Dell D600- Manual

  security cable slot — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device.     module bay — You can install devices such as an optical drive or a Dell TravelLite™ module in the module bay. For more informati...

  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.       air vents — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents...

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. ...

  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 sep...

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   For ...

level and current status of the docking device battery. The following icons appear in the Battery Meter screen: For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help .   Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. T...

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 fr...

  3. Pull the reserve battery out of its compartment, and disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector.   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 re...

  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  

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 CD...

  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.     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...

  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 until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the computer.   6. When the operating system recognizes the new device, c...

  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 module bay.   6. 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 t...

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 computer if the computer shipped with a CD-RW or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD player or DVD pl...

Back to Contents Page   Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    Computer and Keyboard    Display    Touch Pad    Floppy Drive    Optical Media   Computer and Keyboard   1. Shut down your computer, disconnect any attached devices, and disconnect them from their electrical ...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    When to Use the Dell Diagnostics    Features of the Dell Diagnostics    Starting the Dell Diagnostics   When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Whenever a major component or device in your computer does not func...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    Adjusting Brightness    Switching the Video Image    Setting Display Resolution   Adjusting Brightness When the Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the l...

Back to Contents Page   Reinstalling Software Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities    Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities    Using Microsoft ®  W i n d o w s ®  System Restore    Reinstalling Windows ®  XP    Reinstalling Windows 2000   Reinst...

  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. Select 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 ...

  Using Microsoft ®  Windows ®  System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides a System Restore feature that allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state if changes to the computer's hardware, software (including new hardware or program installations), or syste...

  1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs ® Accessories ® System Tools , and then click System Restore .   2. Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next .   3. Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point scr...

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 the next screen to select the highlighted partition (recommended). Then follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Win...

8. When the Regional Settings window appears, select your region, and then click Next .   9. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window and click Next .   10. Enter the Windows product key, which is printed on the Microsoft label on your computer. Then click Next .   11...

Back to Contents Page   Getting Help Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    Technical Assistance    Problems With Your Order    Product Information    Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit    Before You Call    Contacting Dell   Technical Assistance If you need help with a technical pr...

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5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not...

Back to Contents Page   Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems 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 comput...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    Numeric Keypad    Keyboard Shortcuts    Touch Pad    Track Stick    Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick   Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external key...

  Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth™)   Power Management   Speaker Functions If no sound comes from the speakers, press <Fn><End> and adjust the volume.   Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the ...

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 use your thumb to press the left touch pad button. l   To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-u p-down on...

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 button and move the object by pressing the track stick in the desired direction. l   To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object an...

Back to Contents Page   Passwords Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    About Passwords    Using a Primary Password    Using an Administrator Password    Using a Hard Drive Password    Assigning an Asset Tag   About Passwords A primary password prevents unauthorized access to the computer at ...

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 assigned but forget them both, contact your system administrator or contact Dell.     Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive password helps protect t...

  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 the Service Tag.   Deleting an Asset Tag   1. Boot the computer using a bootable floppy disk or CD.   2. Type cd c:\dell\util and press <Enter>.  ...

Back to Contents Page   Using PC Cards Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    PC Card Types    PC Card Blanks    Extended PC Cards    Installing a PC Card    Removing a PC Card or Blank   PC Card Types See " Specifications " for information on supported PC Cards. The PC Card slot has o...

The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card.   Removing a PC Card or Blank     1. Press the eject button.   2. Push the eje...

Back to Contents Page   Power Management Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    Power Management Tips    Power Management Wizard    Power Management Modes    Power Options Properties   Power Management Tips l   Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is ...

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 create, but you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes ( Maximum Battery , Maximum Performance , Presentation , and Network Disabled ). ...

¡   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 tab . You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick.   Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode cons...

l   Set power icon and standby mode password options. l   Program the following functions (depending on your operating system): ¡   Prompt a user for an action ( Ask me what to do ). ¡   Enter standby mode. ¡   Enter hibernate mode . ¡   Shut down Windows and turn off the computer. ¡   Choose no act...

Back to Contents Page   Solving Problems Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide   Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   Error Messages If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running at the ti...

  Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   If the display is blank Windows 2000 1.   Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2.   Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3.   Select the program that you want t...

  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 complete these checks.   If you have a problem with integrated speakers   Adjust the power properties — Search for the keyword standby in Windows Hel...

  If you have a problem with external speakers   Printer Problems   Adjust the volume using keyboard shortcuts — See " Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad ." Press <Fn><End> to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers.   Reinstall the sound (audio) driver — See " Reins...

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks.   Modem and Internet Connection Problems     Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   Check the printer cable connections — Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the computer.   Check the...

  Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks.   Check the telephone line — Try using a different telephone line. If you are using a line that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one.   Irregular dial tone — If you have voice mail serv...

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 cause noise. The noise does not indicate a defect with the drive or the CD.   If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray   Ensure that W...

  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 Problems   Smart Card Problems 2.   Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the t...

  Network Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   General Program Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   A program crashes   A program stops responding   A solid blue screen appears   Check the smart card — Ensure that the smar...

  Error messages appear  If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet      1. Shut down the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.   2. Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from...

  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 AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet.   3. Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and...

Back to Contents Page   Dell™ QuickSet Features  Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    Clicking the QuickSet Icon    Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon    Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell™ QuickSet runs from the  icon located in the taskbar and functions differently when you click, double...

Back to Contents Page   Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    Adding Memory    Adding a Mini PCI Card    Replacing the Hard Drive    Removing and Replacing the Hinge Cover and Keyboard    Connecting a Television to the Computer   Adding Memory You can increase your ...

    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.   Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module a...

  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 into the inner tabs of the connector.   13. Replace the cover.   Replacing the Hard Drive           1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to pr...

  Removing and Replacing the Hinge Cover and Keyboard       1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.   2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.   3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docke...

Composite Video Connection To connect the computer to a television that has a composite video input only, Dell provides a composite TV-out adapter cable. Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables:   1. Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect...

  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 other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your television or audio device.   Enabling the Display Settings for a Television   ATI Video Co...

Back to Contents Page Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    Safety Instructions   Safety Instructions See your Product Information Guide for safety instructions. Back to Contents Page  

Back to Contents Page   Using the System Setup Program Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    Overview    Viewing the System Setup Screens    System Setup Screens    Commonly Used Options   Overview You can use the system setup program as follows: l   To set or change user-selectable features ...

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: 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 a...

Back to Contents Page   Using Smart Cards Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    About Smart Cards    Installing a Smart Card   About Smart Cards To use smart cards, you need to either use smart card software or, in a server environment, enable Microsoft ®  W i n d o w s ®  PKI support. Smart ...

Back to Contents Page   Traveling With Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems 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, or use a permanent marker or stencil to write a uniqu...

  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 flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing.   If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen l   Call a law enforcement a...

Back to Contents Page   Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide    Determining Your Network Type    Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft ®  W i n d o w s ®  XP   Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories — infrastr...

Back to Contents Page   About Microsoft ®  Windows ®  XP Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide   Help and Support Center The Help and Support Center provides help with the Windows XP operating system and other support and educational tools. To access the Help and Support Center, click the Start ...

1. Right-click an empty spot on the desktop, and click Properties .   2. Click the Desktop tab and click Customize Desktop .   3. Click Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days to remove the check mark.   4. Click OK . To run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard at any time:   1. Right-click an empty spot on ...

  Internet Connection Firewall The Internet Connection Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer is connected to the Internet. The firewall is automatically enabled when you run the Network Setup Wizard. When the firewall is enabled for a network ...