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... © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Wi-Fi Catcher, ExpressCharge, Dell MediaDirect, and Latitude are trademarks of ... potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. A00 Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the ... complete list of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to avoid the...
... © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Wi-Fi Catcher, ExpressCharge, Dell MediaDirect, and Latitude are trademarks of ... potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. A00 Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the ... complete list of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to avoid the...
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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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...8226; How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click... the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides and click System Guides. 3...
...8226; How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click... the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides and click System Guides. 3...
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... icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Microsoft® Windows®...to work with your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" in your computer's online User's Guide. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE:...
... icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Microsoft® Windows®...to work with your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" in your computer's online User's Guide. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE:...
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... a program so it (see the online User's Guide for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on...
... a program so it (see the online User's Guide for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on...
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... experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 18 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to a software...
... experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 18 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to a software...
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... conditions encountered. This test typically takes 10 to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to increase the ...a message appears with an error code and a description of tracing the problem quickly. Run Express Test first to answer questions periodically. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you to 20 minutes ...
... conditions encountered. This test typically takes 10 to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to increase the ...a message appears with an error code and a description of tracing the problem quickly. Run Express Test first to answer questions periodically. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you to 20 minutes ...
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..., 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 Operating System CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P port covers, 9, 11-12 problems...
..., 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 Operating System CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P port covers, 9, 11-12 problems...
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R regulatory information, 6 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19 support website, 7 T troubleshooting about, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 See also problems U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 8 Operating System CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 24 Index
R regulatory information, 6 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19 support website, 7 T troubleshooting about, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 See also problems U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 8 Operating System CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 24 Index
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... without the written permission of Dell Inc.; TouchStrip is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of your computer, see the Glossary. Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Finding Information About... the problem. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, Dell MediaDirect, XPS, and Dell OpenManage ...
... without the written permission of Dell Inc.; TouchStrip is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of your computer, see the Glossary. Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Finding Information About... the problem. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, Dell MediaDirect, XPS, and Dell OpenManage ...
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... control buttons - Press this button to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is enabled. Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. security cable slot - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to turn off the volume. Lets ...can damage the computer or cause a fire. NOTE: The computer turns on when the scroll lock function is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. For more information, see Security Cable Lock. The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the ...
... control buttons - Press this button to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is enabled. Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. security cable slot - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to turn off the volume. Lets ...can damage the computer or cause a fire. NOTE: The computer turns on when the scroll lock function is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. For more information, see Security Cable Lock. The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the ...
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... cable. NOTE: The computer turns on or off. video connector Connects video devices, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer...
... cable. NOTE: The computer turns on or off. video connector Connects video devices, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer...
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... computer. The computer uses an internal fan to Contents Page battery - Lets you can damage the computer or cause a fire. See Using a Battery. See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. Fan noise is running. Restricting the airflow can use the... computer without connecting the computer to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. hard drive -
... computer. The computer uses an internal fan to Contents Page battery - Lets you can damage the computer or cause a fire. See Using a Battery. See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. Fan noise is running. Restricting the airflow can use the... computer without connecting the computer to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. hard drive -
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.... You might accidentally misalign the heads which may contain flammable substances. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Cleaning Your Computer Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notice (U.S. Never touch the lens in a circular motion around the disc... pad and the surrounding palm rest. Hold the disc by its outer edge. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you notice problems, such as skipping, with the product. See Replacing the Battery. 4. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use liquid or aerosol cleaners,...
.... You might accidentally misalign the heads which may contain flammable substances. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Cleaning Your Computer Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notice (U.S. Never touch the lens in a circular motion around the disc... pad and the surrounding palm rest. Hold the disc by its outer edge. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you notice problems, such as skipping, with the product. See Replacing the Battery. 4. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use liquid or aerosol cleaners,...
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...acts like a translator between the device and any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1. Dell ships your computer to you may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of your ... 4. If you : l Upgrade your computer. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your operating system. Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System ...
...acts like a translator between the device and any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1. Dell ships your computer to you may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of your ... 4. If you : l Upgrade your computer. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your operating system. Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System ...
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... be optional and may not ship with the driver installation. 1. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the following subsections, or click Extract... and click Properties. 7. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer. 5. A welcome screen appears. 4. Click the Install button (if present) to detect drivers ...
... be optional and may not ship with the driver installation. 1. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the following subsections, or click Extract... and click Properties. 7. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer. 5. A welcome screen appears. 4. Click the Install button (if present) to detect drivers ...
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... free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. ...Restore. 2. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete. Insert the Operating System CD. Click the Start button, point to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of the computer. Click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. After...
... free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. ...Restore. 2. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete. Insert the Operating System CD. Click the Start button, point to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of the computer. Click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. After...
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... l How to troubleshoot and solve problems NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide NOTE: Some features ...or media may be included on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. Click Dell User and System Guides and...
... l How to troubleshoot and solve problems NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide NOTE: Some features ...or media may be included on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. Click Dell User and System Guides and...
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... troubleshooting hints - If you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your computer, you keep a copy of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is already installed on your problem and click the arrow icon. 3. Frequently asked questions l Community - After you use the optional Operating System CD. In the Download Category...
... troubleshooting hints - If you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your computer, you keep a copy of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is already installed on your problem and click the arrow icon. 3. Frequently asked questions l Community - After you use the optional Operating System CD. In the Download Category...
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... to as memory, hard drives, and video. A single point on self-test - The ability of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. POST - If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down your modem to connect to as system tray. Sometimes the processor is also...
... to as memory, hard drives, and video. A single point on self-test - The ability of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. POST - If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down your modem to connect to as system tray. Sometimes the processor is also...