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Dell Latitude LT System User's Manual

1. Keyboard mouse Port Bottom Reset Switch Monaural Speaker xxi xxii Table of Contents Quick Setup 1 1 Forme Power On jcc eas Wine Aan 1 1 Setting Up the Windows Operating SySteM cccceeeeeeeteeetetneeeeete 1 3 Shutting Down the SySteM ieee eee e eee eecte eter eee tecaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeteee 1 4 Basic Operations 2 1 Choosing Power aere cei ciasveasseaseerssenseersavncsdedecnsnetssensbenseenabedensnes EHNEN 2 1 Resetting the System 0 cece cece eeee ee eeece eee eeeteecaaaaeeeeeeetteeeeeeeeaaaeees 2 2 Using the Glide Pad 2 3 Using the Keyboards cane Aetet swan wane 2 5 Using External Floppy Disk Drive Un 2 6 Battery and Power Management 3 1 Standard Battery Pack 3 1 Optional External Battery Pack 3 5 Disposing of the Patten 3 7 Power Management 3 8 Peripherals 4 1 Using Peripherals tcc aii gedoe a 4 1 PC Can 4 3 Keyboard Mouse vsvhe iti Sid ia en teins 4 5 RE EE 4 6 AUCIONSYSI6 Mans eines eee ee ee a 4 8 USB Device eer rr e 4 9 Printers ee eee a eee eee 4 9 RS 2326 Device sii eeiiekeh ebe dek ee Ree ee ee es aaaea Fe Eaa adura anan tere 4 10 Communication Functions 5 1 Infrared Communication 5 1 Built in Modem not available in some countries ccceeeeeeeeeeeeee eee 5 3 xxiii Security Features Daseworde Security Slots a a a TE Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility 0 0 0 2 cceeee eee eeeeeeeceneeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeeeenaaea GE UN AE EE
2. Qmm em One on 1 25 m em All off 0 Empty This battery indicator turns on automatically while the battery is being charged when connected to AC power When the battery is fully charged the battery indicator turns off operating time expected may be different from the actual remaining time depending on the use of the computer If the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what the battery indicator lights suggest you should initialize the battery pack See Initializing the Battery Pack later in this chapter DN The battery power remaining is an approximate figure The remaining 3 2 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Low Battery Indication When the battery power becomes significantly low the battery power indicator LO turns red and the warning beep sounds Save your data and turn off the computer or connect the computer to a wall outlet immediately The computer will suspend data to disk when there is significantly low battery power You can adjust this activity in the Power menu of the Setup Utility When your computer suspends do not turn on the computer before connecting it to a wall outlet or connecting a fully charged optional external battery pack In the Windows operating system you can set the alarm to inform you of the remaining battery level In the Power Management properties dialog box select the Alarms tab and set Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm The remaining opera
3. Set Cover Close in the Power menu of the Setup Utility to trigger the suspend mode under the following circumstance The screen cover is closed Set Critical Battery Suspend to Enabled in the Power menu of the Setup Utility to trigger the suspend mode under the following circumstance The battery level is low always suspended to disk Battery and Power Management 3 9 Resuming From Suspend to RAM Mode Your computer resumes from the suspend to RAM mode in each of the following cases You press any key The screen cover is opened The built in modem receives a call if Resume On Modem Ring in the Power menu of the Setup Utility is set to Enabled the built in modem may not be available in some countries You slide the power switch when the item Power Switch Function is set as Suspend Resume in the Setup Utility Resuming From Suspend to Disk Mode Your computer resumes from the suspend to disk mode when you slide the power switch The system restores the exact state as it was when entering the suspend mode If the computer enters the suspend mode because of low battery power however you have to connect the computer to AC power first Suspend to disk mode is useful when you want to turn off the computer and reopen the same windows after turning it on e If your battery becomes completely discharged while in suspend to RAM mode you will lose unsaved data and will need to reboot your computer Therefore if you
4. Press the eject button firmly The disk will pop out slightly Remove it and store it properly Indicator 2 8 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Formatting a Floppy Disk A When you format a floppy disk all data previously stored on the disk is lost 1 Make sure the floppy disk is not write protected and insert it into the floppy disk drive Double click My Computer on the desktop Click 3 Floppy A From the File menu select Format From the capacity drop down list select 1 44MB or 720KB St sen en Click Start to start formatting Backing Up Data Dell recommends that you regularly back up the data on your hard disk drive The Windows operating system has a backup function you can use to back up your data See the online Help for details Basic Operations 2 9 2 10 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide CHAPTER 3 Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to manage the computer power effectively and use the standard battery or an optional battery pack Standard Battery Pack When not connected to an external power source your computer operates with the rechargeable internal standard battery pack The duration of the battery life may be longer if the computer power management is active See the Power Management section in this chapter for information about power management To keep the battery life long Use the procedure in the Initialize the Battery Pack section in this chapte
5. as described in the following text Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this warranty Other wise this warranty does not cover damage due to external causes including accident abuse misuse problems with electrical power servicing not authorized by Dell usage not in accordance with product instructions failure to perform required preventive maintenance and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell This warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following categories software external devices except as specifically noted accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell s system integration department accessories or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory or DellWare products Monitors keyboards and mice that are Dell branded or that are included on Dell s standard price list are covered under this warranty all other monitors keyboards and mice including those sold through the DellWare program are not covered Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell s facility To request warranty service you must call Dell s Warranty Return Policy and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance C 1 Customer Technical Support within the warranty period Refer to the chapter titled Getting Help in this manual
6. m Ko T 5 Moves the cursor from one menu to another Moves the cursor from one item to another in a menu Increases the numeric value or changes an item to the next value Decreases the numeric value or changes an item to the previous value Enters the Exit menu When a sub menu is open this key closes the sub menu Replaces the settings on the current menu with their default values date and time are not changed Saves the settings you have changed and exits the Setup Utility Displays online help for the Setup Utility Displays sub menu Items with M marks contain sub menus 7 2 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Main Menu System Time Defines the system time using the format hour minute second 24 hour format The Tab key moves the cursor and the space bar and the key change numerals System Date Defines the system date The Tab key moves the cursor and the space bar and the key change numerals Diskette A Defines whether to use the floppy disk To use it set this item to 1 44MB 3 Hard Disk Type Specifies the hard disk type Set to Auto during normal use Boot Sequence Specifies the sequence in which the boot program looks for operating system files Internal Numlock Defines whether you can input numerals through keys with blue legends on the built in keyboard when you connect an external keyboard and lock its numeral keys Memory Cache Enables or disables the memory cache func
7. the telephone network the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges To program this information refer to the manual of the communication software CAUTION Disconnect telephone lines before accessing the modem card Copyright It is the intent of Dell Computer Corporation that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary vii Notice for Users i
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9. CHAPTER 4 Peripherals This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer You can connect a printer external monitor external keyboard mouse or other device to the parallel RS 232C serial USB or keyboard mouse ports To ensure proper use be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral device before connecting it to your computer Using Peripherals You can use the peripheral devices shown under Peripherals Connection Overview For details refer to the section in this chapter that explains the device DN e Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral device before connecting a device except when connecting USB devices and PC cards e Some devices have to be turned on after the computer is turned on e Some devices require that you install drivers before use Connecting a Peripheral Device 1 Turn off the computer and the peripheral device except when connecting USB devices and PC cards 2 Connect the peripheral device to the computer If the connector has screws tighten them 3 Turn on the peripheral device then turn on the computer Peripherals 4 1 Peripheral Connection Overview Computer DRS ES ES PC Card Audio Equipment O USB Device Microphone SE CRT Monitor Floppy Disk Drive Unit E RE e WE RS 232C Device Painter Mouse Keyboard 4 2 Dell Latitude LT Syste
10. Numbers toll free 1 800 822 8965 Public Americas International systems purchased by governmental agencies local state or federal or educational institutions Customer Service and Technical Support Return Material Authorization Numbers toll free 1 800 234 1490 Dell Sale Sien n r sh Pes esos eas seeks ene toll free 1 800 289 3355 8 18 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide toll free 1 800 879 3355 Spare Parts EE toll free 1 800 357 3355 EE toll free 1 800 753 7201 DellWare FaxBack Service ccccsscccccccessessneeeeseeeessessseeeeeeeeeees 512 728 1681 Fee Based Technical Support toll free 1 800 433 9005 Sales Catalogs noen noro E EE E toll free 1 800 426 5150 Oe EE toll free 1 800 727 8320 IKAS l SE D ecatcseccceccseveseteceeteddennvenctateuenaneevenstanseteess toll free 1 800 950 1329 TechConnect e aa AE T T 512 728 8528 Switchboard neiere A OESE EEE SANS 512 338 4400 Getting Help 8 19 8 20 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide APPENDIX A Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance This section provides you with information on how to maintain the computer in excellent working condition Cleaning the Computer Cabinet Apply a small amount of mild cleaning solution to a dry lint free cloth and wipe the cabinet with the cloth that may damage the cabinet e Never clean the computer while it is powered on A Do not use alcohol benzene thinner or other strong chem
11. and User Password Two types of passwords limit the access at different levels To set the user password you always have to set the supervisor password When you set the two passwords a person who knows only the user password has the limitations below When setting items in the Setup Utility The person who does not know the supervisor password cannot set Set Supervisor Password Password on boot Power Management Security Security Features 6 1 SG Diskette access Fixed disk boot sector When the system starts or resumes from the suspend to disk mode If you have enabled Password on boot in the Security menu of the Setup Utility the system requires a password when you turn on the computer If you have enabled Power Management Security in the Power menu of the Setup Utility the system requires a password when the system resumes from the suspend to disk mode read write a floppy disk when the item of Diskette access is defined as DN The person who does not know the supervisor password cannot Supervisor in the Security menu of the Setup Utility Setting the Password DY Oe oh 1 In the Security menu of the Setup Utility select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password and press Enter Type your password up to eight characters and press Enter Type the same password again and press Enter When the confirmation message appears press Enter Press Esc and select Exit Saving Changes Press Enter twice T
12. battery chemistries and do not require replacement as often The internal battery must be replaced by a Dell service representative and the external battery may be replaced with a Dell provided replacement Spent batteries should not be placed in common household waste Contact local authorities for the location of a chemical waste collection program nearest you Battery and Power Management 3 7 Power Management Power management saves electricity and extends battery life by controlling power supply to built in devices You can set the power management properties in the Setup Utility The default properties are optimized for maximum battery life under normal operating conditions conditions DN Note that power management may not seem to function in the following e When you are using an application program that accesses the hard disk periodically e When the IR monitor is available refer to Chapter 5 e When Windows CD Auto Play is functioning Stopping Power Supply to the Hard Disk Setting in the Setup Utility In the Power menu set Power Management Function to Enabled and set Hard Disk Power Down after to an appropriate value Stopping Power Supply to the Display with power management DN This procedure is also effective for an attached external monitor complying Setting in the Setup Utility In the Power menu set Power Management Function to Enabled and set Video Power Down after to an appropriate value 3 8 Dell Latit
