Dell Latitude D600 User Manual

Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide About Your Computer About Microsoft®Windows®XP Dell™QuickSetFeatures Using the Keyboard and Touch P

Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Warranty

Removing and Replacing the Hinge Cover and Keyboard    1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cove

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables:  1. Shut down the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connec

Composite Video Connection To connect the computer to a television that has a composite video input only, Dell provides a composite TV-out adapter c

 5. Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer.  6. Plug the two RCA connectors on the othe

Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions See your Product Information Guide

Back to Contents Page  Using the System Setup Program Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens

The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following

 6. Follow the instructions on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is being installed.  7. At the end of the installation process, click

Back to Contents Page  Using Smart Cards Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide About Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card About Sma

Back to Contents Page  3 smart card

Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to n

Back to Contents Page  Specifications Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel® Pentium® M Proce

Parallel 25-hole connector; unidirectional, bidirectional, or ECP Video 15-hole connector Audio microphone miniconnector, stereo headphones/speakers

Response time 25-ms rise (typical) 35-ms fall (maximum) Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0º (closed)to180° Viewing angles:  Horizontal ±40° Verti

Back to Contents Page  Input current (maximum) 1.7 A Input frequency 47–63 Hz Output current 3.34 A (continuous) (65 W) 4.62 A (continuous) (90 W) Ou

Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of yo

Back to Contents Page  Traveling With Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Identifying Your Computer Packing the Compu

 l Before you use the computer on an airplane, verify that such usage is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during the f

Back to Contents Page  Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Determining Your Network Type

 2. Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in the list. If you select a secure

Back to Contents Page  About Microsoft®Windows®XP Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Help and Support Center The Help and Support

Back to Contents Page  Alert Standard Format (ASF) Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide ASF is a DMTF management standard that specifies

1. Right-click an empty spot on the desktop, and click Properties.  2. Click the Desktop tab and click Customize Desktop.  3. Click Run Deskto

Internet Connection Firewall The Internet Connection Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer

Back to Contents Page  Using a Battery Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charg

level and current status of the docking device battery. The following icons appear in the Battery Meter screen: For more information about QuickSet, r

When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer check

 3. Pull the reserve battery out of its compartment, and disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector.  4. To replace the battery,

Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Aft

Back to Contents Page  Using the Module Bay Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide About the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Sec

If the Device Screw Is Not Installed   1. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.  2. Pull the device by the latch r

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Front View Left View Right View Back View B

 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 m

 3. Click the device you want to eject.   4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.  5. Pull the device by the

 4. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.  5. Insert the new device into the bay, push the device unt

 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 m

 4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.  5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the mod

You can play a DVD on your computer if the computer shipped with a DVD drive or a CD-RW/DVD combo drive. You can write data to a blank CD on your comp

 Windows 2000  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.  2. Double-click the Display icon and click the Sett

Back to Contents Page  Cleaning Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Computer and Keyboard Display Touch Pad Flo

If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs.  1. Hold the disc by its outer edge.

Back to Contents Page  Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Features of

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: ¡ Solid green: The battery is charging. ¡ Flashing green: T

continue to the next test, press <Y>; to retest the component that failed, press <R>. l If failures are detected during the Pre-boot Sy

Back to Contents Page  Using the Display Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Sett

 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel.  2. Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.  3. Under Pick a task..., click t

Back to Contents Page  Reinstalling Software Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Softw

 5. Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver.  6. Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver.  7. Selec

In the Microsoft®Windows®XP and Windows 2000 operating systems, IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system s

Using Microsoft®Windows®System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides a System Restore feature that allows you to return your

 1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System Restore.  2. Ensure that Restore my computer

go to step 15. If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select the fresh copy option and then press <Enter> on th

8. When the Regional Settings window appears, select your region, and then click Next.  9. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize You

keyboard status lights The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Left View  air vents — The computer uses an interna

Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Finding Information Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be av

l How to remove and replace parts l Specifications l How to configure system settings l How to troubleshoot and solve problems  User's Guide

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Back to Contents Page  Getting Help Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product In

