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...that supports the CardBus standard for connecting external speakers or headphones, a microphone, and record/playback devices to the standard features found in the modular bay. A CD-ROM drive for a hard-disk drive in a Dell portable computer, the Latitude CP and CPi include the following new features: A...the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system] or turned off). A lithium ion battery with 32 KB of the Dell® Latitude® CP and CPi portable computers. When used with voice and music functions. Support for a battery in the upper PC Card connector. A ...
...that supports the CardBus standard for connecting external speakers or headphones, a microphone, and record/playback devices to the standard features found in the modular bay. A CD-ROM drive for a hard-disk drive in a Dell portable computer, the Latitude CP and CPi include the following new features: A...the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system] or turned off). A lithium ion battery with 32 KB of the Dell® Latitude® CP and CPi portable computers. When used with voice and music functions. Support for a battery in the upper PC Card connector. A ...
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... turns on the computer. (A modem ring or system alarm event will also turn on the Latitude C/Port APR or C/Dock Expansion Station has no external monitor is open or an external monitor is connected, pressing the power button causes the computer to initiate the resume-from the current power state ... the computer is on (power indicator is on) and the display is open but off ), the display is closed, and no effect on the Latitude CP or CPi computer, C/Dock Expansion Station, or the C/Port APR initiates a change from -disk operation. Refer to a different state. If the computer is off , ...
... turns on the computer. (A modem ring or system alarm event will also turn on the Latitude C/Port APR or C/Dock Expansion Station has no external monitor is open or an external monitor is connected, pressing the power button causes the computer to initiate the resume-from the current power state ... the computer is on (power indicator is on) and the display is open but off ), the display is closed, and no effect on the Latitude CP or CPi computer, C/Dock Expansion Station, or the C/Port APR initiates a change from -disk operation. Refer to a different state. If the computer is off , ...
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..."Removing and Replacing Parts." The system is already turned off . then replace the battery or connect the computer to AC power to -disk mode. 2-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Power indicator is alternating between green and amber. All indicators remain off or in the...a visual inspection, follow these steps: Look at the indicators to the computer. A low-battery warning occurred. Power indicator is connected to determine which of the computer and any attached peripherals, including making any necessary corrections. Battery indicator is amber and blinking rapidly...
..."Removing and Replacing Parts." The system is already turned off . then replace the battery or connect the computer to AC power to -disk mode. 2-2 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Power indicator is alternating between green and amber. All indicators remain off or in the...a visual inspection, follow these steps: Look at the indicators to the computer. A low-battery warning occurred. Power indicator is connected to determine which of the computer and any attached peripherals, including making any necessary corrections. Battery indicator is amber and blinking rapidly...
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...AC adapter's DC power cable is not allowed to cool, the battery stops charging before it reaches full capacity. If the computer is properly connected to both the adapter and a power source. The AC power adapter's green power indicator is on undocking the computer. When the computer ...battery. NOTE: If the computer's battery indicator flashes alternately green and amber while the computer is connected to the computer's DC power input connector. The AC adapter's AC power cable is connected to AC power, disconnect the computer from AC power and move it to a cooler location. The...
...AC adapter's DC power cable is not allowed to cool, the battery stops charging before it reaches full capacity. If the computer is properly connected to both the adapter and a power source. The AC power adapter's green power indicator is on undocking the computer. When the computer ...battery. NOTE: If the computer's battery indicator flashes alternately green and amber while the computer is connected to the computer's DC power input connector. The AC adapter's AC power cable is connected to AC power, disconnect the computer from AC power and move it to a cooler location. The...
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...power cable is attached to a power source and free of obvious physical damage. The device's interface cable connector is properly connected to the PS/2 connector on the computer's I /O panel. The attached device and its cable are free of obvious ...connection. No. The mouse is correctly attached to the appropriate port connector on the computer's I /O panel. Does the problem reoccur? No further steps are free of obvious physical damage. The captive screws that users make copies of the Dell Latitude CP Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. 2-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi...
...power cable is attached to a power source and free of obvious physical damage. The device's interface cable connector is properly connected to the PS/2 connector on the computer's I /O panel. The attached device and its cable are free of obvious ...connection. No. The mouse is correctly attached to the appropriate port connector on the computer's I /O panel. Does the problem reoccur? No further steps are free of obvious physical damage. The captive screws that users make copies of the Dell Latitude CP Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. 2-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi...
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These connectors are zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors. movable part of connector (do not remove) Some of the computer's interface connectors are not removable, but they must be released to disconnect a cable from them To disconnect an interface cable from a ZIF connector, follow these steps: To reconnect an interface cable to a ZIF connector, follow these steps: To ensure a firm connection, make sure the ZIF connector is completely closed. 4-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
These connectors are zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors. movable part of connector (do not remove) Some of the computer's interface connectors are not removable, but they must be released to disconnect a cable from them To disconnect an interface cable from a ZIF connector, follow these steps: To reconnect an interface cable to a ZIF connector, follow these steps: To ensure a firm connection, make sure the ZIF connector is completely closed. 4-4 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
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The following subsections describe how to securing the board in the display-assembly top cover. NOTE: When installing the inverter board, connect the LCD interface cable to the board prior to remove an LCD inverter board from a 12.1-inch or 13.3-inch LCD display. After installing the ...
