Dell Latitude D510 User manual

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Dell™ Latitude™ D510
Quick Reference Guide
Model PP17L

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 Guide icon on your desktop or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center ,
and click
User and system guides ).
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems are not applicable.
NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks
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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.
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Model PP17L
February 2005 P/N G8936 Rev. A00

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Contents
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Microsoft®Windows®Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Charge Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Health Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Low-Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Removing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing a Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Right View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Notebook System Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Running the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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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 for my computer
• My computer documentation
• My device documentation
• Notebook System Software (NSS)
Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as 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. For more
information, see your User’s Guide.
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.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at
support.dell.com.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not
ship with your computer.
• Warranty information
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
• Safety instructions
• Regulatory information
• Ergonomics information
• End User License Agreement
Dell™ Product Information Guide

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• How to remove and replace parts
• Specifications
• How to configure system settings
• How to troubleshoot and solve problems
User’s Guide
Access Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Help and Support
Center two ways:
• Double-click the User’s Guide icon on your desktop
OR:
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support .
2 Click User’s and system guides and click User’s guides .
The User’s Guide is also available on the optional
Drivers and Utilities CD .
• Service Tag and Express Service Code
• Microsoft Windows License Label
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
These labels are located on
the bottom of your computer.
• Use the Service Tag to
identify your
computer when you
use
support.dell.com
or contact
technical support.
• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when
contacting technical support.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles
from technicians, online courses, frequently
asked questions
• Community — Online discussion with other
Dell customers
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such
as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care — Contact information, service call and
order status, warranty, and repair information
• Service and support — Service call status and support
history, service contract, online discussions with
technical support
• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my
computer configuration, product specifications, and
white papers
• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and
software updates
• Notebook System Software (NSS) — If you reinstall the
operating system for your computer, you should also
reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates
for your operating system and support for
Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel
®
Pentium
®
M
processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is
necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer.
The software automatically detects your computer and
operating system and installs the updates appropriate
for your configuration.
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate
support site.
NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers
can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website
at premier.support.dell.com.The website may not be
available in all regions.
• How to use Windows XP
• Documentation for my computer
• Documentation 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.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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• How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD
The operating system is already installed on your
computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the
Operating System CD. See your Latitude User’s Guide
for instructions.
After you reinstall your
operating system, use the
Drivers and Utilities CD
to reinstall drivers for the
devices that came with
your computer.
Your operating system
product key label
is located on
your computer.
NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating
system you ordered.
NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not
ship with your computer.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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Setting Up Your Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
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) that you have ordered.
3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the
electrical outlet.

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4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.
NOTE: Do not connect the computer to the docking device until the computer has been turned on and
shut down at least once.
Battery Performance
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or
separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer.
power button