Back to Contents PageUsing Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ C600/C500 User'sGuideTurning the Computer On and Off Keyboard and Keypad ControlsModular Bay Dell AccessDirect™ KeyDiskette Drive Speaker ControlsRemovable Mass-Storage Drives Controlling the CursorDisplay PC CardsTurning the Computer On and OffTo turn on the computer, press the power button. (See Figure 1 in "Features and Options.")To turn off the computer, follow the standard shutdown procedure described in your operating systemdocumentation.CAUTION: Do not allow your Latitude portable computer to operate for anextended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. Withextended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustainedcontact with the skin could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.Modular BayYour computer comes with a diskette drive installed in the modular bay. To use another device in themodular bay, first remove the diskette drive.NOTICE: When drives are not inside the computer, they are fragile and must be handledcarefully to avoid damage. Do not press down on the drives or place heavy objects ontop of them. Place the drives in a travel case to keep them free of dust and liquids.Store the drives in a safe place.NOTICE: If the computer is docked, turn off the computer and undock it beforeinstalling or removing a drive.You can install the following modules in the modular bay:Second batteryCD-ROM driveDVD-ROM driveCD-RW drive