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Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide

Finding Information

Finding Information

NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

	What Are You Looking For?		Find It Here

	•	A diagnostic program for my computer	Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)
	• Drivers for my computer
	•	My computer documentation	Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer.
	•	My device documentation
	•	My device documentation	You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or
	• Notebook System Software (NSS)
	• Notebook System Software (NSS)		access your documentation.
			access your documentation.
			Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute
			updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced
			technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users.
			NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at
			support.dell.com.
			NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with
			your computer.

	•	How to set up my computer	Quick Reference Guide
	•	Basic troubleshooting information
	• How to run the Dell Diagnostics
	• How to remove and install parts
			NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is optional and may not ship with
			your computer.
			NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.

	•	Warranty information	Dell™ Product Information Guide
	• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
	•	Safety instructions
	•	Regulatory information
	•	Ergonomics information
	• End User License Agreement

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Contents

Dell Latitude D600 Systems Users Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Front View About Your ComputerDevice status lights Page Left View Keyboard status lights Audio connectors Right View USB connectors Back View Video TV-out connector Modem connector RJ-11 optionalNetwork connector RJ-45 Parallel connector Bottom View Back to Contents Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B Warranty and Return Policy Alert Standard Format ASF Alert Description Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Charging the Battery Microsoft Windows Power MeterLow-Battery Warning Charge Gauge Removing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Using the Module BayAbout the Module Bay If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Microsoft Windows XP Windows Windows XP Windows Using CDs or DVDs Using the CD or DVD Tray Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeVolume Meter Windows Cleaning Your Computer Back to Contents Using the Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsFeatures of the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Windows Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Click Properties Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling Drivers for WindowsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Roll Back Driver Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Creating a Restore PointClick the Performance and Maintenance Click the System Restore tab Reinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows Enabling Hibernate Mode Find It Here Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Users Guide Click Users and system guides and click Users guides Back to Contents Online Services Getting HelpTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.com Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support Service Before You Call Contacting Dell Aruba Australia Sydney0011 Website support.euro.dell.com China Xiamen ColombiaCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague France Paris Montpellier CorporateGermany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com Greece Jamaica Website support.jp.dell.comJapan Kawasaki Korea Seoul Mexico MontserratNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Puerto Rico St. Kitts and NevisSt. Lucia St. Vincent Website support.ap.dell.com Taiwan Website support.ap.dell.com ThailandTrinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands Virgin Islands General Support Venezuela Glossary Page Device driver See driver Docking device See APRPage Page Page Page NIC See network adapter Page Page Video resolution See resolution System tray See notification area Back to Contents Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKeyboard Shortcuts Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Track Stick Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Passwords About PasswordsUsing a Primary Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Viewing Existing Asset Tag and Service TagAssigning an Asset Tag Assigning an Asset Tag Deleting an Asset Tag Assigning an Owner TagDeleting an Owner Tag Asset Tag OptionsPage Using PC Cards Installing a PC CardPC Card Types PC Card Blanks Removing a PC Card or Blank Power Management Power Management TipsPower Management Wizard Setting Sleep Modes Power Management Modes Selecting a Power SchemeSetting Battery Alarms and Actions Completing the Power Management Wizard Power Options Properties Hibernate Tab Disable audio notification when performance changesIntel SpeedStep Technology Tab Solving Problems Power ProblemsError Messages Adjust the power properties See Power ManagementPage Operating system not found Contact Dell Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Change or Remove Programs Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Printer Problems If you have a problem with external speakersReinstall the sound audio driver See Reinstalling Software Click Device Manager Double-clickDVD/CD-ROM drives Modem and Internet Connection Problems Reinstall the printer driver See Reinstalling SoftwareCheck the printer cable Verify that Windows recognizes the printer Check the touch pad settings Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows External Keyboard Problems Drive ProblemsReinstall the touch pad driver See Reinstalling Software Unexpected Characters Reinstall the drive Check the drive for errorsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW PC Card Problems Smart Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Network Problems General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops responding Error messages appear If Your Dell Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Dell QuickSet Features Clicking the QuickSet IconDouble-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Adding a Mini PCI Card Page Replacing the Hard Drive Captive screw Removing and Replacing the Hinge Cover and Keyboard Connecting a Television to the ComputerVideo Connection Page Composite Video Connection Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video Controller Safety Instructions Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Overview Changing COM Ports Changing Printer ModesEnabling the Infrared Sensor Back to Contents Installing a Smart Card Using Smart CardsAbout Smart Cards Smart card Specifications Communications VideoAudio Display Battery KeyboardTouch Pad Track Stick Physical Environmental Dell Latitude D600 Systems Users Guide Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel Tips If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Back to Contents Switching to Classic View Desktop Cleanup WizardAbout Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center Files and Settings Transfer Wizard User Accounts and Fast User SwitchingSpecial Considerations With Fast User Switching Program Compatibility Wizard Internet Connection Firewall