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Contents: Dell Latitude LS Family Portable Computers User's Guide
Dell™ Latitude™ LS Family Portable Computers User's
Guide
Preface
Introduction
Setup and Operation
Powering Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Drivers
Customizing Your Computer
Replacing the Hard-Disk Drive
Troubleshooting Your Computer
Technical Specifications
Getting Help
Model PP01S
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Contents: Dell Latitude LS Family Portable Computers User's Guide or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Initial Release: 12 October 1999 Last Revised: 22 March 2000 file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De...New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/index.htm (2 of 2) [5/31/2000 9:41:58 AM]
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Preface: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide About This Guide Notational Conventions Warranty and Return Policy Information Typographical Conventions Other Documents You May Need About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell Latitude LS portable computers. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the features of the computer. This g
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Preface: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Warranty and Return Policy Information Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty and return policy, see your Dell Latitude System Information guide. Other Documents You May Need Besides this User's Guide, the following documentation is included with your computer. N
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Preface: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. Typographical Conventions The following list defines (where appropriate) and illustrates typographical conventions used as visual cues for specific elements of text throughout this document: ● Interface components are window titles, button and icon names, menu names and selections, and other options that appear on the monitor screen or di
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Preface: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide be a system message, for example, or it can be text that you are instructed to type as part of a command (referred to as a command line). Screen text is presented in the Courier New font. Example: The following message appears on your screen: No boot device available ● Variables are symbols for which you substitute a value. They are presented in italics. Example: module n (where n represents the memory module number) Back to Contents Pa
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Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Available Options Features Getting Help Overview The Dell Latitude LS portable computer is an expandable multimedia system designed around an Intel® Mobile Pentium® III microprocessor with Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) technology. This section describes the major hardware and software features of your computer. Figure 1, Figure 2
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Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 15 Keyboard NOTICE: To avoid overheating the computer, do not place the external media bay close to the air inlet or fan intake/exhaust vents (see Figure 2). NOTICE: Do not confuse the modem and NIC connectors on your computer. Do not plug a telephone line into the NIC connector (see Figure 2). Figure 2. Back/Left View of the Computer 1 USB connector 2 Speakers and headphones (line-out/speaker-out) jack 3 Microphone (MIC IN) jack 4
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Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 9 Battery 10 Hard-disk drive bay Features Your Dell computer provides the following features: ● Full multimedia capability through the following standard features: ❍ A 12.1-inch super video graphics array (SVGA), 800 x 600 thin film transistor (TFT) active-matrix color display ❍ An external media bay that supports storage devices such as a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, diskette, or SuperDisk LS-120 drive NOTE: For information on installin
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Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide ● Two power conservation modes—suspend (or standby) mode and suspend-to-disk (S2D) mode—that help you conserve battery power. If the batteries run out of power, S2D mode prevents data loss by copying all system data to the hard-disk drive and turning off the computer. ● Connector for one 3.3-volt (V) or 5-V PC Card. The PC Card slot supports type II PC Cards, including ZV PC Cards. NOTE: The PC Card controller supports the CardBu
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Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide NOTE: If Dell did not install an operating system on your hard-disk drive, the drivers, system utilities, and diagnostics are available separately from Dell. To order them, see "Getting Help" for the appropriate telephone number in your location. Available Options Dell offers the following devices and upgrade options: ● Latitude LS APR ● Additional batteries ● External keyboards and keypads ● External monitors ● External po
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Setup and Operation: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Setup and Operation: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide AC Adapter Batteries Display Media Options Keyboard PC Cards Touch Pad Securing Your Computer Connecting External Devices Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/s_o.htm [5/31/2000 9:43:00 AM]
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Powering Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Powering Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide AC Adapter Power Management Settings Batteries Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/power.htm [5/31/2000 9:43:07 AM]
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Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Traveling With Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Identifying Your Computer Preparing Your Computer for Travel Travel Tips Identifying Your Computer As an antitheft measure, assign a primary password and a hard-disk drive password to prohibit unauthorized access to the computer. Dell recommends that you follow these precautions before you travel with your computer:
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Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide personnel to identify the computer and its configuration quickly if you call for assistance. If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen If your computer is lost or stolen, Dell suggests that you perform the following steps: 1. Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the service tag in your description of the computer. Ask that a case number be assigned, and write it down. Also write down
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Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide cable. 4. Disconnect the AC adapter. NOTICE: When the display is closed, items left on the keyboard could damage the display. 5. Make sure that there is nothing on the keyboard and palmrest that can damage the display when you close it. Then close the display. 6. Pack all your computing accessories. With an optional Dell carrying case, you can pack the computer and its accessories together. A lightweight portfolio
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Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide ● Be sure to have a charged battery or the AC adapter and power cable available in case you are asked to turn on the computer. ● Do not check the computer as baggage. NOTICE: Have airport security personnel check the computer by hand. If the computer passes through a metal detector, data loss may occur. If you must pass the computer through a metal detector, first remove the hard-disk drive. ● Do not put the co
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Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Travel Tips ● Consider changing the settings of your power management options to maximize battery life if you will be using battery power for extended periods. ● If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership to speed your passage through customs. If the computer is provided by your employer, carry documentation of your right to use the computer. Investigate the customs regulations of the countrie
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Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Drivers: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Installing Microsoft® Windows® 95 and Windows 98 Drivers Installing Microsoft® Windows NT® Drivers NOTE: For more information on using the operating system installed on your computer by Dell, see the operating system user's guide that came with your computer. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/
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Customizing Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Customizing Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Using the System Setup Program System Setup Options Power Management Settings Suspend-to-Disk Utility Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/custom.htm [5/31/2000 9:43:31 AM]
