Dell Latitude D531 User Manual

About Your Computer 23
from overheating.
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.
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a
problem with the fan or the computer.
Bottom View
BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — Provides information on the battery charge. For more information, see "Using a
Battery" on page 29.
BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE — Releases the battery. See "Using a Battery" on page 29 for instructions.
BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an
electrical outlet. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 29.
1 battery charge gauge 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery
4 memory module/coin-cell battery
cover
5 docking device slot 6 air vents
7 hard drive
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Dell Latitude D531 Specifications

General

Hard Drive Interface	SATA
Processor	AMD Turion 64 X2 or AMD Sempron
RAM	Up to 4GB DDR2
Display	15.4-inch WXGA (1280x800) or WXGA+ (1440x900)
Graphics	ATI Radeon X1270
Storage	Up to 160GB HDD
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Operating System	Windows Vista, Windows XP
Wireless	Dell Wireless 1390
Ports	4 x USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet, Modem, Headphone, Microphone