13. communicate wirelessly with infrared equipped devices such as electronic organizers computers or printers To establish infrared communication follow the instructions below See the manual or online help of each application for details Positioning and Preparing the Computer and the Target Device 1 Put your computer on a flat surface 2 Place the target device so that its IR port is in line with that of your computer 3 Adjust the distance between the IR ports to be less than 20 inches 50 cm Setting for Infrared Communication 1 Inthe Advanced menu of the Setup Utility make sure the Mode of IR Port is IrDA 2 Inthe Power menu of the Setup Utility and the Power Management Properties dialog box disable power management Refer to Disabling Power Management in Chapter 3 3 Inthe Infrared Monitor dialog box in the Control Panel select Options and enable infrared communication During infrared communication e Do not move the computer and the other IR device Do not enter a suspend mode e e Do not use a cellular phone or another IR device near the computer e Avoid strong light such as sunlight or fluorescent light Communication Functions 5 1 e Disable the screen saver IR Mode Your computer supports two available IR modes IrDA Infrared Data Association and ASK Amplitude Shift Keying Each application automatically selects the appropriate IR mode Logical Port For some software you may have to change the ass
14. connecting keyboard mouse 4 5 peripheral device 4 1 printer 4 9 D display external monitor 4 6 resolution and number of colors 4 7 switching 4 7 E external battery pack connecting 3 5 removing 3 6 external floppy disk drive unit connecting 2 6 removing 2 7 floppy disk handling 2 7 inserting and removing 2 8 floppy disk drive unit connecting 2 6 removing 2 7 G glide pad 2 3 changing the configuration 2 5 using 2 4 H help tools AutoTech service 8 2 Internet 8 1 TechConnect BBS 8 3 TechFax service 8 3 I indicator battery power 2 1 power 2 1 infrared communication 5 1 positioning and preparing 5 1 setting 5 1 Internet help tools 8 1 Index 1 K keyboard 2 5 connecting 4 5 system function keys 2 5 L logical port 5 2 M microphone 4 8 modem 5 3 mouse 4 5 password deleting 6 2 setting 6 2 PC card ejecting 4 4 inserting 4 3 power indicators 2 1 power management disabling 3 10 stopping power supply to the display 3 8 stopping power supply to the hard disk 3 8 power source 2 1 power switch 2 2 printer 4 9 problems with your order 8 4 product information 8 4 properties dialog box 1 3 R regulatory information v reset switch 2 3 resetting 2 2 return policy C 4 returns 8 4 RS 232C device 4 10 S safety precautions xii security slot 6 4 setting up Windows 98 1 3 Setup Utility Advanced menu 7 5 enteri
15. disk drive insert a bootable disk into the external floppy disk drive unit and check the status of your hard disk drive Check whether the items Diskette A and Hard Disk Type are correctly set in the Main menu of the Setup Utility Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Question Why do I get the message Operating system not found If you get this message when starting from the hard disk insert the boot up disk into the external floppy disk drive unit then check the condition of the hard disk Enter the Setup Utility and check the status of the hard disk Check the size of the hard disk and make sure the item Hard Disk Type of Main menu is set to Auto Trouble With Display See also the Display section in Chapter 4 Question Why is the screen blank Press any key to see if any power management feature has turned off the screen to save power See the power indicator to check whether the computer is powered If you are using a standard battery pack make sure it has a charge remaining If you are using an external battery pack make sure it is connected correctly and has a charge remaining Make sure the LCD screen is selected as the display by pressing Fn F5 Check the brightness controls for your display by pressing Fn F7 Check whether the back light is on by pressing Fn F11 If you still have the problem after trying the above slide and hold the power switch for more than five seconds to turn off the system Five sec
16. ean S EEN EE 45170181 SAAT ilolo EE 45170100 Fax Technical Support Upplands Vasby Sweden 859005594 Getting Help 8 9 Fax Switchboard os 0 ci8 sas lanai neat lee 45170117 Web site support euro dell com cz E mail den_support dell com Finland Helsinki For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Technical Support seisto oa eo tien Stubs Pe gege 09 253 313 60 GUStOMER Cafe At sessie ee Ze s et ed cen ee ex Ze ege 09 253 313 61 EE 09 253 313 99 Switchboard scsceveivesnsscgieseeeeceseac din E E R E S T 09 253 313 00 Web site support euro dell com fi E mail fin_support dell com France Paris Montpellier For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Technical Support Dans 01 47 62 68 90 Technical Support Montpellier 04 67 06 62 86 Customer Care Pas 01 47 62 68 92 Customer Care Montpellier 04 67 06 61 96 TechConnect BBS Montpellier 04 67 22 53 04 Fax Montpellier 04 67 06 60 07 Switchboard Pas 01 47 62 69 00 Switchboard OMontmellert 04 67 06 60 00 Web site support euro dell com fr E mail web_fr_tech dell com Germany Langen For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of
17. system after adding hardware or software so that your computer will recognize the newly installed devices or software When the message appears after the installation click OK Yes etc to restart the operating system You can also restart the operating system from the Start menu Select Shut down then Restart Warm Boot Shut Down does not work because of software malfunction Although resetting will not damage the system you may lose the data you are processing A Resetting may cause data loss Use the software reset only if the normal If the system is locked up because of a software problem you can reset or reboot the system by pressing the Ctrl Alt Del keys simultaneously Press the Ctrl Alt Del keys again to restart the computer Power Switch 2 2 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide You can turn off the computer with the power switch if you encounter hardware or software problems which lock up the system In this case slide and hold the switch for more than 5 seconds Reset Switch Do not use metallic materials to slide the reset switch Doing so may cause malfunction If you cannot turn off the computer by sliding the power switch you can use the reset switch on the bottom of your computer To reset the system insert a narrow object into the small hole to slide the switch as shown CHL Reset swih Fe Using the Glide Pad Your computer is equipped with an integrated pointing device called a glide pad Us
18. the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A 8 10 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Customer Technical Support 06103 971 200 Customer Cares ENNEN cde sieves dE ENEE edd 06103 971 500 TechConnect BBS 3 2s2 s acsavcssesechacdescderes a a e 06103 971 666 Germany Langen continued e Ve EE 06103 971 0 Web site support euro dell com de E mail tech_support_germany dell com Hong Kong Customers in Hong Kong call Malaysia for customer assistance Technical Support toll free 800 96 4107 Customer Service Penang Malaysia cseceseessseseseeeeeeee 810 4949 Transaction Sales toll free 800 96 4109 Corporate Sales i cccssksssceetessvessees syecseitosveachessestueates toll free 800 96 4108 Ireland Bray Customers in Ireland call the U K for Home Small Business customer assistance For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Customer Technical Support 1 850 543 543 Customer AEAT AE E 01 204 4026 Home Small Business Customer Care Bracknell U K 0870 906 0100 S E EE E E OE 1 850 235 235 SALES SE D EO AAEE A E SOE EEA OE ee 01 286 2020 l D TE E EE E AEE ER A ER A EEEE ee 01 286 6848 TechConnect BBS 01 204 4711 TechEaX i rar T E EN 01 204 4708 Switchboard orni reena E EAE T eg eege 01 286
19. the I O channel Enabled means that you can select the items yourself Auto means that the items are automatically assigned Sound Sets the built in sound controller MIDI and Joystick do not work in your computer even if set to Enabled or Auto Internal Pointing Device Enables or disables the glide pad Resolution Expansion Defines whether the screen is expanded when the resolution is 640 x 480 Enabled means that the screen is expanded USB Port Enables or disables the USB port Always set to Enabled otherwise some PC cards may malfunction Plug amp Play O S Defines whether the operating system supports the plug amp play function Set to Yes during normal use Large Disk Access Mode Selects the operating system Set to DOS during normal use If you use another operating system such as UNIX select Other 7 4 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Security Menu e See the previous chapter about setting passwords e In some password settings you cannot select some items Set Supervisor Password Defines the supervisor password up to eight characters Set User Password Defines the user password up to eight characters You cannot set the user password unless you have set the supervisor password If you lose your password you will be unable to access the computer or change the configuration Make sure to select a password you will never forget or write it down and protect it in a secure place Otherwise you will have
20. the battery charge or power outlet the plug and power cord and any power switches that may affect your computer If the Troubleshooting B 1 computer has been connected to any peripheral devices look for loose or disconnected cables You may also need to check the fuses and breakers in your electric box A few common problems and suggested solutions are presented in the examples which follow Trouble When Starting Question Why doesn t the power switch function Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live wall outlet If the computer is operating with batteries batteries may be discharged Connect the computer to a wall outlet Question Why doesn t Windows start Check whether the external floppy disk drive unit contains a non system disk Remove the floppy disk from the drive and press any key If you are attempting to boot from the external floppy disk drive check to make sure the disk is fully inserted and seated into the drive If you attempt to boot from the external floppy disk drive check whether the Diskette Drive is the first device in Boot Sequence in the Main menu of the Setup Utility Question Why do I get a non system disk or disk error message B 2 You may have inserted a non bootable disk in the external floppy disk drive unit either a defective disk or one without an installed operating system Remove the disk If this message is issued when you attempt to boot from your hard
21. to contact your system administrator or service representative for assistance Password on boot Defines whether the system requires passwords during the boot process Enabled means that you need to input a password to continue Power Management Security Defines whether the system requires a password when it resumes from the suspend to disk mode Enabled means that you need to input a password to continue Diskette access Specifies who can access the floppy disk drive Fixed disk boot sector Defines whether the boot sector of the hard disk is write protected When formatting the hard disk or when reinstalling software set it to Normal Setup Utility 7 5 Power Menu DN See Chapter 3 for information about power management and the battery The default Power menu options will maximize battery life under normal operating conditions Power Switch Function Defines the function of the power switch If you select On Off the switch works only to turn on off the computer If you select Suspend Resume the system enters the mode that is specified in the item Suspend Mode when you slide the power switch To resume the system slide the power switch again Cover Close Specifies the mode the system enters when the screen cover is closed Power Management Function Enables or disables the items below Hard Disk Power Down after Video Power Down after and Auto Suspend Hard Disk Power Down after Defines the duration of non access to the har
22. to find the appropriate telephone number for obtaining customer assistance If warranty service is required Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number You must ship the products back to Dell in their original or equivalent packaging prepay shipping charges and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in the continental U S or Canada where applicable Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect Before you ship the product s to Dell back up the data on the hard disk DN drive s and any other storage device s in the product s Remove any removable media such as diskettes CDs or PC Cards Dell does not accept liability for lost data or software Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products If Dell repairs or replaces a product its warranty term is not extended General Provisions THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU ALSO MAY HAVE RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION DELL S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY I
23. unplugged power cord or as major as a damaged hard disk drive The information in this troubleshooting section is designed to help you find and solve minor problems If you still have a problem after trying all the suggested remedies in this chapter contact your service representative The problems that you might encounter can be divided into two basic categories hardware and software Hardware problems can be further divided into being of an electrical or a mechanical nature You will know you have a hardware problem if for example the screen is blank or the computer cannot recognize the disk drives Software problems can occur at several levels Both your operating system and your software application programs are capable of generating errors and error messages If you encounter a software error try to determine if the error message is from your operating system or from an application program and refer to the appropriate manual for possible remedies You can also refer to the operating system manual or Windows Help program to solve the problem To access the Help program select Help from the Start menu It also gives you Troubleshooting tips and an Index Successful troubleshooting is the result of careful observation deductive reasoning and an organized approach to solving the problem If you encounter a problem begin by performing a careful visual inspection Check the exterior of the computer first If no lights are displayed check
