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Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide
About Your Computer
About Microsoft® Windows® XP
Dell™ QuickSet Features
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Display
Using a Battery
Using the Module Bay
Power Management
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Using PC Cards
Using Smart Cards
Traveling With Your Computer
Passwords
Solving Problems
Using the Dell Diagnostics
Cleaning Your Computer
Reinstalling Software
Adding and Replacing Parts
Using the System Setup Progra
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Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems 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 device status lights 9 track stick 4 keyboard 10 volume control buttons 5 touch pad 11 mute button 6 display latch 12 keyboard status lights display — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display." power button — P
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Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when Bluetooth™ is enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth, press . NOTE: Bluetooth is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if you
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keyboard status lights 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. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Left View 1 air vents (2) 5 audio connectors (2) 2 PC Card slot 6 hard drive 3 smart card slot 7 security cable slot 4 infrared sensor air vents — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which p
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When you receive your computer, the sensor is disabled. You can use the system setup program to enable the sensor. For information on transferring data, see Windows Help, the Help and Support Center, or the documentation that came with your infrared-compatible device. audio connectors Attach a microphone to the connector. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. hard drive — Stores software and data. security cable slot — Lets you attach a commercially available anti
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security cable slot — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot. module bay — You can install devices such as an optical drive or a Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay. For more information, see "Using the Module Bay." device latch release — Releases the module bay device.
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S-video TV-out connector Connects your computer to a TV. For more information, see "Connecting a Television to the Computer." modem connector (RJ-11) (optional) If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect the telephone line to the modem connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. See "Finding Information." network connector (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem
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AC adapter connector — Attach an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NO
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battery charge gauge — Provides information on the battery charge. See "Using a Battery." battery — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery." docking device slot — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional information. fan — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the
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Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Warranty and Return Policy Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corpo
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Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell™ warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Alert Standard Format (ASF) Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide ASF is a DMTF management standard that specifies "pre-operating system" or "operating system absent" alerting techniques. The standard is designed to generate an alert on potential security and fault conditions when the operating system is in a sleep state or the system is turned off. ASF is designed to supersede previous operating system-absent alerting technologies. Your computer supports th
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Back to Contents Page Using a Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery Performance HINT: NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered under warranty only during the initial 1-year period of the limited warranty for the computer. For more information about the De
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level and current status of the docking device battery. The following icons appear in the Battery Meter screen: l The computer or docking device is running on battery power. l The battery is discharging or idle. l The computer or docking device is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power. l The battery is charging. l The computer or docking device is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power. l The battery is discharging, idle, or charging. For m
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When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet until the battery is allowed to cool. For more inform
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3. Pull the reserve battery out of its compartment, and disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector. 1 reserve battery cable 2 connector 3 reserve battery 4. To replace the battery, connect the reserve battery cable to the connector in the reserve battery compartment. 5. Place the reserve battery in the compartment, and replace the reserve battery cover. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. For more
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Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Using the Module Bay Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide About the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running Using CDs or DVDs About the Module Bay You can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in the mo
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If the Device Screw Is Not Installed NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them. 1. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out. 1 device latch release 2. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay. 3. Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a c
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1 device latch release 5. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out. 6. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay. NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer. 7. Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the computer. 8. Replace the device screw. 9. Turn on
