Dell D600 manual

Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide About Your Computer About Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Dell™QuickSetFeatures Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Display Using a Battery Using the Module Bay Power Management Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Using PC Cards Using Smart Cards Traveling With You[...]

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Front View  Left View  Right View  Back View  Bottom View  Front View  display — For more information about your display, see " Using the Display ."  power button — Press the power button t[...]

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. 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). ¡  Fl[...]

keyboard status lights The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:  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. The computer ships with a p[...]

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  hard drive — Stores software and data.  security[...]

 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informa[...]

 S- video TV - out connector  modem connector (RJ - 11) (optional)  network connector (RJ - 45)   parallel connector  video connector  serial connector  Connects your computer to a TV. For more information, see "Connecting a Television to the Computer." If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect the teleph[...]

 AC adapter connector — Attach 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.    air vents — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from ove[...]

battery charge gauge — Provides information on the battery charge. See " Using a Battery ."  battery — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See " Using a Battery ."  docking device slot — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. See t[...]

Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Macrovision Product Notice  FCC Notices (U.S. Only)  Warranty and Return Policy  Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and oth[...]

 Warranty and Return Policy Dell Inc. ("Dell" ) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry - standard practices.ForinformationabouttheDell™warrantyforyourcomputer,seethe Product Information Guide or separate paper warra[...]

Back to Contents Page  Alert Standard Format (ASF) Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide ASF is a DMTF management standard that specifies "pre - operating system" or "operating system absent" alerting techniques. The standard is designed to generate an alert on potential security and fault conditions wh[...]

Back to Contents Page  Using a Battery Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Battery Performance  Checking the Battery Charge  Charging the Battery  Removing a Battery  Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery  Installing a Battery  Storing a Battery  Battery Performance  F[...]

level and current status of the docking device battery. The following icons appear in the Battery Meter screen: For more information about QuickSet, right - click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help .  Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the power meter, double - click the ic[...]

When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot e[...]

 3. Pull the reserve battery out of its compartment, and disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector.  4. To replace the battery, connect the reserve battery cable to the connector in the reserve battery compartment.  5. Place the reserve battery in the compartment, and replace the reserve battery cover.  Installing a Batter[...]

 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 use it. Back to Contents Page [...]

Back to Contents Page  Using the Module Bay Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  About the Module Bay  Checking the Charge on the Second Battery  Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off  Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running  Using CDs or DVDs[...]

If the Device Screw Is Not Installed   1. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.  2. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.  3. Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the [...]

 5. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.  6. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.   7. Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the computer.  8. Replace the device s[...]

 3. Click the device you want to eject.   4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.  5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.  6. Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush wit[...]

 4. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.  5. Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the computer.  6. When the operating system recognizes the new device, click Close .  If the Device Screw Is Inst[...]

 5. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.  6. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.  7. Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the computer. Windows XP automatically recogn[...]

 4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.  5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.  6. Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the computer.  7. When the operating syste[...]

You can play a DVD on your computer if the computer shipped with a DVD drive or a CD - RW/DVD combo drive. You can write data to a blank CD on your computer if the computer shipped with a CD - RW or CD - RW/DVD combo drive. For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD player or DVD player (if available).  Adjusting the Volum[...]

 Windows 2000  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control Panel .  2. Double - click the Display icon and click the Settings tab.  3. Click and drag the bar in Screen area to change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels .  4. Under Color quality , click the drop - down menu and click High Color (16 bit) .  5[...]

Back to Contents Page  Cleaning Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Computer and Keyboard  Display  Touch Pad  Floppy Drive  Optical Media  Computer and Keyboard  1. Shut down your computer, disconnect any attached devices, and disconnect them from their electrical outle[...]

If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs.  1. Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole.   2. With a soft, dry, lint - free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a straight line from the center to [...]

Back to Contents Page  Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  When to Use the Dell Diagnostics  Features of the Dell Diagnostics  Starting the Dell Diagnostics  When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Whenever a major component or device in your computer does not function properly, [...]

continue to the next test, press <Y>; to retest the component that failed, press <R>. l  If failures are detected during the Pre - boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on to the Dell Diagnostics. l  If you receive a message stating that no Diagnostics utility partition has been fo[...]

Back to Contents Page  Using the Display Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Adjusting Brightness  Switching the Video Image  Setting Display Resolution  Adjusting Brightness WhentheDell™computerisrunningonbatterypower,youcanconservepowerbysettingthe[...]

 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel .  2. Under Pick a category , click Appearance and Themes .  3. Under Pick a task... , click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon , click Display .  4. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution .  Windows 2000  1. Click the Start [...]

Back to Contents Page  Reinstalling Software Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities  Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities  Using Microsoft ® Windows ® System Restore  Reinstalling Windows ® XP  Reinstalling Windows 2000  Reinstalli[...]

