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...CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for your computer or in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. Trademarks used in certain countries. Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation; ...may not be used in this document to avoid the problem. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data...
...CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for your computer or in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. Trademarks used in certain countries. Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation; ...may not be used in this document to avoid the problem. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data...
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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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...• A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer or in certain countries. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • 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...
...• A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer or in certain countries. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • 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...
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...; Notebook System Software (NSS) - 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...
...; Notebook System Software (NSS) - 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 devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your CD varies based on your Latitude User's Guide for the devices... located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem...
...? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your CD varies based on your Latitude User's Guide for the devices... located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem...
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...For more information about the Power Meter tab, see your User's Guide. 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...installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. In addition, when your docking device 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 battery. For more information about QuickSet,...
...For more information about the Power Meter tab, see your User's Guide. 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...installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. In addition, when your docking device 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 battery. For more information about QuickSet,...
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A pop-up window warns 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 ...
A pop-up window warns 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 ...
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If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your mouse, press and hold the power button 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 A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - See the software documentation for ... 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 run the software. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its...
If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your mouse, press and hold the power button 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 A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - See the software documentation for ... 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 run the software. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its...
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... shut down and restart the computer. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you cannot see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try... from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. to continue to begin the Dell Diagnostics. Then shut down the error code(s) and see the Windows desktop. to the Dell Diagnostics. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting...
... shut down and restart the computer. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you cannot see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try... from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. to continue to begin the Dell Diagnostics. Then shut down the error code(s) and see the Windows desktop. to the Dell Diagnostics. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting...
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... Guide, 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, 21 computer...crashes, 20-21 computer does not start up, 20 computer stops responding, 20 Dell Diagnostics, 22 lockups, 20 program crashes, 21 program stops responding, 20 programs and Windows compatibility, 21 slow computer performance, 22 software, 20-21 spyware, 22 R...
... Guide, 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, 21 computer...crashes, 20-21 computer does not start up, 20 computer stops responding, 20 Dell Diagnostics, 22 lockups, 20 program crashes, 21 program stops responding, 20 programs and Windows compatibility, 21 slow computer performance, 22 software, 20-21 spyware, 22 R...
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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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... screws. 3. 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. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" in your computer. Removing the Hard Drive...Guide. mm screws. 1 M3 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 2. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing...
... screws. 3. 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. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" in your computer. Removing the Hard Drive...Guide. mm screws. 1 M3 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 2. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing...
User Guide
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... on the features and operation of Microsoft Corporation; EMC is a registered trademark owned by Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Intel 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...
... on the features and operation of Microsoft Corporation; EMC is a registered trademark owned by Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Intel 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...
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... avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. power button - Press the power button to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View Front View 1 display 7 speakers 2 power button 8 track stick/touch pad buttons 3 ... 5 touch pad 11 mute button 6 display latch 12 keyboard and wireless status lights display - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button.
... avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. power button - Press the power button to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View Front View 1 display 7 speakers 2 power button 8 track stick/touch pad buttons 3 ... 5 touch pad 11 mute button 6 display latch 12 keyboard and wireless status lights display - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button.
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...: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the volume. light is in a power management mode. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" for more information. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" for more information, see "Using the...
...: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the volume. light is in a power management mode. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" for more information. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" for more information, see "Using the...
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... to enable the sensor. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that came with your computer, the sensor is disabled. For more information, see Windows Help, the Help and Support Center, or the documentation that it will work with the device. You can use the system setup program to the...
... to enable the sensor. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that came with your computer, the sensor is disabled. For more information, see Windows Help, the Help and Support Center, or the documentation that it will work with the device. You can use the system setup program to the...
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...in the battery bay. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on how often ...over time. Replace the battery only with the main battery installed at all times. 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 ...
...in the battery bay. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on how often ...over time. Replace the battery only with the main battery installed at all times. 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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...you press the power button, close the display, or press . See Specifications for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. For information about the battery operating time. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC... percent of the charge capacity remains, and you leave the computer unattended for more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. If no charge. After hundreds of time (see Power Management Modes). NOTE: See Power Management Modes for long periods of...
...you press the power button, close the display, or press . See Specifications for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. For information about the battery operating time. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC... percent of the charge capacity remains, and you leave the computer unattended for more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. If no charge. After hundreds of time (see Power Management Modes). NOTE: See Power Management Modes for long periods of...
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...question mark icon on the title bar and then click on the area where you need information. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in before entering hibernate mode. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow ... the power management settings on your operating system. For more information about QuickSet, click the Help button l To access the Power Options Properties window, click the Start button® Control Panel® Performance and Maintenance® Power Options. l To access the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, ...
...question mark icon on the title bar and then click on the area where you need information. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in before entering hibernate mode. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow ... the power management settings on your operating system. For more information about QuickSet, click the Help button l To access the Power Options Properties window, click the Start button® Control Panel® Performance and Maintenance® Power Options. l To access the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, ...
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... Accessories® Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control. 2. 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 CDs, see the optional Drivers and... using the drive. Push the tray back into the drive. In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the center of the drive. 2. icon in the Volume Control window. Either right-click the buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Adjusting the Volume ...
... Accessories® Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control. 2. 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 CDs, see the optional Drivers and... using the drive. Push the tray back into the drive. In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the center of the drive. 2. icon in the Volume Control window. Either right-click the buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Adjusting the Volume ...