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Dell™ Latitude™ D810 User's 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 potentia...
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About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Based on selections that you made when purchasing your compute...
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1 display latch 8 speakers 2 display 9 track stick/touch pad buttons 3 power button 10 track stick 4 device status lights 11 volume control buttons 5 keyboard 12 mute button 6 touch pad 13 keyboard st...
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Turns on when you turn on the computer. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on steadily or b...
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<Fn><F2>. Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on when a card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is ...
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PC Card slot — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see "Using PC Cards." smart card...
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1 air vent 6 S-video TV-out connector 2 infrared sensor 7 serial connector 3 network connector (RJ-45) 8 video connector 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 9 AC adapter connector 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 pr...
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serial connector Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. video connector Connects an external monitor. For more information, see "Using the Display." AC adapter connecto...
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1 battery 4 air vent 2 battery-bay latch release 5 docking device slot 3 memory module cover 6 processor fan air vent battery — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting...
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Appendix Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. ...
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Model number: PP15L Company name: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400
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Alert Standard Format (ASF) Alert Standard Format (ASF) is a Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) management standard that specifies "pre-operating system" or "operating system abse...
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Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin...
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If Dell Quick Set is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the Quick Set Battery Meter. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in...
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Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ Express Charge™, 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 appro...
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Using the Module Bay About the Module Bay About the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is...
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1. If the device security screw is installed, remove it. 2. Press the device latch release. 3. Pull the device out of the module bay. 4. Push the new device into the bay until it clicks. 5. Press the ...
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5. Push the new device into the bay until it clicks. The operating system automatically recognizes the device. 6. Press the device latch release. 7. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your co...
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Module Bay Devices Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not...
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For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer. Either right-click the ic...
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Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device are not included with your computer. Cables may be purchased at...
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1 TV/digital audio adapter cable 2 S-video cable 3 standard audio cable 1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directl...
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1 TV/digital audio adapter cable 2 S-video cable 3 S/PDIF digital audio cable 1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2. Connect the TV/digital audio adapter ...
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1 TV/digital audio adapter cable 2 composite video cable 3 standard audio cable 1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2. Connect the TV/digital audio adapte...
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1 TV/digital audio adapter cable 2 composite video cable 3 S/PDIF digital audio cable 1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2. Connect the TV/digital audio ...
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Setting Up the Dolby Headphone NOTE: The Dolby headphone feature is available only if your computer has a DVD drive. 1. Double-click the Intervideo Win DVD icon on the Windows desktop. 2. Click the Pr...
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Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION...
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Using the Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If...
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NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup. 3. When the boot device list appears, high...
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Dual Independent Display Mode Large Desktop Display Mode Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays...
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Before you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best p...
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Microsoft Windows 2000 NOTE: This software may not be available in certain countries. The Windows 2000 operating system does not natively support dual independent display (extended desktop) mode on yo...
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Reinstalling Software Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Reinstalling Windows 2000 Driv...
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1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then, click Control Panel. 2. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Click System. 4. In the System Properties window, click the...
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If you install a new device driver that causes system instability, you can use the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the new device driver with the previously installed version of the devic...
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Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting da...
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Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTICE: You must use Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later when you reinstall Windows XP. Before You Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP ope...
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7. Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8. At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or ac...
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7. When the Regional Settings window appears, select your region, and then click Next. 8. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window and click Next. 9. Enter the Windows ...
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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...