Dell LT System - Manual

viii Notice for Users in Canada About the Modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification meansthat the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective,operational and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee theequipment will operate to...

ix combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total RingerEquivalence Number of all the devices does not exceed 5. CAUTION: Disconnect telephone lines before accessing the modem card. ATTENTION: Debrancher les lignes telephoniques avant d’enlever ce couvricle. Notice for Users i...

x Notice for Users in Europe This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EECand 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWGund 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les d...

xii CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the AC cord and the battery beforeservicing. CAUTION: FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAINPLUG AND THE BATTERY. VORSICHT: UM DIE STROMZUFUHR VOLLSTÄNDIG ZU UNTERBRECHEN, DENNETZSTECKER HERAUSZIEHEN UND DIE BATTERIE ÈNTFERNEN....

xiii Safety Precautions General • Follow all cautions and instructions which may be marked on the computer. • Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualifiedpersonnel. Immediately shut off the computer and request servicing under thefollowing conditions: • The power co...

xiv • Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. • Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning. Battery Pack Precautions Handling • Never put the battery pack in a fire. • Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack. • Do not place the battery where it might get ho...

xv Modem Precautions • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specificallydesigned for wet locations. • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone linehas been disconnected at the net...

xvi Recording Important Information For future reference, please record the following information in the spaces providedbelow. Model Number: Serial Number: Date of purchase: Dealer’s Name: Place of purchase: Password: The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the computer.

xvii Manual Conventions This manual uses a set of style conventions described below. Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons: A note icon informs you of a special technique or information that mayhelp you perform a task or better understand a process. A caution icon alerts you to something that...

xix Overview of Computer Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on themodel. Front

xxiii Table of Contents Quick Setup 1-1 Turning Power On ...................................................................................1-1Setting Up the Windows Operating System..............................................1-3Shutting Down the System................................................

xxiv Security Features 6-1 Passwords .............................................................................................. 6-1Security Slot ............................................................................................ 6-4 Setup Utility 7-1 Running the Setup Utility .............

Quick Setup 1-1 CHAPTER 1 Quick Setup Your computer is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapterdescribes the steps to get your computer up and running as quickly as possible.Read this chapter first. Turning Power On Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable batter...

Quick Setup 1-3 Setting Up the Windows ® Operating System The first steps in the setup process are as follows: • Gathering information • Configuring your computer • Restarting your computer To set up the operating system, follow the instructions on the screen. See also theoperating system manual. It...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 1-4 Shutting Down the System • Do not turn off the computer by sliding the power switch. Data may belost or damaged. • Do not turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk indicator orthe indicator on the external floppy disk drive unit or optionalexternal C...

Basic Operations 2-1 CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer. Choosing Power Source You can use the computer with one of the following power sources: • AC power from a wall outletUse AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery only when AC power is...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 2-2 Using the AC Adapter When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation andcharges the battery. The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so thatyou can use the computer with the appropriate plug adapter. The AC power cord...

Basic Operations 2-3 You can turn off the computer with the power switch if you encounter hardware orsoftware problems which lock up the system. In this case, slide and hold the switchfor more than 5 seconds. Reset Switch Do not use metallic materials to slide the reset switch. Doing so maycause mal...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 2-4 Using the Glide Pad Take a moment to become familiar with how the glide pad works. Place Your Fingertip Place your left or right hand next to the glide pad, resting your wrist naturally in arelaxed manner. Place your thumb or finger on the glide pad. Move You...

Basic Operations 2-5 Scroll You can scroll through information in a list or in a document by using the glidepad. Place your finger on the right part of the glide pad and move it back and forth.This procedure works only in some applications. Changing the Configuration In the Mouse Properties dialog b...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 2-6 Decreases the LCD screen brightness. Increases the LCD screen brightness. Turns the screen backlight on and off. Puts the computer in suspend mode (to RAM or to Disk,according to the setup selection). See also Chapter 3. Using External Floppy Disk Drive Unit ...

Basic Operations 2-7 3. Connect the connector of the floppy disk drive unit to the floppy disk driveport. 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 b...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 2-8 Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk Inserting • Always insert a floppy disk straight into the computer. • When inserting the disk, make sure it is not upside down. • Do not use excessive force when inserting the floppy disk. If you havedifficulty inserting o...

Basic Operations 2-9 Formatting a Floppy Disk When you format a floppy disk, all data previously stored on the disk islost. 1. Make sure the floppy disk is not write-protected, and insert it into the floppydisk drive. 2. Double-click My Computer on the desktop. 3. Click 3 ½ Floppy [A:]. From the Fil...

