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...12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 17 Storing a Battery 18 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 The... computer does not start up 18 The computer stops responding 18 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 18 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 18 A solid blue screen appears 19 Dell...
...12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 17 Storing a Battery 18 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 The... computer does not start up 18 The computer stops responding 18 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 18 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 18 A solid blue screen appears 19 Dell...
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... box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any software or additional...
... box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any software or additional...
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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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...to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell™ warranty for advice on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which...burn. Keep the battery away from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from children. Battery operating time varies depending on page 15) before you insert the battery into the computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge (see ...
...to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell™ warranty for advice on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which...burn. Keep the battery away from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from children. Battery operating time varies depending on page 15) before you insert the battery into the computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge (see ...
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... gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and...
... gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and...
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...charge capacity remains. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC...connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to use a 9-cell battery to obtain Dell ExpressCharge, you need to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Then connect the computer to an ...
...charge capacity remains. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC...connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to use a 9-cell battery to obtain Dell ExpressCharge, you need to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Then connect the computer to an ...
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... Guide 17 NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. See the documentation that the computer is connected to remove the battery from the bay. 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release (2) 3 battery tab To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in the User's Guide. Replace the battery only with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that...
... Guide 17 NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. See the documentation that the computer is connected to remove the battery from the bay. 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release (2) 3 battery tab To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in the User's Guide. Replace the battery only with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that...
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Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of time. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R...P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...
Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of time. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R...P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...
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Index B battery charge gauge, 15 charging, 16 health gauge, 16 performance, 14 power meter, 15 removing, 17 storing, 18 C CD Operating System, 8 computer crashes, 18-19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 18 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell MediaDirect problems, 19 diagnostics Dell, 20 Drivers and ... P problems blue screen, 19 computer crashes, 18-19 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell MediaDirect, 19 lockups, 18 program crashes, 18 program stops responding, 18 programs and Windows compatibility, 18 slow computer performance...
Index B battery charge gauge, 15 charging, 16 health gauge, 16 performance, 14 power meter, 15 removing, 17 storing, 18 C CD Operating System, 8 computer crashes, 18-19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 18 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell MediaDirect problems, 19 diagnostics Dell, 20 Drivers and ... P problems blue screen, 19 computer crashes, 18-19 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell MediaDirect, 19 lockups, 18 program crashes, 18 program stops responding, 18 programs and Windows compatibility, 18 slow computer performance...
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...of 2) [12/4/2008 10:53:55 AM] 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... systems are not applicable. file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/index.htm (1 of data and tells you purchased a Dell n Series computer, any references in this document to change without notice. © 20052006...
...of 2) [12/4/2008 10:53:55 AM] 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... systems are not applicable. file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/index.htm (1 of data and tells you purchased a Dell n Series computer, any references in this document to change without notice. © 20052006...
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... steadily or blinks to turn off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (3 of data, never turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. device status lights Turns on when you... on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide power button Press the power button to indicate battery charge status.
... steadily or blinks to turn off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (3 of data, never turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. device status lights Turns on when you... on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide power button Press the power button to indicate battery charge status.
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... Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to keep your Dell computer secure. ...is running on how to control display brightness. keyboard The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: r Solid green: The battery is not available to the "on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Security Management Software. For more information. See Touch Pad for more information...
... Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to keep your Dell computer secure. ...is running on how to control display brightness. keyboard The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: r Solid green: The battery is not available to the "on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Security Management Software. For more information. See Touch Pad for more information...
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See Using Multimedia. device latch release Use the latch release to eject a device. 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] USB connectors Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 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.
See Using Multimedia. device latch release Use the latch release to eject a device. 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] USB connectors Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 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.
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... Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Bottom View 1 memory module cover 2 battery charge gauge 3 battery file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Doc...tion/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (12 of the connector on the fan when the computer gets hot. When you ..., such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: When you follow the angle of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:05 AM] CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
... Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Bottom View 1 memory module cover 2 battery charge gauge 3 battery file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Doc...tion/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (12 of the connector on the fan when the computer gets hot. When you ..., such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: When you follow the angle of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:05 AM] CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
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... dust to an electrical outlet. See Memory. See Using a Battery. See Replacing the Battery for more information. Fan noise is running. battery When a battery is installed, you attach your docking device for instructions. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 4 battery-bay latch releases (2) 7 hard drive 5 docking-device connector 6 air...
... dust to an electrical outlet. See Memory. See Using a Battery. See Replacing the Battery for more information. Fan noise is running. battery When a battery is installed, you attach your docking device for instructions. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 4 battery-bay latch releases (2) 7 hard drive 5 docking-device connector 6 air...
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...%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/battery.htm (1 of your computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 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...
...%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/battery.htm (1 of your computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 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...
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...Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices ● Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with extreme care. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for the battery in your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery... may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is designed to a ...
...Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices ● Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with extreme care. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for the battery in your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery... may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is designed to a ...
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... 80 percent of 7) [12/4/2008 10:54:10 AM] NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide If the computer is in the media bay. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the ...
... 80 percent of 7) [12/4/2008 10:54:10 AM] NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide If the computer is in the media bay. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the ...
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......ion/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/battery.htm (4 of inactivity (a time-out). The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following ...methods: r Press the power button. For more information on the Advanced tab in before entering standby mode. r Close the display. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide batteries...
......ion/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/battery.htm (4 of inactivity (a time-out). The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following ...methods: r Press the power button. For more information on the Advanced tab in before entering standby mode. r Close the display. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide batteries...
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Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. To access the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, double-... enter hibernate mode: r Press the power button. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide r Press . To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on your computer...
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. To access the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, double-... enter hibernate mode: r Press the power button. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide r Press . To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on your computer...