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continue the session later. The code number that the AutoTech service gives you allows you to continue your session where you ended it.

The AutoTech service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also access this service through the technical support service. For the telephone number to call, refer to Dell Contact Numbers found later in this chapter.

TechFax Service

Dell takes full advantage of fax technology to serve you better. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, you can call the Dell TechFax line toll-free for all kinds of technical information.

Using a touch-tone phone, you can select from a full directory of topics. The technical information you request is sent within minutes to the fax number you designate. For the TechFax telephone number to call, refer to Dell Contact Numbers found later in this chapter.

TechConnect BBS

Use your modem to access Dell’s TechConnect bulletin board service (BBS)

24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service is menu-driven and fully interactive. The protocol parameters for the BBS are 1200 to 19.2K baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.

Automated Order-Status System

You can call this automated service to check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the telephone number to call, refer to Dell Contact Numbers found later in this chapter.

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Dell Latitude LT System Trademarks EditionCopyright 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 SwitchReset 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 UnitRemoving Inserting and Removing a Floppy DiskInserting Backing Up Data Formatting a Floppy DiskDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Standard Battery Pack Battery and Power ManagementChecking the Battery Level Low Battery Indication Charging the Battery PackInitializing the Battery Pack Changing the Battery Pack Connecting External Battery Pack Optional External Battery PackRemoving External Battery Pack Initializing External Battery Pack Disposing of the BatteryCharging External Battery Pack Stopping Power Supply to the Hard Disk Power ManagementStopping Power Supply to the Display Setting in the Setup UtilityEntering the Suspend Modes Suspend ModesBefore Suspending the System Resuming From Suspend-to-Disk Mode Resuming From Suspend-to-RAM ModeSetup Utility Disabling Power ManagementDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Peripherals Using PeripheralsConnecting a Peripheral Device Peripheral Connection Overview Inserting a PC Card 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 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 Infrared Communication Setting for Infrared CommunicationCommunication Functions 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 Menu Built-in modem may not be available in some countries Exit MenuDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide World Wide Web Getting HelpHelp Tools Ftp.dell.com AutoTech ServiceSupport@us.dell.com Sales@dell.comAutomated Order-Status System TechFax ServiceTechConnect BBS Problems With Your Order Technical Support ServiceBefore You Call Contacting DellInternational Dialing Codes International Country Country City Access Code City CodeAustria Vienna Dell Contact NumbersAustralia Sydney Canada North York, Ontario Belgium BrusselsBrunei China Xiamen Chili SantiagoCzech Republic Prague Denmark HorsholmGermany Langen Finland HelsinkiFrance Paris/Montpellier Ireland Bray Hong KongJapan Kawasaki Italy MilanKorea 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 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 Additional Information Previous ProductsSoftware Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Index IndexDell Latitude LT System User’s Guide Year 2000 compliance, C-5