 5. Double - click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver.  6. Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver .  7. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next .  8. Click Browse , and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files.  9. When the name of th[...]

In the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP and Windows 2000 operating systems, IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured. See the following subsection that corresponds to your operating system to check for IRQ conflicts on your computer.  Windows XP  1. Clic[...]

 Using Microsoft ® Windows ® System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides a System Restore feature that allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state if changes to the computer's hardware, software (including new hardware or program installations), or system settings have left the computer in [...]

 1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs ® Accessories ® System Tools , and then click System Restore .  2. Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next .  3. Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to[...]

go to step 15. If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select the fresh copy option and then press <Enter> on the next screen to select the highlighted partition (recommended). Then follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to copy files and install the devic[...]

8. When the Regional Settings window appears, select your region, and then click Next .  9. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window and click Next .  10. Enter the Windows product key, which is printed on the Microsoft label on your computer. Then click Next .  11. When the Computer Name and Administrator P[...]

Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Finding Information  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 l  A diagnostic program [...]

l  How to remove and replace parts l  Specifications l  How to configure system settings l  How to troubleshoot and solve problems  User's Guide Microsoft ® 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 . T[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Getting Help Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Technical Assistance  Problems With Your Order  Product Information  Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit  Before You Call  Contacting Dell  Technical Assistance If you need help with a technical probl[...]

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5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not accepted. Returns that are missing any of the pre[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Glossary Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Terms in this glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer.  A  AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the [...]

 bootable disk — A disk that you can use to start your computer. In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available.  bps — bits per second — The standard unit for measuring data transmission speed.  BTU — British thermal unit — A measurement of heat[...]

 Control Panel —  A Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as display settings.  controller — A chip that controls the transfer of data between the microprocessor and memory or between the microprocessor and devices.  CRIMM — continuity rambus in - line memory module — A special mo[...]

DVD drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read data from DVDs and CDs.  DVD player — The software used to watch DVD movies. The DVD player displays a window with buttons that you use to watch a movie.  DVD+RW — DVD rewritable — A rewritable version of a DVD. Data can be written to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written o[...]

 Fahrenheit — Atemperaturemeasurementsystemwhere32°isthefreezingpointand212°istheboilingpointofwater.  FCC — Federal Communications Commission — A U.S. agency responsible for enforcing communications - related regulations that state how much radiation computers and other electronic eq[...]

HTTP — hypertext transfer protocol — A protocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet.  Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency measurement that equals 1 cycle per second. Computers and electronic devices are often measured in kilohertz (kHz), megahertz (MHz), gigahertz (GHz), or terahertz (THz).  I  IC — Indu[...]

LAN — local area network — A computer network covering a small area. A LAN usually is confined to a building or a few nearby buildings. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network (WAN).  LCD — liquid crystal display — The technology used by portable computer[...]

or cursor on your screen.  ms — millisecond — A measure of time that equals one thousandth of a second. Access times of storage devices are often measured in ms.  N  network adapter — A chip that provides network capabilities. A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on[...]

Plug - and - Play — The ability of the computer to automatically configure devices. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are Plug and Play compliant.  POST — power - on self - test — Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by[...]

RTCRST — real - time clock reset — A jumper on the system board of some computers that can often be used for troubleshooting problems.  S  ScanDisk — A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for errors. ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after it has stopped responding.  SDRAM ?[...]

system board — The main circuit board in your computer. Also known as the motherboard .  system setup program — A utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. System setup allows you to configure user - selectable options in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. Unless you understa[...]

A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is stored in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. If the floppy disk is left in the drive when the computer is shut down and then turned on, the computer is infected when it reads the boot sectors of the floppy disk expecting to find the operating system. If the computer is infected, the boot virus may re[...]

Back to Contents Page  Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Numeric Keypad  Keyboard Shortcuts  Touch Pad  Track Stick  Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick  Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. [...]

 Radios(IncludingWirelessNetworkingandBluetooth™)  Power Management  Speaker Functions If no sound comes from the speakers, press <Fn><End> and adjust the volume.  Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printer[...]

l  To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. l  To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button. l  To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down - up - down on the touch pad. On the second down motion[...]

l  To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object. Then press and hold the left track stick button. Leave your thumb on the button and move the object by pressing the track stick in the desired direction. l  To double - click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the track stick, or use your [...]

Back to Contents Page  Passwords Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  About Passwords  Using a Primary Password  Using an Administrator Password  Using a Hard Drive Password  Assigning an Asset Tag  About Passwords A primary password prevents unauthorized access to the computer at start -[...]

If you forget the primary password and do not have an administrator password assigned, or if you have both a primary and an administrator password assigned but forget them both, contact your system administrator or contact Dell.   Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive password helps protect the data on your hard drive from unauthorized a[...]

