Contents
Dell Latitude 100L
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Using a Battery
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Solving Problems
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Adding and Replacing Parts
System and Battery Performance Optimization
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Limited Warranties and Return Policy 127
Safety General
Safety Power
Safety Battery
Safety Air Travel
When Using Your Computer
Safety EMC Instructions
Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits
Safety Battery Disposal
W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
What Are You Looking For?
Click User and system guides and click User’s guides
Click Dell Latitude 100L Help
Dell Support Website support.dell.com
Finding Information
Tour of Your Computer
Front View
Keyboard Status Lights
Device Status Lights
PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectors
Left Side View
Modem connector Air vents
Right Side View
Modem Connector
Back View
AC adapter AC adapter connector
Video Connector
Memory module cover Battery latch release
Bottom View
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Modem and Internet Connection Problems
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Close the Phone and Modem Options window
Close the Phone and Modems Options window
Click Phone and Modem Options
Double-clickPhone and Modem Options
Mail Problems
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Printer Cable
Printer Problems
Click Printers and Other Hardware
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Line Conditioners
Turning Off Your Computer
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Power Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Charging the Battery
Low-Battery Warning
Storing a Battery
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
Battery and Power Problems
If the battery is not charging
If battery life is short
Dell AccessDirect Button
Numeric Keypad
Reprogramming the Button
System Functions
Power Management
Keyboard Shortcuts
CD or DVD Tray
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
External Keyboard Problems
Unexpected Characters
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
Using CDs and DVDs
CD or DVD Problems
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
If you have a problem with external speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
If you have a problem with integrated speakers
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Copying CDs and DVDs
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs
Helpful Tips
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Determining Your Network Type
Network Problems
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Infrastructure network
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Networks
Wireless network properties window appears
Configuring Security Settings Optional
Click Properties
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Click Properties
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Error Messages
Tab Function
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
Scanner Problems
If only part of the display is readable
Click Appearance and Themes
Drive Problems
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive
If you have problems with a hard drive
PC Card Problems
General Program Problems
Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start
If Your Computer Gets Wet
Resolving Other Technical Problems
Error messages appear
Program stops responding
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
What Is a Driver?
Reinstalling Drivers
Drivers
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Click Roll Back Driver
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Before You Reinstall
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
Reinstalling Windows XP
Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD
Starting Windows XP Setup
Completing the GUI Setup
Completing the Operating System Setup
Reinstalling Drivers and Software
Solving Problems
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Shutting Down Your Computer
Hard Drive
Adding and Replacing Parts
Memory
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Captive screw
Modem and Mini PCI Card
Replacing the Modem
Adding a Mini PCI Card
Mini PCI card
CD or DVD Drive
Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module cover
Keyboard
Keyboard screws Keyboard connector Interface connector
Adding and Replacing Parts
System Information
Specifications
Microprocessor
PC Card
Ports and Connectors
Memory
Communications
Video
Audio
Display
XGA
Battery 8-cell
Keyboard
Touch Pad
Battery 12-cell
AC Adapter
Physical
Environmental
Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Overview
System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
System Performance Overview
System and Battery Performance Optimization
Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time
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Getting Help
Variable Speed Fan
Technical Assistance
Online Services
AutoTech Service
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Technical Support Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
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Before You Call
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Diagnostics Checklist
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Contacting Dell
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Cayman Islands
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Canada North York, Ontario
Chile Santiago
Colombia
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China Xiamen
Costa Rica
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Country City
Grenada
Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com
Greece Website support.euro.dell.com
Guatemala
Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com
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India
Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com
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Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com
Korea Seoul
Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com
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Latin America
Macao
Montserrat
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Mexico
Netherlands Antilles
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Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com
Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
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Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.com
Uruguay
Business
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A. Austin, Texas
Virgin Islands
Regulatory Notices
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Dell Software License Agreement
NOM Information Mexico Only
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Limited Warranty
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Appendix
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
What is covered by this limited warranty?
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
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What will Dell do?
How long does this limited warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
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How will you fix my product?
What if I purchased a service contract?
May I transfer the limited warranty?
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Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only
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Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only
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Dell-Branded Peripheral Products
Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only
Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Return Policy
Making a Claim
Guarantee
Exclusions
Limitation and Statutory Rights
Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty
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What are Errata?
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