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25. 800 6011 054 Corporate Sales oroni dei ties toll free 800 6011 053 South Africa Johannesburg Technical Support 011 709 7710 Customer Cale senin nere Seege hos sash seess 011 709 7710 Dales ict ior a Seca Hee sea lees batons savas EA EE AA 011 706 0495 Oe tee Ee ee 011 709 7700 Switchboard nn e EE ee Ad 011 709 7700 Web site support euro dell com za E mail dell_za_support dell com Southeast Asian Pacific Countries excluding Australia Brunei China Hong Kong Japan Korea Macau Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Taiwan and Thailand refer to individual listings for these countries Customer Technical Support Customer Service and Sales Penang Malaysia eescesseeeeseeeeceneeeeseeee 60 4 810 4810 Spain Madrid For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Technical Support 902 100 130 Corporate Customer Care 0 eee eeeseeeceesnseeesesneeeesseeeees 91 329 10 80 Home Small Business Customer Care nossnenneesooooeeeeeeeeeee 902 118 540 TechConnect BBS zs den dene eege dee hein 91 329 33 53 VEER 902 100 185 Home Small Business Sales ccccccccsssssccecceeceeeessssseeeeeees 902 118 541 ZECHES eege teehee cous EEN E e EE 91 722 92 00 Web site support euro dell com es E mail es_support dell com Sweden Upplands Vasby For technical assi
26. Defaults Returns the values of all items to default To exit select one of the above items Discard Changes Returns the values of all items to the values you last saved Save Changes Saves the settings you have changed Setup Utility 7 7 7 8 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide CHAPTER 8 Getting Help This chapter describes the tools Dell provides to help you when you have a problem with your computer It also tells you when and how to call Dell for technical or cus tomer assistance Help Tools Dell provides a number of tools to assist you These tools are described in the following sections outside the continental U S Please call your local Dell representative for information on availability DN Some of the following tools are not always available in all locations World Wide Web The Internet is your most powerful tool for obtaining information about your computer and other Dell products Through the Internet you can access most of the services described in this chapter including AutoTech TechFax order status technical support and product information From Dell s World Wide Web home page www dell com click the Support icon and click Troubleshoot Your Dell Enter your service tag number or if you have one your Express Service Code and click Submit If you don t have your service tag or Express Service Code available you can also select support information by system Everything you need to know abo
27. Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Notice Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Dell Computer Corporation Dell Computer Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material Dell strongly recommends that separate permanent written records be kept of all important data Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under certain circumstances Therefore Dell assumes no responsibility for data lost or otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use repairs defects battery replacement use after the specified battery life has expired or any other causes Dell Computer Corporation assumes no responsibility directly or indirectly for financial losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions such as stolen credit card numbers the loss of or alteration of stored data etc Edition 1st Edition November 1998 Copyright Information in this document is subject to change without notice 1998 Dell Computer Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden Trademarks Dell the DELL logo and Latitude are re
28. MPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU ALSO MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR C 2 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU These provisions apply to Dell s limited one year warranty only For provisions of any service contract covering your system refer to your invoice or the separate service contract that you will receive If Dell elects to exchange a system or component the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange In any instance in which Dell issues a Return Mater
29. TANDIG ZU UNTERBRECHEN DEN NETZSTECKER HERAUSZIEHEN UND DIE BATTERIE ENTFERNEN ATTENTION POUR UN ARRET TOTAL DU SYSTEME DECONNECTEZ LA PRISE DE COURANT SECTEUR ET LA BATTERIE VARNING FOR TOTAL ELEKTRISK URKOPPLING KOPPLA UR KONTAKTEN OCH TA UR BATTERIET PRECAUCION PARA UNA COMPLETA DESCONEXION ELECTRICA DESENCHUFE LA CLAVIJA DE LA RED Y LA BATERIA xii Safety Precautions General Follow all cautions and instructions which may be marked on the computer Except as described elsewhere in this manual refer all servicing to qualified personnel Immediately shut off the computer and request servicing under the following conditions e The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed e Liquid has been spilled on the computer e The computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Location Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Try to avoid dusty environments Keep the computer away from any magnetic devices and TVs Keep the computer away from excessive humidity or fluids such as rain snow water spray juice coffee steam etc Do not move the computer from a cold place to a warm place A temperature difference of more than 10 C 18 F will cause condensation inside the unit which may damage the data Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet to protect the computer from overheating Do not smoke near your computer Usage Never push any objects of any kind in
30. Why can t I use a floppy disk B 4 Confirm the external floppy disk drive unit is correctly connected Confirm the floppy disk is inserted correctly The floppy disk may not be formatted or could be corrupted If you cannot write to a floppy disk the disk may be write protected Eject the disk and ensure that the write protect tab covers the detection hole If you cannot write to a floppy disk the disk may be full Use another disk Confirm the item Diskette A is 1 44MB 3 1 2 in the Main menu of the Setup Utility Check whether the supervisor has set a password prohibiting access to the floppy disk drive in the Security menu of the Setup Utility Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Trouble With Keyboard Glide Pad Question Why doesn t the keyboard or the glide pad function Perform a software reset by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If you cannot perform a software reset slide and hold the power switch for more than five seconds to turn off the system Five seconds later turn the computer on If you still cannot turn off the system with the power switch slide the reset switch on the bottom of your computer to turn off the system Five seconds later turn on the computer by sliding the power switch Question Why doesn t the glide pad function correctly Confirm the surface of the glide pad is completely dry and free from dirt and grease Confirm the item Internal Pointing Device in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utili
31. and then the local number Getting Helo 8 5 To place a long distance call within your own country use area codes instead of international access codes country codes and city codes For example to call Paris France from Montpellier France dial the area code plus the local number The codes required depend on where you are calling from as well as the destination of your call in addition each country has a different dialing protocol If you need assistance in determining which codes to use contact a local or an international operator listed Area codes are most often used to call long distance within your own country not internationally in other words when your call originates in the same country you are calling DN Toll free numbers are for use only within the country for which they are International Dialing Codes International Country Country City Access Code Code City Code Australia Sydney 0011 61 2 Austria Vienna 900 43 1 Belgium Brussels 00 32 2 Brunei 673 Canada North York Ontario 011 Not required Chile Santiago 56 2 China Xiamen 86 592 Czech Republic Prague 00 420 2 Denmark Horsholm 009 45 Not required Finland Helsinki 990 358 9 France Paris Montpellier 00 33 1 4 Germany Langen 00 49 6103 Hong Kong 001 852 Not required Ireland Bray 16 353 1 Italy Milan 00 39 2 Japan Kawasaki 001 81 44 Korea Seoul 001 82 2 Luxembourg 00 352 Macau
32. are planning to leave your computer suspended for long periods of time Dell recommends using suspend to disk mode e When the system enters or resumes from the suspend to disk mode you can see some flicker on the display This is not a malfunction e If sufficient battery power does not remain your computer will not resume from the suspend to disk mode To resume it from the suspend to disk mode connect the computer to AC power e Ifa PC card does not work properly after your computer resumes from the suspend to disk mode restart the computer When entering or resuming from a suspend mode be sure to observe the following precautions Otherwise the computer may not operate correctly after it has resumed from the suspend mode e Do not turn off the computer when the system is suspended to RAM The RAM contents will be lost e Do not operate the keyboard glide pad or mouse while the system is entering or resuming from a suspend mode 3 10 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Disabling Power Management In the Setup Utility 1 Inthe Power menu set Power Management Function to Enabled 2 Set Hard Disk Power Down after Video Power Down after and Auto Suspend to Disabled 3 Set Power Management Function to Disabled When you are using communication software or if sound or voice pauses or skips while played back disable power management Battery and Power Management 3 11 3 12 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide
33. cable Connecting Audio Equipment 1 Turn off the computer 2 Use the following audio cable for the connection To output the computers audio signal to audio equipment Audio Equipment Computer Black Audio Output Jack 3 Turn on the computer DN e You can adjust the volume in the operating system by clicking the LINE IN R LINE IN L speaker icon in the taskbar or with the volume control dial on the right side of your computer e When using the audio output jack you cannot use the built in speakers Turn on off 3D sound 1 Click the icon of the 3D sound indicator amp on the taskbar 2 Check uncheck 3D effect Connecting Microphone You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack When using an external microphone you cannot use the built in microphone 4 8 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide USB Device Your computer has a new interface called Universal Serial Bus USB With a USB connection you can connect disconnect peripherals without turning off the computer Remove the cover of the USB port before using the port To use a USB device set the item USB Port to Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility See also the manuals of peripheral devices supporting USB Printer You can connect a printer to a parallel port of the external floppy disk drive unit DN Before using a printer read the printer manual Setting the S
34. calt toll free 1 800 567 7542 Sales Major Accounts toll free 1 800 387 5755 8 8 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide TechConnect BBS Austin Texas USA 512 728 8528 TechF ax EEN toll free 1 800 950 1329 Chili Santiago Customers in Chile call the U S A for sales customer and technical assistance Sales Customer Support and Technical Support toll free 1230 020 4823 China Xiamen Customer Service cccccsssevssccccceeesssecceveceeenaesees toll free 800 858 2437 lee e o Aa Moor E Ee toll free 800 858 2222 Czech Republic Prague For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Technical Support sinenengan ai 02 22 83 27 27 Customer Care oera n En Er E E EE EEE R E cee 02 22 83 27 11 h REE E EE ee 02 22 83 27 14 Techb g E SN S E E E S de e et ee ege de 02 22 83 27 28 Switchboard ccccccccessssssccceeceeccceeseesseeeceessesseeeeeeeeeeseeeees 02 22 83 27 11 Web site support euro dell com cz E mail czech_dell dell com Denmark Horsholm Customers in Denmark call Sweden for fax technical support For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Technical eppes age Eege ee ee ee 45170182 Customer Caren o eosar tei
35. d disk after which the power supply for the hard disk stops automatically Video Power Down after Defines the duration of non access to the screen after which the power supply for the screen stops automatically Suspend Mode Defines which mode the system enters when the system is suspended Auto Suspend Defines whether the system enters a suspend mode when you do not operate the computer for the specified length of time Critical Battery Suspend Defines whether the system enters the suspend to disk mode when the battery power becomes low Auto Backlight Control Enables or disables the self adjustment of the display backlight When this item is enabled for example backlight brightness is reduced when the system operates on battery power 7 6 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Resume On Modem Ring Defines whether the system resumes from the suspend to RAM mode when the modem receives a call DN The built in modem may not be available in some countries PCMCIA Power when Suspend RAM Defines whether the system supplies power to the PC card slot when suspended to RAM Battery Level Shows the amount of battery power remaining Battery I refers to the standard battery Battery 2 refers to the optional external battery pack Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes Saves the settings you have changed and exits the Setup Utility Exit Discarding Changes Exits the Setup Utility without saving the settings you have changed Load Setup
