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Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide
Finding Information Passwords
About Your Computer Solving Problems
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP Using the Dell Diagnostics
Dell™ QuickSet Cleaning Your Computer
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Reinstalling Software
Using the Display Adding and Replacing Parts
Using the Dell™ D/Bay Using the System Setup Program
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Getting Help
Using a Battery Specifications
Wireless Local Area Network Appendix
Using PC Cards Alert
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Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View Front View 1 display latch 7 touch pad 2 display 8 track stick/touch pad buttons 3 volume control buttons 9 track stick 4 device status lights 10 speaker 5 mute button 11 power button 6 keyboard 12 keyboard and wireless status lights display latch — Keeps the display closed. display — For more information about your dis
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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. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: ¡ Solid green: The battery is charging. ¡ Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.
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The green and blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, press . NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetoo
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D/Bay connector — Connects the computer to the Dell D/Bay. USB connector Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy drive cable. air vents — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indic
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smart card slot — Supports one smart card. For more information, see "Using Smart Cards." PC Card slot — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see "Using PC Cards." audio connectors Attach headphones to the connector. Attach a microphone to the connector. Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store yo
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Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy drive cable. video connector Connects video devices, such as a monitor. AC adapter connector — Connects 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 wo
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1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 docking-device connector 2 battery charge gauge 6 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery 7 fan air vents 4 hard drive battery-bay latch releases — Release the battery. See "Using a Battery" for instructions. battery charge gauge — Provides information on the battery charge. See "Using a Battery" for instructions. battery — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. Se
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Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices (U.S. Only) 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 Corporation, and is intended for home and
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Back to Contents Page Alert Standard Format (ASF) Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide Alert Standard Format (ASF) is a Distributed Management Task Force (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-abs
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Back to Contents Page Using a Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D410 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 separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer
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Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the taskbar. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery, you can check: l Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) l Battery health (check by pressing and holding the sta
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To enter standby mode: l Click Start ® Shut Down® Stand by. or l Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: ¡ Press the power button. ¡ Close the display. ¡ Press . To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options. You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by pressin
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Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with
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Back to Contents Page Using the Dell™ D/Bay Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide About the Dell D/Bay Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer is Turned Off Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTE: The Dell D/Bay is optional and may not ship with your computer. About the Dell D/Bay You can install Dell L
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3. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out. 4. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the D/Bay. 5. 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 bay. Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 6. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your drive. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 2. Pull the tray out. 3. Place t
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1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys: l Press to increase volume. l Press to decrease volume. l Press to mute volume. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and click Help. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too m
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Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Clean your comput
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