-Threading is the boiling point of menus, ... protocol - gravity - graphics mode - H hard drive - Hyper-Threading - expansion card - A removable I/O card adhering to exchange files between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. A display setting that reads and writes data on your Dell™ computer. A DIMM with the user by size. Federal...
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... location where data is integrated into the hard drive or CD drive. memory module - The speeds for mass storage devices in memory is not permanent, it is often rounded to the system board. I /O - IDE - An interface for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are physically located on...connector, or expansion slot) and allows the processor to a specific device so that equals 1024 bytes but is associated with a specific device (such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. memory - Your computer can access. Frequently, the word memory is...
... location where data is integrated into the hard drive or CD drive. memory module - The speeds for mass storage devices in memory is not permanent, it is often rounded to the system board. I /O - IDE - An interface for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are physically located on...connector, or expansion slot) and allows the processor to a specific device so that equals 1024 bytes but is associated with a specific device (such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. memory - Your computer can access. Frequently, the word memory is...