36. e Wee MNIE E EE Security Mentee E Ee en aie Power Men Exit OTTEN Getting Help Help Tools Contacting RTE Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance el lee CO PLONS gege E AAE E E EE EE E EE ege Troubleshooting Warranty Return Policy and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance Limited One Year Warranty U S and Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy U S and Canada Only Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for Dell Branded Hardware Products xxiv CHAPTER 1 Quick Setup Your computer is designed and pre configured for easy setup and use This chapter describes the steps to get your computer up and running as quickly as possible Read this chapter first Turning Power On Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery or AC power See the next chapter for more information on power sources Before using the computer for the first time 1 Remove the battery protection sheet on the bottom of the computer A If you do not remove the sheet you cannot turn on the computer Battery Protection Sheet 2 Plug the AC adapter cable into the computer AC adapter jack 3 Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter e Always use the AC adapter included with the computer Using other AC adapters may damage the computer e Always hold the AC power cord by its plug when removing it from the wall outlet Never pull on the cord e When using the computer for the first time be sur
37. e able to switch the display DN e Although you can switch the display with Fn F5 use the above Changing Resolution and Number of Colors When shipped your computer is set to the default resolution and color The default resolution is 800 x 600 at 64k color To change the resolution and the number of colors perform the following 1 In the Display Properties dialog box select Settings 2 Select the number of the colors in the Colors and select the resolution in Screen area Refer to the table below 3 Click OK twice Resolutions and Colors you can choose Number of Colors 640 x 480 800 x 600 256 64K The number of colors in this mode is made using a Dithering algorithm on the internal LCD only Only 800 x 600 dots are displayed on the internal LCD Move the cursor to show the remainder of the 1024 x 768 dots available DN e You cannot switch to a display resolution and number of colors that are not e In the Color Palette High Color 16 bit means 65 536 64K colors and Peripherals 4 7 True Color 24 bit means about 16 770 000 16M colors e Ifyou select True Color in the Color Palette The drawing speed of screen is decreased The screen may seem corrupted when displaying video or animation e Note that the above resolutions are ones that you can choose when you connect a monitor with appropriate resolution Audio System You can output sound to speakers or headphones using an ordinary audio
38. e to connect it to AC power If using the battery instead you may not be able to complete the operating system setup if the battery does not have enough power Quick Setup 1 1 4 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet fy Te Za TO Wall Outlet 5 Slide the display lock latch until the screen cover releases and raise the cover 6 Tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position 7 Slide the power switch to the rear and release it S When you turn on the computer the power indicator turns green the computer goes through a self test to detect any problems and the operating system starts When you use the computer for the first time a dialog box called Setup Wizard appears to guide you through the operating system setup 1 2 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Setting Up the Windows Operating System The first steps in the setup process are as follows Gathering information Configuring your computer Restarting your computer To set up the operating system follow the instructions on the screen See also the operating system manual It takes approximately 5 10 minutes to complete the entire setup process Do not turn off the computer until completing the operating system setup If you turn off the computer you cannot set it up later Properties Dialog Box in Windows In the instructions in this manual you will often see the expression XXX Properties dialog box A dialog box is a wind
39. echnical Support and Customer Service Austin Texas USA 512 728 3883 Sales Austin Texas USA 512 728 4397 SalesFax Austin Texas USA 512 728 4600 512 728 3772 Luxembourg Customers in Luxembourg call Belgium for sales customer and technical assistance For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Customer Technical Support Brussels Belgium 02 481 92 88 Home Small Business Sales Brussels Belgium toll free 080016884 Corporate Sales Brussels Beleum 02 481 91 00 Customer Care Brussels Belgium ccssccceeeeseeeeeees 02 481 91 19 Fax Brussels Belgium i s essorer pesse inpast snirn pisten t sipsit ies 02 481 92 99 Switchboard Brussels Belgium cccesssseeeeeereneeeeeeee 02 481 91 00 Web site support euro dell com be E mail tech_be dell com Macau Customers in Macau call Malaysia for customer assistance Technical Support toll free 0800 582 Customer Service Penang Malaysia csecesseesseseseeeeeee 810 4949 Transaction Sale Siren aera tar ras dah andi owes toll free 0800 581 Malaysia Penang Technical StppertAa8 gei edel toll free 1 800 888 298 Customer Service wise Ee en 04 810 4949 Transaction Sales toll free 1 800 888 202 Getting Help 8 13 Corporate Sales eiieeii iiciin ressis
40. ell makes available a BIOS upgrade Although these products may not have been tested under the YMARK2000 test Dell believes that the hardware would pass the YMARK2000 test provided the appropriate BIOS upgrade is properly loaded For Dell branded hardware products that do not have an upgradable BIOS Dell has made available as a convenience to customers the Dell Program Patch a software utility designed to assist customers in managing the year 2000 rollover Software Dell specifically excludes all non Dell developed software from this compliance statement All software run on Dell branded hardware products should be independently verified by customers to be year 2000 compliant Additional Information For additional information on year 2000 compliance of Dell branded hardware products refer to Dell s Year 2000 Web site at www dell com year2000 or contact a Dell customer service representative in your area Warranty Return Policy and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance CA C 6 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Index 3D sound 4 8 A AC adapter 2 2 assistance contacting Dell 8 5 warranty repair or credit 8 4 audio 4 8 AutoTech service 8 2 B backing up data 2 9 battery pack changing 3 4 charging 3 3 charging the battery 3 7 checking the battery level 3 2 3 6 initializing 3 3 3 7 low battery indication 3 3 optional external battery pack 3 5 standard battery 3 1 C computer viruses 6 3
41. em User s Guide ageet geess degkeet ee degt eene dees 0800 441 566 Norway Lysaker Customers in Norway call Sweden for fax technical support For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Technical Uppert eseu SE e et eased 671 16882 Customer at entgegen au aera eae ees 671 16881 Norway Lysaker continued SwitChboatd EE 1 16800 Fax Technical Support Upplands Vasby Sweden 590 05 594 Fax Switchboard isis csi Sec An eecht litte dd Shion 671 16865 Web site support euro dell com no E mail nor_support dell com Poland Warsaw For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Techical Supports vena deed 22 60 61 99 Customer Care NENNEN 22 60 61 99 ALES eebe eege ceases aa be Suva ee ee Ee 22 60 61 99 East ege ROR ee See a at Reta ER eae 22 60 61 998 Switchboard ccccccccccssssccccceesccseesesseeesseeeseeeeeeesseeesesesees 22 60 61 999 Web site support euro dell com pl E mail pl_support dell com Singapore Singapore Customers in Singapore call Malaysia for customer assistance Technical Support toll free 800 6011 051 Customer Service Penang Malaysia 04 810 4949 Getting Help 8 15 Transaction Sales toll free
42. er betingelsene i direktivene 89 336 EEC og 73 23 EEC i endringen 93 68 EEC T m laite t ytt direktiivien 89 336 EEC ja 73 23 EEC vaatimukset joita on muutettu direktiivill 93 68 EEC CE Notice Marking by the symbol C indicates compliance of this Dell system to the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility directive and the LVD Low Voltage Directive of the European Union Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets or exceeds the following technical standards EN 55022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment EN 50082 1 1992 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications Class A for typical commercial areas Class B for typical domestic areas This Dell computer system product is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the preceding standards has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV Limerick Ireland xi CAUTION To prevent electrical shock disconnect the AC cord and the battery before servicing CAUTION FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION PULL OUT THE MAIN PLUG AND THE BATTERY VORSICHT UM DIE STROMZUFUHR VOLLS
43. er storage before use Modem Precautions Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the telephone during a lightning storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak XV Recording Important Information For future reference please record the following information in the spaces provided below The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the computer Xvi Manual Conventions This manual uses a set of style conventions described below Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons DN A note icon informs you of a special technique or information that may help you perform a task or better understand a process A caution icon alerts you to something that may cause problems or damage to hardware software or data Key Labels on the Keyboard when referred to in the instructions are shown in boldface Press Enter to continue When more than one key is pressed simultaneously the key labels are separated by a plus sign Restart your computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete When neces
44. ervice Penang Malaysia cesceesseesseeseseeeeeeees 810 4949 KEE toll free 0880 060 06 Getting Help 8 17 U K Bracknell For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Technical Support Department 0870 908 0800 Corporate Customer Care eee eeeseeceesneneeeeeesseeeeaeees 01344 720206 Home Small Business Customer Care cceeeseeeeeees 0870 906 0010 TechConnect BBS sei eikeen devas vee cavedorseoungedsbivecstedetens 0870 908 0610 lege Aasra ao ebe Eaa a SE ra gier 01344 720000 U K Bracknell continued Ont Et D OARE ENE SOE AE ES E EET 0870 908 0510 Web site support euro dell com uk E mail dell_direct_support dell com U S A Austin Texas Automated Order Status System cesses toll free 1 800 433 9014 AutoTech Automated technical support toll free 1 800 247 9362 Dell Home and Small Business Group Customer Technical Support Return Material Authorization Numbers toll free 1 800 624 9896 Customer Service Credit Return Authorization Numbers toll free 1 800 624 9897 National Accounts systems purchased by established Dell national accounts have your account number handy medical institutions or value added resellers VARs Customer Service and Technical Support Return Material Authorization
45. etup Utility In the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility set the LPT Port to Auto or Enabled Also set the Mode referring to your printer manual Installing a Printer Driver To use a printer you need to install a printer driver 1 2 3 4 5 From the Start menu select Settings Printers Double click Add Printer The Add Printer Wizard appears Click Next Confirm Local printer is selected and click Next Select the manufacturer and the printer and click Next If you cannot find the model name of your printer you have to install the printer driver included with your printer See your printer manual for details Select LPT and click Next Make sure the printer name is correct and click Next Decide whether to print a test page and click Finish Before printing a test page make sure the printer is ready Peripherals 4 9 RS 232C Device You can use RS 232C devices such as a modem or a terminal adapter with your computer An RS 232C port is available on the external floppy disk drive unit To use an RS 232C device set the item Serial Port to Auto or Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility See each manual before using the device 4 10 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide CHAPTER 5 Communication Functions This chapter explains how to use infrared communications and the built in modem Infrared Communication Using the IR infrared port located on the right side of your computer you can
46. even days a week The service is menu driven and fully interactive The protocol parameters for the BBS are 1200 to 19 2K baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit Automated Order Status System You can call this automated service to check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order For the telephone number to call refer to Dell Contact Numbers found later in this chapter Getting Help 8 3 Technical Support Service Dell s industry leading hardware technical support service is available 24 hours a day seven days a week to answer your questions about Dell hardware Our technical support staff pride themselves on their track record more than 90 percent of all problems and questions are taken care of in just one toll free call usually in less than 10 minutes When you call our experts can refer to records kept on your Dell system to better understand your particular question Our technical support staff use computer based diagnostics to provide fast accurate answers to questions To contact Dell s technical support service first refer to the section titled Before You Call and then call the number for your country as listed in Dell Contact Numbers found later in this chapter Problems With Your Order If you have a problem with your order such as missing parts wrong parts or incorrect billing contact Dell Computer Corporation