Battery and Power Management 3-1 CHAPTER 3 Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to manage the computer’s power effectively and use thestandard battery or an optional battery pack. Standard Battery Pack When not connected to an external power source, your computer operates with ther...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 3-2 Checking the Battery Level You can check the battery level in the Power Management properties dialog box inthe Control Panel or by double-clicking the battery or AC plug icon on the taskbar. You can also check the battery indicator on the front side of the co...

Battery and Power Management 3-3 Low Battery Indication When the battery power becomes significantly low, the battery power indicator ( ) turns red and the warning beep sounds. Save your data and turn off the computer,or connect the computer to a wall outlet immediately. The computer will suspenddat...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 3-4 2. Turn on the computer. 3. When the message Press <F2> to enter Setup Utility appears, press F2 toopen the Setup Utility. 4. Disable the power management and set Critical Battery Suspend to Disabledin the Power menu of the Setup Utility. See Disabling ...

Battery and Power Management 3-5 Optional External Battery Pack You can use an optional external battery pack to power your computer for longerperiods of time. Use only the appropriate optional external battery pack, and attach itcorrectly. Connecting External Battery Pack 1. Slide the cover of the ...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 3-6 Removing External Battery Pack Before removing the external battery pack, turn off the computer orconfirm that the standard battery pack has power remaining. If thestandard battery pack has no power remaining, connect the computer toAC power; otherwise the co...

Battery and Power Management 3-7 Charging External Battery Pack You can charge the external battery pack by connecting AC power to the computerwith the external battery connected. To charge most effectively, the standard andexternal battery pack should be charged as follows:1. Charge standard batter...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 3-8 Power Management Power management saves electricity and extends battery life by controlling powersupply to built-in devices. You can set the power management properties in theSetup Utility. The default properties are optimized for maximum battery life underno...

Battery and Power Management 3-9 Suspend Modes The power management feature contains two types of suspend modes: suspend-to-RAM mode and suspend-to-disk mode. In the Setup Utility, you can define whichsuspend mode the system enters in what conditions. • Suspend-to-RAM mode stores the current conditi...

Battery and Power Management 3-11 Disabling Power Management In the Setup Utility 1. In the Power menu, set Power Management Function to Enabled. 2. Set Hard Disk Power Down after, Video Power Down after and Auto Suspendto Disabled. 3. Set Power Management Function to Disabled. When you are using co...

Peripherals 4-1 CHAPTER 4 Peripherals This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer. You canconnect a printer, external monitor, external keyboard, mouse or other device to theparallel, RS-232C serial, USB or keyboard/mouse ports. To ensure proper use, besure to read the in...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 4-2 Peripheral Connection Overview

Peripherals 4-3 PC Card Your computer is equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot, which canaccommodate one Type II card. Before inserting a PC card into your computer, seeits manual. When using a PC card which needs an IRQ, disable one of the following ports:Serial, IR, LPT, Modem, or Sound. Otherwise...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 4-4 Raise the PC card eject button only when you need to push it. The ejectbutton may get knocked off the computer if it is not pushed down. In thiscase, replace the button while the inserted PC card is pushed in. When a new card is correctly inserted, the approp...

Peripherals 4-5 Connecting the Optional External CD-ROM Drive You can connect the optional external CD-ROM drive using the PC card slot. Keyboard/Mouse You can use a full size desktop keyboard or external mouse with your computer.Two keyboard/mouse ports and one RS-232C serial port are available whe...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 4-6 Using a Serial Mouse Connect the serial mouse to the RS-232C serial port of the external floppy diskdrive unit. When starting the system, enter the Setup Utility and set the item SerialPort: to Auto or Enabled and Internal Pointing Device to Disabled in theAd...

Peripherals 4-7 Switching the Display 1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Settings; then select Advanced …. 2. Select NeoMagic tab; then click Display Options. 3. Select the display and click OK. 4. Click OK twice. • Although you can switch the display with Fn+F5, use the aboveprocedure ...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 4-8 True Color (24 bit) means about 16,770,000 (16M) colors. • If you select True Color in the Color Palette,* The drawing speed of screen is decreased.* The screen may seem corrupted when displaying video or animation. • Note that the above resolutions are ones ...

Peripherals 4-9 USB Device Your computer has a new interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB). With aUSB connection, you can connect/disconnect peripherals without turning off thecomputer. Remove the cover of the USB port before using the port. To use a USBdevice, set the item USB Port: to Enabled ...

Communication Functions 5-1 CHAPTER 5 Communication Functions This chapter explains how to use infrared communications and the built-in modem. Infrared Communication Using the IR (infrared) port located on the right side of your computer, you cancommunicate wirelessly with infrared-equipped devices ...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 5-2 • Disable the screen saver. IR Mode Your computer supports two available IR modes: IrDA (Infrared Data Association)and ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying). Each application automatically selects theappropriate IR mode. Logical Port For some software, you may have to...

