DellTM LatitudeTM SYSTEM INFORMATION Dell Latitude DellTM LatitudeTM INFORMATIONS SYSTÈME DellTM LatitudeTM INFORMAÇÕES SOBRE O SISTEMA DellTM LatitudeTM INFORMACIÓN DEL SISTEMA Model PP01L www.dell.com support.dell.com DellTM LatitudeTM www.dell.com support.dell.com Notes, Notices, and Cautions 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. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2000 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Latitude, DellWare, AccessDirect, DELL E COM logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. May 2000 P/N 413CU Rev. A00 (Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: D:\Eri_DProject\Dell\Temp\413CU0s\413CUeb0.fm DellTM LatitudeTM System Information Your Dell Latitude portable computer accessories box includes a reduced set of paper documentation. This document contains getting started, safety, and regulatory information about your Dell computer as well as information about other Dell documents that are available and how to obtain them. Other Documents Available The following documents are provided with your computer: · The Getting Started placemat, which provides step-by-step instructions for connecting 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 computer 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. · · support.dell.com Dell Latitude System Information 1-1 (Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: D:\Eri_DProject\Dell\Temp\413CU0s\413CUeb0.fm Documents on the Web You can obtain the latest versions of any of the documents on your hard-disk drive as well as other troubleshooting information from the support site at http:// support.dell.com. Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety. As you use your computer, observe the following safety guidelines: · Do not allow your Latitude portable computer to operate with the base resting directly on exposed skin. With extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn. 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. Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. Do not use your computer in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement. 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. Use only Dell battery modules that are approved for use with this computer. Use of other types may present a risk of fire or explosion. To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables into properly grounded power sources. These cables are equipped with threeprong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged into the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. · · · · · · · · · · 1-2 Dell Latitude System Information (Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: D:\Eri_DProject\Dell\Temp\413CU0s\413CUeb0.fm · · · · · · To remove power from the computer, turn it off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. If your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, the cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug. If your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the modem cable if an electrical storm approaches to avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning via the telephone line. To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. PC Cards may become very warm during normal operation. Use care when removing PC Cards after their continuous operation. Do not dispose of your computer's lithium-ion battery packs in a fire or along with household waste. They may explode. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions or contact you local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water rather than with liquid or aerosol cleaners which may contain flammable substances. · Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer Observe the following safety guidelines when working inside your computer. NOTICE: The only time you should ever access the inside of your computer is when you are installing memory modules. NOTICE: Wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module to help prevent possible damage to the system board. NOTE: For full instructions, see the User's Guide. · · · · · · · Turn off your computer and any attached peripherals. Disconnect your computer and any attached peripherals from electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. If the computer is docked, undock it. Disconnect any peripherals attached to your computer, including telephone or telecommunication lines. Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the secondary battery from the modular bay. 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. support.dell.com Dell Latitude System Information 1-3 (Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: D:\Eri_DProject\Dell\Temp\413CU0s\413CUeb0.fm General EMC Guidelines · 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 Computer Corporation. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell Computer Corporation on the World Wide Web at http:// www.dell.com. Protecting against Electrostatic Discharge: Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer's I/O panel. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Your Dell computer is designed to comply with applicable regulations regarding EMI. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate the equipment. Additional regulatory information regarding your computer can be found in your online User's Guide. · · 1-4 Dell Latitude System Information (Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: D:\Eri_DProject\Dell\Temp\413CU0s\413CUeb0.fm Getting Started To set up your computer, perform the following steps: 1. 2. Unpack the accessories box (see Figure 1-1). Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete the setup of your computer. Figure 1-1. Accessories Box Contents 1 2 3 4 5 AC adapter CD-ROM drive module Floppy-disk drive cable Operating system documentation ResourceCD 6 7 8 9 10 Travel module TV-out adapter cable Cable for optional modem AC adapter power cable Track stick caps The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) you have ordered. support.dell.com Dell Latitude System Information 1-5 (Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: D:\Eri_DProject\Dell\Temp\413CU0s\413CUeb0.fm Connecting the AC Adapter NOTE: A partially charged battery is already installed in the computer, but Dell recommends 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 computer (see Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2. Connecting the AC Adapter 1 2 2. 3. AC adapter power cable AC adapter 3 4 AC adapter cable AC adapter connector Plug the AC adapter power cable into the AC adapter. Plug the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet. 1-6 Dell Latitude System Information (Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: D:\Eri_DProject\Dell\Temp\413CU0s\413CUeb0.fm Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer, open the computer display and press the power button (see Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3. Turning On the Computer 1 Power button NOTE: Do not dock the computer until it has been turned on and shut down at least once. support.dell.com Dell Latitude System Information 1-7 (Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: D:\Eri_DProject\Dell\Temp\413CU0s\413CUeb0.fm Computer Components Figures 1-4 and 1-5 show the locations of the computer's components. Figure 1-4. Front View of Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Display latch Display Microphone Air outlet S-Video connector Optional network connector Optional modem connector Audio jacks (2) System status lights Infrared port 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Speaker Modular bay Display latch button Battery bay Touch pad Track stick Keyboard status lights Power button Dell AccessDirectTM key 1-8 Dell Latitude System Information (Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: D:\Eri_DProject\Dell\Temp\413CU0s\413CUeb0.fm Figure 1-5. Bottom View of the Computer 1 2 Module release latches Docking security latch 3 Memory module and mini-PCI cover support.dell.com Dell Latitude System Information 1-9 (Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: D:\Eri_DProject\Dell\Temp\413CU0s\413CUeb0.fm Figure 1-6. Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 Speaker Security cable slot Hard-disk drive PC Card slots (2) AC adapter connector Video connector ...