47. f your computer 6 4 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide CHAPTER 7 Setup Utility This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on your computer Running the Setup Utility With the Setup Utility you can customize the system configuration information such as time and date port assignments passwords or power management settings The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM which the system reads every time you turn on the computer Contents of the Setup Utility The Setup Utility consists of five menu pages as follows Main Basic system configuration Advanced Device interface configuration I O ports sound settings Security Password settings Power Power management battery saving settings Exit Exit the Setup Utility or return to the default values Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility 1 Turn on the computer 2 When Press lt F2 gt to enter SETUP appears press F2 3 Change the desired settings 4 5 Select one of the exit methods and press Enter Press Esc to select the Exit menu Setup Utility 7 1 6 When the message Setup Confirmation appears press Enter again The system restarts DN To turn off the computer when the Setup Utility is open slide the power switch Using the Setup Utility To navigate through the different menus you can use the following keys Space bar F10 1 t m mn 7 T g
48. for customer assistance Have your invoice or packing slip handy when you call For the telephone number to call refer to Dell Contact Numbers found later in this chapter Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell Computer Corporation or if you would like to place an order visit Dell s World Wide Web site at www dell com For the telephone number to call to speak to a sales specialist refer to Dell Contact Numbers found later in this chapter Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned whether for repair or credit as follows 1 Call Dell to obtain an authorization number and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box For the telephone number to call refer to Dell Contact Numbers found later in this chapter 2 Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return 8 4 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide 3 Include any accessories that belong with the item s being returned power cables software diskettes guides and so on if the return is for credit 4 Pack the equipment to be returned in the original or equivalent packing materials You are responsible for paying shipping expenses You are also responsible for insuring any product returned and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell Computer Corporation Collect on delivery C O D packages are not accepted Returns that are miss
49. g Laboratories NSTL YMARK2000 test Dell will treat a failure to pass the YMARK2000 test as a covered event under Dell s warranty for the product subject to the normal warranty limitations For a complete copy of Dell s warranty see the product s documentation Dell branded hardware products will also recognize the year 2000 as a leap year The YMARK2000 standard tests the ability of system hardware and firmware to support the transition to the year 2000 and to recognize leap years when appropriate for years 2000 through 2009 inclusive and not that of options operating systems or applications software Dell branded hardware products that pass the YMARK2000 test conform to BSI DISC PD 2000 1 Except for this clarification of Dell s warranty for NSTL logo hardware all other warranties conditions and remedies express or implied relating to year 2000 readiness or compliance are disclaimed To make a claim under this warranty for NSTL logo hardware customers must contact Dell prior to January 1 2001 Despite a system s ability to pass the YMARK2000 test actual rollover results in specific operating environments may vary depending on other factors including but not limited to other hardware operating systems and applications software C 4 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Previous Products For Dell branded hardware products shipped prior to January 1 1997 that have an upgradable basic input output system BIOS D
50. gistered trademarks and DellWare is a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc a wholly owned subsidiary of Novell Inc ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others Notice for Users in the USA FCC Statement WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause ha
51. he system restarts and asks for the password you have set If you use the computer personally We recommend that you set the supervisor password You can prevent other people from using your computer by enabling Password on boot in the Security menu of the Setup Utility If you share the computer with others We recommend that a person who administers the computer set both supervisor and user passwords and let the other people know only the user password Deleting the Password 6 2 1 In the Security menu of the Setup Utility select the password item you want to delete and press Enter Type your current password and press Enter Without typing any characters press Enter Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Press Enter again When the confirmation message appears press Enter Press Esc and select Exit Saving Changes SOY ET Press Enter twice The system restarts Preventing Infection of Computer Viruses You can protect against some viruses by limiting writing to the hard disk To limit writing to the hard disk set the item Fixed disk boot sector to Write Protect in the Security menu of the Setup Utility operation e Even if a warning message appears the system may not be infected in some cases DN e You cannot prevent infection of all types of viruses with the above Security Features 6 3 Security Slot You can prevent theft by using a security cable and the security slot on the left or right side o
52. ials Authorization Number Dell must receive the product s for repair prior to the expiration of the warranty period in order for the repair s to be covered by the warranty DN If you chose one of the available warranty and service options in place of the standard limited one year warranty described in the preceding text the option you chose will be listed on your invoice Total Satisfaction Return Policy U S and Canada Only If you are an end user customer who bought new products directly from a Dell com pany you may return them to Dell within 30 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price If you are an end user customer who bought reconditioned or refurbished products from a Dell company you may return them to Dell within 14 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price In either case the refund or credit will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your invoice If you are an organization that bought the products under a written agreement with Dell the agreement may contain different terms for the return of products than specified by this policy To return products you must call Dell Customer Service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number Refer to the chapter titled Getting Help in this manual to find the appropriate telephone number for obtaining customer assistance To expedite the processing of your refund or credit Del
53. ical agents Screen The surface of the screen may become smeared and accumulate dust during use Avoid touching the screen with your fingers when using the system Gently wipe the surface of the screen with a soft cloth that has been dipped in a mild detergent solution and squeezed dry IR Port Dust on the IR port will interfere with data transfer Wipe the port clean with a soft dry cloth Glide Pad Wipe the glide pad with a soft dry cloth Maintenance and Specifications A 1 Traveling With the Computer This computer is designed for portability For safety and convenience when traveling please follow these guidelines A 2 Before traveling back up your data on floppy disks or other external media Take an extra copy of your backup data Do not travel with an external floppy disk drive unit or optional CD ROM drive connected Do not travel with the computer powered on This may result in loss of data and or damage to the hard disk drive Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer Fully charge the standard battery pack and take the AC adapter and the AC power cord Avoid sudden shocks or extreme vibration Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Specifications MMX technology Pentium Processor using Intel s Mobile Module frequency differs by configuration RAM EDO 64MB EDO 2MB Display Drive IDE interface External floppy disk Audio system Microphone monaural speaker sound system compliant with Sou
54. ice sales dell com apmarketing dell com for Asian Pacific countries only SG Electronic Information Service info dell com AutoTech Service Dell s automated technical support service AutoTech provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers When you call AutoTech you use your touch tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to your questions You can even interrupt an AutoTech session and 8 2 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide continue the session later The code number that the AutoTech service gives you allows you to continue your session where you ended it The AutoTech service is available 24 hours a day seven days a week You can also access this service through the technical support service For the telephone number to call refer to Dell Contact Numbers found later in this chapter TechFax Service Dell takes full advantage of fax technology to serve you better Twenty four hours a day seven days a week you can call the Dell TechFax line toll free for all kinds of technical information Using a touch tone phone you can select from a full directory of topics The technical information you request is sent within minutes to the fax number you designate For the TechFax telephone number to call refer to Dell Contact Numbers found later in this chapter TechConnect BBS Use your modem to access Dell s TechConnect bulletin board service BBS 24 hours a day s
55. ignment of the logical port 1 In the JR dialog box select Ports 2 Change the settings and click OK 3 When the message You have changed the infrared communication port appears click OK Turning Off the IR Communication For IrDA communication your computer is continuously emitting infrared rays to search for other IR devices If necessary you can temporally disable this emission 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the ZR icon 3 Turn off the infrared communication and click OK Communicating With a Personal Computer To communicate with a personal computer 1 Right click the file you want to send 2 Select Send To Infrared Recipient The file you send will be saved in My Received Files in the C drive of the target personal computer If you cannot send the file confirm your computer and the target computer are located correctly Double click My computer Infrared Recipient and check whether the name of the target computer appears in Available infrared devices within range If not relocate your computer and the target computer 5 2 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Built in Modem not available in some countries You can use the built in modem for data transfer fax communication and voice communication A e The built in modem on your computer is designed only for regular analog telephone lines The modem may be damaged when connected to a digital ISDN terminal o
56. ing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at our receiving dock and returned to you Before You Call Have your Express Service Code ready when you call The code helps DN Dell s automated support telephone system direct your call more efficiently If possible turn on your system before you call Dell for technical assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard relay detailed information during operations or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer system itself Make sure the system documentation is available Contacting Dell When you need to contact Dell use the telephone numbers and codes provided in the next sections International Dialing Codes provides the various codes required to make long distance and international calls Dell Contact Numbers provides local telephone numbers area codes and toll free numbers if applicable for each department or service available in various countries around the world If you are making a direct dialed call to a location outside of your local telephone service area determine which codes to use if any in International Dialing Codes in addition to the local numbers provided in Dell Contact Numbers For example to place an international call from Paris France to Bracknell England dial the international access code for France followed by the country code for the U K the city code for Bracknell
57. ing the glide pad you can move the pointer select an item from a menu and perform other tasks in the same way you would with a mouse such as a ballpoint pen e Do not operate the glide pad with a moist finger This may cause the glide pad to operate incorrectly e You cannot use the glide pad when a mouse is connected DN Do not hit or scratch the surface of the glide pad with pointed objects Basic Operations 2 3 Using the Glide Pad Take a moment to become familiar with how the glide pad works SE Place Your Fingertip Place your left or right hand next to the glide pad resting your wrist naturally in a relaxed manner Place your thumb or finger on the glide pad Move Your Fingertip The rectangular pad of the glide pad acts like a miniature duplicate of the display As you slide your fingertip across the pad the pointer on the screen moves in the same direction across the screen The glide pad is very sensitive so you do not have to exert a lot of pressure on the pad The glide pad will respond to a light touch from your fingertip Click Double click and Right click To click or double click you can use the left button just like that of a mouse Instead of clicking by pressing the left button you can just tap gently anywhere on the rectangular pad For right clicking you can use the right button Drag and Drop You can move icons or windows by using drag and drop as follows 1 Position the pointer over
