Dell
LT System
manual
Overview of Computer, Front
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Install
Error messages
Password
Connecting a Peripheral Device
Changing the Configuration
Problems With Your Order
Resetting the System
Quick Setup
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Overview of Computer
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Front
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Contents
Dell Latitude LT System
Trademarks
Edition
Copyright
Declaration of Conformity
FCC Statement
About the Modem
Copyright
Viii
Blue Neutral Brown Live
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Class B for typical domestic areas
CE Notice
Xii
General
Safety Precautions
Location
Usage
Handling
Battery Pack Precautions
Charging
Discharging
Modem Precautions
Recording Important Information
Manual Conventions
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Front
Overview of Computer
Right Left
Rear Bottom
Xxii
Table of Contents
Security Features
Turning Power On
Quick Setup
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Properties Dialog Box in Windows
Setting Up the Windows Operating System
Shutting Down the System
About the Power Indicators
Choosing Power Source
Indicator Light Meaning
Basic Operations
Using the AC Adapter
Resetting the System
Warm Boot
Power Switch
Reset Switch
Using the Glide Pad
Place Your Fingertip
Using the Glide Pad
Move Your Fingertip
Click, Double-click, and Right-click
Changing the Configuration
Using the Keyboard
Scroll
Windows Logo Keys
Connecting External Floppy Disk Drive Unit
Using External Floppy Disk Drive Unit
Handling Floppy Disks
Removing External Floppy Disk Drive Unit
Removing
Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk
Inserting
Backing Up Data
Formatting a Floppy Disk
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Standard Battery Pack
Battery and Power Management
Checking the Battery Level
Low Battery Indication
Charging the Battery Pack
Initializing the Battery Pack
Changing the Battery Pack
Connecting External Battery Pack
Optional External Battery Pack
Removing External Battery Pack
Initializing External Battery Pack
Disposing of the Battery
Charging External Battery Pack
Stopping Power Supply to the Hard Disk
Power Management
Stopping Power Supply to the Display
Setting in the Setup Utility
Entering the Suspend Modes
Suspend Modes
Before Suspending the System
Resuming From Suspend-to-Disk Mode
Resuming From Suspend-to-RAM Mode
Setup Utility
Disabling Power Management
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Peripherals
Using Peripherals
Connecting a Peripheral Device
Peripheral Connection Overview
Inserting a PC Card
PC Card
Ejecting a PC Card
Keyboard/Mouse
Connecting the Optional External CD-ROM Drive
Using a PS/2 Mouse
Displaying the Screen on an External Monitor
Using a Serial Mouse
Display
Resolutions and Colors you can choose
Switching the Display
Changing Resolution and Number of Colors
Connecting Microphone
Connecting Audio Equipment
To output the computer’s audio signal to audio equipment
Audio System
Installing a Printer Driver
Setting the Setup Utility
USB Device
Printer
RS-232C Device
Infrared Communication
Setting for Infrared Communication
Communication Functions
Logical Port
IR Mode
Turning Off the IR Communication
Communicating With a Personal Computer
Built-in Modem not available in some countries
Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line
Setting Communications Software
Setting Communication Information
Passwords
Security Features
Supervisor Password and User Password
When setting items in the Setup Utility
Deleting the Password
Setting the Password
If you use the computer personally
If you share the computer with others
Preventing Infection of Computer Viruses
Security Slot
Running the Setup Utility
Setup Utility
Contents of the Setup Utility
Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility
Using the Setup Utility
Main Menu
Advanced Menu
Security Menu
Power Down after, Video Power Down after and Auto Suspend
Power Menu
Built-in modem may not be available in some countries
Exit Menu
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World Wide Web
Getting Help
Help Tools
Ftp.dell.com
AutoTech Service
Support@us.dell.com
Sales@dell.com
Automated Order-Status System
TechFax Service
TechConnect BBS
Problems With Your Order
Technical Support Service
Before You Call
Contacting Dell
International Dialing Codes
International Country Country City Access Code City Code
Austria Vienna
Dell Contact Numbers
Australia Sydney
Canada North York, Ontario
Belgium Brussels
Brunei
China Xiamen
Chili Santiago
Czech Republic Prague
Denmark Horsholm
Germany Langen
Finland Helsinki
France Paris/Montpellier
Ireland Bray
Hong Kong
Japan Kawasaki
Italy Milan
Korea Seoul
Latin America
Malaysia Penang
Luxembourg
Macau
New Zealand
Mexico Colonia Granada
Netherlands Amsterdam
Singapore Singapore
Norway Lysaker
Poland Warsaw
Sweden Upplands Vasby
South Africa Johannesburg
Spain Madrid
Thailand
Switzerland Geneva
Taiwan
Dell Home and Small Business Group
Bracknell
A. Austin, Texas
Spare Parts Sales Toll free DellWare
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Cleaning the Computer
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance
Traveling With the Computer
Parts Specifications
Specifications
Options
Common Problems
Troubleshooting
Question Why doesnt the power switch function?
Trouble When Starting
Trouble With Display
Question Why is the screen blank?
Trouble With Floppy Disks
Trouble With Hard Disk
Trouble With Peripherals
Trouble With Keyboard/Glide Pad
Trouble With Communication
Other Troubles
Question Why is the date and/or time incorrect?
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Limited One-Year Warranty U.S. and Canada Only
General Provisions
Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only
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Additional Information
Previous Products
Software
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Index
Index
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Year 2000 compliance, C-5
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