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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... 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 MediaDirect™ problems 19 Other software problems 19...
... 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... 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 MediaDirect™ problems 19 Other software problems 19...
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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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... your Dell computer. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Depending on page 15) before you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of fire or explosion. You can check the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on... Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. To view battery charge status, click Start→ Control Panel→ Power Options→ Power Meter. The battery is significantly reduced when you use a battery from...
... your Dell computer. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Depending on page 15) before you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of fire or explosion. You can check the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on... Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. To view battery charge status, click Start→ Control Panel→ Power Options→ Power Meter. The battery is significantly reduced when you use a battery from...
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... is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in your computer. Microsoft® Windows® Power...
... is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in your computer. Microsoft® Windows® Power...
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...outlet. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is charged. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to ...speaker beeps periodically. NOTE: If you want to use a 9-cell battery to obtain Dell ExpressCharge, you should consider replacing the battery. If the battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from being in a...
...outlet. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is charged. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to ...speaker beeps periodically. NOTE: If you want to use a 9-cell battery to obtain Dell ExpressCharge, you should consider replacing the battery. If the battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from being in a...
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...; 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 program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click the program that it (see "Charging the Battery" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an extended period of the procedures in this section...
...; 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 program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click the program that it (see "Charging the Battery" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an extended period of the procedures in this section...
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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...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...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 ...
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... system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, 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.
... system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, 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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...optional) Helps to activate and use the security management software that came with your Dell computer secure. See for more information, see Using the Ambient Light Sensor. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Using the Keyboard. For ...buttons/track stick Provide the functionality of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM] r Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is charging. r Flashing green: The battery is critically low. speaker To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the ...
...optional) Helps to activate and use the security management software that came with your Dell computer secure. See for more information, see Using the Ambient Light Sensor. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Using the Keyboard. For ...buttons/track stick Provide the functionality of 13) [12/4/2008 10:54:04 AM] r Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is charging. r Flashing green: The battery is critically low. speaker To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the ...
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... 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. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: When you follow the angle of 13...
... 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. About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: When you follow the angle of 13...
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...push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the fan air vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. battery charge gauge Provides information on the fan when the computer gets hot. battery-bay latch releases Release the battery. air vents The ...module. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. Fan noise is running. 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...
...push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the fan air vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. battery charge gauge Provides information on the fan when the computer gets hot. battery-bay latch releases Release the battery. air vents The ...module. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. Fan noise is running. 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...
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.../D620UG/battery.htm (1 of 7) [12/4/2008 10:54:10 AM] 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...
.../D620UG/battery.htm (1 of 7) [12/4/2008 10:54:10 AM] 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...
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... Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. The battery is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to work with your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Using wireless communications devices...
... Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. The battery is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to work with your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Using wireless communications devices...
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...press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of 7) [12/4/2008 10:54:10 AM] If the battery runs completely out of its original charge capacity remains. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide If the computer is connected to ...illuminate the chargelevel lights. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are installed, the ...
...press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of 7) [12/4/2008 10:54:10 AM] If the battery runs completely out of its original charge capacity remains. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide If the computer is connected to ...illuminate the chargelevel lights. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are installed, the ...
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...● Depending on conserving battery power. NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information on how you leave the computer unattended for more information about low-battery alarms,...Options Properties window, use one of time. ● Use the Power Management Wizard (see Configuring Power Management Settings. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide batteries is at a critically low level. To enter standby mode: ● Click the Start button, click Turn off the...
...● Depending on conserving battery power. NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information on how you leave the computer unattended for more information about low-battery alarms,...Options Properties window, use one of time. ● Use the Power Management Wizard (see Configuring Power Management Settings. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide batteries is at a critically low level. To enter standby mode: ● Click the Start button, click Turn off the...
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...one of 7) [12/4/2008 10:54:10 AM] file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ion/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/battery.htm (5 of the following methods to a reserved area on your computer.To exit hibernate ...computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. r Press . r Close the display. To access the QuickSet Power Management Wizard,... system. For more information on the Advanced tab. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide r Press .
...one of 7) [12/4/2008 10:54:10 AM] file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ion/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/battery.htm (5 of the following methods to a reserved area on your computer.To exit hibernate ...computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. r Press . r Close the display. To access the QuickSet Power Management Wizard,... system. For more information on the Advanced tab. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide r Press .
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... you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. See the documentation that file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ion/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/battery.htm (6 of fire or explosion. You can leave the ...Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in conjunction with your computer or being used in your computer. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide To access the Power Options Properties window, click the ...
... you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. See the documentation that file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ion/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/battery.htm (6 of fire or explosion. You can leave the ...Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in conjunction with your computer or being used in your computer. Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide To access the Power Options Properties window, click the ...
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... battery from the bay. 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release (2) 3 battery tab To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in hibernate mode (see Charging the Battery). Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide came with your computer for instructions. 2. Ensure that the computer is turned off or in reverse order. A battery discharges during prolonged...
... battery from the bay. 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release (2) 3 battery tab To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in hibernate mode (see Charging the Battery). Using a Battery: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide came with your computer for instructions. 2. Ensure that the computer is turned off or in reverse order. A battery discharges during prolonged...
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... the Computer ● Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite module. ● Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you need to report a loss or theft ...and ask if it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page Traveling With Your Computer Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Identifying Your Computer ● Attach a name tag...
... the Computer ● Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite module. ● Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you need to report a loss or theft ...and ask if it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page Traveling With Your Computer Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Identifying Your Computer ● Attach a name tag...
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... it hand-inspected. ● Ensure that using a computer is permitted. Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through an Xray machine or 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...
... it hand-inspected. ● Ensure that using a computer is permitted. Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through an Xray machine or 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...