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Dell™ Latitude™ D410
Quick Reference Guide
Model PP06S
www.dell.com | support.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
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Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Right View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 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 Documentation and drivers are already installed on your My computer documentation computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm What Are You Looking For? Find It Here How to remove and replace parts User’s Guide Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center How to configure system settings 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. How to troubleshoot and solve problems 2 Click User’s and system guides and click User’s guides. The User’s Guide is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website — support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate questions support site. Community — Online discussion with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website Upgrades — Upgrade
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm What Are You Looking For? Find It Here How to use Windows XP Windows Help and Support Center Documentation for my computer 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. Documentation for devices (such as a modem) 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD T
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTICE: When using the AC adapter, secure the cable so that the cable is not pulled, tangled, stepped on, or crushed by objects such as chair legs or desk supports. NOTICE: When
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer. power button DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 – FOR PROOF ONLY 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm About Your Computer See your online User’s Guide for detailed information about your computer. To access the User’s Guide (depending on your operating system), either double-click the User’s Guide icon on your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides. The following items address some of the more commonly asked questions about the computer. Modem and network adapter: The computer ma
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm Front View 1 2 12 3 11 4 10 5 9 6 8 7 1 display latch 7 touch pad 2 display 8 track stick/touch pad buttons 3 volume control 9 track stick buttons 4 device status lights 10 speaker 5 mute button 11 power button 6 keyboard 12 keyboard and wireless status lights DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 – FOR PROOF ONLY 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm Left View 1 456 2 3 1 security cable slot 4 air vents 2 D/Bay connector 5 infrared sensor 3 USB connector 6 air vents DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 – FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 13
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm Right View 123 4 1 hard drive 3 PC Card slot 2 smart card slot 4 audio connectors (2) Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after you turn off the computer before
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm Bottom View 2 3 4 1 8 5 7 6 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 hard drive 2 charge-gauge status button 6 Media Base docking-device connector 3 battery charge gauge 7 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 4 battery 8 fan air vents Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: For more information about the Dell warranty for your comput
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ computer with the battery installed at all times. Use a battery to run the computer when it is not connected to an electrical outlet. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time it can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on h
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm NOTE: You can use your optional Media Base to charge the computer battery when the Media Base is in standalone mode, or when the computer is docked in the Media Base. The additional power from the battery in the Media Base is available for computer usage once you dock the computer. In addition, when your computer is connected to the Media Base or other docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm NOTE: When you press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds, the charge-level lights first light to display the current charge status. Then they switch to battery health status where they represent incremental degradation when lit. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 3 Slide the battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is turned off. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch releases click. 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 us
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm To download the utility from the Dell Support website, go to the Downloads section of the website and select your computer model from the pull-down menu. Select the Download Category "System and Configuration Utilities," select your operating system and language, and then follow the posted instructions. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy ® ® drives, Intel Pentium M processors, optica
