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Dell™ Latitude™ C840
System Information Guide
Systeeminformatiehandleiding
Guide d'informations du système
Systeminformationshandbuch
Informazioni di sistema
Manual de informações do sistema
Guía de información del sistema
Model PP01X
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Dell™ Latitude™ C840 System Information Guide www.dell.com | support.euro.dell.com
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the User’s Guide (depending on your operating system, double-click the User’s Gu
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Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Air Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 EMC Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 When Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ergonomic Com
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. General Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless you are a trained service technician. Always follow installation instructions closely. If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension power cable does no
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. Do not use your computer during an electrical storm unless all cables have been disconnected and the computer is operating on battery power. If your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wi
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on. If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter’s power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent damage to your computer, as well as risk of electric shock a
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of your Dell computer while you are on board an aircraft. For example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any personal electronic device (PED) that has the capacity for intentional transmission of radio frequency or other electromagnetic signals while on an aircraft. – In order to best comply with all such
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When Using Your Computer Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your computer: When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface. When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put your computer through an X-ray security machine, but never put your computer through a metal detector. If you have the computer checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer. When travelin
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When Using Your Computer (continued) Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to the cloth; then stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to the bottom. Remove moisture from the display quickly and keep the display dry. Long- term exposure to moisture can damage the display. Do not use a commercial window cleaner to clean your display. If your computer gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in “I
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When Using Your Computer (continued) 4 Ground yourself by touching any unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch the unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic c
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Finding Information and Assistance The following table lists the resources that Dell provides as support tools. Additional resources may be shipped with your computer. Resources and Support Tools Resource Contents Using the Resource User’s guides for your Depending on your operating system, double-click the computer and devices User’s Guides icon on your desktop, or click the Start button and then select Help and Support to access the documentation stored on your hard drive. Obtain informati
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Resource Contents Using the Resource Operating System CD To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD that came with your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD may not include all the latest drivers for your computer. If you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices shipped with your computer. Dell Support website Go to and complete the one-time registration: Frequently asked questions Get help with genera
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Setting Up Your Computer 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete the setup of your computer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector and to the electrical outlet. Connecting the AC Adapter 14 System Information Guide www.dell.com | support.euro.dell.com
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Power Button NOTE: Do not dock the computer until it has been turned on and shut down at least once. System Information Guide 15
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About Your Computer Front View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire. 1 2 3 14 4 13 5 6 12 7 11 8 10 9 16 System Information Guide www.dell.com | support.euro.dell.com
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1 display latch 8 touch pad 2 display 9 battery bay 3 device status lights 10 module bay 4 air vent 11 track stick/touch pad buttons 5 keyboard status lights 12 Dell™ AccessDirect™ button 6 keyboard 13 power button 7 track stick 14 microphone Left Side View 1 2 3 4 5 6 System Information Guide 17
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1 fixed optical drive 2 S-video TV-out connector 3 security cable slot 4 modem connector 5 network connector 6 speaker Right Side View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire. 12 346 5 7 8 18 System Information Guide www.dell.com | support.euro.dell.com