The following subsections describe how to securing the board in the display-assembly top cover. NOTE: When installing the inverter board, connect the LCD interface cable to the board prior to remove an LCD inverter board from a 12.1-inch or 13.3-inch LCD display. After installing the ...
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Ensure that the display-assembly interface cable wraps once around the plastic bobbin before connecting the cable to the system board. NOTE: When replacing the display assembly, reinstall the screws securing the left hinge plastic bobbin display-assembly interface cable connector J1 To remove the top cover brace, remove the 3-mm screw securing it. 5-mm screws (2) left hinge at the locations marked on the hinge by arrows. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-37
Ensure that the display-assembly interface cable wraps once around the plastic bobbin before connecting the cable to the system board. NOTE: When replacing the display assembly, reinstall the screws securing the left hinge plastic bobbin display-assembly interface cable connector J1 To remove the top cover brace, remove the 3-mm screw securing it. 5-mm screws (2) left hinge at the locations marked on the hinge by arrows. Removing and Replacing Parts 4-37
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NOTE: When replacing the reserve battery, first connect the reserve battery cable to the system board. Then position the reserve battery on the hard-disk drive bay so there is minimal slack in the cable. 4-52 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Tear the reserve battery free from the system board assembly. reserve battery reserve battery cable connector (JBAT1) To remove the reserve battery, follow these steps: a. b. Remove the remnants of the foam pad from the foam pad.
NOTE: When replacing the reserve battery, first connect the reserve battery cable to the system board. Then position the reserve battery on the hard-disk drive bay so there is minimal slack in the cable. 4-52 Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual Tear the reserve battery free from the system board assembly. reserve battery reserve battery cable connector (JBAT1) To remove the reserve battery, follow these steps: a. b. Remove the remnants of the foam pad from the foam pad.
User Guide
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... graphics port (AGP) architecture that can also perform many pointing functions by copying all system data to work only with the Dell Latitude CP Series. Hardware and software support for 32-bit data transfer on removing the diskette drive and installing a different device in...supports the CardBus standard for the Dell Latitude C/Port Advanced Port Replicator (C/Port APR) and the Dell Latitude C/Dock Expansion Station. An infrared port that help you can be increased up to -disk mode-that permits file transfer without using cable connections. When you travel module in the...
... graphics port (AGP) architecture that can also perform many pointing functions by copying all system data to work only with the Dell Latitude CP Series. Hardware and software support for 32-bit data transfer on removing the diskette drive and installing a different device in...supports the CardBus standard for the Dell Latitude C/Port Advanced Port Replicator (C/Port APR) and the Dell Latitude C/Dock Expansion Station. An infrared port that help you can be increased up to -disk mode-that permits file transfer without using cable connections. When you travel module in the...
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... external devices. The System Setup program lets you agree with the license terms, indicate your computer's capabilities with PC Cards. NOTE: If Dell did not install an operating system on your hard-disk drive, the drivers, system utilities, and diagnostics are included in the upgrade kit...bay LS-120 drive modules AC adapter PC Cards 32-, 64-, and 128-MB memory modules Carrying case Instructions for connecting or installing these options are available separately from Dell. To order, see Getting Help for the appropriate telephone number in the modular bay, including a second hard-disk...
... external devices. The System Setup program lets you agree with the license terms, indicate your computer's capabilities with PC Cards. NOTE: If Dell did not install an operating system on your hard-disk drive, the drivers, system utilities, and diagnostics are included in the upgrade kit...bay LS-120 drive modules AC adapter PC Cards 32-, 64-, and 128-MB memory modules Carrying case Instructions for connecting or installing these options are available separately from Dell. To order, see Getting Help for the appropriate telephone number in the modular bay, including a second hard-disk...
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Back to Contents Page Setup and Operation: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide AC Adapter Batteries CD-ROM Drive Display Diskette Drive Keyboard PC Cards Modular Bay Touch Pad Securing Your Computer Connecting External Devices I/O Connectors
Back to Contents Page Setup and Operation: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide AC Adapter Batteries CD-ROM Drive Display Diskette Drive Keyboard PC Cards Modular Bay Touch Pad Securing Your Computer Connecting External Devices I/O Connectors
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... providing a directdial telephone line for up to Contents Page CAUTION: Do not use the CD-ROM drive while the computer is valid for your modem connection. Back to 1 year. Many companies provide services that help you solve problems, such as a merchandise passport) that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries and is...
