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...: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. All rights reserved. Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Finding Information System Setup Program About Your Computer Reinstalling Software Using a Battery Adding and Replacing Parts Using ...the Keyboard Dell QuickSet Features Using the Display Traveling With Your Computer Using ...
...: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. All rights reserved. Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Finding Information System Setup Program About Your Computer Reinstalling Software Using a Battery Adding and Replacing Parts Using ...the Keyboard Dell QuickSet Features Using the Display Traveling With Your Computer Using ...
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...and Intel are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; TouchStrip is strictly forbidden. A01 file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/index.htm (2 of Intel Corporation; Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Reproduction in trademarks and... SIG, Inc. has determined 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 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Model PP18L ...
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...CD to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics). Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may ...program for my computer ● Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Documentation and drivers are already installed on /Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/findinfo.htm (1 of 5) [12/4/2008 10:53:58 AM] file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...on your computer. NOTE...
...CD to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics). Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may ...program for my computer ● Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Documentation and drivers are already installed on /Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/findinfo.htm (1 of 5) [12/4/2008 10:53:58 AM] file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...on your computer. NOTE...
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... may not ship with your computer. Click the User's Guide for your computer. NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. ● Warranty information ● Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● How to set up my computer ● Basic troubleshooting information ● How to run the...
... may not ship with your computer. Click the User's Guide for your computer. NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. ● Warranty information ● Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● How to set up my computer ● Basic troubleshooting information ● How to run the...
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...9679; Solutions Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions ● Community Online discussion with other Dell customers ● Upgrades Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system ● Customer Care ... your region to identify your computer. ● Use the Service Tag to view the appropriate support site. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Service Tag and Express Service Code ● Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft®...
...9679; Solutions Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions ● Community Online discussion with other Dell customers ● Upgrades Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system ● Customer Care ... your region to identify your computer. ● Use the Service Tag to view the appropriate support site. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Service Tag and Express Service Code ● Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft®...
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...relevant self-support information. This support provides real-time health scans of 5) [12/4/2008 10:53:58 AM] Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide white papers ● Downloads Certified drivers, patches, and software updates ● Notebook System Software (NSS) If you... 1. Select the operating system and operating system language for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your Dell computer. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. Under Select ...
...relevant self-support information. This support provides real-time health scans of 5) [12/4/2008 10:53:58 AM] Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide white papers ● Downloads Certified drivers, patches, and software updates ● Notebook System Software (NSS) If you... 1. Select the operating system and operating system language for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your Dell computer. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. Under Select ...
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... file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your operating system, use the ... Operating System CD. NOTE: The color of 5) [12/4/2008 10:53:58 AM] Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Information on /Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/findinfo.htm (5 of your CD varies based on your operating system, use the optional Operating ...
... file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your operating system, use the ... Operating System CD. NOTE: The color of 5) [12/4/2008 10:53:58 AM] Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Information on /Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/findinfo.htm (5 of your CD varies based on your operating system, use the optional Operating ...
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... and hard-drive password settings file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/setup.htm (1 of 4) [12/4/2008 10:53:59 AM] System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used...
... and hard-drive password settings file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/setup.htm (1 of 4) [12/4/2008 10:53:59 AM] System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used...
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... types of settings in your computer. 2. System-setup key functions are directed to the following: file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/setup.htm (2 of 4) [12/4/2008 10:53:59 AM] The Boot Sequence page displays a general list of the bootable devices ...including but not limited to do not change settings that may be installed in a category, highlight the category and press . System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are listed across the bottom of the screen. When the...
... types of settings in your computer. 2. System-setup key functions are directed to the following: file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/setup.htm (2 of 4) [12/4/2008 10:53:59 AM] The Boot Sequence page displays a general list of the bootable devices ...including but not limited to do not change settings that may be installed in a category, highlight the category and press . System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are listed across the bottom of the screen. When the...
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... appears, continue to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is connected to boot and press . System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Diskette Drive ● Modular bay HDD ● Internal HDD ● CD/DVD/CD-RW drive During the boot...) to the left; The computer boots to an electrical outlet. 4. Changing COM Ports file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/setup.htm (3 of the list and scans each enabled device for instructions. 3. See the documentation that came with your hard ...
... appears, continue to wait until you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is connected to boot and press . System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Diskette Drive ● Modular bay HDD ● Internal HDD ● CD/DVD/CD-RW drive During the boot...) to the left; The computer boots to an electrical outlet. 4. Changing COM Ports file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/setup.htm (3 of the list and scans each enabled device for instructions. 3. See the documentation that came with your hard ...
