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6.When the message Setup Confirmation appears, press Enter again. The system restarts.

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:

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.

Space bar

F9

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

F10

F1

Utility.

Displays online help for the Setup Utility.

Displays sub-menu. Items with þ marks contain sub-menus.

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Contents

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 Safety Precautions GeneralLocation UsageBattery Pack Precautions HandlingCharging 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 Choosing Power Source About the Power IndicatorsIndicator Light Meaning Basic OperationsResetting the System Using the AC AdapterWarm Boot Power SwitchUsing the Glide Pad Reset SwitchUsing the Glide Pad Place Your FingertipMove Your Fingertip Click, Double-click, and Right-clickUsing the Keyboard Changing the ConfigurationScroll 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 Power Management Stopping Power Supply to the Hard DiskStopping Power Supply to the Display 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 Connecting Audio Equipment Connecting MicrophoneTo output the computer’s audio signal to audio equipment Audio SystemSetting the Setup Utility Installing a Printer DriverUSB Device PrinterRS-232C Device Infrared Communication Setting for Infrared CommunicationCommunication Functions IR Mode Logical PortTurning Off the IR Communication Communicating With a Personal ComputerConnecting the Modem to a Telephone Line Built-in Modem not available in some countriesSetting Communication Information Setting Communications SoftwareSecurity Features PasswordsSupervisor Password and User Password When setting items in the Setup Utility Setting the Password Deleting the Password If you use the computer personally If you share the computer with othersPreventing Infection of Computer Viruses Security Slot Setup Utility Running the Setup UtilityContents of 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 AutoTech Service Ftp.dell.comSupport@us.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 Chili Santiago China XiamenCzech Republic Prague Denmark HorsholmGermany Langen Finland HelsinkiFrance Paris/Montpellier Hong Kong Ireland BrayItaly Milan Japan KawasakiKorea Seoul 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