Dell Latitude C610 User manual

Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 User's Guide
This document describes the features and operation of your computer. This document is stored on your
computer hard drive. For information on other documentation included with your computer, see "Finding
Information."
CAUTION: Follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide to help protect
your computer from damage and to ensure your own personal safety.
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 "Glossary."
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model PP01L
March 2003 P/N 7E406 Rev. A05

Finding Information
Documentation Updates
Using Windows®
Using Devices
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Fixing Problems
Installing Parts
Documentation Updates
Documentation updates are sometimes included with your computer to describe changes to your computer
or software. Always read these updates before consulting any other documentation because the updates
contain the latest information.
Readme files, which may be installed on your hard drive, provide last-minute updates about technical
changes to your computer or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or
technicians.
Using Windows®
Windows Help
Windows Help provides complete instructions for using the Microsoft® Windows operating system.
To access Windows Help:
In Windows XP, click the Start button and click Help and Support. For more information, see "Microsoft®
Windows® XP Features."
In Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click the Start button and click Help.
Microsoft Windows Guide
For more information on using the Windows operating system, see the Microsoft Windows documentation
that came with your computer.

Using Devices
Dell™ User's Guides
For help on using your computer devices (such as a modem) and options you purchase separately from your
computer, see the device user's guide.
In Windows XP, click the Start button and click Help and Support. From the Help and Support window,
click the link to access the user and system guides.
In Windows 98 or Windows 2000, from the Windows desktop or Start menu, double-click the Dell User's
Guides (or Dell Documents) icon.
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
The Drivers and Utilities CD contains software, the Dell Diagnostics, and user's guides for your computer and
optional devices. If you ever need to reinstall a driver or utility, run diagnostics tests on your computer, or
access the user's guides, use the Drivers and Utilities CD. See "Reinstalling Software" and "Using Dell
Diagnostics."
Fixing Problems
For help with fixing computer problems, see "Solving Problems" and "Using Dell Diagnostics."
Microsoft Windows Guide
For more information on troubleshooting problems, see the Microsoft Windows documentation that came
with your computer.
Dell Support
For personalized online support, driver updates, and instant answers to your questions, access Dell Support
at support.dell.com.
Installing Parts
For help with adding parts to your computer, see "Removing and Replacing Parts."

For detailed information on the computer parts and assemblies and how to remove and replace them, see
the computer Service Manual on support.dell.com.

About Your Computer
Front View
Left Side View
Right Side View
Back View
Bottom View
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
display latch
8
touch pad
2
display
9
battery bay
3
keyboard status lights
10
track stick/touch pad buttons
4
keyboard
11
track stick
5
microphone
12
power button
6
device status lights
13
AccessDirect button
7
module bay
Display Latch
Keeps the display closed.
Display
For more information on using your color LCD, see "Using the Display."
Keyboard Status Lights

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
Keyboard Status Lights
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.
Keyboard
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key . For
information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad."
Microphone
Allows you to record audio.
Device Status Lights
The light turns on when the computer is turned on.
The light turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

The light turns on steadily or blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. It also
blinks to indicate battery charge status.
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 fully charged
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
NOTICE: To avoid data loss, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing.
Module Bay
You can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, Zip drive, second hard
drive, second battery, or Dell TravelLite™ travel module in the module bay. For more information, see "Using
the Module Bay."
Touch Pad
Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch
Pad" for more information.
Battery Bay
When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting it to an electrical outlet. See
"Using a Battery."
Touch Pad/Track Stick Buttons
Correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse.
Track Stick

Use the track stick and track stick buttons as you would use a mouse. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch
Pad" for more information.
Power Button
Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter standby mode.
If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely
(this may take several seconds).
Dell AccessDirect™ Button
Press this button to launch a frequently used program, such as your default Internet browser. You can
reprogram the button to launch a program of your choice.
For more information, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad."
Left Side View

1
security cable slot
2
speaker
3
hard drive bay
4
PC Card slot
PC Card Slot
The PC Card slot has two connectors that support various types of PC Cards, including modems and network
cards. For more information, see "Using PC Cards."
Hard Drive
Reads and writes data on a hard disk.
Security Cable Slot