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System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Serial Port, which frees computer resources for another device to use. Press . 3. After you enable the infrared sensor, you to map the serial .... 4. Enabling the Infrared Sensor 1. To set up and use it to establish a link to Contents Page file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/setup.htm (4 of 4) [12/4/2008 10:53:59 AM] Locate Fast IR under Onboard Devices. Press . 5. NOTE: Ensure that the COM port that...
System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Serial Port, which frees computer resources for another device to use. Press . 3. After you enable the infrared sensor, you to map the serial .... 4. Enabling the Infrared Sensor 1. To set up and use it to establish a link to Contents Page file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/setup.htm (4 of 4) [12/4/2008 10:53:59 AM] Locate Fast IR under Onboard Devices. Press . 5. NOTE: Ensure that the COM port that...
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About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Front View file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (1 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM]
About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Front View file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (1 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM]
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About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 1 display latch 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 6 fingerprint reader (optional) (optional) 7 speaker 8 touch pad buttons/track stick 9 keyboard status lights 10 volume control buttons 11 ambient light sensor (ALS) 12 mute button display latch Keeps the display closed. file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about your display, see Using the Display. display For more information about .htm (2 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM]
About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 1 display latch 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 6 fingerprint reader (optional) (optional) 7 speaker 8 touch pad buttons/track stick 9 keyboard status lights 10 volume control buttons 11 ambient light sensor (ALS) 12 mute button display latch Keeps the display closed. file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about your display, see Using the Display. display For more information about .htm (2 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM]
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... while the light is in a power management mode. device status lights Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide power button Press the power button to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
... while the light is in a power management mode. device status lights Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide power button Press the power button to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
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... fingerprint reader (optional) Helps to control display brightness. When you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your Dell computer secure. keyboard status lights file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (4 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM] If the computer is... (ALS) Helps to keep your Bluetooth wireless technology. For information on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is low. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Using the Keyboard.
... fingerprint reader (optional) Helps to control display brightness. When you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your Dell computer secure. keyboard status lights file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (4 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM] If the computer is... (ALS) Helps to keep your Bluetooth wireless technology. For information on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is low. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Using the Keyboard.
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Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. mute button Press this button to adjust the volume. Left Side View file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (5 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM] volume control buttons Press these buttons to turn off the volume. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. mute button Press this button to adjust the volume. Left Side View file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (5 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM] volume control buttons Press these buttons to turn off the volume. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
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...airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. audio connectors file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (6 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM] ...or cause a fire. For more information, see Security Cable Lock. NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 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...
...airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. audio connectors file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (6 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM] ...or cause a fire. For more information, see Security Cable Lock. NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 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...
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...scans for wireless networks, see System Setup Program) to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Attach headphones to the connector. Attach a microphone to the connector. See Using Smart Cards. file:///S|/Integration%...20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about scanning for wireless networks. You can use the system setup program (see Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator. smart card slot Supports one smart card. For...
...scans for wireless networks, see System Setup Program) to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Attach headphones to the connector. Attach a microphone to the connector. See Using Smart Cards. file:///S|/Integration%...20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about scanning for wireless networks. You can use the system setup program (see Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator. smart card slot Supports one smart card. For...
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...-Fi Catcher Network Locator for Wi-Fi networks. The computer ships with a PCMIA adapter). About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 1 "off" position 2 "on" position 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light 3 "momentary" position Wireless switch positions "off" Disables wireless devices "on" Enables...see Card Types. For more information. hard drive Stores software and data. Right Side View file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (8 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM] Wi-Fi Catcher light The light operates as follows: r ...
...-Fi Catcher Network Locator for Wi-Fi networks. The computer ships with a PCMIA adapter). About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 1 "off" position 2 "on" position 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light 3 "momentary" position Wireless switch positions "off" Disables wireless devices "on" Enables...see Card Types. For more information. hard drive Stores software and data. Right Side View file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (8 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM] Wi-Fi Catcher light The light operates as follows: r ...
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About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 1 media bay 2 device latch release 3 USB connectors (2) media bay Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite module. USB connectors Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Back View file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (9 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:05 AM] See Using Multimedia. device latch release Use the latch release to eject a device.
About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 1 media bay 2 device latch release 3 USB connectors (2) media bay Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite module. USB connectors Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Back View file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (9 of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:05 AM] See Using Multimedia. device latch release Use the latch release to eject a device.