58. ional external battery pack and attach it correctly Connecting External Battery Pack 1 Slide the cover of the external battery port to locate the port 2 Connect the optional battery by matching the projections on either side of the battery to the notched parts of the computer Make sure that the battery connector lines up with the external battery port of the computer If you hear a clicking sound the external battery pack is correctly connected computer by holding the computer only Firmly hold both the computer and the external battery pack e You cannot connect an external monitor when the external battery A e While the external battery pack is connected do not carry the pack is connected Battery and Power Management 3 5 Removing External Battery Pack confirm that the standard battery pack has power remaining If the standard battery pack has no power remaining connect the computer to AC power otherwise the computer will be shut down and data may be lost A Before removing the external battery pack turn off the computer or Remove the optional battery by pressing the buttons on each end of the battery and sliding the battery off the computer Close the cover of the external battery port after the external battery pack is removed Checking the Battery Level You can check the battery level of the external battery pack in the same way as the standard battery pack with the battery indicator Press the button
59. isplay section in Chapter 4 for details Switches the display output between the LCD screen and Basic Operations 2 5 F6 rz F7 At F11 a Fn F12 2 HI Decreases the LCD screen brightness Increases the LCD screen brightness Turns the screen backlight on and off Puts the computer in suspend mode to RAM or to Disk according to the setup selection See also Chapter 3 Using External Floppy Disk Drive Unit You can use double density 2DD 720KB or high density 2HD 1 44MB floppy disks with the external floppy disk drive unit The keyboard mouse port RS 232C serial port and parallel port are available on the rear side of the floppy disk drive unit You can connect peripherals to the floppy disk drive unit For more information about peripherals refer to Chapter 4 Connecting External Floppy Disk Drive Unit Turn off the computer before connecting the external floppy disk drive unit otherwise the floppy disk drive unit may not be recognized e Do not press on the floppy disk drive unit It may damage the drive or A Do not place the floppy disk drive unit on its side or upside down cause malfunction e Do not place the AC adapter on the floppy disk drive It may cause the drive to malfunction Turn off the computer 2 Open the cover of the external floppy disk drive port on the right side of the compu
60. l Pointing Device to Disabled in the Advanced menu DN You cannot use a mouse and the glide pad simultaneously Display You can use an external monitor with your computer To display images on both displays simultaneously use 800 x 600 resolution not display correctly e In this section you often see the expression Display Properties dialog box To open the dialog box double click My Computer Control Panel Display DN e Some monitors which are not compatible with your computer may Displaying the Screen on an External Monitor You can display the screen on an external monitor monitor is connected DN You cannot connect the optional external battery pack when an external In the Display Properties dialog box select Settings then select Advanced Select Monitor tab and click Change Click Next Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want then click Next Select Show all hardware Select the manufacturer and the model and click Next twice 7 Close the dialog box following the instructions on the screen NS oO 4 6 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Switching the Display 1 In the Display Properties dialog box select Settings then select Advanced 2 Select NeoMagic tab then click Display Options 3 Select the display and click OK 4 Click OK twice procedure in normal use e While playing video or animation you may not b
61. l expects you to return the products to Dell in their original packaging within five days of the date that Dell Warranty Return Policy and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance C 3 issues the Credit Return Authorization Number You must also prepay shipping charges and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment You may return software for refund or credit only if the sealed package containing the diskette s or CD s is unopened Returned products must be in as new condition and all of the manuals diskette s CD s power cables and other items included with a product must be returned with it For customers who want to return for refund or credit only either applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell the whole system must be returned along with any media and documentation that may have been included in the original shipment This Total Satisfaction Return Policy does not apply to DellWare products which may be returned under DellWare s then current return policy In addition recondi tioned parts purchased through Dell Spare Parts Sales in Canada are nonreturnable Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for Dell Branded Hardware Products Dell branded hardware products shipped on or after January 1 1997 are eligible to carry the NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant logo by virtue of formal testing with and successful completion of the National Software Testin
62. m User s Guide PC Card Your computer is equipped with a PC card PCMCIA slot which can accommodate one Type II card Before inserting a PC card into your computer see its manual When using a PC card which needs an IRQ disable one of the following ports Serial IR LPT Modem or Sound Otherwise a PC card or the computer may malfunction Never disable the USB port Disabling the USB port in the Setup Utility may cause some PC cards to malfunction Inserting a PC Card 1 Raise the PC card eject button and push it in The protection card pops out 2 Remove the protection card from the PC card slot 3 Insert the card into the slot with the label face up until it locks into place The PC card eject button pops out When the PC card is fully inserted fold down the PC card eject button Peripherals 4 3 button may get knocked off the computer if it is not pushed down In this A Raise the PC card eject button only when you need to push it The eject case replace the button while the inserted PC card is pushed in BEL When a new card is correctly inserted the appropriate driver is automatically installed If the driver is not installed correctly you will hear a warning beep In this case install the PC card driver by following the instructions on the screen Ejecting a PC Card e Some PC cards may become hot after long use e Be sure to use the procedure below when ejecting a PC card Otherwise the system may no
63. n Canada About the Modem viii The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make s
64. nd Blaster Pro TO ports Audio output jack external microphone jack Keyboard mouse port USB port modem jack Others on external Parallel port RS 232C serial port keyboard mouse port floppy disk drive IR port IrDA 1 15Kbps 1Mbps 4Mbps ASK 9600bps Modem may not be available in some Data 56Kbps receive 33 6Kbps send Fax 14 4Kbps with countries voice function Power AC adapter 100 240V 50 60 Hz Rechargeable lithium ion battery Battery life Approximately 2 hours standard battery only Approximately 8 5 hours when external battery connected battery life may vary depending on usage Battery charging time Turned off suspended to disk about 5 5 hours standard and optional Turned on about 7 5 hours external battery pack charging time may vary depending on usage Dimensions Computer 10 2 wide x 8 3 deep x 0 85 min 1 11 max high 259mm x 212mm x 21 2mm min 28 3mm max Floppy disk drive unit 4 65 wide x 6 81 deep x 0 94 high 118mm x 173mm x 24mm Operating 50F to 95F 10 to 35 environment 20 to 80 non condensation Maintenance and Specifications A 3 Options S AC Adapter External battery pack Carrying case e PC Cards External CD ROM drive A 4 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide APPENDIX B Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot computer problems Common Problems Problems with your computer can be caused by something as minor as an
65. nfiguration is appropriate Confirm the user name or password is correct Confirm the COM port in the communication software is set appropriately Turn off the power management both in the Windows and the Setup Utility Other Troubles Question Why is the date and or time incorrect Correct the date and time using the Date Time icon in the Windows Control Panel or the Main menu of the Setup Utility Question Why can t I produce sound Check the volume control on the right side of your computer Click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume control Question Why can t I use a hardware device Make sure the hardware device is not crossed out with an X mark using the following procedure 1 Inthe System Properties dialog box select Device Manager 2 Select the device you cannot use 3 Click Properties and uncheck Disable in this hardware profile Troubleshooting B 7 B 8 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide APPENDIX C Warranty Return Policy and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance Limited One Year Warranty U S and Canada Only Dell Computer Corporation Dell manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices Dell warrants that the hardware products it manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship The warranty term is one year beginning on the date of invoice
66. ng and exiting 7 1 Exit menu 7 8 Main menu 7 4 Power menu 7 7 running 7 1 Security menu 7 6 using 7 2 shutting down the system 1 4 supervisor password 6 1 suspend modes 3 8 entering 3 8 Suspend to disk mode 3 8 Suspend to RAM mode 3 8 T TechConnect BBS 8 3 TechFax service 8 3 technical assistance contacting Dell 8 5 warranty repair or credit 8 4 troubleshooting Internet tools 8 1 turning power on 1 1 U USB device 4 9 user password 6 1 W warm boot 2 2 warranty C 1 warranty repair or credit 8 4 Windows logo keys 2 5 World Wide Web help tools 8 1 2 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide year 2000 compliance C 5 Index 3
67. on the right of the indicator The status of the indicator is the same as that of the standard battery See Checking the Battery Level under Standard Battery Pack earlier in this chapter Battery Indicator 3 6 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Charging External Battery Pack You can charge the external battery pack by connecting AC power to the computer with the external battery connected To charge most effectively the standard and external battery pack should be charged as follows 1 Charge standard battery pack to 80 2 Charge external battery pack to 80 3 Charge standard battery pack remaining 20 4 Charge external battery pack remaining 20 When the computer is turned off or in the suspend to disk mode it will take about 5 hours and 30 minutes to charge both the standard and external battery packs from empty to full When the computer is turned on it will take about 7 hours and 30 minutes The charging time depends on the power you are consuming Initializing External Battery Pack The procedure for initializing an external battery pack is the same as that of the standard battery But you cannot initialize the external battery pack only If you begin the initializing process both standard and external battery packs will be initialized Disposing of the Battery This computer contains or is supplied with a lithium ion battery X Ton Lithium ion batteries are longer life batteries than other conventional
68. onds later turn the computer on If you cannot power off the system using the above procedure slide the reset switch on the bottom of your computer and turn off the system Wait five seconds and turn the computer back on Question Why does the external monitor display nothing Confirm the monitor is turned on Confirm the monitor is connected correctly Make sure an external monitor is selected as the display by pressing Fn F5 Troubleshooting B 3 Question Why is the image on an external monitor display distorted Confirm the monitor is connected correctly Make sure the CRT is not near any electric devices having strong magnetic fields such as a TV set or radio Do not share an outlet with a TV set or radio Make sure the value of the Screen area in the Display Properties is lower than the resolution of the CRT monitor Trouble With Hard Disk Question Why can t I read or write data to from the hard disk Confirm the drive and file names are correct Confirm the hard disk has sufficient free space The hard disk in your computer is formatted with FAT32 You cannot read or write data formatted in other operating systems which are not FAT32 compatible Applications that are not compliant with FAT32 may not work properly If you cannot re install the operating system correctly check whether the item Fixed disk boot sector in the Security menu of the Setup Utility is Normal Trouble With Floppy Disks Question
69. ow containing text boxes check boxes buttons etc with which you can send commands to the operating system or other application programs To open the properties dialog boxes click the Start button select Settings Control Panel and double click the XXX icon Among the dialog boxes you often use are e Display e Modems e Mouse e PC Card e Power Management e System Quick Setup 1 3 Shutting Down the System A e Do not turn off the computer by sliding the power switch Data may be lost or damaged e Do not turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk indicator or the indicator on the external floppy disk drive unit or optional external CD ROM drive is lit Doing so may damage or even wipe out the data e To protect the screen always close the screen cover while the computer is off e Wait at least 5 seconds after turning off the computer before turning it back on Turning the power off and on in rapid succession can damage the computer s electrical circuitry To turn off the computer 1 From the Start menu select Shut Down 2 Select Shut Down and click OK The computer turns off automatically If you have not saved a file a dialog box will appear asking whether you want to save it 1 4 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer Choosing Power Source You can use the computer with one of the following power so