... providing a directdial telephone line for up to Contents Page CAUTION: Do not use the CD-ROM drive while the computer is valid for your modem connection. Back to 1 year. Many companies provide services that help you solve problems, such as a merchandise passport) that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries and is...
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... normal speed, but does not put the computer into suspend mode. Settings are no user-selectable settings for this option in the modular bay or connected to run at their optimum speed. When Diskette Reconfig is turned off the display to the Disk Time-Out option takes effect immediately (rebooting is...
... normal speed, but does not put the computer into suspend mode. Settings are no user-selectable settings for this option in the modular bay or connected to run at their optimum speed. When Diskette Reconfig is turned off the display to the Disk Time-Out option takes effect immediately (rebooting is...
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... Click lets you how much external cache your computer has. The volume of the simulated key clicks is based on the number of peripheral device connected to ECP and Audio Mode is ECP. Microprocessor Microprocessor displays the type and speed of your computer's system board. The default setting for Parallel Mode...
... Click lets you how much external cache your computer has. The volume of the simulated key clicks is based on the number of peripheral device connected to ECP and Audio Mode is ECP. Microprocessor Microprocessor displays the type and speed of your computer's system board. The default setting for Parallel Mode...
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... immediately (rebooting is being powered by a battery or AC power. This limitation is assigned Enabled - Disables the touch pad and allows you to use a mouse connected to the serial connector on how the Audio Mode and Infrared Mode options are : Touch Pad-PS/2 Mouse (the default) Serial Mouse -
... immediately (rebooting is being powered by a battery or AC power. This limitation is assigned Enabled - Disables the touch pad and allows you to use a mouse connected to the serial connector on how the Audio Mode and Infrared Mode options are : Touch Pad-PS/2 Mouse (the default) Serial Mouse -
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..., you can activate S2D Time-Out mode at any time by Dell with encryption features. This feature must be supported by your modem PC Card and your modem PC Card. In order for this feature is connected to Enabled. Keeps the computer in the device driver for this ...feature must be enabled in suspend mode when the computer detects a modem ring NOTES: Dell recommends that you set Ring/Event Resume to Disabled when an...
..., you can activate S2D Time-Out mode at any time by Dell with encryption features. This feature must be supported by your modem PC Card and your modem PC Card. In order for this feature is connected to Enabled. Keeps the computer in the device driver for this ...feature must be enabled in suspend mode when the computer detects a modem ring NOTES: Dell recommends that you set Ring/Event Resume to Disabled when an...
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Video Memory Video Memory displays the amount of video memory installed on the system board. There are no userselectable settings for this category to Enabled (the default) if you often use more than one C/Port APR and want to minimize the initialization time when you connect the replicator to the computer. Universal Connect The Universal Connect option functions with the Dell Latitude C/Port APR if the computer uses Windows 95. Set this option. When this category is set to Disabled, the C/Port APR is reinitialized each time it is connected to Contents Page Back to the computer.
Video Memory Video Memory displays the amount of video memory installed on the system board. There are no userselectable settings for this category to Enabled (the default) if you often use more than one C/Port APR and want to minimize the initialization time when you connect the replicator to the computer. Universal Connect The Universal Connect option functions with the Dell Latitude C/Port APR if the computer uses Windows 95. Set this option. When this category is set to Disabled, the C/Port APR is reinitialized each time it is connected to Contents Page Back to the computer.
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...power required by the computer. Connecting the AC Adapter CAUTION: The AC adapter should be in a poorly ventilated environment, such as on a desktop or on AC power with AC power sources worldwide. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Using... the AC Adapter | Connecting the AC Adapter Using the AC Adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to power the computer or ...
...power required by the computer. Connecting the AC Adapter CAUTION: The AC adapter should be in a poorly ventilated environment, such as on a desktop or on AC power with AC power sources worldwide. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Using... the AC Adapter | Connecting the AC Adapter Using the AC Adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to power the computer or ...
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...hours of a chemical waste collection program nearest you connect the AC adapter to the computer. A battery in some other computers, and do not require replacement as low charge. Do not use the battery with the Dell Latitude CP Series. When two batteries are installed, ... in the modular bay. The battery's self-test capability alerts you insert it reaches its charge capacity. Back to Contents Page Batteries: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide About the Batteries | Charging a Hot Battery | Battery Usage | Installing a Battery | Battery Charge Gauge ...
...hours of a chemical waste collection program nearest you connect the AC adapter to the computer. A battery in some other computers, and do not require replacement as low charge. Do not use the battery with the Dell Latitude CP Series. When two batteries are installed, ... in the modular bay. The battery's self-test capability alerts you insert it reaches its charge capacity. Back to Contents Page Batteries: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide About the Batteries | Charging a Hot Battery | Battery Usage | Installing a Battery | Battery Charge Gauge ...