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Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Latitude, AccessDirect, and the DELL E COM logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;...
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Your Dell Latitude portable computer accessories box includes a reduced set of paper documentation. This document contains getting started, safety, and regulatory infor- mation about your Dell computer as well as information about other Dell documents that are available and how to obtain them.
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Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Use only the Dell PA-6 AC adapter approved for use with this computer. Use of another AC adapter may present a risk of fire. •...
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Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of an input/output (I/O) connector on the back of the computer. • While you work, periodically touch the I/O panel to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary support.dell.com 7/25/00 Dell Latitude System Information...
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Shielded signal cables: Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell on the World Wide Web at http://www.dell.com.
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The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) you have ordered.
DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary support.dell.com AC adapter Track stick caps AC adapter power cable...
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(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: E:\FrameMaker\DELL\sndmm153\en\90YVPA00en.fm
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(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: E:\FrameMaker\DELL\sndmm153\en\90YVPA00en.fm
To turn on the computer, open the computer display and press the power button (see Figure 1-3). 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, 1-5, 1-6, and 1-7 show the locations of the computer’s components.
DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary Dell Latitude System Information Display latch Display System status lights Air intake Keyboard status lights Keyboard Track stick Touch pad Battery...
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!" DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary support.dell.com Speaker Optional network connector Optional modem connector Security cable slot Hard drive bay IR sensor IEEE 1394 connector PC Card slots Audio jacks Air intake 7/25/00 Dell Latitude System Information...
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NOTE: For more information about suspend and hibernate modes, see your User’s Guide. Close the computer display, turn the computer over, and remove the battery. (
!)*** DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 1-12 Dell Latitude System Information Use suspend mode. Use hibernate mode.
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Supply voltage: Frequency: Current consumption (maximum): Output voltage Output current (maximum) DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary support.dell.com Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col.
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S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F . Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col.
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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 your 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.
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(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: E:\FrameMaker\DELL\sndmm153\en\90YVPA00en.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 7/25/00 1-16 Dell Latitude System Information...