Dell LT System manual Manual Conventions

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Manual Conventions

This manual uses a set of style conventions described below.

Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons:

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 necessary, important key combinations are shown in graphics:

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:\>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.

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Dell Latitude LT System Edition CopyrightTrademarks Declaration of Conformity FCC StatementAbout the Modem Copyright Viii Blue Neutral Brown Live Page Class B for typical domestic areas CE NoticeXii Usage Safety Precautions General LocationDischarging Battery Pack PrecautionsHandling ChargingModem Precautions Recording Important Information Manual Conventions Xviii Front Overview of ComputerRight Left Rear Bottom Xxii Table of Contents Security Features Turning Power On Quick SetupDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Properties Dialog Box in Windows Setting Up the Windows Operating SystemShutting Down the System Basic Operations Choosing Power SourceAbout the Power Indicators Indicator Light MeaningPower Switch Resetting the SystemUsing the AC Adapter Warm BootReset Switch Using the Glide PadClick, Double-click, and Right-click Using the Glide PadPlace Your Fingertip Move Your FingertipWindows Logo Keys Using the KeyboardChanging the Configuration ScrollConnecting External Floppy Disk Drive Unit Using External Floppy Disk Drive UnitHandling Floppy Disks Removing External Floppy Disk Drive UnitInserting and Removing a Floppy Disk InsertingRemoving Backing Up Data Formatting a Floppy DiskDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Standard Battery Pack Battery and Power ManagementChecking the Battery Level Charging the Battery Pack Initializing the Battery PackLow Battery Indication Changing the Battery Pack Connecting External Battery Pack Optional External Battery PackRemoving External Battery Pack Disposing of the Battery Charging External Battery PackInitializing External Battery Pack Setting in the Setup Utility Power ManagementStopping Power Supply to the Hard Disk Stopping Power Supply to the DisplaySuspend Modes Before Suspending the SystemEntering the Suspend Modes Resuming From Suspend-to-Disk Mode Resuming From Suspend-to-RAM ModeSetup Utility Disabling Power ManagementDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Using Peripherals Connecting a Peripheral DevicePeripherals Peripheral Connection Overview Inserting a PC Card PC CardEjecting a PC Card Connecting the Optional External CD-ROM Drive Using a PS/2 MouseKeyboard/Mouse Using a Serial Mouse DisplayDisplaying the Screen on an External Monitor Switching the Display Changing Resolution and Number of ColorsResolutions and Colors you can choose Audio System Connecting Audio EquipmentConnecting Microphone To output the computer’s audio signal to audio equipmentPrinter Setting the Setup UtilityInstalling a Printer Driver USB DeviceRS-232C Device Setting for Infrared Communication Communication FunctionsInfrared Communication Communicating With a Personal Computer IR ModeLogical Port Turning Off the IR CommunicationBuilt-in Modem not available in some countries Connecting the Modem to a Telephone LineSetting Communications Software Setting Communication InformationWhen setting items in the Setup Utility Security FeaturesPasswords Supervisor Password and User PasswordIf you share the computer with others Setting the PasswordDeleting the Password If you use the computer personallyPreventing Infection of Computer Viruses Security Slot Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility Setup UtilityRunning the Setup Utility Contents of the Setup UtilityUsing the Setup Utility Main Menu Advanced Menu Security Menu Power Down after, Video Power Down after and Auto Suspend Power MenuBuilt-in modem may not be available in some countries Exit MenuDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Getting Help Help ToolsWorld Wide Web Sales@dell.com AutoTech ServiceFtp.dell.com Support@us.dell.comTechFax Service TechConnect BBSAutomated Order-Status System Problems With Your Order Technical Support ServiceBefore You Call Contacting DellInternational Dialing Codes International Country Country City Access Code City CodeDell Contact Numbers Australia SydneyAustria Vienna Belgium Brussels BruneiCanada North York, Ontario Denmark Horsholm Chili SantiagoChina Xiamen Czech Republic PragueFinland Helsinki France Paris/MontpellierGermany Langen Ireland Bray Hong KongLatin America Italy MilanJapan Kawasaki Korea SeoulLuxembourg MacauMalaysia Penang Mexico Colonia Granada Netherlands AmsterdamNew Zealand Norway Lysaker Poland WarsawSingapore Singapore South Africa Johannesburg Spain MadridSweden Upplands Vasby Switzerland Geneva TaiwanThailand Bracknell A. Austin, TexasDell Home and Small Business Group Spare Parts Sales Toll free DellWare Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Maintenance and Specifications MaintenanceCleaning the Computer Traveling With the Computer Parts Specifications SpecificationsOptions Common Problems TroubleshootingQuestion Why doesnt the power switch function? Trouble When StartingTrouble With Display Question Why is the screen blank?Trouble With Floppy Disks Trouble With Hard DiskTrouble With Peripherals Trouble With Keyboard/Glide PadTrouble With Communication Other Troubles Question Why is the date and/or time incorrect?Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Limited One-Year Warranty U.S. and Canada Only General Provisions Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Previous Products SoftwareAdditional Information Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Index IndexDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Year 2000 compliance, C-5