Dell Latitude C640: About Your Computer

About Your Computer

See your online User’s Guide for detailed information about the computer. Depending on

your operating system, double-click the User’s Guide icon on your desktop, or click the

Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides. The

following items address some of the more commonly asked questions about the computer.

• Modem and network adapter: The computer includes both a v.92 56K modem and a

10/100 Ethernet LOM network adapter. For connector locations, see "Right Side View"

later in this document. For more information on ports and connectors, see "About

Your Computer" in your online User’s Guide.

• Battery life and usage: Using the 4460-mAh battery that comes standard with the

computer, you can expect from 3 to 4 hours of operating life from a single fully loaded

battery with average usage. Performing certain types of operations can significantly

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reduce battery life.

– For more information on battery usage and conserving power, see "Using a Battery"

and "Power Management" in the User’s Guide.

– For information on using lower-capacity batteries, see "Ensuring Sufficient Power

for Your Computer" in the "Solving Problems" section of the User’s Guide.

• Module bay devices: For information on the module bay and the devices it supports, see

"Using the Module Bay" in the User’s Guide.

• Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell C/Dock Expansion Station and the

Dell C/Port Advanced Port Replicator.

NOTE: Docking devices may not be available in all countries.

– For information on your optional docking device, see the documentation that

accompanied the device.

– For information on obtaining optimal performance when using a docking device

with this computer, see "Docking Power Considerations" in the "Solving Problems"

section of the User’s Guide.

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