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Dell™ Latitude™ D620
Quick Reference Guide
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
Start
Help and Support Center
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.
____________________
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2006 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, Wi-Fi Catcher, ExpressCharge, Dell MediaDirect, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc.;
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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.
January 2006 P/N PD068 Rev. A00
Contents 3
Contents
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up Your Computer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About Your Computer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front View
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Left Side View
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Right Side View
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Back View
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bottom View
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using a Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Performance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Checking the Battery Charge
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Charging the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storing a Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lockups and Software Problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The computer does not start up
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The computer stops responding
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A solid blue screen appears
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dell MediaDirect™ problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Other software problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dell Diagnostics
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4 Contents
Quick Reference Guide 5
Finding Information
NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may
not be available 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)
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not
ship with your computer.
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your
computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see
"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your User’s Guide)
or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on
page 20).
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.
Warranty information
Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
Safety instructions
Regulatory information
Ergonomics information
End User License Agreement
Dell™ Product Information Guide
6 Quick Reference Guide
How to remove and replace parts
Specifications
How to configure system settings
How to troubleshoot and solve problems
Dell Latitude™ User’s Guide
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Help and Support Center
1
Click
Start
Help and Support
Dell User and
System Guides
System Guides
.
2
Click the User’s Guide for your computer.
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 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
Quick Reference Guide 7
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 or business segment to view the
appropriate support site.
To download Notebook System Software:
1
Go to
support.dell.com
, select your region or business
segment, and enter your Service Tag.
2
Select
Drivers & Downloads
and click
Go
.
3
Click your operating system and search for the keyword
Notebook System Software
.
NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary
depending on your selections.
Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints —
Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general
health of your computing environment
Dell Support Utility
The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and
notification system installed on your computer. This
support provides real-time health scans of your
computing environment, software updates, and relevant
self-support information. Access the Dell Support Utility
from the
icon in the taskbar. For more information,
see your
User’s Guide
.
How to use Windows XP
How to work with programs and files
How to personalize my desktop
Windows Help and Support Center
1
Click
Start
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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Dell QuickSet Help
To view
Dell QuickSet Help
,
right-click the icon
in the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
taskbar.
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see your User’s
Guide.
How to reinstall my operating system
Operating System CD
NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may
not ship with your computer.
The operating system is already installed on your
computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the
Operating System CD. See your User’s Guide
for instructions.
After you reinstall your
operating system, use the
Drivers and Utilities CD
(ResourceCD) 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.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Quick Reference Guide 9
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.
4
Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer (see "Front View" on
page 10).
NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any cards
or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer.
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About Your Computer
Front View
1 display latch 2 display 3 power button
4 device status lights 5 keyboard 6 touch pad
7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 speaker 9 touch pad/track stick buttons
10 track stick 11 keyboard status lights 12 volume control buttons
13 ambient light sensor (ALS)
NOTE: The ALS is disabled
when you receive the computer.
For more information about the
ALS, see the computer
User’s Guide.
14 mute button
2
5
3
12
13
4
11
7
8
14
9
10
6
1
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Left Side View
1 air vents 2 security cable slot 3 audio connectors (2)
4 infrared sensor 5 smart card slot 6 wireless switch
NOTE: For information
about the functions of
the wireless switch, see
the computer
User’s Guide.
7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8 PC Card or
ExpressCard slot
9 hard drive
3
4
2
1
5 6 7
8
9
12 Quick Reference Guide
Right Side View
Back View
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.
1 media bay 2 device latch release 3 USB connectors (2)
1 network connector (RJ-45) 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 3 USB connectors (2)
4 serial connector 5 video connector 6 AC adapter connector
7 air vents
1
2
3
1 2
3 4 5
6
7
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Bottom View
1 memory module cover 2 battery charge gauge 3 battery
4 battery-bay latch
releases (2)
5 docking-device
connector
6 air vents
7 hard drive
6
5
4
1
7
2
3
14 Quick Reference Guide
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
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.
For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable
computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in
the battery bay.
NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical
outlet the first time you use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery
is fully charged. To view battery charge status, click Start
Control Panel
Power Options
Power Meter.
Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions.
NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how
often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during
the life of your computer.
Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to,
the following:
Using optical drives
Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices
Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as 3D games
Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management
Settings" in your
User’s Guide
)
NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD.