70. perties dialog box select Device Manager 2 Double click Ports COM amp LPT then double click Communications Port COMI 3 Make sure the item Disable in this hardware profile is unchecked Confirm the COM 1 port is not used by another applications Confirm the item Serial Port is set appropriately in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility Trouble With Communication Question Why can t I communicate through the built in IR port Confirm the IR port of your computer is lined up with the IR port of the other device These ports should be no more than 20 inches 50 cm apart without any obstacles Confirm that IR communication is not turned off in the ZR dialog box Confirm the item Mode of IR Port is set to IrDA in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility Turn off power management both in the Windows and the Setup Utility Do not use the IR port under intense fluorescent light or near cellular phones B 6 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Question Why can t I communicate through the built in modem The built in modem may not be available in some countries Confirm the item Modem is set to Enabled or Auto in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility Confirm the telephone line is properly connected to the modem jack Confirm the dial settings of the communication software are matched with the telephone line Example To access an outside line first dial 7 for local 1 for long distance Confirm the network co
71. pter and Power Menu in Chapter 7 Press Esc then Enter twice The system restarts When the message Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup Utility appears press F2 to open the Setup Utility Leave the computer in the Setup Utility 7 Disconnect the AC adapter and leave the computer until the battery is completely discharged and the system shuts down automatically It will take about 3 hours 8 Connect the computer to the AC adapter and let the battery fully charge battery The initialization will be cancelled e You can initialize the standard battery alone only if the optional external battery pack is disconnected When the external battery pack is connected both the standard and the external battery will be initialized together A e Do not connect the computer to a wall outlet while discharging the Changing the Battery Pack The capacity of a battery pack gradually decreases when used repeatedly the deterioration rate depends on the operating temperature and environment If the battery life becomes extremely short even after the initialization you should change the standard battery pack Contact your local Dell Service Representative to replace the standard battery pack A Never replace the standard battery pack by yourself 3 4 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Optional External Battery Pack You can use an optional external battery pack to power your computer for longer periods of time Use only the appropriate opt
72. r a digital PBX e Ifan unusual device is attached to the line you are connecting to the modem may not function properly Remove the device or contact the dealer of the device e Before connecting to a PBX consult the PBX maintenance staff or its service company If the electric characteristics of your PBX are different from those of a regular analog line the modem will not function properly If you connect the modem to a digital PBX both the modem and the PBX may be damaged Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line 1 Turn off your computer 2 Remove the cover of the modem jack on the right side of your computer and connect the end near the core of the included modem cable to the modem jack 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the telephone line Modem Jack 4 Turn on the computer Connect the modem to the telephone line directly Do not use a distributor or allotter Communication Functions 5 3 Disabling Power Management To use communication software you may have to disable power management See Disabling Power Management in Chapter 3 Setting Communication Information 1 2 In the Modems Properties dialog box select Dialing Properties Set each item following the instructions on the screen Setting Communications Software 1 Within the communications software you are using set the COM port of the built in modem to COM1 if you have not changed the settings in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utili
73. r if the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what the battery indicator lights suggest Turn off your computer when you are not using it e The duration a battery charge will last will depend on the computer usage Heavy use the peripherals like the external floppy disk drive unit or the optional external CD ROM drive will result in shorter power duration When the battery is not charged your computer may not operate properly Connect the AC power to charge the battery If you see an error message during booting press F2 to open the Setup Utility Following the instructions in Chapter 7 adjust the Setup Utility and restart the system When using the computer for several hours with battery packs enable power management and set the suspend to disk mode Refer to the Power Management section in this chapter and the Power Menu section in Chapter 7 Battery and Power Management 3 1 Checking the Battery Level You can check the battery level in the Power Management properties dialog box in the Control Panel or by double clicking the battery or AC plug icon on the taskbar You can also check the battery indicator on the front side of the computer e e Battery Indicator Press the button on the right of the battery indicator to show the battery power remaining Refer to the table below Battery Indicator Status Capacity Remaining Sen All on 76 100 n Threeon 51 75 Een Two on 26 50
74. rmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help A shielded I F cable and included cables with ferrite cores are required to ensure compliance with FCC regulations for Class B computing equipment As an ENERGY START Partner Dell Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Declaration of Conformity Dell Latitude LT PTP Series This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible Party Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock Texas 512 338 4400 About the Modem vi This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If reque
75. sary important key combinations are shown in graphics Fn F5 Sample Entries are shown in upper cases of a different typeface In the following case press the Enter key after you type the command C gt DIR A Enter Words Texts on Screen such as window titles or possible parameters are italicized Double click this icon to display the Power Properties window Set the item to Enabled Screens reproduced in this manual may differ slightly from the screens you see on your computer Section Titles in other parts of this manual are italicized Refer to the Infrared Communication section in Chapter 5 xvii xviii Overview of Computer Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model Front Computer LCD Screen Keyboard Microphone Glide Pad L7 Indicators a O Power Hard Disk Drive Caps Lock Battery Power Num Lock Scroll Lock xix Right Volume Control External Floppy Disk Drive Port AC adapter Jack Security Slot Modem Jack Microphone Jack may not be available in some countries Audio Output Jack Keyboard mouse Port Left Security Slot S USB Port Power Switch PC Card Slot XX Rear Floppy Disk Drive Unit Computer Optional External Battery Port Parallel Port External Monitor Port RS 232C Serial Port
76. se one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Customer Technical Support 02 481 92 88 Customer Ee ee te Eech See T E 02 481 91 19 Belgium Brussels continued Home Small Business Sales cccccccssecceeceeeeeeeees toll free 0800 16884 Corporate Sales eege ee See ec eee nas 02 481 91 00 RAK Satie eck E e oes eee eee ee AE 02 481 92 99 Switchboard i kans neeese anp annenin p Nne Te SE eao ssn eins edit eases 02 481 91 00 Web site support euro dell com be E mail tech_be dell com Brunei Customers in Brunei call Malaysia for sales customer and technical assistance Customer Technical Support Penang Malaysia eee 810 4966 Customer Service Penang Malaysia eeeeeeneeeneeeereeereeeereeenes 810 4949 Transaction Sales Penang Malaysia 810 4955 Canada North York Ontario Customers in Canada call the U S A for access to TechConnect BBS Automated Order Status System cesses toll free 1 800 433 9014 AutoTech Automated technical support toll free 1 800 247 9362 Customer Care From outside Toronto toll free 1 800 387 5759 Customer Care From within Toronto 416 758 2400 Customer Technical Support toll free 1 800 847 4096 Sales Direct Sales from outside Toronto toll free 1 800 387 5752 Sales Direct Sales from within Toronto 416 758 2200 Sales Federal government education and medi
77. sions of the Copyright Act 1956 the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958 the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders Notice for Users in Europe This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC Dieses Ger t entspricht den Anforderungen der EG Richtlinien 89 336 EWG und 73 23 EWG mit Anderung 93 68 EWG Ce mat riel r pond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89 336 CEE et 73 23 CEE modifi es par la directive 93 68 CEE Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89 336 EEG en 73 23 EEG gewijzigd door 93 68 EEG Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr 89 336 EEC og 73 23 EEC med till g nr 93 68 EEC Ouest apparecchio conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89 336 EEC e 73 23 EEC come emendata dalla direttiva 93 68 EEC H eykatactaon Our avtanrokptvetat ott GOOGLE tov odnylov m Evporai kng Evoonl 89 336 EOK KaT 73 23 EOK oof 01 KAVOVIOOL QVTOL OVUTANPOONKAV anr THY onya 93 68 EOK Este equipamento obedece s exig ncias das directivas 89 336 CEE e 73 23 CEE na sua vers o corrigida pela directiva 93 68 CEE Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89 336 CEE y 73 23 CEE modificadas por medio de la 93 68 CEE Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89 336 EEC och 73 23 EEC s som komplette ras av 93 68 EEC Dette produktet oppfyll
78. stance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A 8 16 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Techical Support geduet edu det 08 590 05 199 Customer Caress gei 2 nei n E ets 08 590 05 169 Fax Technical SUpport inenen ni enesis 08 590 05 594 e EE 08 590 05 185 Web site support euro dell com se E mail swe_support dell com Switzerland Geneva For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours use one of the following numbers 353 1 204 4008 or 353 1 286 5908 English only call is rerouted to the U S A Technical Support c cc ceescseceebesssseeseseotennesseeeeneneoseeeenees 0844 811 411 CustomenCar lt EE 0848 802 802 a Gecssccssedoeek tue EAE OE T E EAE A Mele taess eee 022 799 01 90 SWitchbDoatd OR EE EEE EERE 022 799 01 01 Web site support euro dell com ch E mail Swisstech dell com Taiwan Customers in Taiwan call Malaysia for customer assistance Technical Support toll free 0080 651 226 0800 33 557 Customer Service Penang Malaysia cscceesseesseeeseeeeeeeee 810 4949 Transaction Sales ceceeseeeeeeeeee toll free 0080 651 228 0800 33 556 Corporate Sales eee eeeeeeeee toll free 0080 651 227 0800 33 555 Thailand Customers in Thailand call Malaysia for customer assistance Technical Support toll free 0880 060 07 Customer S
79. sted this information must be provided to the telephone company The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub part F of Part 68 of FCC Rules The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENG on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact Dell Computer Corporation for repair and warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to
80. t work properly 1 Inthe PC Card Properties dialog box click on the icon of the PC card you want to eject Click Stop When the message prompts you to eject the card click OK 4 Gently push in the PC card eject button The PC card will be pushed out slightly S N 5 Remove the card and insert the protection card 6 Fold down the eject button 4 4 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Connecting the Optional External CD ROM Drive You can connect the optional external CD ROM drive using the PC card slot Optional CD ROM Drive Keyboard Mouse You can use a full size desktop keyboard or external mouse with your computer Two keyboard mouse ports and one RS 232C serial port are available when the external floppy disk drive is connected The ways of connecting a PS 2 mouse and a serial mouse are slightly different when the computer is powered on This may cause the computer to A Never connect or disconnect the devices to the keyboard mouse port operate improperly Using a PS 2 Mouse You have only to connect the mouse to the keyboard mouse port of your computer or the external floppy disk drive unit DN You cannot use the glide pad when a PS 2 mouse is connected Peripherals 4 5 Using a Serial Mouse Connect the serial mouse to the RS 232C serial port of the external floppy disk drive unit When starting the system enter the Setup Utility and set the item Serial Port to Auto or Enabled and Interna
