Dell 600m owner manual About the Module Bay

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CHECK THE BATTER Y STATUS LIGHT — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. Turn off the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 43), disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to room temperature.

If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 139).

TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

CHECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on. Make sure that the AC adapter is a Dell AC adapter that is designed to work with your computer.

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.

ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTER FERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.

ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access help, see "Accessing Help" on page 98.

RESEAT THE MEMOR Y MODULES — If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see "Adding Memory" on page 118).

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 module bay.

Your Dell™ computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device screw.

NOTE: See the Tell Me How help file for information on standby mode. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 98.

NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsUninterruptible Power Supplies Removing and Installing a Reserve BatteryMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothConnecting a Television to the Computer Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Network Adapter102 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 115 Contents104 105118 Viewing the System Setup Screens 135120 123Index Contents General Power Battery California Residents Air TravelEMC Instructions When Using Your Computer When Using Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery DisposalWhen Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Keyboard status lights Mute button Front ViewTouch pad buttons Speaker Tour of Your ComputerLight is flashing Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Device latch release Right Side ViewBack View RJ-45 Parallel connectorVideo TV-out connector Serial connector USB connectors Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Serial Connector Bottom View Tour of Your Computer W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Mail ProblemsTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a Parallel PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer USB printer On printer CableClick Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkPower Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Battery Performance Using a BatteryFollowing icons appear in the Battery Meter screen Checking the Battery ChargeUsing Batteries and Module Bay Devices Removing a Battery Charging the BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Storing a Battery Power ProblemsAbout the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not InstalledIf the Device Screw Is Installed Device latch release If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Device latch release If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKeyboard Shortcuts Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothSystem Functions CD or DVD TraySpeaker Functions Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the System Properties dialog boxTouch pad Touch pad buttons Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia CD and DVD Problems Using CDs and DVDsUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD or DVDIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundMusicCD allows you to burn custom music CDs Copying CDsHelpful Tips Using Easy CD Creator BasicUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs How to Copy a CD Connecting a Television to the Computer Video cable Audio cable Video ConnectionUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Video TV-out connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Connecting to a Network AdapterSetting Up a Home and Office Network Network cableRestart the Computer Try to log on to the network again Network ProblemsDetermining your Network Type Connecting to Wireless Local Area NetworksConnecting to a Network in Windows XP Click Add Setting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing your Network Connection Security Settings From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSee Error Messages Accessing HelpClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read 100 Solving ProblemsSolving Problems 101 Scanner ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable Click Appearance and Themes102 Solving Problems Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protectedIf you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Solving Problems 103Error messages appear General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops respondingIf Your Computer Gets Wet Solving Problems 105If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems106 Solving Problems Solving Problems 107 What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers108 Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Creating a Restore Point Using System Restore110 Solving Problems Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateSolving Problems 111 Undoing the Last System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 112 Solving ProblemsReinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Reinstall 114 Solving Problems Solving Problems 115 Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareSolving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 118 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 119 Adding a Mini PCI Card 120 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 121 122 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Hard Drive Antenna connectors on card Antenna cablesAdding and Replacing Parts 123 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 124 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 125 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Fast IR and IrDA Standard 1.0 Slow IR Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorsVideo TV-out To composite video adapter cable4X AGP 1400 x 1050 at 16.8 million colors SXGA+ Key spacing Information on battery life Approximately 2 to 3 hours 4-cell battery134 Appendix Operating StorageOperating Storage Altitude maximum Grms 122 G 163 G Viewing the System Setup Screens Standard SettingsSystem Setup Screens Appendix 135136 Appendix Commonly Used OptionsAppendix 137 Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computerDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Appendix 139140 Appendix Appendix 141 142 Appendix Appendix 143 144 Appendix Appendix 145 146 Appendix Appendix 147 148 Appendix Appendix 149 150 Appendix Appendix 151 152 Appendix Appendix 153 154 Appendix Appendix 155 156 Appendix Appendix 157 Regulatory Notices158 Appendix NOM Information Mexico OnlyAppendix 159 Limited Warranties and Return Policy160 Appendix How long does this limited warranty last?Appendix 161 What do I do if I need warranty service?162 Appendix What if I purchased a service contract?Appendix 163 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only164 Appendix Appendix 165 166 Appendix Appendix 167 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only 168 Appendix Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsAppendix 169 Making a Claim170 Appendix Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyWhat are Errata? Appendix 171Appendix Display description, 20 system view Device latch release description, 26, 30 system view, 26Description, 22 system view Index 173174 Index Power button description, 20 system viewPC Card slot description, 23 system view Responding, 104 scanner problems, 101 System Restore Serial connector description, 29 system viewSmart card slot description, 24 system view Speakers description, 22 system view176 Index

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