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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 17 Storing a Battery 18 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Other Software Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 Index 23 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 17 Storing a Battery 18 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Other Software Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 19 Index 23 Contents 3
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... other external device, such as a printer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer. NOTE: You can connect the AC adapter without rotating the...
... other external device, such as a printer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer. NOTE: You can connect the AC adapter without rotating the...
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... Panel→ Power Options→ Power Meter tab. Bottom View 1 23 7 4 6 5 1 memory module cover 2 4 battery-bay latch 5 releases (2) 7 hard drive battery charge gauge/health gauge docking-device connector Using a Battery 3 battery 6 air vents Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell™ warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document...
... Panel→ Power Options→ Power Meter tab. Bottom View 1 23 7 4 6 5 1 memory module cover 2 4 battery-bay latch 5 releases (2) 7 hard drive battery charge gauge/health gauge docking-device connector Using a Battery 3 battery 6 air vents Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell™ warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document...
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... local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on operating conditions. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is low (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in the online User's Guide for ... options to alert you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of batteries with your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer...
... local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on operating conditions. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is low (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in the online User's Guide for ... options to alert you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of batteries with your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer...
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... and release the status button on . Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health...). Quick Reference Guide 15 To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery, you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the ...
... and release the status button on . Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health...). Quick Reference Guide 15 To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery, you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the ...
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... and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The battery is connected to use Dell ExpressCharge with the computer turned on the battery as you should consider replacing the battery. The battery status light on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of the display) flashes orange when...
... and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The battery is connected to use Dell ExpressCharge with the computer turned on the battery as you should consider replacing the battery. The battery status light on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of the display) flashes orange when...
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... a docking device (docked), undock it engages and locks. 5 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the right side of the battery until it . Replace the battery only with your Dell™ computer. Quick Reference Guide 17 To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from...
... a docking device (docked), undock it engages and locks. 5 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the right side of the battery until it . Replace the battery only with your Dell™ computer. Quick Reference Guide 17 To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from...
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... H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Troubleshooting NOTE: For additional troubleshooting guidelines, see "Charging the Battery" on the screen. 18 Quick Reference Guide A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you begin any of...Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 16). Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer ...
... H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Troubleshooting NOTE: For additional troubleshooting guidelines, see "Charging the Battery" on the screen. 18 Quick Reference Guide A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you begin any of...Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 16). Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer ...
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..., 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 ExpressCharge 9-cell battery, 16 about, 16 H help Dell Diagnostics, 19 Dell Support website, 7 finding information, 5 Help and Support Center, 8 K keyboard illumination lights, 10 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system...
..., 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 ExpressCharge 9-cell battery, 16 about, 16 H help Dell Diagnostics, 19 Dell Support website, 7 finding information, 5 Help and Support Center, 8 K keyboard illumination lights, 10 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system...
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... computer, see the Glossary. EMC is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Core and Intel are registered trademarks of EMC Corporation; Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Finding Information About Your Computer Using a Battery Using the Keyboard Using the Display Using Multimedia Using a Network Using Cards Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting System Setup Program Reinstalling...
... computer, see the Glossary. EMC is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Core and Intel are registered trademarks of EMC Corporation; Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Finding Information About Your Computer Using a Battery Using the Keyboard Using the Display Using Multimedia Using a Network Using Cards Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting System Setup Program Reinstalling...
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... is low. ¡ Solid orange: The battery charge is enabled. For more information, see Using the Keyboard. ambient light sensor (ALS) - Helps to authenticate your user identity. Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your Dell™ computer secure. light is turned off the computer while the flashing. keyboard - Helps...
... is low. ¡ Solid orange: The battery charge is enabled. For more information, see Using the Keyboard. ambient light sensor (ALS) - Helps to authenticate your user identity. Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your Dell™ computer secure. light is turned off the computer while the flashing. keyboard - Helps...
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... using the modem, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. Use the latch release to a network. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. Connects the computer to eject a device.
... using the modem, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. Use the latch release to a network. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. Connects the computer to eject a device.
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... and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. hard drive - When a battery is running. See Replacing the Battery for more information. battery-bay latch releases - docking-device connector - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow ... instructions. Back to create airflow through the fan air vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. battery - Release the battery. battery charge gauge - See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the...
... and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. hard drive - When a battery is running. See Replacing the Battery for more information. battery-bay latch releases - docking-device connector - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow ... instructions. Back to create airflow through the fan air vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. battery - Release the battery. battery charge gauge - See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the...
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... cloth with a swab. Shut down and turn off your computer, disconnect the computer from the cloth to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Cleaning Your Computer Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notice (U.S. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to use products specifically designed...playback quality of the touch pad. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1. See Replacing the Battery. 4. You might accidentally misalign the heads which may contain flammable substances. Only) Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any ...
... cloth with a swab. Shut down and turn off your computer, disconnect the computer from the cloth to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Cleaning Your Computer Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notice (U.S. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to use products specifically designed...playback quality of the touch pad. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1. See Replacing the Battery. 4. You might accidentally misalign the heads which may contain flammable substances. Only) Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any ...
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... Windows Power Meter window and information on operating conditions. Back to Contents Page Using a Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Conserving Battery Power Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and...
... Windows Power Meter window and information on operating conditions. Back to Contents Page Using a Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Conserving Battery Power Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and...
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... may lose data. Charge Gauge Before you press the power button, close the display, or press . After hundreds of the total battery charge. The computer beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. For more than 60 percent of inactivity (a time-out... or hibernate mode (see Power Management Modes) when you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage...
... may lose data. Charge Gauge Before you press the power button, close the display, or press . After hundreds of the total battery charge. The computer beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. For more than 60 percent of inactivity (a time-out... or hibernate mode (see Power Management Modes) when you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage...
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...long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in approximately 2 hours. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer is longer with a 90-W AC adapter. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode ...power button or open the display depending on how you need to use a 9-cell battery to obtain Dell ExpressCharge, you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green ...
...long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in approximately 2 hours. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer is longer with a 90-W AC adapter. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode ...power button or open the display depending on how you need to use a 9-cell battery to obtain Dell ExpressCharge, you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green ...
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... remove any other computers with your computer. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use a battery from the bay. 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release (2) 3 battery tab To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in hibernate mode (see Media Bay. To remove the battery: 1. Back to work with your Dell™ computer. Ensure that came with your docking device...
... remove any other computers with your computer. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use a battery from the bay. 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release (2) 3 battery tab To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in hibernate mode (see Media Bay. To remove the battery: 1. Back to work with your Dell™ computer. Ensure that came with your docking device...
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... by pressing and the up- Try different settings for future reference. Back to Contents Page Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping... Primary and Secondary Displays Using the Ambient Light Sensor Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you ...
... by pressing and the up- Try different settings for future reference. Back to Contents Page Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping... Primary and Secondary Displays Using the Ambient Light Sensor Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you ...
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...to an electrical outlet. bootable disk - Primary cache stored inside the processor. CD recordable - Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with ... - ASF is able to 8 bits. The smallest unit of many processor operations. The speed, given in MHz, that a portable computer battery powers the computer. A dedicated graphics port that you can either a reserved section of time (years) during which can use to start your...
...to an electrical outlet. bootable disk - Primary cache stored inside the processor. CD recordable - Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with ... - ASF is able to 8 bits. The smallest unit of many processor operations. The speed, given in MHz, that a portable computer battery powers the computer. A dedicated graphics port that you can either a reserved section of time (years) during which can use to start your...