81. ter 2 6 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Connect the connector of the floppy disk drive unit to the floppy disk drive port Removing External Floppy Disk Drive Unit 1 2 3 Remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer Disconnect the floppy disk drive unit by simultaneously pressing the buttons on each side of the connector and pulling it out Close the cover of the floppy disk drive port we sa A Handling Floppy Disks Do not open the shutter and touch the disk inside otherwise you will not be able to read or write data to the disk Do not place floppy disks near magnets or heat sources in direct sunlight or in a dusty place Never subject a disk to sudden shocks or extreme vibration Do not drop bend or place heavy objects on a disk Do not spill liquid onto a disk Basic Operations 2 7 Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk Inserting e Always insert a floppy disk straight into the computer e When inserting the disk make sure it is not upside down e Do not use excessive force when inserting the floppy disk If you have difficulty inserting or removing disks seek the assistance of an authorized service technician Hold the floppy disk with the arrow facing up and toward the drive Slide the disk into the drive until it locks into place Removing Before removing the floppy disk make sure the indicator of the floppy disk drive unit is not lit
82. the object 2 Press the left button do not release it 3 Holding down the button move the pointer The object moves together with the pointer 4 Release the button when the object reaches its destination 2 4 Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide Scroll You can scroll through information in a list or in a document by using the glide pad Place your finger on the right part of the glide pad and move it back and forth This procedure works only in some applications Changing the Configuration In the Mouse Properties dialog box you can change the configuration of the glide pad such as swapping left and right buttons changing the pointer size etc alternative method of pressing the left button will no longer function e If you prefer to use a mouse and turn off the glide pad you can disable the glide pad in the Setup Utility See also Chapter 4 DN e If you swap the left and right buttons tapping on the glide pad as an Using the Keyboard Your computer equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard provides all the functionality of a full sized desktop keyboard Windows Logo Keys Opens the Windows Start menu Si Opens an application specific short cut menu equivalent to right clicking System Function Keys When pressed together with the Fn key function keys set specific system parameters This combination is sometimes referred to as hot keys E external monitor if connected See the D
83. ting time depends on the power you are consuming If you are using the audio system PC card slot hard disk drive or external floppy disk drive unit your computer may consume more battery life DN See also the section on power management in this chapter Charging the Battery Pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer While the battery is being charged the battery power indicator is orange and the battery indicator turns on 2 When the battery is fully charged the battery power indicator turns green and the battery indicator turns off Charging time may vary according to the status of the computer When the battery is hot for example after long use it may take longer to fully charge the battery Initializing the Battery Pack You need to initialize the battery pack when the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what the battery indicator lights suggest 1 Connect the computer to AC power and wait until the battery is fully charged The battery power indicator turns green and the battery indicator turns off It will take about 2 hours and 30 minutes if the battery is completed discharged Battery and Power Management 3 3 2 Turn on the computer 3 When the message Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup Utility appears press F2 to open the Setup Utility 4 Disable the power management and set Critical Battery Suspend to Disabled in the Power menu of the Setup Utility See Disabling Power Management in this cha
84. tion that accelerates the access speed to data previously accessed QuickBoot Mode Enables or disables the quick boot function When this item is enabled the system skips certain tests while booting System Memory Shows the size of conventional memory for starting MS DOS It always shows 640 KB Extended Memory Shows the size of extended memory with 1MB or larger Setup Utility 7 3 Advanced Menu Serial Port Sets the RS 232C serial port selecting the base I O address Enabled means that you can select the item yourself Auto default means that the item is automatically assigned Disabled means that you cannot use the port IR Port Sets the infrared port selecting the mode the I O channel the IRQ channel and the DMA channel Enabled means that you can select the items yourself Auto means that all the items except the mode are automatically assigned Disabled means that you cannot use the port Set to Auto during normal use Mode Specifies the IR mode IrDA or ASK Set to IrDA during normal use LPT Port Sets the printer port selecting the mode and the base I O address Enabled means that you can select the items yourself Auto means that the base I O address is automatically assigned Disabled means that you cannot use the port Mode Specifies the LPT port mode Bi directional Output Only EPP Enhanced Parallel Port mode or ECP Extended Capabilities Port mode Modem Sets the built in modem selecting the IRQ channel and
85. to cabinet openings They may touch dangerous voltage points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock Turn off the computer before installing or removing a peripheral device except when connecting USB devices and PC cards Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for damage Replace the power cord immediately if damage is found Never subject your computer to sudden shocks or extreme vibration e Do not drop the computer or hit it with other equipment xiii Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning X x Zeen Battery Pack Precautions Handling Never put the battery pack in a fire Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack Do not place the battery where it might get hotter than 60 C 140 F Do not allow metal objects such as jewelry to short across the battery terminals Do not allow liquids to come in contact with the battery pack Avoid dropping the pack or subjecting it to other violent shock Do not solder anything to the battery terminals Charging Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with your computer Discharging Do not use the battery pack for any purpose other than powering the computer Storage xiv Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place Never allow the temperature to exceed 60 C 140 F during storage Recharge the battery pack aft
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87. ty Set parameters such as modem speed baud rate and line type pulse dialing or tone dialing e Do not enter a suspend mode while using communication software DN e See also the manual or online help of the software you are using 5 4 e The communication speed may vary depending on the traffic local telecommunications infrastructure and ISP Internet Service Provider infrastructure e Before commencing with fax communication it is recommended that you exit other application programs e You cannot use the built in modem when the computer is in MS DOS mode Dell Latitude LT System User s Guide CHAPTER 6 Security Features This chapter describes how to protect your computer against unauthorized use computer viruses and theft Passwords Setting a password will help protect against unauthorized access to your computer When a password is set and the computer is turned on or resumes from the suspend to disk mode the system will require a password change the configuration Make sure you select a password you will never forget and write it down and save it in a secure place Otherwise you will have to contact your dealer for assistance A If you lose your password you will be unable to access the computer or appears Slide the power switch to turn off the computer turn it on again and enter the correct password DN If you enter a wrong password three times the message System Disabled Supervisor Password
88. ty is enabled Trouble With Peripherals Question Why don t expansion or peripheral devices function Confirm they are correctly connected to your computer or the external floppy disk drive Confirm the external floppy disk drive is connected correctly to the computer if peripheral devices are connected to the external floppy disk drive Confirm drivers necessary for operating ports on the devices are installed There may not be a free IRQ Interrupt Free up an IRQ from a built in device Question Why can t I print Make sure the printer is turned on Check whether the external floppy disk drive and the printer are connected correctly Check whether the printer has enough paper Check whether the printer driver is installed Make sure LPT Port in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility is set correctly Troubleshooting B 5 From the Start menu select Settings Printers to confirm your printer is installed here If not click Add Printer to install your printer See also the Windows Help Question Why doesn t the device connected to the RS 232C serial port function Confirm the device is correctly connected to the external floppy disk drive with an appropriate cable Confirm the external floppy disk drive unit is connected correctly Confirm the application program is compliant with the RS 232C standard interface Confirm the COM1 port is not disabled using the following procedure 1 In the System Pro
89. uch connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device To prevent overloading the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total Ringer Equivalence Number of all the devices does not exceed 5 CAUTION Disconnect telephone lines before accessing the modem card ATTENTION Debrancher les lignes telephoniques avant d enlever ce couvricle Notice for Users in the UK IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE Neutral BROWN Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse in the mains plug or distribution board Copyright Recording and playback of any material may require consent which Dell Computer Corporation is unable to give Please refer particularly to the provi
90. ude LT System User s Guide Suspend Modes The power management feature contains two types of suspend modes suspend to RAM mode and suspend to disk mode In the Setup Utility you can define which suspend mode the system enters in what conditions Suspend to RAM mode stores the current condition of the computer in RAM and stops power supply to all but a few essential components Your system enters and resumes from the suspend to RAM mode per the conditions mentioned below In the suspend to RAM mode the Power indicator blinks green Suspend to disk mode saves the current condition of the computer in an area of the hard disk which is called Suspend to disk partition and turns off the computer Your system enters and resumes from the suspend to disk mode per the conditions mentioned below In the suspend to disk mode the Power indicator turns off Before Suspending the System Finish communications printing and playing music or video before suspending the system Entering the Suspend Modes Your computer enters a suspend mode in each of the following cases Set Suspend Mode in the Power menu of the Setup Utility to trigger the suspend mode under the following circumstances You slide the power switch when the item Power Switch Function is set to Suspend Resume in the Setup Utility You press Fn F12 The specified time in System Standby of the Power Management Properties dialog box has passed without any operation
91. urces AC power from a wall outlet Use AC power whenever possible rely on the battery only when AC power is not available Rechargeable battery There is an internal standard battery in the computer You can use an optional external battery pack to add to the operating time on battery power See Chapter 3 for battery information About the Power Indicators The following indicators show the power status of your computer Battery Power On green Fully charged On orange Being charged Blinking orange In abnormal state In abnormal state On and blinking Almost completely EE red The warning beep sounds On green Blinking green Suspended to RAM Suspended to Disk or powered off For more information on Suspend to RAM and Suspend to Disk see Chapter 3 Basic Operations 2 1 Using the AC Adapter When connected to a wall outlet the AC adapter provides power for operation and charges the battery The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so that you can use the computer with the appropriate plug adapter voltage used in the area in which you purchased your computer If you attempt to connect the computer to a wall outlet other than in this area check the voltage of the outlet and use an AC power cord appropriate for the outlet Consult local service staff if you are unsure DN The AC power cord included with the computer is appropriate for the Resetting the System You may need to reset the
92. ut your system is presented on the system support page including the following tools and information Technical information Details on every aspect of your system including hard ware specifications Getting Help 8 1 Self diagnostic tools A system specific troubleshooting application for resolving many computer related issues by following interactive flowcharts Drivers files and utilities The latest drivers and BIOS updates to keep your system functioning at its best Component support Technical information documentation and troubleshoot ing tips for different system components Online Communications Center Tool for submitting requests for both technical and non technical information on Dell products Avoid telephone delays by receiving an e mail response to your request for information if your computer is not functioning properly or if you have questions regarding your computer s hardware or operation Dell can be accessed electronically using the following addresses World Wide Web www dell com www dell com intl apec for Asian Pacific countries only www euro dell com for Europe only Anonymous file transfer protocol FTP ftp dell com Log in as user anonymous and use your e mail address as your password Electronic Support Service support us dell com apsupport dell com for Asian Pacific countries only support euro dell com for Europe only Electronic Quote Serv

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