Communication Functions 5-3 Built-in Modem (not available in somecountries) You can use the built-in modem for data transfer, fax communication and voicecommunication. • The built-in modem on your computer is designed only for regularanalog telephone lines. The modem may be damaged when connectedto ...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 5-4 Disabling Power Management To use communication software, you may have to disable power management. SeeDisabling Power Management in Chapter 3. Setting Communication Information 1. In the Modems Properties dialog box, select Dialing Properties. 2. Set each it...

Security Features 6-1 CHAPTER 6 Security Features This chapter describes how to protect your computer against unauthorized use,computer viruses and theft. Passwords Setting a password will help protect against unauthorized access to your computer.When a password is set and the computer is turned on ...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 6-2 • Diskette access • Fixed disk boot sector When the system starts or resumes from the suspend-to-disk mode If you have enabled Password on boot in the Security menu of the Setup Utility, thesystem requires a password when you turn on the computer. If you have...

Security Features 6-3 4. Press Enter again. 5. When the confirmation message appears, press Enter. 6. Press Esc and select Exit Saving Changes. 7. Press Enter twice. The system restarts. Preventing Infection of Computer Viruses You can protect against some viruses by limiting writing to the hard dis...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 6-4 Security Slot You can prevent theft by using a security cable and the security slot on the left orright side of your computer.

Setup Utility 7-1 CHAPTER 7 Setup Utility This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on yourcomputer. Running the Setup Utility With the Setup Utility, you can customize the system configuration information,such as time and date, port assignments, passwords or power manag...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 7-2 6. When the message Setup Confirmation appears, press Enter again. The systemrestarts. To turn off the computer when the Setup Utility is open, slide the powerswitch. Using the Setup Utility To navigate through the different menus, you can use the following k...

Setup Utility 7-3 Main Menu System Time Defines the system time, using the format hour:minute:second (24-hour format). The Tab key moves the cursor, and the space bar and the "-" keychange numerals. System Date Defines the system date. The Tab key moves the cursor, and thespace bar and the &...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 7-4 Advanced Menu Serial Port Sets the RS-232C serial port, selecting the base I/O address. Enabledmeans that you can select the item yourself. Auto (default) means that the item isautomatically assigned. Disabled means that you cannot use the port. IR Port Sets ...

Setup Utility 7-5 Security Menu • See the previous chapter about setting passwords. • In some password settings, you cannot select some items. Set Supervisor Password Defines the supervisor password (up to eight characters). Set User Password Defines the user password (up to eight characters). You c...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 7-6 Power Menu See Chapter 3 for information about power management and thebattery. The default Power menu options will maximize battery life under normaloperating conditions. Power Switch Function Defines the function of the power switch. If you selectOn/Off , t...

Setup Utility 7-7 Resume On Modem Ring Defines whether the system resumes from the suspend-to-RAM mode when the modem receives a call. The built-in modem may not be available in some countries. PCMCIA Power when Suspend RAM Defines whether the system supplies powerto the PC card slot when suspended ...

Getting Help 8-1 CHAPTER 8 Getting Help This chapter describes the tools Dell provides to help you when you have a problemwith your computer. It also tells you when and how to call Dell for technical or cus-tomer assistance. Help Tools Dell provides a number of tools to assist you. These tools are d...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 8-2 • Self-diagnostic tools — A system-specific troubleshooting application forresolving many computer-related issues by following interactive flowcharts. • Drivers, files and utilities — The latest drivers and BIOS updates to keep yoursystem functioning at its b...

Getting Help 8-3 continue the session later. The code number that the AutoTech service gives youallows you to continue your session where you ended it. The AutoTech service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can alsoaccess this service through the technical support service. For the ...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 8-4 Technical Support Service Dell’s industry-leading hardware technical-support service is available 24 hours aday, seven days a week, to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our technical support staff pride themselves on their track record: more than 90p...

Getting Help 8-5 3. Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned (powercables, software diskettes, guides and so on) if the return is for credit. 4. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packingmaterials.You are responsible for paying shipping expen...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 8-6 To place a long-distance call within your own country, use area codes instead ofinternational access codes, country codes and city codes. For example, to call Paris,France from Montpellier, France, dial the area code plus the local number. The codes required ...

Getting Help 8-7 Country (City) InternationalAccess Code CountryCode City Code Mexico (Colonia Granada) 95 52 5 Netherlands (Amsterdam) 00 31 20 New Zealand 00 64 — Norway (Lysaker) 095 47 Not required Poland (Warsaw) 011 48 22 Singapore (Singapore) 005 65 Not required South Africa (Johannesburg) 09...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 8-8 Belgium (Brussels) For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours, use one of thefollowing numbers: (353-1) 204 4008 or (353-1) 286 5908 (English only—call isrerouted to the U.S.A.) Customer Technical Support ................................

