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Dell™ Latitude™ 110L
Quick Reference Guide
Model PP10S
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. 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 a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the User’s Guide (depending on your operating system, ® ® double-click the User’s
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Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Right View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive. . . . . . . 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4 Contents
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) Drivers for my computer Documentation and drivers are already installed on your My computer documentation computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm What Are You Looking For? Find It Here How to remove and replace parts User’s Guide ® ® Specifications Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center How to configure system settings 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. How to troubleshoot and solve problems 2 Click User’s and system guides and click User’s guides. The User’s Guide is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optiona
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website — support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate questions support site. Community — Online discussion with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website Upgrades — Upgrade
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm What Are You Looking For? Find It Here How to use Windows XP Windows Help and Support Center Documentation for my computer 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. Documentation for devices (such as a modem) 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD T
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTICE: When using the AC adapter, secure the cable so that the cable is not pulled, tangled, stepped on, or crushed by objects such as chair legs or desk supports. NOTICE: When
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm power button About Your Computer See your online User’s Guide for detailed information about your computer. To access the User’s Guide (depending on your operating system), either double-click the User’s Guide icon on your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides. The following items address some of the more commonly asked questions about the computer. Modem and network adapter: Th
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm Port Replicator: Your computer supports the USB Mobile Advanced port replicator. NOTE: Docking devices may not be available in all countries. – For information on your optional docking device, see the documentation that accompanied the device. – For information on obtaining optimal performance when using a docking device with this computer, see "Solving Problems" in your User’s Guide. Front View display latch release display hard drive and ke
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm Left View audio connectors (2) PC Card slot Right View battery optical drive Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after you turn off the computer before you disc
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm security cable slot USB connectors (3) network connector (RJ-45) video connector modem connector (RJ-11) AC adapter connector Bottom View hard drive memory module cover battery battery-bay latch release fan Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 – FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 13
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm NOTE: For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ computer with the battery installed at all times. Use a battery to run the computer when it is not connected to an electrical outlet. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the b
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm The computer is running on battery power. The battery is discharging. The computer is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power. The battery is charging. The computer is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power. The battery is fully charged and idle. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the notification area (located in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop), and click
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery. Recalibrating a Battery If your computer is configured with a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, you can recalibrate the battery by running the Battery
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm Recalibrating a Battery Using the System Setup Utility 1 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 2 Turn on (or restart) the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the logo for ® ® the Microsoft Windows operating system appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen h
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is turned off. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy ® ® ® drives, Intel Pentium M processors, Intel Celeron M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for the correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. NOTE: NSS is critical for the correct operation of
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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm ® ® A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system IF YOU ARE USING WINDOWS XP, RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD — The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non- Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the inst
