Dell LT System manual Edition, Copyright, Trademarks

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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 registered 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-DOSand 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.

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Dell Latitude LT System Trademarks EditionCopyright FCC Statement Declaration of ConformityAbout the Modem Copyright Viii Blue Neutral Brown Live Page CE Notice Class B for typical domestic areasXii Location Safety PrecautionsGeneral UsageCharging Battery Pack PrecautionsHandling DischargingModem Precautions Recording Important Information Manual Conventions Xviii Overview of Computer FrontRight Left Rear Bottom Xxii Table of Contents Security Features Quick Setup Turning Power OnDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Setting Up the Windows Operating System Properties Dialog Box in WindowsShutting Down the System Indicator Light Meaning Choosing Power SourceAbout the Power Indicators Basic OperationsWarm Boot Resetting the SystemUsing the AC Adapter Power SwitchUsing the Glide Pad Reset SwitchMove Your Fingertip Using the Glide PadPlace Your Fingertip Click, Double-click, and Right-clickScroll Using the KeyboardChanging the Configuration Windows Logo KeysUsing External Floppy Disk Drive Unit Connecting External Floppy Disk Drive UnitRemoving External Floppy Disk Drive Unit Handling Floppy DisksRemoving Inserting and Removing a Floppy DiskInserting Formatting a Floppy Disk Backing Up DataDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Battery and Power Management Standard Battery PackChecking the Battery Level Low Battery Indication Charging the Battery PackInitializing the Battery Pack Changing the Battery Pack Optional External Battery Pack Connecting External Battery PackRemoving External Battery Pack Initializing External Battery Pack Disposing of the BatteryCharging External Battery Pack Stopping Power Supply to the Display Power ManagementStopping Power Supply to the Hard Disk Setting in the Setup UtilityEntering the Suspend Modes Suspend ModesBefore Suspending the System Resuming From Suspend-to-RAM Mode Resuming From Suspend-to-Disk ModeDisabling Power Management Setup UtilityDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Peripherals Using PeripheralsConnecting a Peripheral Device Peripheral Connection Overview PC Card Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Keyboard/Mouse Connecting the Optional External CD-ROM DriveUsing a PS/2 Mouse Displaying the Screen on an External Monitor Using a Serial MouseDisplay Resolutions and Colors you can choose Switching the DisplayChanging Resolution and Number of Colors To output the computer’s audio signal to audio equipment Connecting Audio EquipmentConnecting Microphone Audio SystemUSB Device Setting the Setup UtilityInstalling a Printer Driver PrinterRS-232C Device Infrared Communication Setting for Infrared CommunicationCommunication Functions Turning Off the IR Communication IR ModeLogical Port Communicating With a Personal ComputerConnecting the Modem to a Telephone Line Built-in Modem not available in some countriesSetting Communication Information Setting Communications SoftwareSupervisor Password and User Password Security FeaturesPasswords When setting items in the Setup UtilityIf you use the computer personally Setting the PasswordDeleting the Password If you share the computer with othersPreventing Infection of Computer Viruses Security Slot Contents of the Setup Utility Setup UtilityRunning the Setup Utility Entering and Exiting the Setup UtilityUsing the Setup Utility Main Menu Advanced Menu Security Menu Power Menu Power Down after, Video Power Down after and Auto SuspendExit Menu Built-in modem may not be available in some countriesDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide World Wide Web Getting HelpHelp Tools Support@us.dell.com AutoTech ServiceFtp.dell.com Sales@dell.comAutomated Order-Status System TechFax ServiceTechConnect BBS Technical Support Service Problems With Your OrderContacting Dell Before You CallInternational Country Country City Access Code City Code International Dialing CodesAustria Vienna Dell Contact NumbersAustralia Sydney Canada North York, Ontario Belgium BrusselsBrunei Czech Republic Prague Chili SantiagoChina Xiamen Denmark HorsholmGermany Langen Finland HelsinkiFrance Paris/Montpellier Hong Kong Ireland BrayKorea Seoul Italy MilanJapan Kawasaki Latin AmericaMalaysia Penang LuxembourgMacau New Zealand Mexico Colonia GranadaNetherlands Amsterdam Singapore Singapore Norway LysakerPoland Warsaw Sweden Upplands Vasby South Africa JohannesburgSpain Madrid Thailand Switzerland GenevaTaiwan Dell Home and Small Business Group BracknellA. Austin, Texas Spare Parts Sales Toll free DellWare Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Cleaning the Computer Maintenance and SpecificationsMaintenance Traveling With the Computer Specifications Parts SpecificationsOptions Troubleshooting Common ProblemsTrouble When Starting Question Why doesnt the power switch function?Question Why is the screen blank? Trouble With DisplayTrouble With Hard Disk Trouble With Floppy DisksTrouble With Keyboard/Glide Pad Trouble With PeripheralsTrouble With Communication Question Why is the date and/or time incorrect? Other TroublesDell 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 Additional Information Previous ProductsSoftware Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Index IndexDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Year 2000 compliance, C-5