Fixed performance problem seen when running Microsoft Virtual PC. ~~~ Radeon X300 Video BIOS version 8.017.192.045 Issues Fixed: ============= 1. ~~~ Systems: Dell Latitude D610 Series Version: A01 Build Date: 1/17/2005 Intel ~~~ In particular: - Brightness hotkeys should cause brightness changes without any delay. ~~~ Fixed issue where hotplugged IDE drives would be not be programmed to the optimal transfer mode.2. ~~ Fixed intermittent problem where, after the user creates a hard disk password with an Admin password already installed, the Admin password will not unlock the hard disk on subsequent boots. ~~ Optimized CD-ROM timing for DOS mode transfers.7. ~~ The undock method can be configured as either "Hot Undock" or "Warm Undock" using the new "Undocking Method" field in System Setup. ~~

• ftp.dell.com/bios/D610-A05.TXT

The Dell X300 had a nice keyboard, but short battery life according to ~~~.. Change the LCD brightness, but also generate "unknown key pressed" ~~~.. Based on: Cdrecord 1.11a15 (i386-pc-linux-gnu) Copyright (C) 1995-2001 Jörg Schilling TOC Type: 1 ~~~. exit 1; fi fi # check whether a backup is in progress if [ -f ~~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~

• jrv.oddones.org/x300.html

Some things explained here are specific for Dell Latitude X300 (or Samsung Q20, ~~~.. but my laptop has 1 Mb RAM, and i don't know how to adjust the ~~~ They may work with 512MB as noted on the sourceforge page, but I need the 1GB configuration. ~~ When I use gentoo-dev-sources, this is not the case. ~~ . ~~ . ~~

• pof.eslack.org/blog/2004/01/06/linux-on-dell-latitude-x300/

The Dell X300 is an Ultra-lightweight laptop. It is a great laptop, ~~~. acpi -V Battery 1: charged, 100% Thermal 1: ok, 49.0 degrees C AC Adapter 1: on-line ~~~ cdrecord -scanbus Cdrecord-Clone 2.01a34 (i686-pc-linux-gnu) Copyright ~~~ The more/less brightness keys should work without any special software support. ~~~ I hope this page helps you installing Linux on it.Here is a small summary of what features you should expect to get working with Linux:FeatureSupported?NotesIntel 855GM videocard / XFree YesWorks flawlessly. ~~ Might need to recompile the wireless-toolsExternal (MediaBay and MediaBase) DVD/CD burnerYesWorks flawlesslyMediaBase dockingYesHaven't researched yet how to undock when the laptop is onVolume keysYesSynaptics TouchpadYesAdvanced features (like tap-to-click) supportedBluetoothYesWorks flawlesslySD card readerNot likelyHaven't tried yet, but from what I read looks like there isn't Linux support for itModemYesHaven't tried yet, but others have done itThe LaptopI ordered my X300 the last week of August, 2004. ~~ The hard disk was partitioned the following way: 57 MB partition at the beginning of the disk, type DELL UTILITY WinXP on another partition (type NTFS), using the rest of the disk spacePartitioningI wanted to keep a usable Windows XP installation just in case I needed to run some windows-only software. ~~ I tried several resizing and rescue distribution without any luck. ~~

• pedrodiaz.com/cs/linux/x300/

10 posts - 2 authors - Last post: 23 Sep 2009I managed to install iPC OSX86 10.5.6 on my Dell Latitude x300 ~~~ I currently change the brightness in the bios, is there any way to change it within the OS? ~~~ Step 1: Turn on the laptop, go into the BIOS and disable things that ~~~ Turn off your computer, Re-enable Wifi/Ethernet/etc on the BIOS. ~~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~ . ~~

• infinitemac.com/f5/post-installation-questions-ipc-10-5-6-dell-t3590/

How to Maintenance your new replacement Dell Latitude X300 battery? 1. New Dell X300 battery pack must be fully ~~~ Turn down the LCD brightness of your portable device. ~~~ Remove unused PC Cards or USB devices from your notebook. ~~~ Dell Latitude X300 battery Shipping Method & Policy All of our products are shipped by by USPS, Most of the items we carry are in stock and will be shipped on the next business day you place your order. ~~ . ~~ New Dell X300 battery pack must be fully charged before use. ~~ 3. ~~

• new-laptop-battery.com/DELL/Dell-Latitude-X300-battery.htm

1. Turn down the brightness of your monitor a great deal as dell 310-6322 ~~~ Also, you can also set alarms when the battery is dell Latitude X300 battery ~~~ On the bright side though, thanks to more powerful batteries, processors with clever energy management and smarter software, the situation is getting better all the time. ~~ 1. ~~ Slider bars and other easily-understood controls should then give you the option to reduce brightness. ~~ Eject any discs you aren’t currently using: Your battery will drain faster if there’s a spinning disc in your optical drive such as a game/music CD or DVD movie. ~~

• soulcast.com/post/show/246824/dell-Latitude-X300-battery

28 Feb 2008 ~~~ Though it's less than 1-inch thick, the ThinkPad X300 is still choc full of ~~~ If there were an ExpressCard or PC Card slot on the X300 you could have ~~~ Dell XPS M1330 (Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 @ 2.20GHz), 38 seconds ~~~. of the screen when those areas were black and the brightness was set high. ~~~ The heat vent grills are painted black to blend with the rest of the notebook design, you don't see any copper colored internals. ~~ The challenge for the designers is to decide what ports should stay and which should go based on space allowances. ~~ We're not sure why you'd need three USB ports for a laptop designed for on the go. ~~ That's enough for most, and certainly enough for on the go business travellers.The and so decided to see how easy each was to use on an airplane tray in coach class. ~~

• notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4281