Dell Latitude D410: About Your Computer

About Your Computer: Dell Latitude D410

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About Your Computer

See your online

User’s Guide

for detailed information about your computer. To access the

User’s Guide

(depending on your operating system), either 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 may include both a v.92 56K modem and a

10/100/1000 Ethernet network adapter on the system board. For connector locations, see

"Back View" on page 14. For more information on ports and connectors, see "About Your

Computer" in your online

User’s Guide

.

Battery life and usage:

Various batteries are available for use with your computer. Performing

certain types of operations, such as extended wireless operation, can significantly reduce

battery life and operating time.

For more information about battery performance and usage, see "Using a Battery" on page 15.

For more information about conserving power, see your

User’s Guide

.

Dell D/Bay:

For information on the Dell D/Bay and the devices it supports, see your online

User’s Guide

.

Docking devices:

Your computer supports the Dell™ Media Base, the Dell D/Dock Expansion

Station, and the Dell D/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 "Solving Problems" in your online

User’s Guide

.

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