Dell Latitude D820 User Manual

Dell™Latitude™D820User'sGuide
Finding Information
About Your Computer
Using a Battery
Using the Keyboard
Using Multimedia
Using the Display
Using Networks
Using Cards
Securing Your Computer
Troubleshooting
System Setup Program
Traveling With Your Computer
Reinstalling Software
Adding and Replacing Parts
Dell™QuickSet
Specifications
Getting Help
Appendix
Glossary
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Dell Latitude D820 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core Duo or Core 2 Duo
Display Size	15.4 inches
RAM	Up to 4 GB DDR2
Hard Drive Interface	SATA
Battery	6-cell or 9-cell Lithium-ion
Battery Life	Up to 5 hours
Processor Speed	1.66 GHz - 2.33 GHz
Chipset	Intel 945PM
Graphics	Intel GMA 950 or NVIDIA Quadro NVS 120M
Display Resolution	1280x800 or 1680x1050
Storage	40GB - 160GB
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Ports	4 x USB 2.0, VGA
Wireless	Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Weight	6.2 lbs

Summary

Using a Battery

Battery Performance

Explains factors affecting battery life and optimal usage.

Replacing the Battery

Using the Keyboard

Touch Pad

Using Networks

Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

Troubleshooting

Dell Diagnostics

How to run diagnostic tests to identify hardware issues.

Power Problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to battery and AC adapter.

Video and Display Problems

Troubleshooting steps for display issues like blank screen or readability.

Reinstalling Software

Drivers

Restoring Your Operating System

Methods to restore the OS, including System Restore and OS CD.

Adding and Replacing Parts

Before You Begin

Hard Drive

Procedures for removing and installing the computer's hard drive.

Keyboard

Procedure for removing and reinstalling the keyboard.

Memory

Instructions for installing or replacing memory modules (DIMM A/B).

Specifications

Processor

Display

Specifications for display type, dimensions, viewing angles, and pixel pitch.

Battery

Details on battery types, dimensions, weight, voltage, and life span.