Back to Contents PageUsing the Module BayDell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's GuideAbout the Module BayChecking the Charge on the Second BatteryRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned OffRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Is RunningUsing CDs or DVDsAbout the Module BayYou can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, DVD+RW, second battery, or second hard drive in themodule bay.Your Dell™ computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device screw is not installed in the optical drive but packagedseparately. When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device screw.Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryBefore you install a second battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge level lights. Each light representsapproximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lightsappear, the battery has no charge.Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned OffYour computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately.When you install your device in the module bay, you can install the device screw.NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes.NOTE: Battery capacity (the time it can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under whichit is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer.1 status button on thebattery charge gauge2 second battery (bottom)NOTE: If the device screw is not installed, you can remove and install devices while the computer is running and connected to a docking device (docked).CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures computer, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product InformationGuide.NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes.Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine