Dell LT System manual Removing External Floppy Disk Drive Unit, Handling Floppy Disks

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3.Connect the connector of the floppy disk drive unit to the floppy disk drive port.

Removing External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

1.Remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.

2.Turn off the computer.

3.Disconnect the floppy disk drive unit by simultaneously pressing the buttons on each side of the connector and pulling it out.

4.Close the cover of the floppy disk drive port.

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.

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Contents

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 General Safety PrecautionsLocation UsageHandling Battery Pack PrecautionsCharging DischargingModem 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 About the Power Indicators Choosing Power SourceIndicator Light Meaning Basic OperationsUsing the AC Adapter Resetting the SystemWarm Boot Power Switch Reset Switch Using the Glide PadPlace Your Fingertip Using the Glide PadMove Your Fingertip Click, Double-click, and Right-clickChanging the Configuration Using the KeyboardScroll Windows Logo KeysConnecting 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 Stopping Power Supply to the Hard Disk Power ManagementStopping Power Supply to the Display Setting in the Setup UtilitySuspend 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 Connecting Microphone Connecting Audio EquipmentTo output the computer’s audio signal to audio equipment Audio SystemInstalling a Printer Driver Setting the Setup UtilityUSB Device PrinterRS-232C Device Setting for Infrared Communication Communication FunctionsInfrared Communication Logical Port IR ModeTurning Off the IR Communication Communicating With a Personal ComputerBuilt-in Modem not available in some countries Connecting the Modem to a Telephone LineSetting Communications Software Setting Communication InformationPasswords Security FeaturesSupervisor Password and User Password When setting items in the Setup UtilityDeleting the Password Setting the PasswordIf you use the computer personally If you share the computer with othersPreventing Infection of Computer Viruses Security Slot Running the Setup Utility Setup UtilityContents of the Setup Utility Entering and Exiting 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 Ftp.dell.com AutoTech ServiceSupport@us.dell.com Sales@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 China Xiamen Chili SantiagoCzech Republic Prague Denmark HorsholmFinland Helsinki France Paris/MontpellierGermany Langen Ireland Bray Hong KongJapan Kawasaki Italy MilanKorea Seoul Latin AmericaLuxembourg 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. 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