Dell Latitude CPx H Technical manual

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Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in
bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are
used as follows:
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer system.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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January 2000 P/N 999CC Rev. A00
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support.dell.com Dell Latitude System Information 1-1
DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 1/25/00
(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: \\Pd-xuzhan\d\FrameMaker\Dell\sndmm003\en\999CCA00en.fm
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Your Dell Latitude portable computer accessories box includes a reduced set of paper
documentation. This document contains getting started, safety, regulatory, and war-
ranty information about your Dell computer as well as information about other Dell
documents that are available and how to obtain them.
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The following documents are provided with your computer:
•The Getting Started placemat, which provides step-by-step instructions for con-
necting your computer.
NOTE: The Getting Started placemat is not available in all regions.
•The User’s Guide, which is an HTML document that includes descriptions of com-
puter features, instructions on installing and configuring drivers and utilities,
information on the System Setup program, and instructions for attaching devices
to the connectors on your computer’s back panel. The User’s Guide is located on
your hard-disk drive.
You may also have one or more of the following documents:
•Documentation updates, which are sometimes included with your computer to
describe changes to your computer or software. Always read these updates
before consulting any other documentation because the updates often contain
the latest information.
•Operating system documentation, which is included if you ordered your operating
system software from Dell.
•Documentation included with any options you purchase separately from your
computer. This documentation includes information that you need to configure
and install these options in your Dell computer.
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Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as
expected. For information on these help tools, see the “Getting Help” section in the
online User’s Guide.
If you have a computer problem and are unable to access the online User’s Guide, use
the Dell Diagnostics to help you determine the cause of the problem and to help you
solve it. The Diagnostics are on the System Software CD that came with your
computer.
NOTE: Run the Diagnostics before you call Dell’s technical support because the diag-
nostic tests provide information you may need when you call.
To start the Diagnostics, perform the following steps:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Undock the computer if you have it docked.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Press <F2> at the Dell BIOS splash screen to access the System Setup menu.
5. Select the following boot sequence:
•Boot First Device: Diskette Drive
•Boot Second Device: CDROM / DVDROM Drive
•Boot Third Device: Internal HDD
6. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
7. Turn the computer off.
8. Turn the computer on.
The system restarts and automatically begins to run the Diagnostics.
9. When you have completed running Diagnostics, remove the Dell System Soft-
ware CD from the CD-ROM drive.
To change the boot sequence, repeat steps 1 through 5, customizing the boot
sequence to fit your needs. Restart your system.
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To set up your computer, perform the following steps:
1. Unpack the accessories box (see Figure 1-1).
2. Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete
the setup of your computer.
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The accessories box also contains user documentation, the System Software CD, and
any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) you have
ordered.
AC adapter
floppy-disk
drive cable
operating system
documentation
AC adapter
power cable
CD-ROM
drive module
travel
module
TV-out
adapter cable
AC adapter
cable
track
stick caps
System
Software CD
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NOTE: A partially charged battery is already installed in the computer, but Dell recom-
mends that you attach the AC adapter now so that the battery can complete its charge
and the operating system setup can proceed without interruption.
To connect your computer to the AC adapter, perform the following steps:
1. Plug the AC adapter’s attached cable into the AC adapter connector on the com-
puter (see Figure 1-2).
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2. Plug the AC adapter power cable into the AC adapter.
3. Plug the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet.
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To turn on the computer, open the computer display and press the power button (see
Figure 1-3).
AC adapter
AC adapter
power cable
AC adapter connector
AC adapter cable
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NOTE: Do not dock the computer until it has been turned on and shut down at least
once.
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Figures 1-4 and 1-5 show the locations of the computer’s components.
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display latch
power button
power
button
battery
bay
touch pad
and buttons
modular bay
integrated
microphone
line-in jack
S-video
connector
optional
modem jack
air
intake
speaker
status indicator
panel
display latch
display
line-out jack
microphone jack
track stick
and buttons
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Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential dam-
age and to help ensure your own personal safety.
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As you use your computer, observe the following safety guidelines:
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•Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation
instructions closely.
•Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal
objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting
excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in
damage from burns.
•Be sure that nothing rests on your adapter’s power cable and that the cable is not
located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
fan
video
connector
parallel
connector
PS/2 connector infrared port
AC adapter
connector
serial connector
speaker
hard-disk drive
PC Card slot
status
indicator panel
USB connector
docking connector
security cable
slot
security cable
slot
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