Dell D620/D820 - LATITUDE PRECISION M65 User manual

Dell™Latitude™D620User'sGuide
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For information on other documentation included with your computer, see Finding Information.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.
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Model PP18L
January 2006 P/N PC979 Rev. A01
Finding Information
System Setup Program
About Your Computer
Reinstalling Software
Using a Battery
Adding and Replacing Parts
Using the Keyboard
Dell™QuickSetFeatures
Using the Display
Traveling With Your Computer
Using Multimedia
Getting Help
Using a Network
Specifications
Using Cards
Appendix
Securing Your Computer
Glossary
Troubleshooting
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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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About Your Computer
Dell™Latitude™D620User'sGuide
Front View
Left Side View
Right Side View
Back View
Bottom View
Front View
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display latch —Keeps the display closed.
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display —For more information about your display, see Using the Display.
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power button —Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. See Power Management Modes.
If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds).
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device status lights
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display latch
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display
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power button
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device status lights
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keyboard
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fingerprint reader (optional)
(optional)
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speaker
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touch pad buttons/track
stick
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keyboard status lights
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volume control
buttons
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ambient light sensor
(ALS)
12
mute button
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft®Windows®operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the
power button.

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.
¡Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available to charge the battery).
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.
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keyboard —The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Using the
Keyboard.
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fingerprint reader (optional) —HelpstokeepyourDell™computersecure.Whenyouslideyourfingeroverthereader,itusesyouruniquefingerprintto
authenticate your user identity. For information on how to activate and use the security management software that controls the fingerprint reader, see
Security Management Software.
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speaker —To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts. For more
information, see Key Combinations.
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touch pad buttons/track stick —Provide the functionality of a mouse. See Touch Pad for more information.
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ambient light sensor (ALS) —Helps to control display brightness. See for more information, see Using the Ambient Light Sensor.
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keyboard status lights
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.
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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 wireless devices are enabled.
Turns on when Bluetooth®wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable
Bluetooth wireless technology, move the wireless switch to the "on" position. See
wireless switch for more information.
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NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature on your computer, so the
icon turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your
computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth
wireless technology.

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
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volume control buttons —Press these buttons to adjust the volume.
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mute button —Press this button to turn off the volume.
Left Side View
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air vents —The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
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security cable slot —Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see Security Cable Lock.
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audio connectors
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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air vents
2
security cable slot
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audio connectors (2)
4
infrared sensor
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smart card slot
6
wireless switch
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Wi-Fi Catcher™light
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PC Card slot
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hard drive
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.
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

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infrared sensor —Lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections.
When you receive your computer, the sensor is disabled. You can use the system setup program (see 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.
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smart card slot —Supports one smart card. See Using Smart Cards.
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wireless switch —Turns on/off wireless devices such as Wi-Fi and internal cards with Bluetooth technology and scans for wireless networks. For more
information about scanning for wireless networks, see Dell™Wi-FiCatcher™NetworkLocator.
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Wireless switch positions
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Wi-FiCatcher™light—The light operates as follows:
¡Flashing green: Searching for networks
¡Solid green: Strong network found
¡Solid yellow: Weak network found
¡Flashing yellow: Error
¡Off: No signal found
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PC Card slot —Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter, or an ExpressCard (with a PCMIA adapter). The computer ships with a blank
installed in the slot. For more information, see Card Types.
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hard drive —Stores software and data.
Right Side View
Attach headphones to the connector.
Attach a microphone to the connector.
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"off" position
2
"on" position
3
"momentary" position
4
Wi-Fi Catcher light
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"off"
Disables wireless devices
"on"
Enables wireless devices
"momentary"
Scans for Wi-Fi networks. See Dell™Wi-FiCatcher™NetworkLocator for more
information.

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media bay —Supportsafloppyoranopticaldrive,secondbattery,secondharddrive,oraDellTravelLite™module.SeeUsing Multimedia.
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device latch release —Use the latch release to eject a device.
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USB connectors
Back View
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network connector (RJ-45)
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modem connector (RJ-11)
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media bay
2
device latch release
3
USB connectors (2)
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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.
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network connector (RJ-45)
2
modem connector (RJ-11)
3
USB connectors (2)
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serial connector
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video connector
6
AC adapter connector
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air vents
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NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the
network connector.
Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector
indicate status and activity for wired network connections.
For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide
supplied with your computer.
If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect the telephone line to
the modem connector.
For information on using the modem, see the online modem
documentation supplied with your computer. See Finding Information.

USB connectors
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serial connector
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video connector
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AC adapter connector —Connects an AC adapter to the computer.
The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.
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air vents —The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
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Bottom View
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device.
Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
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 you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid
damaging the cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the
cable.
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
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.

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memory module cover —Covers the compartment that contains the second memory module. See Memory.
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battery charge gauge —Provides information on the battery charge. See Checking the Battery Charge.
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battery —When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See Using a Battery.
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battery-bay latch releases —Release the battery. See Replacing the Battery for instructions.
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docking-device connector —Lets you attach your computer to the Media Base or other docking device. See the Dell documentation that came with your
docking device for more information.
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air vents —The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the fan air vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
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hard drive —Stores software and data.
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memory module cover
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battery charge gauge
3
battery
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battery-bay latch releases (2)
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docking-device connector
6
air vents
7
hard drive
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NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
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.

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Appendix
Dell™Latitude™D620User'sGuide
Cleaning Your Computer
Macrovision Product Notice
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
Cleaning Your Computer
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Computer, Keyboard, and Display
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lUse a can of compressed air to remove dust from between the keys on the keyboard.
lMoisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner, and wipe the display until it is clean.
lMoisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and
the surrounding palm rest.
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Touch Pad
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1. Shut down and turn off your computer.
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2. Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets.
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3. Remove any installed batteries. See Replacing the Battery.
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4. Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of the touch pad. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the
touch pad and the surrounding palm rest.
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Floppy Drive
Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that accumulate during
normal operation.
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CDs and DVDs
If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs.
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1. Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole.
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2. With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of the disc.
For stubborn dirt, try using water or a diluted solution of water and mild soap. You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and provide
some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are also safe to use on DVDs.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Clean your
computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer or display, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Only use products specifically designed for
cleaning displays, and follow the instructions that are included with the product.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads which prevents the drive from operating.
NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product.
Never touch the lens in the drive.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc.

Macrovision Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
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FCC Class B
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction
manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
lReorient the receiving antenna.
lRelocate the system with respect to the receiver.
lMove the system away from the receiver.
lPlug the system into a different outlet so that the system and the receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Inc. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations:
lProductname:Dell™Latitude™D620
lModel number: PP18L
Company name:
Dell Inc.
Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs
One Dell Way
Round Rock, TX 78682 USA
512-338-4400
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NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc. could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
NOTE: For further regulatory information, see your Product Information Guide.