You can check the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 15) before you insert the
battery into the computer. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery
charge is low
(see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your
User’s Guide
)
.
CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only
with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not
use a battery from other computers with your computer.
CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call
your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See "Battery
Disposal" in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate,
disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children.
Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury
or equipment damage.
Quick Reference Guide 15
Checking the Battery Charge
The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the
battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter
If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter
displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.
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 icon on the taskbar.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.
Charge Gauge
Before you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the
charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge.
For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lights
appear, the battery has no charge.
1 battery 2 battery charge gauge
2
1
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Health Gauge
The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged. After hundreds of
charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. To check the battery
health, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights
appear, the battery is in good condition, and more than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains.
Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 60 percent of the charge
capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. See "Specifications" in your User’s Guide
for more information about the battery operating time.
Low-Battery Warning
NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning.
Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the media bay. If the battery runs
completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.
A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted.
The computer beeps once, indicating that minimal battery operating time remains. During that time,
the speaker beeps periodically. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the
combined charge of both batteries is approximately 90 percent depleted. The computer enters hibernate
mode when the battery charge is at a critically low level. For more information about low-battery alarms,
see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your
User’s Guide
.
Charging the Battery
NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely
discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer
with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. The battery’s internal
circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.
NOTE: If you want to use a 9-cell battery to obtain Dell ExpressCharge, you need to use it in conjunction with a
90-W AC adapter.
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 environment, the battery may
not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect
the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room
temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery.
Quick Reference Guide 17
Replacing the Battery
CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the
electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any
other external cables from the computer.
NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage.
CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only
with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not
use a battery from other computers with your computer.
For information about replacing the second battery, if applicable, see "Media Bay" in the User’s Guide.
To remove the battery:
1
If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that
came with your docking device for instructions.
2
Ensure that the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode (see "Hibernate Mode" in your
User’s Guide
).
Slide the two battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the computer toward the sides of the
computer until they are engaged.
3
Grasp the battery by the battery tab and slide the battery horizontally toward the front of the
computer.
4
Lift to remove the battery from the bay.
To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release (2) 3 battery tab
1
2
3
18 Quick Reference Guide
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
(see "Charging the Battery" on page 16).
Troubleshooting
Lockups and Software Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
The computer does not start up
ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
The computer stops responding
NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
T
URN THE COMPUTER OFF If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your
mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart
your computer.
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
E
ND THE PROGRAM
1
Press <Ctrl><Shift><Del> simultaneously.
2
Click
Task Manager
.
3
Click the program that is no longer responding.
4
Click
End Task
.
CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system
RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that
it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments.
1
Click
Start
All Programs
Accessories
Program Compatibility Wizard
Next
.
2
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Quick Reference Guide 19
A solid blue screen appears
TURN THE COMPUTER OFF If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your
mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart
your computer.
Dell MediaDirect™ problems
CHECK THE DELL MEDIADIRECT HELP FILE FOR INFORMATION Click the question mark icon at the bottom of
the Dell MediaDirect screen to access Help.
T
O PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT, YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DVD PLAYER If
you purchased a DVD drive with your computer, this software should already be installed.
V
IDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS Turn off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. This feature takes advantage of the
special processing in some graphics cards to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of
video files.
C
ANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the
Windows XP operating system environment, access to licensed content is restricted. Licensed content is digital
content that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to it. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify
the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be played. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to
them. You can access licensed files in the Windows XP operating system environment.
A
DJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO DARK OR TOO BRIGHT
Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the
brightness/contrast/saturation ratios.
NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you reformat the hard drive. Contact Dell for
assistance (see "Contacting Dell" in your User’s Guide).
Other software problems
CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
INFORMATION
Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.
Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software.
See the software documentation for information.
Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY.
U
SE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS .
S
AVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU.
20 Quick Reference Guide
SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWAREIf you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently
receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be
infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require
an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for
the keyword spyware.
R
UN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 20. If all tests run successfully, the error condition
is related to a software problem.
Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software
Problems" on page 18 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.
NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known
as the ResourceCD).
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.
NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your
User’s Guide)
.
1
Shut down the computer.
2
If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that
came with your docking device for instructions.
3
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
4
Diagnostics can be invoked one of two ways:
Turn on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. Select
Diagnostics from the boot menu and press <Enter>.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
Press and hold the <Fn> key while powering the computer on.
NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the
Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD.
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