[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l Electronic Quote Service sa

5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are al

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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 dat

Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) toll-free:1800881386 Customer Service (Penang,

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Back to Contents Page  Glossary Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Terms in this glossary are provided for informational purposes only

 bootable disk — A disk that you can use to start your computer. In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you alw

 Control Panel — A Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as display settings.  controller — A chip

DVD drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read data from DVDs and CDs.  DVD player — The software used to watch DVD movies. The DVD player

 Fahrenheit — Atemperaturemeasurementsystemwhere32°isthefreezingpointand212°istheboilingpointofwater.  FCC — Federal Communications

HTTP — hypertext transfer protocol — A protocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet.  Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency

 security cable slot — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included

LAN — local area network — A computer network covering a small area. A LAN usually is confined to a building or a few nearby buildings. A LAN can be c

or cursor on your screen.  ms — millisecond — A measure of time that equals one thousandth of a second. Access times of storage devices are often mea

Plug-and-Play — The ability of the computer to automatically configure devices. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and comp

RTCRST — real-time clock reset — A jumper on the system board of some computers that can often be used for troubleshooting problems. S  ScanDisk — A

system board — The main circuit board in your computer. Also known as the motherboard.  system setup program — A utility that serves as an interface

A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is stored in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. If the floppy disk is left in the drive when the compute

Back to Contents Page  Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts To

 Radios(IncludingWirelessNetworkingandBluetooth™)  Power Management  Speaker Functions If no sound comes from the speakers, press <Fn>&l

l To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. l To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or u

l To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object. Then press and hold the left track stick button. Leave your thumb on the

 S-video TV-out connector  modem connector (RJ-11) (optional)  network connector (RJ-45)   parallel connector  video connector  serial co

Back to Contents Page  Passwords Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide About Passwords Using a Primary Password Using an Administr

If you forget the primary password and do not have an administrator password assigned, or if you have both a primary and an administrator password ass

 4. When the computer prompts you to verify the asset tag, type y and press <Enter>. The computer displays the new or modified asset tag and

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Back to Contents Page  Using PC Cards Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide PC Card Types PC Card Blanks Extended PC Cards Inst

The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manu

Back to Contents Page  Power Management Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Power Management Tips Power Management Wizard Power

Selecting a Power Scheme The screen allows you to select, create, and edit power scheme settings. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you c

¡ Press <Fn><Esc>. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced

l Set power icon and standby mode password options. l Program the following functions (depending on your operating system): ¡ Prompt a user for a

 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 co

Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you

Enable the Pointing Device option in the system setup program. If the problem persists, contact Dell.  Bad command or file name — Ensure that you hav

Invalid configuration information-please run System Setup Program — The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. Th

Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  If the display is blank Windows 2000 1. Click the Sta

 If the display is difficult to read  If only part of the display is readable Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you

 If you have a problem with external speakers Printer Problems  Adjust the volume using keyboard shortcuts — See "Using the Keyboard and Touc

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks. Modem and Internet Connection Problems   Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist

Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks.  Check the telephone line — Try using a different

External Keyboard Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks. Unexpected Characters Drive Problems Fill out t

If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive  If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may caus

battery charge gauge — Provides information on the battery charge. See "Using a Battery."  battery — When a battery is installed, you can u

 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound  If the CD-RW or DVD+RW drive stops writing  If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card

Network Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. General Program Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as y

 Error messages appear IfYourDell™ComputerGetsWet   1. Shut down the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconn

If You Drop or Damage Your Computer  1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.  2. Disconnect the A

Back to Contents Page Dell™QuickSetFeatures Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-Clicking the Q

Back to Contents Page  Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Adding Memory Adding a Mini PCI Card Repla

  7. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. b. Sl

4. Remove all installed batteries, and disconnect the AC adapter cable and any external devices from the computer. Wait 5 seconds before proceeding.

 11. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle.  12. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps

 7. Turn the computer over so that it is upright.   8. Open the display approximately 2.54 cm (1 in).   9. Pull the hard drive cover out