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.

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Dell D600 specifications Storing a Battery

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Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell Latitude D600 Systems Users Guide Device status lights About Your ComputerFront View Page Keyboard status lights Left View Right View Audio connectors Back View USB connectors Modem connector RJ-11 optional Video TV-out connectorNetwork connector RJ-45 Parallel connector Bottom View Back to Contents Macrovision Product Notice AppendixFCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B Warranty and Return Policy Alert Description Alert Standard Format ASF Battery Performance Using a BatteryChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Charging the BatteryLow-Battery Warning Charge Gauge Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery About the Module Bay Using the Module BayChecking the Charge on the Second Battery If the Device Screw Is Installed If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Microsoft Windows XP Windows Windows XP Windows Using the CD or DVD Tray Using CDs or DVDs Volume Meter Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Windows Cleaning Your Computer Back to Contents When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsFeatures of the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Tab Function Option Function Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Windows Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling SoftwareManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Click Properties Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Roll Back Driver Windows XP Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreClick the Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tab Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Windows Enabling Hibernate Mode Support.dell.com Finding InformationFind It Here Click Users and system guides and click Users guides Users Guide Back to Contents Getting Help Online ServicesTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.com AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support Service Contacting Dell Before You Call Australia Sydney Aruba0011 Website support.euro.dell.com Colombia China XiamenCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Corporate France Paris MontpellierGermany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com Greece Website support.jp.dell.com JamaicaJapan Kawasaki Korea Seoul Montserrat MexicoNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam St. Kitts and Nevis Puerto RicoSt. Lucia St. Vincent Website support.ap.dell.com Thailand Website support.ap.dell.com TaiwanTrinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands Virgin Islands General Support Venezuela Glossary Page Docking device See APR Device driver See driverPage Page Page Page NIC See network adapter Page Page System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolution Back to Contents Keyboard Shortcuts Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Power Management Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick About Passwords PasswordsUsing a Primary Password Using an Administrator Password Viewing Existing Asset Tag and Service Tag Using a Hard Drive PasswordAssigning an Asset Tag Assigning an Asset Tag Assigning an Owner Tag Deleting an Asset TagDeleting an Owner Tag Asset Tag OptionsPage Installing a PC Card Using PC CardsPC Card Types PC Card Blanks Removing a PC Card or Blank Power Management Tips Power ManagementPower Management Wizard Setting Sleep Modes Selecting a Power Scheme Power Management ModesSetting Battery Alarms and Actions Completing the Power Management Wizard Power Options Properties Intel SpeedStep Technology Tab Disable audio notification when performance changesHibernate Tab Power Problems Solving ProblemsError Messages Adjust the power properties See Power ManagementPage Click Add or Remove Programs Operating system not found Contact Dell Click Change or Remove Programs Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable If you have a problem with external speakers Printer ProblemsReinstall the sound audio driver See Reinstalling Software Click Device Manager Double-clickDVD/CD-ROM drives Reinstall the printer driver See Reinstalling Software Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsCheck the printer cable Verify that Windows recognizes the printer Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCheck the touch pad settings Drive Problems External Keyboard ProblemsReinstall the touch pad driver See Reinstalling Software Unexpected Characters Check the drive for errors Reinstall the driveIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Smart Card Problems PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound General Program Problems Network ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops responding If Your Dell Computer Gets Wet Error messages appear If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell QuickSet FeaturesDouble-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Adding Memory Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Page Replacing the Hard Drive Captive screw Video Connection Connecting a Television to the ComputerRemoving and Replacing the Hinge Cover and Keyboard Page Composite Video Connection ATI Video Controller Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Safety Instructions Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens Overview Enabling the Infrared Sensor Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports Back to Contents About Smart Cards Using Smart CardsInstalling a Smart Card Smart card Specifications Video CommunicationsAudio Display Keyboard BatteryTouch Pad Track Stick Environmental Physical Dell Latitude D600 Systems Users Guide Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel Tips If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Back to Contents Desktop Cleanup Wizard Switching to Classic ViewAbout Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center User Accounts and Fast User Switching Files and Settings Transfer WizardSpecial Considerations With Fast User Switching Program Compatibility Wizard Internet Connection Firewall