Getting Help 8-11 Customer Technical Support ............................................. 06103 971-200 Customer Care .................................................................. 06103 971-500 TechConnect BBS ............................................................. 06103 971-666 Germany ...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 8-12 Italy (Milan) For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours, use one of thefollowing numbers: (353-1) 204 4008 or (353-1) 286 5908 (English only—call isrerouted to the U.S.A.) Technical Support..............................................

Getting Help 8-13 Customer Technical Support(Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) ....................................................... 512-728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) ........................... 512-728-3619 Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service)(Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) ................

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 8-14 Corporate Sales..................................................... toll free: 1 800 888 213 Mexico (Colonia Granada) Customers in Mexico call the U.S.A. for access to the Automated Order-StatusSystem and AutoTech. Automated Order-Status System(Austin, Texa...

Getting Help 8-17 Technical Support .............................................................. 08 590 05 199 Customer Care ................................................................... 08 590 05 169 Fax Technical Support ....................................................... 08 590 05 594...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide 8-18 U.K. (Bracknell) For technical assistance in this country after normal working hours, use one of thefollowing numbers: (353-1) 204 4008 or (353-1) 286 5908 (English only—call isrerouted to the U.S.A.) Technical Support Department ...............................

Maintenance and Specifications A-1 APPENDIX A Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance This section provides you with information on how to maintain the computer inexcellent working condition. Cleaning the Computer Cabinet Apply a small amount of mild cleaning solution to a dry, lint-free cloth an...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide A-2 Traveling With the Computer This computer is designed for portability. For safety and convenience whentraveling, please follow these guidelines: • Before traveling, back up your data on floppy disks or other external media. • Take an extra copy of your backup...

Maintenance and Specifications A-3 Specifications Parts Specifications CPU MMX™ technology Pentium ® Processor using Intel’s Mobile Module (frequency differs by configuration) Secondary cache Synchronous, PipeLine Burst SRAM (256KB) ROM Including system BIOS and VGA BIOS RAM System EDO 64MB Video ED...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide A-4 Options • AC Adapter • External battery pack • Carrying case • PC Cards • External CD-ROM drive

Troubleshooting B-1 APPENDIX B Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot computer problems. Common Problems Problems with your computer can be caused by something as minor as anunplugged power cord or as major as a damaged hard disk drive. The informationin this troubleshooting sect...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide B-2 computer has been connected to any peripheral devices, look for loose ordisconnected cables. You may also need to check the fuses and breakers in yourelectric box. A few common problems and suggested solutions are presented in theexamples which follow. Troubl...

Troubleshooting B-3 Question: Why do I get the message Operating system not found? • If you get this message when starting from the hard disk, insert the boot up diskinto the external floppy disk drive unit; then check the condition of the harddisk. • Enter the Setup Utility and check the status of ...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide B-4 Question: Why is the image on an external monitor display distorted? • Confirm the monitor is connected correctly. • Make sure the CRT is not near any electric devices having strong magneticfields such as a TV set or radio. • Do not share an outlet with a TV ...

Troubleshooting B-5 Trouble With Keyboard/Glide Pad Question: Why doesn't the keyboard or the glide pad function? • Perform a software reset by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. • If you cannot perform a software reset, slide and hold the power switch for morethan five seconds to turn off the system. Five s...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide B-6 • From the Start menu, select Settings - Printers to confirm your printer isinstalled here. If not, click Add Printer to install your printer. • See also the Windows Help. Question: Why doesn't the device connected to the RS-232C serial portfunction? • Confir...

Troubleshooting B-7 Question: Why can't I communicate through the built-in modem? (The built-in modem may not be available in some countries) • Confirm the item Modem is set to Enabled or Auto in the Advanced menu of theSetup Utility. • Confirm the telephone line is properly connected to the modem j...

Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance C-1 APPENDIX C Warranty, Return Policy, and Year2000 Statement of Compliance Limited One-Year Warranty (U.S. and CanadaOnly) Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from partsand components that are new or e...

Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide C-2 Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Refer to the chapter titled“Getting Help” in this manual to find the appropriate telephone number forobtaining customer assistance. If warranty service is required, Dell will issue aReturn Material Author...

Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance C-5 Previous Products For Dell-branded hardware products shipped prior to January 1, 1997, that have anupgradable basic input/output system (BIOS), Dell makes available a BIOSupgrade. Although these products may not have been tested unde...

Index 1 Index 3 3D sound, 4-8 A AC adapter, 2-2assistance contacting Dell, 8-5warranty repair or credit, 8-4 audio, 4-8AutoTech service, 8-2 B backing up data, 2-9battery pack changing, 3-4charging, 3-3charging the battery, 3-7checking the battery level, 3-2, 3-6initializing, 3-3, 3-7low battery ind...