Name: Dell Latitude C640
Brand: Dell
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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.

Finding Information2
Safety Instructions2
Windows Help2
Microsoft Windows Guide2
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD3
Dell Support3
About Your Computer5
Front View5
Right Side View10
Back View13
Bottom View17
Help and Support Center18
Control Panel18
Start Menu18
Desktop Cleanup Wizard19
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard19
Internet Connection Firewall21
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad22
Numeric Keypad23
Keyboard Shortcuts23
Speaker Functions24
Display Functions24
System Functions24
Touch Pad25
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick27
Changing the Track Stick Cap28
About the Module Bay29
Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned off29
Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running30
Adjusting the Volume32
Adjusting the Picture32
Battery Performance34
Using a Battery34
Checking the Battery Charge35
Power Meter35
Charge Gauge35
Health Gauge36
Charging the Battery36
Removing a Battery37
Installing a Battery37
Storing a Battery38
Power Management Modes39
Standby Mode39
Hibernate Mode40
Power Options Properties40
Power Schemes Tab41
Alarms Tab41
Power Meter Tab42
Advanced Tab42
Hibernate Tab42
Using Pc Cards44
Pc Card Types44
Pc Card Blanks44
Extended Pc Cards44
Installing a Pc Card45
Removing a Pc Card or Blank46
Traveling with Your Computer47
Identifying Your Computer47
Packing the Computer47
Travel Tips48
Traveling by Air48
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen48
About Passwords50
Using a Primary Password50
Using a Hard Drive Password51
Using an Administrator Password51
Solving Problems55
Power Problems55
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer56
Docking Power Considerations56
Error Messages57
Video and Display Problems61
If the Display Is Blank61
If the Display Is Difficult to Read62
Sound and Speaker Problems63
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable63
If You Have a Problem with Integrated Speakers64
If You Have a Problem with External Speakers64
Printer Problems65
Modem and Internet Connection Problems66
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems67
External Keyboard Problems68
Unexpected Characters69
Drive Problems69
If You Cannot Save a File to a Floppy Disk Drive70
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound71
Pc Card Problems72
If You Have Problems with a Hard Drive72
General Program Problems73
A Program Crashes73
A Program Stops Responding73
Network Problems73
A Solid Blue Screen Appears74
Error Messages Appear74
If Your Computer Gets Wet74
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer75
Resolving Other Technical Problems75
Setting Display Resolution77
Using the Display77
Switching the Video Image77
Adjusting Brightness77
Dual Independent Display Mode78
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays79
Using the Dell Diagnostics81
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics81
Features of the Dell Diagnostics81
Starting the Dell Diagnostics82
Diagnostics Menu83
Confirming the System Configuration Information85
Cleaning Your Computer87
Floppy Drive88
Reinstalling Software89
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities89
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows Xp90
Using the Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback91
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities91
Windows 200092
Creating a Restore Point94
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State94
Undoing the Last System Restore95
Adding and Replacing Parts96
Adding Memory96
Adding a Mini Pci Card98
Replacing the Hard Drive100
Adding a Modem102
Connecting a Television to the Computer104
Composite Video Connection106
Enabling the Display Settings for a Television109
Setting up the Dolby Headphone111
Viewing the System Setup Screens112
Using the System Setup Program112
Changing the Boot Sequence113
System Setup Screens113
Commonly Used Options113
Changing Printer Modes115
Changing Com Ports115
Enabling the Infrared Sensor115
Specifications117
Getting Help123
Technical Assistance123
Online Services123
Autotech Service124
Technical Support Service125
Product Information125
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit125
Problems with Your Order125
Before You Call126
City Code127
- Contacting Dell127
- Table of Contents128
Country Code: 55129
City Code: 51129
International Access Code129
Customer Care129
Transaction Sales129
Customer Care130
International Access Code130
Country Code: 420130
City Code: 2130
Switchboard130
Technical Support130
Toll-Free130
- Regulatory Notices141
- Modem Regulatory Information143
- Fcc Identification Information143
- Fax Branding144
- Ce Mark Notice146
- New Zealand Telecom Warnings147
- Important Notice147
- Class a Device151
- Class B Device152
- Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice152
- Macrovision Product Notice156
- Warranty and Return Policy156

Brand	Dell
Model	Latitude C640
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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