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...View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 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 or crashes repeatedly 18 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 18 A solid blue screen appears 19 Dell MediaDirect™ problems 19 Other software problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 Index 23 Contents 3
...View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 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 or crashes repeatedly 18 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 18 A solid blue screen appears 19 Dell MediaDirect™ problems 19 Other software problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 Index 23 Contents 3
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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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... work with the main battery installed at all times. Replace the battery only with your computer. The battery is designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with your new computer to a CD or DVD. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. To view battery charge status, click Start→...
... work with the main battery installed at all times. Replace the battery only with your computer. The battery is designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with your new computer to a CD or DVD. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. To view battery charge status, click Start→...
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... remaining battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 2 1 1 battery 2 battery charge gauge Quick Reference Guide 15 To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. Charge Gauge Before you insert a battery, press the status button on . For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the total battery charge. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery...
... remaining battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 2 1 1 battery 2 battery charge gauge Quick Reference Guide 15 To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. Charge Gauge Before you insert a battery, press the status button on . For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the total battery charge. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery...
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... to 80 percent in about the battery operating time. You can leave the battery in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. During that minimal battery operating time remains. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the...
... to 80 percent in about the battery operating time. You can leave the battery in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. During that minimal battery operating time remains. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the...
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... disk or CD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click the program that it (see "Charging the Battery" on the screen. 18 Quick Reference Guide C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - A program is no ...→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on page 16). 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 ...
... disk or CD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click the program that it (see "Charging the Battery" on the screen. 18 Quick Reference Guide C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - A program is no ...→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on page 16). 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 ...
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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 Utilities CD, ...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...
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 Utilities CD, ...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...
User Guide
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... exit a power management mode. See Power Management Modes. file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (3 of data, never turn on when you turn off completely (which may take several seconds). About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide power button Press the power button to indicate battery charge status.
... exit a power management mode. See Power Management Modes. file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/about.htm (3 of data, never turn on when you turn off completely (which may take several seconds). About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide power button Press the power button to indicate battery charge status.
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... computer is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on " position. r Solid orange: The battery charge is enabled. See for more information. ambient light sensor (ALS) Helps to charge the battery). About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Using the Keyboard. For information on when Bluetooth®...
... computer is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on " position. r Solid orange: The battery charge is enabled. See for more information. ambient light sensor (ALS) Helps to charge the battery). About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Using the Keyboard. For information on when Bluetooth®...
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... noise is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents. 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. NOTE: The computer... the fan or the computer. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to avoid damaging the cable. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: When you follow the angle of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:05 AM] When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ...
... noise is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents. 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. NOTE: The computer... the fan or the computer. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to avoid damaging the cable. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: When you follow the angle of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:05 AM] When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ...
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... for instructions. hard drive Stores software and data. battery When a battery is running. Do not store your computer to the Media Base or other docking device. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. battery charge gauge Provides information on the fan when the computer ...air vents. Back to create airflow through the fan air vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 4 battery-bay latch releases (2) 7 hard drive 5 docking-device connector 6 air vents memory module cover Covers the compartment that ...
... for instructions. hard drive Stores software and data. battery When a battery is running. Do not store your computer to the Media Base or other docking device. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. battery charge gauge Provides information on the fan when the computer ...air vents. Back to create airflow through the fan air vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide 4 battery-bay latch releases (2) 7 hard drive 5 docking-device connector 6 air vents memory module cover Covers the compartment that ...
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..., you use the computer. Depending on operating conditions. 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: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or...
..., you use the computer. Depending on operating conditions. 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: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or...
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..., press to temperatures above 65°C (149° F). Using 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 your computer. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the...
..., press to temperatures above 65°C (149° F). Using 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 your computer. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the...
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... an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in good condition, and more information about the battery operating time. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide If the computer is charged. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. If no charge. 1 battery 2 battery charge gauge Health Gauge The battery operating time is largely determined by...
... an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in good condition, and more information about the battery operating time. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide If the computer is charged. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. If no charge. 1 battery 2 battery charge gauge Health Gauge The battery operating time is largely determined by...
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... optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby mode. r Close the display. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide batteries is at a critically low level. NOTE: See Battery Performance for more information about low-battery alarms, see Configuring Power Management Settings... period of the following actions to conserve battery power: ● Connect the computer to the same operating state it was in standby mode, it may lose data. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted.
... optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby mode. r Close the display. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide batteries is at a critically low level. NOTE: See Battery Performance for more information about low-battery alarms, see Configuring Power Management Settings... period of the following actions to conserve battery power: ● Connect the computer to the same operating state it was in standby mode, it may lose data. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted.
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...one of 7) [12/4/2008 10:54:10 AM] r Press . Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide r Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. or ● Depending on how you set the power ... Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to exit hibernate mode. file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ion/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/battery.htm (5 of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: r Press the power button.
...one of 7) [12/4/2008 10:54:10 AM] r Press . Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide r Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. or ● Depending on how you set the power ... Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to exit hibernate mode. file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ion/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/battery.htm (5 of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: r Press the power button.
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... the light flashes alternately green and orange. To remove the battery: 1. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide To access the Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge, when the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter...
... the light flashes alternately green and orange. To remove the battery: 1. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide To access the Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge, when the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter...
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... removal procedure in hibernate mode (see Charging the Battery). Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it (see Hibernate Mode).Slide the two battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the computer toward the front of the computer until they are engaged. 3. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide came with your computer...
... removal procedure in hibernate mode (see Charging the Battery). Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it (see Hibernate Mode).Slide the two battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the computer toward the front of the computer until they are engaged. 3. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide came with your computer...
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...Dell TravelLite module. ● Fully charge the main battery and any external devices attached to the computer and store them in this file. ● Contact your Service Tag and store it offers coded identification tags. Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page Traveling With Your Computer Dell Latitude D620...company and ask if it in the module bay with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. ● Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. NOTICE: When the display is closed, ...
...Dell TravelLite module. ● Fully charge the main battery and any external devices attached to the computer and store them in this file. ● Contact your Service Tag and store it offers coded identification tags. Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page Traveling With Your Computer Dell Latitude D620...company and ask if it in the module bay with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. ● Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. NOTICE: When the display is closed, ...
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.... Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through an Xray machine or have it hand-inspected. ● Ensure that using a computer is permitted. Back to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in case you are... asked to turn on the computer. ● Prior to Contents Page file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docum...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/travel.htm (3 of 3) [12/4/2008 10:54...
.... Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through an Xray machine or have it hand-inspected. ● Ensure that using a computer is permitted. Back to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in case you are... asked to turn on the computer. ● Prior to Contents Page file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docum...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/travel.htm (3 of 3) [12/4/2008 10:54...