Dell Portable Computers- Manuals

  media bay — Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. See  Using Multimedia .   device latch release — Use the latch release to eject a device.   USB connectors   Back View     network connector (RJ-4 5 )   modem connector (RJ-1 1 )   1...

USB connectors   serial connector   video connector   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.     air vents — The computer uses...

Back to Contents Page   Appendix Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide    Cleaning Your Computer    Macrovision Product Notice    FCC Notice (U.S. Only)   Cleaning Your Computer     Computer, Keyboard, and Display   l   Use a can of compressed air to remove dust from between the keys on the keyboard. l ...

  Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only...

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   Batte...

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 Before you insert a battery, press the status butto...

To enter standby mode: l   Click the Start button, click Turn off computer , and then click Stand by . o r l   Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods: ¡   Press the power button. ¡   Close the...

  Replacing the Battery     For information about replacing the second battery, if applicable, see Media Bay . To remove the battery:   1. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.   2. Ensure that...

Back to Contents Page   Using Cards Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide    Card Types    Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard    Removing a Card or Blank   Card Types   PC Cards See Specifications for information on supported PC Cards. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or...

2. Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configurati...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide    Adjusting Brightness    Switching the Video Image    Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate    Dual Independent Display Mode    Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays    Using the Ambient Light Sensor   Adjusting Br...

Back to Contents Page   Reinstalling Software Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide    Drivers    Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities    Using Microsoft ®  W i n d o w s ®  XP System Restore    Using the Operating System CD   Drivers   What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls ...

  3. Click System .   4. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.   5. Click Device Manager .   6. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties .   7. Click the Drivers tab.   8. Click Roll Back Driver . If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve...

7. Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next .   8. Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files.   9. When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next .   10. Click Finish and restart your computer.   Resolving ...

To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration.   Undoing the Last System Restore   1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs ® Accessories ® System Tools , and then click System Restore .   2. Click Undo my last r...

Back to Contents Page   Finding Information Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.   What Are You L...

Back to Contents Page   Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer.   A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when yo...

Back to Contents Page   Getting Help Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide    Obtaining Assistance    Problems With Your Order    Product Information    Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit    Before You Call    Contacting Dell   Obtaining Assistance     1. Complete the procedures in Troublesho...

support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l   Electronic Quote Service [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) [email protected] (Canada only)   AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service — AutoTech — provides recorded answers to the questions most frequent...

  Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist . If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call fro...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide    Numeric Keypad    Key Combinations    Touch Pad    Changing the Track Stick Cap   Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions...

Power Management   Microsoft ®  Windows ®  Logo Key Functions To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware , and click Keyboard . For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access ...

l   Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad and track stick settings.   3. Click OK to save the settings and close the window.   Changing the Track Stick Cap You can replace your track stick cap if it wears down from prolonged use or if you prefer a different color. You can purchase additional cap...

Back to Contents Page   Using Multimedia Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide    Playing CDs or DVDs    Adjusting the Volume    Adjusting the Picture   Playing CDs or DVDs   1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive.   2. Pull out the tray.   3. Place the disc, label side up, in the center of...

Volume Control Buttons You can adjust the volume with the volume control buttons on your computer. See volume control buttons .   Volume Control Keys You can adjust the volume by pressing the following keys: l   Press <Fn> <PageUp> to increase volume. l   Press <Fn> <PageDn> ...

Back to Contents Page   Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide     Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l   You have per...

2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer ).   3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.   4. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.   5. Close the display ...

  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover ).   3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard ).   4. Remove the battery connector from the connector on the system board.   5. Being careful not to break the plastic, slightly raise the corner of the mylar abo...

  7. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support , and then click Computer Information .   8. Replace the memory...

  5. To install a WLAN card: a.   Move any antenna cables out of the way to make space for the WLAN card. b.   Align the WLAN card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card into the connector until you feel a click. c.   Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card, ensuring that yo...

c.   Connect the white antenna cable to the connector on the card marked with a white triangle; connect the black antenna cable to the connector on the card marked with a black triangle.   Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card     1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the batter...

To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .   2. Turn the computer over, and remove the two hard drive screws.   3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.   4. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or...

