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Contents Chapter 1 System Overview 1-1 System Features 1-1 Physical Description 1-2 Status Display 1-3 Keyboard Indicators 1-3 CD-ROM/Hard-Disk Drive Indicator 1-3 Diskette-Drive Access Indicator 1-4 PC Card Indicator 1-4 AC Power Indicator 1-4 Battery Activity Indicator 1-4 Battery Status Indicator 1-4 Battery Charge Gauge 1-5 Password 1-5 ...
Contents Chapter 1 System Overview 1-1 System Features 1-1 Physical Description 1-2 Status Display 1-3 Keyboard Indicators 1-3 CD-ROM/Hard-Disk Drive Indicator 1-3 Diskette-Drive Access Indicator 1-4 PC Card Indicator 1-4 AC Power Indicator 1-4 Battery Activity Indicator 1-4 Battery Status Indicator 1-4 Battery Charge Gauge 1-5 Password 1-5 ...
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Front View of the Portable Computer 1-2 Dell Latitude LM Systems Service Manual warm swapping. Physical Description LCD assembly status display panel keyboard hard-disk drive bay power/suspend indicator latch (2) microphone power button ...compartment Figure 1-1. Back View of the Portable Computer infrared port serial port connector parallel port connector monitor connector I /O panel. However, the CD-ROM must be in the computer before or during boot in order for the drivers to load. • Built-in serial infrared transmitter/receiver, effective to 1 m (3.3 ft). • Support...
Front View of the Portable Computer 1-2 Dell Latitude LM Systems Service Manual warm swapping. Physical Description LCD assembly status display panel keyboard hard-disk drive bay power/suspend indicator latch (2) microphone power button ...compartment Figure 1-1. Back View of the Portable Computer infrared port serial port connector parallel port connector monitor connector I /O panel. However, the CD-ROM must be in the computer before or during boot in order for the drivers to load. • Built-in serial infrared transmitter/receiver, effective to 1 m (3.3 ft). • Support...
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...bay allows the user to the left and away from the options drive bay. Remove the diskette drive, secondary battery, or CD-ROM from the computer. However, the CD-ROM must be inserted or removed while the computer is in order for the drivers to the lock groove). Turn the ... Bay Lock and Latch 4-4 Dell Latitude LM Systems Service Manual With the computer facing you, slide the hard-disk drive cover to replace the lithium ion battery or diskette drive without turning off or rebooting the computer. The CD-ROM can be in the computer before or during boot in suspend mode. This feature...
...bay allows the user to the left and away from the options drive bay. Remove the diskette drive, secondary battery, or CD-ROM from the computer. However, the CD-ROM must be inserted or removed while the computer is in order for the drivers to the lock groove). Turn the ... Bay Lock and Latch 4-4 Dell Latitude LM Systems Service Manual With the computer facing you, slide the hard-disk drive cover to replace the lithium ion battery or diskette drive without turning off or rebooting the computer. The CD-ROM can be in the computer before or during boot in suspend mode. This feature...
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..., 3-1 list of, 3-2 board assembly illustrated, 4-43 removal, 4-43 boot routine observing when troubleshooting, 2-3 bottom assembly, 4-39 C cache board removal, 4-45 Caps Lock indicator, 1-3 CD-ROM disassembly, 4-21 CD-ROM/Hard-Disk Drive indicator, 1-3 computer features, 1-1 illustrated, 1-2 power conservation modes, 1-6 technical specifications, 1-8 computer power, 1-6 D Dell diagnostics, 3-6 dimming the display, 1-6 diskette drive bay, 1-2 diskette drive disassembly...
..., 3-1 list of, 3-2 board assembly illustrated, 4-43 removal, 4-43 boot routine observing when troubleshooting, 2-3 bottom assembly, 4-39 C cache board removal, 4-45 Caps Lock indicator, 1-3 CD-ROM disassembly, 4-21 CD-ROM/Hard-Disk Drive indicator, 1-3 computer features, 1-1 illustrated, 1-2 power conservation modes, 1-6 technical specifications, 1-8 computer power, 1-6 D Dell diagnostics, 3-6 dimming the display, 1-6 diskette drive bay, 1-2 diskette drive disassembly...
Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Hardware Features 1-2 Software Features 1-3 Accessing Online Documentation 1-4 Available Options 1-4 Getting Help 1-4 Chapter 2 Customizing System Features 2-1 System Utilities 2-1 Setup Program 2-2 Accessing the Setup Program 2-2 Main Menu Options 2-2 Date 2-3 Time 2-3 Hard-Disk Drive 0 2-3 Boot Sequence 2-3 Diskette A 2-4 Total Memory 2-4 Video Memory 2-4 Peripherals Menu Options 2-4 Integrated Peripherals 2-4 Serial Port 2-4 Infrared 2-5 Parallel Mode 2-6 Diskette Mode 2-6 Video Mode 2-6 Touch Pad 2-6 CD-ROM Drive Speed 2-6 xiii
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Hardware Features 1-2 Software Features 1-3 Accessing Online Documentation 1-4 Available Options 1-4 Getting Help 1-4 Chapter 2 Customizing System Features 2-1 System Utilities 2-1 Setup Program 2-2 Accessing the Setup Program 2-2 Main Menu Options 2-2 Date 2-3 Time 2-3 Hard-Disk Drive 0 2-3 Boot Sequence 2-3 Diskette A 2-4 Total Memory 2-4 Video Memory 2-4 Peripherals Menu Options 2-4 Integrated Peripherals 2-4 Serial Port 2-4 Infrared 2-5 Parallel Mode 2-6 Diskette Mode 2-6 Video Mode 2-6 Touch Pad 2-6 CD-ROM Drive Speed 2-6 xiii
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... The sound could be caused by typing dir c: at an MS-DOS prompt and pressing . Boot Routine Indications Look for instructions, see "Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive" or "Troubleshooting the CD-ROM Drive" found later in this chapter. If the indicators do not appear, run the Keyboard...the next subsection, "Setup Options." Table 3-1. You can hear the hard-disk drive spin up, and the computer tries to access the boot files from Dell. NOTE: For the full name of a problem. Listen for instructions on obtaining technical assistance from the hard-disk drive or the diskette ...
