Dell Latitude D505L User manual

Dell™ Latitude™ D505L User's Guide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows®
operating systems are not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, Dell Precision, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Dell TravelLite, and
DellNet are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Intel SpeedStep and Centrino are trademarks
of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows,Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is
a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license; ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or
their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model PP10L
September 2003 P/N M1794 Rev. A00
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.
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Finding Information for Your Computer
What are you looking
for?
Find It Here
zA diagnostic
program for my
computer
zDrivers for my
computer
zMy computer
documentation
zMy device
documentation
Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can
use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or 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.
zHow to set up my
computer
zWarranty
information
zSafety instructions
Dell™ System Information Guide
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.
zHow to remove and
replace parts
zTechnical
specifications
zHow to configure
system settings
zHow to troubleshoot
and solve problems
User's Guide
Windows XP Help and Support Center
1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2. Click User's and system guides and click User's guides.
Microsoft Windows 2000
Double-click the User's Guides icon on your desktop.
zService Tag and
Express Service
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
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zMicrosoft Windows
License Label
These labels are located on your computer.
zUse the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use
support.dell.com or contact technical support.
zEnter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting
technical support. The Express Service Code is not available in all
countries.
zUse the number on the Microsoft Windows License Label if you reinstall
your operating system.
zLatest drivers for my
computer
zAnswers to technical
service and support
questions
zOnline discussions
with other users and
technical support
zDocumentation for
my computer
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:
zSolutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians,
and online courses
zCommunity — Online discussion with other Dell customers
zUpgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the
hard drive, and the operating system
zCustomer Care — Contact information, order status, warranty, and
repair information
zDownloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates
zReference — Computer documentation, product specifications, and white
papers
zService call status
and support history
zTop technical issues
for my computer
zFrequently asked
questions
zFile downloads
zDetails on my
computer
configuration
zService contract for
my computer
Dell Premier Support Website — premiersupport.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government,
and education customers. This website may not be available in all regions.
zHow to use Windows
XP
zDocumentation for
my computer
zDocumentation for
devices (such as a
modem)
Windows Help and Support Center
1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
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.
zHow to reinstall my
operating system
Operating System CD
The operating system is already installed on your computer. To resintall your
operating system, use the Operating System CD. See your User's Guide for
operating system reinstallation instructions.
After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to
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reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
Your operating system product key label is located on your computer.
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About Your Computer
Front View
Left View
Right View
Back View
Bottom View
Front View
1 display 6 speakers
2 power button 7 touch pad buttons
3 device status lights 8 touch pad
4 keyboard 9 keyboard status lights
5 display latch
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display — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display."
power button — Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode.
If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely
(which may take several seconds).
device status lights
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:
{Solid green: The battery is charging.
{Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows®
operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button.
Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management
mode.
Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing.
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
Turns on when Bluetooth™ is enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth, press <Fn><F2>.
NOTE: Bluetooth is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if you ordered
Bluetooth with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your
Bluetooth wireless technology.
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If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows:
{Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).
{Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.
Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.
keyboard — The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key . For
information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad."
display latch — Keeps the display closed.
speakers — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons, mute button,
or volume-control keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad."
touch pad buttons — Provide the functionality of a mouse. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" for
more information.
touch pad — Provides the functionality of a mouse. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" for more
information.
keyboard status lights
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
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Left View
air vents — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the
computer from overheating.
PC Card slot — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. For more information, see
"Using PC Cards."
infrared sensor — Lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared-compatible device without
using cable connections.
IEEE 1394 connector —
Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
When you receive your computer, the sensor is disabled. You can use the system setup program to enable the
sensor. For information on transferring data, see Windows Help, the Help and Support Center, or the
documentation that came with your infrared-compatible device.
audio connectors
1 air vents (2) 4 infrared sensor
2 IEEE 1394 connector 5 audio connectors (2)
3 PC Card slot 6 security cable slot
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not
indicate a problem with the fans or the computer.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do
not store your Dell™ 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.
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security cable slot — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more
information, see the instructions included with the device.
Right View
Attach a microphone to the connector.
Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
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security cable slot — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more
information, see the instructions included with the device.
module bay — You can install devices such as an optical drive or a Dell TravelLite™ module in the module
bay. For more information, see "Using the Module Bay."
device latch release — Releases the module bay device. See "Using the Module Bay" for instructions.
Back View
1 security cable slot
2 module bay
3 device latch release
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
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