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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 CDs or DVDs
About the Module Bay
You can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive,
NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes.
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.
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery
NOTE: Battery capacity (the time it can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer.
Before you install a second battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge.
1status button on the battery charge gauge
2second battery (bottom)
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
NOTE: If the device screw is not installed, you can remove and install devices while the computer is running and connected to a docking device (docked).
CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures computer, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
Your 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: You do not need to install the device screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes.