 4. When the computer prompts you to verify the asset tag, type y and press <Enter>. The computer displays the new or modified asset tag and the Service Tag.  Deleting an Asset Tag  1. Boot the computer using a bootable floppy disk or CD.  2. Type cd c:dellutil and press <Enter>.  3. Type asset /d and press <Enter>[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Using PC Cards Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  PC Card Types  PC Card Blanks  Extended PC Cards  Installing a PC Card  Removing a PC Card or Blank  PC Card Types See " Specifications " for information on supported PC Cards. The PC Card slot has one co[...]

The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card.  Removing a PC Card or Blank   1. Press the eject button.  2. Push the eject button a second time.  3. Gentl[...]

Back to Contents Page  Power Management Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Power Management Tips  Power Management Wizard  Power Management Modes  Power Options Properties  Power Management Tips l  Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely d[...]

Selecting a Power Scheme The screen allows you to select, create, and edit power scheme settings. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you create, but you cannot delete Dell™QuickSetpredefinedpowerschemes( Maximum Battery , Maximum Performance , Presentation , and Network Disabled ). All QuickSet power schemes are display[...]

¡  Press <Fn><Esc>. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab . You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick.  Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reser[...]

l  Set power icon and standby mode password options. l  Program the following functions (depending on your operating system): ¡  Prompt a user for an action ( Ask me what to do ). ¡  Enter standby mode. ¡  Enter hibernate mode . ¡  Shut down Windows and turn off the computer. ¡  Choose no action ( None or Do nothing ). To [...]

Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Error Messages If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running at the time the message appeared. [...]

Enable the Pointing Device option in the system setup program. If the problem persists, contact Dell .  Bad command or file name — Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct pathname.  Cache disabled due to failure — The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed. [...]

Invalid configuration information - please run System Setup Program — The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the system setup program. See " Using the System Setup Program ."  Keyboard cl[...]

 Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  If the display is blank Windows 2000 1.  Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2.  Double - click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3.  Select the program that you want to remove. 4.  Click Change or Remov[...]

 If the display is difficult to read  If only part of the display is readable  Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  If you have a problem with integrated speakers  Adjust the power properties — Search for the keyword standby in Windows Help or the Windows Help and Support Cent[...]

 If you have a problem with external speakers  Printer Problems  Adjust the volume using keyboard shortcuts — See " Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad ." Press <Fn><End> to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers.  Reinstall the sound (audio) driver — See " Reinstalling Software ."  For Wi[...]

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks.  Modem and Internet Connection Problems   Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Check the printer cable connections — Ensure that the printer cable is properly connected to the computer.  Check the printer cable — 1.  Shut down th[...]

 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks.  Check the telephone line — Try using a different telephone line. If you are using a line that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one.  Irregular dial tone — If you have voice mail service, you might hear an irregular dial to[...]

 External Keyboard Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks.  Unexpected Characters  Drive Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  To verify that the problem is with the mouse, check the touch pad — 1.  Shut down the computer. 2.  Disconnect the mouse. 3. ?[...]

If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive  If you cannot play a CD, CD - RW, DVD, or DVD+RW High - speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise. The noise does not indicate a defect with the drive or the CD.  If you cannot eject the CD, CD - RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray  Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive — In Win[...]

 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound  If the CD - RW or DVD+RW drive stops writing  If you have problems with a hard drive  PC Card Problems  Smart Card Problems 2.  Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected. 3.  Gen[...]

 Network Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  General Program Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  A program crashes  A program stops responding  A solid blue screen appears  Check the smart card — Ensure that the smart card is properly inserted into the[...]

 Error messages appear  IfYourDell™ComputerGetsWet   1. Shut down the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.  2. Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer.  3. Gro[...]

 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer  1. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.  2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet.  3. Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer.  4. Remove and[...]

Back to Contents Page  Dell™QuickSetFeatures Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Clicking the QuickSet Icon  Double - Clicking the QuickSet Icon  Right - Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell™QuickSetrunsfromthe icon located in the taskbar and functions differently when you cli[...]

Back to Contents Page  Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Adding Memory  Adding a Mini PCI Card  Replacing the Hard Drive  Removing and Replacing the Hinge Cover and Keyboard  Connecting a Television to the Computer  Adding Memory You can increase your compute[...]

  7. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a.  Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. b.  Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.  8. Replace the cover [...]

4. Remove all installed batteries, and disconnect the AC adapter cable and any external devices from the computer. Wait 5 seconds before proceeding.  5. Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of the computer, and continue to do so periodically during this procedure.  6. Turn the computer over, and remove the screw from the [...]

 11. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a 20 - degree angle.  12. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the connector.  13. Replace the cover.  Replacing the Hard Drive      1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer [...]

