Keyboard Status Lights | Dell 600m specification

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KEYBOARD — The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows

logo key . For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 63.

TOUCH PAD — Provides the functionality of a mouse. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 63 for more information.

SPEAKERS — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 63.

DISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed.

TOUCH PAD BUTTONS — Provide the functionality of a mouse. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 63 for more information.

VOLUME CONTROL BUTTONS — Press these buttons to adjust the volume.

MUTE BUTTON — Press this button to turn off the volume.

KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS

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A Tour of Your Computer

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Dell 600m owner manual Keyboard Status Lights

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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 Uninterruptible Power Supplies Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsSetting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsConnecting a Television to the Computer Connecting to a Network Adapter 104 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 115 Contents102 105 120 Viewing the System Setup Screens 135118 123 Index Contents General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air TravelCalifornia Residents When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Touch pad buttons Speaker Front ViewKeyboard status lights Mute button Tour of Your Computer Light is flashing Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Right Side View Device latch release Back View Video TV-out connector Serial connector USB connectors Parallel connectorRJ-45 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 Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems Mail Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a Parallel PrinterScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches USB connector on computer Printer ProblemsConnecting a USB Printer USB printer On printer Cable Power Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkClick Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Following icons appear in the Battery Meter screen Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Power Problems Storing a Battery About the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If 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 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad System Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothKeyboard Shortcuts CD or DVD Tray Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Opens the System Properties dialog box Touch pad Touch pad buttons External Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsCD and DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD or DVD If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Copying CDs MusicCD allows you to burn custom music CDs Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Connecting a Television to the Computer Video Connection Video cable Audio cable Using 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 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Network cable Network Problems Restart the Computer Try to log on to the network again Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Determining your Network Type Connecting 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 Finding Solutions Solving Problems See Accessing Help Error Messages If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs 100 Solving Problems If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsSolving Problems 101 Click Appearance and Themes If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive Problems102 Solving Problems Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive Solving Problems 103 Program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program stops responding Solving Problems 105 If Your Computer Gets Wet 106 Solving Problems Resolving Other Technical ProblemsIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Solving Problems 107 Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 Solving Problems Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 110 Solving Problems Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Solving Problems 111 112 Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP 114 Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Software Solving Problems 115 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts 118 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Adding and Replacing Parts 119 120 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts 121 122 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 123 Antenna connectors on card Antenna cablesReplacing the Hard Drive 124 Adding and Replacing Parts M2.5 x 5-mm screw Adding and Replacing Parts 125 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Video TV-out Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorsFast IR and IrDA Standard 1.0 Slow IR To composite video adapter cable 4X AGP 1400 x 1050 at 16.8 million colors SXGA+ Key spacing Approximately 2 to 3 hours 4-cell battery Information on battery life Operating Storage Altitude maximum Grms 122 G 163 G Operating Storage134 Appendix System Setup Screens Standard SettingsViewing the System Setup Screens Appendix 135 Commonly Used Options 136 Appendix Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computer Appendix 137 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Appendix 139 140 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 Regulatory Notices Appendix 157 NOM Information Mexico Only 158 Appendix Limited Warranties and Return Policy Appendix 159 How long does this limited warranty last? 160 Appendix What do I do if I need warranty service? Appendix 161 What if I purchased a service contract? 162 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Appendix 163 164 Appendix Appendix 165 166 Appendix Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyAppendix 167 Dell-Branded Peripheral Products 168 Appendix Making a Claim Appendix 169 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 170 Appendix Appendix 171 What are Errata? Appendix Description, 22 system view Device latch release description, 26, 30 system view, 26Display description, 20 system view Index 173 PC Card slot description, 23 system view Power button description, 20 system view174 Index Smart card slot description, 24 system view Serial connector description, 29 system viewResponding, 104 scanner problems, 101 System Restore Speakers description, 22 system view 176 Index