Back to Contents Page   Dell™ QuickSet Features  Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Dell™ QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure or view the following types of settings: l   Network connectivity l   Power management l   Display l   System information Depending on what you want to do in D...

Back to Contents Page   Securing Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide    Security Cable Lock    Using Smart Cards    P a s s w o r d s    Trusted Platform Module (TPM)    Security Management Software    Computer Tracking Software    If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen   Security Cable Lock...

  2. Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. The smart card will protrude approximately 1/2 inch from the slot. The smart card slot is located below the PC Card slot. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the ca...

If you forget any of your passwords, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell ). For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can use the computer.   Using a Primary (or System) Password The primary password allows you to...

TPM is a hardware-based security feature that can be used to create and manage computer-generated encryption keys. When combined with security software, the TPM enhances existing network and computer security by enabling features such as file protection capabilities and protected e-mail. The TPM fea...

Back to Contents Page   System Setup Program Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide    Overview    Viewing the System Setup Screens    System Setup Screens    Commonly Used Settings   Overview You can use system setup as follows: l   To set or change user-selectable features — for example, your computer ...

l   Diskette Drive l   Modular bay HDD l   Internal HDD l   CD/DVD/CD-RW drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating sys...

Back to Contents Page   Specifications Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide   Processor  Processor types Intel ® Core™ Solo and Intel Core Duo processors L1 cache 64 KB (internal) L2 cache 2 MB (on die) External bus frequency 667 MHz   System Information  System chipset Intel 945GM or 945PM Data bus wi...

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 l   Attach a name tag or business card to the computer. l   Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place ...

Back to Contents Page   Troubleshooting Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide     Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and ...

l   During the assessment, answer any questions that appear. l   If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press <Esc>; to continue to the next test, press <y>; to retest the component that failed, press <r>. l   If fai...

  4. When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD , remove the CD.   5. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. ...

l   Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective. l   Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.   Clean the drive or disk — See Cleaning Your Computer .   Ensure that the CD is snapped onto the spindle   Check the cable connecti...

  Error Messages Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist ) as you complete these checks.   If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared.   Auxiliary device failure — The touch pad, track s...

  Not enough memory or resources. Exit some programs and try again — You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use.   Operating system not found — Reinstall the hard drive (see Hard Drive ). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell ). ...

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist ) as you perform the various checks.   External Keyboard problems   Check the keyboard cable — Shut down the computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a keyboard exte...

cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be played. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to them. You can access licensed files in the Windows XP operating system environment.   Adjusting the color settings for movies that contain scenes that are too dark or t...

General   Check the network cable connector — Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer and the network connector.   Check the network lights on the network connector — No light indicates that no network communication exists. Replace...

  Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist ) as you complete these checks.     Check the power light — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode — press the power button to exit...

Docking While the Computer Is Running If a computer is connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port while the computer is running, presence of the docking device is ignored until the AC adapter is connected to the computer.   AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked If a computer loses AC power whi...

  1. Click the Start button, click Control Panel , and then click Printers and Other Hardware .   2. Click Scanners and Cameras . If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.   Reinstall the scanner driver — See the scanner documentation for instructions.   Sound and Speaker Problems F...

  Adjust the Windows volume control — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.   Touch Pad or Mouse Problems   Check the touch pad settings —   1. Click the Start button, click Control Panel ...

Check the AC adapter — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.   Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.   Adjust t...

Back to Contents Page   Using a Network Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide    Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem    Network Setup Wizard    Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)    Mobile Broadband Network    Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler  ...

w a v e s .   What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Before you can set up a WLAN, you need: l   High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL) l   A broadband modem that is connected and working l   A wireless router or access point l   A wireless network card for each computer...

  6. Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that there is no power connected to the router.   7. Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem.   8. Connect the other end of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) ...

2. Under Pick a Help topic , click Dell User and System Guides .s   3. Under Device Guides , select the documentation for your wireless network card.   Completing the Connection to the WLAN When you turn on your computer and a network (for which your computer is not configured) is detected in the ar...

Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured for use when your computer is shipped to you, you must first use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. For more information on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the...