 7. Turn the computer over so that it is upright.   8. Open the display approximately 2.54 cm (1 in).   9. Pull the hard drive cover out of the computer.  10. Remove the bezel screw and the bezel from the hard drive.  11. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for use when storing or shipping the h[...]

 Removing and Replacing the Hinge Cover and Keyboard    1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.  2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.  3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation t[...]

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables:  1. Shut down the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect.  2. Plug one end of the S - video cable into the S - video connector on the computer.  3. Plug the other end of the S - video cable into your television.  4. Plug the single - connector end [...]

Composite Video Connection To connect the computer to a television that has a composite video input only, Dell provides a composite TV - out adapter cable. Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables:  1. Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect.  2. Connect the composite TV - out adapte[...]

 5. Plug the single - connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer.  6. Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your television or audio device.  Enabling the Display Settings for a Television  ATI Video Controller  1. Open the Control Panel w[...]

Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Safety Instructions  Safety Instructions See your Product Information Guide for safety instructions. Back to Contents Page [...]

Back to Contents Page  Using the System Setup Program Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Overview  Viewing the System Setup Screens  System Setup Screens  Commonly Used Options  Overview You can use the system setup program as follows: l  To set or change user - selectable features — for[...]

The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following: l  Diskette Drive l  Modular bay HDD l  Internal HDD l  CD/DVD/CD - RW drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the ope[...]

 6. Follow the instructions on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is being installed.  7. At the end of the installation process, click Yes to restart the computer. After you enable the infrared sensor, you can use it to establish a link to an infrared device. To set up and use an infrared device, see the infrared device documentatio[...]

Back to Contents Page  Using Smart Cards Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  About Smart Cards  Installing a Smart Card  About Smart Cards To use smart cards, you need to either use smart card software or, in a server environment, enable Microsoft ® Windows ® PKI support. Smart cards are small por[...]

Back to Contents Page  3 smart card[...]

Back to Contents Page  Specifications Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Microprocessor Microprocessor type Intel ® Pentium ® M Processor L1 cache 64 KB (internal), 32 - KB instruction and 32 - KB write - back data L2 cache  1.3 GHz to 1.7 GHz 1 MB 1.8 GHz and above 2 MB External bus frequency 400 MHz, sourc[...]

Parallel 25 - hole connector; unidirectional, bidirectional, or ECP Video 15 - hole connector Audio microphone miniconnector, stereo headphones/speakers miniconnector USB two 4 - pin USB 2.0 – compliant connectors Infrared sensor sensor compatible with IrDA Standard 1.1 (Fast IR) and IrDA Standard 1.0 (Slow IR) S- video TV - out 7- pin mini - DIN[...]

Response time 25 - ms rise (typical) 35 - ms fall (maximum) Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 º ( closed)to180° Viewing angles:  Horizontal ± 40° Vertical +10°/ – 30° Pixel pitch 0.28 x 0.28 mm (XGA) 0.20 x 0.20 mm (SXGA+) Power consumption:  Panel with backlight (typical) 6.5 W (XGA) 7.0 W (SXGA+) Controls brightness can be [...]

Back to Contents Page  Input current (maximum) 1.7 A Input frequency 47 – 63 Hz Output current 3.34 A (continuous) (65 W) 4.62 A (continuous) (90 W) Output power 65 W or 90 W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions:  Height 28.2 mm (1.11 inches) (65 W) 34.2 mm (1.35 inches) (90 W) Width 57.9 mm (2.28 inches) (65 W) 60.8 mm (2.39 inches) (9[...]

Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your computer. For information on other documentation included with your computer, see "Finding Information." For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary. I[...]

Back to Contents Page  Traveling With Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Identifying Your Computer  Packing the Computer  Travel Tips  Identifying Your Computer l  Attach a name tag or business card to the computer, or use a permanent marker or stencil to write a unique identifying[...]

 l  Before you use the computer on an airplane, verify that such usage is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during the flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing.  If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen l  Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen compute[...]

Back to Contents Page  Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Determining Your Network Type  Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP  Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories — infrastructure networks a[...]

 2. Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double - click the network name in the list. If you select a secure network (identified by a icon), you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Your network is configured automatically. After your computer is configured for the wireless network you selected, anot[...]

Back to Contents Page  About Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Dell™Latitude™D600SystemsUser'sGuide  Help and Support Center The Help and Support Center provides help with the Windows XP operating system and other support and educational tools. To access the Help and Support Center, click the Start button and click Help[...]

1. Right - click an empty spot on the desktop, and click Properties .  2. Click the Desktop tab and click Customize Desktop .  3. Click Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days to remove the check mark.  4. Click OK . To run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard at any time:  1. Right - click an empty spot on the desktop, and click Properties . ?[...]

 Internet Connection Firewall The Internet Connection Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer is connected to the Internet. The firewall is automatically enabled when you run the Network Setup Wizard. When the firewall is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with a red[...]