... The sound could be caused by typing dir c: at an MS-DOS prompt and pressing . Boot Routine Indications Look for instructions, see "Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive" or "Troubleshooting the CD-ROM Drive" found later in this chapter. If the indicators do not appear, run the Keyboard...the next subsection, "Setup Options." Table 3-1. You can hear the hard-disk drive spin up, and the computer tries to access the boot files from Dell. NOTE: For the full name of a problem. Listen for instructions on obtaining technical assistance from the hard-disk drive or the diskette ...
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... Insert a bootable diskette into drive A, and reboot the computer. 6. 6. Call Dell for technical assistance. Install the CD-ROM drive in the status display panel during the boot routine, and does the drive boot the operating system? Reboot the computer. Yes. Go to step 6. Then check the...No. Remove the hard-disk drive and boot the computer. Reinstall the hard-disk drive. Go to experience trouble, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for drive D? Insert your CD-ROM drive pass all the tests? Call Dell for technical assistance. See Chapter 5, "...
... Insert a bootable diskette into drive A, and reboot the computer. 6. 6. Call Dell for technical assistance. Install the CD-ROM drive in the status display panel during the boot routine, and does the drive boot the operating system? Reboot the computer. Yes. Go to step 6. Then check the...No. Remove the hard-disk drive and boot the computer. Reinstall the hard-disk drive. Go to experience trouble, call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for drive D? Insert your CD-ROM drive pass all the tests? Call Dell for technical assistance. See Chapter 5, "...
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... Diagnostics Menu 4-2 Dell Latitude LM Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Make a working copy of the Dell Diagnostics Diskette on line. 3. Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude LM Diagnostics Version X.XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU Starting the Dell Diagnostics After you to exit to start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, ...the tests. 2. Although it is possible to run the Dell diagnostics on how to your display. Turn off the computer. 4. Install a CD-ROM drive in the diskette drive, and boot the computer. Refer to duplicate diskettes. Disable all its components...
... Diagnostics Menu 4-2 Dell Latitude LM Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Make a working copy of the Dell Diagnostics Diskette on line. 3. Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude LM Diagnostics Version X.XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU Starting the Dell Diagnostics After you to exit to start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, ...the tests. 2. Although it is possible to run the Dell diagnostics on how to your display. Turn off the computer. 4. Install a CD-ROM drive in the diskette drive, and boot the computer. Refer to duplicate diskettes. Disable all its components...
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... Audio Main: Run Select Subtest Options Display the Run Menu. Figure 4-2. Instead, the printer is attached to Quit * On the Dell Latitude LM, a CD-ROM drive installed in the System Configuration area on the main screen. The following sources supply this configuration information for the diagnostics: ...information. For example, you may not see a printer listed, although you know are part of all the components or devices you boot the computer from your diagnostics diskette, the diagnostics checks your printer is an address that you selected through the system setup options ...
... Audio Main: Run Select Subtest Options Display the Run Menu. Figure 4-2. Instead, the printer is attached to Quit * On the Dell Latitude LM, a CD-ROM drive installed in the System Configuration area on the main screen. The following sources supply this configuration information for the diagnostics: ...information. For example, you may not see a printer listed, although you know are part of all the components or devices you boot the computer from your diagnostics diskette, the diagnostics checks your printer is an address that you selected through the system setup options ...
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... color bars test. See TechConnect BBS C cables shielded cables, C-1 troubleshooting, 3-2 cache memory, 1-3 calling Dell, 5-7 card. See video tests, Text Mode Character Test color attributes test. See microprocessor character attributes test...connectors location, 1-2 troubleshooting, 3-2 Index 1 See PC Cards cautions, x CD-ROM drive about , 3-6 BIOS, 1-3 boot routine indications, 3-3 bulletin board service. See video tests, Text Mode Character Test character set test. Index A About option in Dell diagnostics, 4-9 assistance technical, 5-1 telephone numbers, 5-7 warranty repair or credit...
... color bars test. See TechConnect BBS C cables shielded cables, C-1 troubleshooting, 3-2 cache memory, 1-3 calling Dell, 5-7 card. See video tests, Text Mode Character Test color attributes test. See microprocessor character attributes test...connectors location, 1-2 troubleshooting, 3-2 Index 1 See PC Cards cautions, x CD-ROM drive about , 3-6 BIOS, 1-3 boot routine indications, 3-3 bulletin board service. See video tests, Text Mode Character Test character set test. Index A About option in Dell diagnostics, 4-9 assistance technical, 5-1 telephone numbers, 5-7 warranty repair or credit...