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Physical Description display assembly LCD panel keyboard trackball assembly display assembly latch indicator panel microphone tilt-support foot (2) infrared port diskette drive main battery assembly speaker bottom case assembly CD-ROM drive Figure 1-1. Front View of the Notebook Computer 1-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
Physical Description display assembly LCD panel keyboard trackball assembly display assembly latch indicator panel microphone tilt-support foot (2) infrared port diskette drive main battery assembly speaker bottom case assembly CD-ROM drive Figure 1-1. Front View of the Notebook Computer 1-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
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...visible through an aperture on , the power/suspend indicator lights up constantly to or from the diskette drive. Low-Battery Indicator The low-battery indicator is fully closed. After the computer is being transferred to indicate that follow describe the functions of the display... data is turned on the outside of the indicators. PC Card Access Indicator The PC Card access indicator is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The indicator lights when data is receiving stable power. The indicator turns on the keyboard assembly. then the system does ...
...visible through an aperture on , the power/suspend indicator lights up constantly to or from the diskette drive. Low-Battery Indicator The low-battery indicator is fully closed. After the computer is being transferred to indicate that follow describe the functions of the display... data is turned on the outside of the indicators. PC Card Access Indicator The PC Card access indicator is fully charged. 1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual The indicator lights when data is receiving stable power. The indicator turns on the keyboard assembly. then the system does ...
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... 87 (Japan) Key travel 3.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.12 ± 0.02 inch) Key spacing 18.25 mm (0.72 inch) Layout QWERTY, AZERTY, Kanji Battery Type lithium ion Dimensions: Height 20.5 mm (0.81 inch) Depth 152.75 mm (6.01 inches) Width 78.5 mm (3.09 inches) Weight 0.41 kg (0.9 lb)...176;C (50° to 104°F) Storage 40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 2 Battery performance features such as charge time, operating time, and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are used. 1-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 1-2.
... 87 (Japan) Key travel 3.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.12 ± 0.02 inch) Key spacing 18.25 mm (0.72 inch) Layout QWERTY, AZERTY, Kanji Battery Type lithium ion Dimensions: Height 20.5 mm (0.81 inch) Depth 152.75 mm (6.01 inches) Width 78.5 mm (3.09 inches) Weight 0.41 kg (0.9 lb)...176;C (50° to 104°F) Storage 40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 2 Battery performance features such as charge time, operating time, and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are used. 1-10 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 1-2.
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Table 1-2. Technical Specifications (Continued) CD-ROM Drive3 (Continued) Access time: Random 250 m/sec Full-stroke 550 m/sec Memory buffer 128 KB Physical (Computer) Height 63.0 mm (2.48 inches) Width 280.9 mm (11.06 inches) Depth 233.5 mm (9.19 inches) Weight (with battery and hard-disk drive 3.29 kg (7.26 lb... 0.51 GRMS, using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates truck shipment Storage 1.1 GRMS, using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates air/truck shipment 3 The CD-ROM drive in your computer may have different specifications. 1-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
Table 1-2. Technical Specifications (Continued) CD-ROM Drive3 (Continued) Access time: Random 250 m/sec Full-stroke 550 m/sec Memory buffer 128 KB Physical (Computer) Height 63.0 mm (2.48 inches) Width 280.9 mm (11.06 inches) Depth 233.5 mm (9.19 inches) Weight (with battery and hard-disk drive 3.29 kg (7.26 lb... 0.51 GRMS, using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates truck shipment Storage 1.1 GRMS, using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates air/truck shipment 3 The CD-ROM drive in your computer may have different specifications. 1-12 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
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...programs if possible. If the computer is free of the computer is not allowed to cool, the battery stops charging before it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Verify that the user has saved all open files and exited all open the display and...see Chapter 4, "Removing and Replacing Parts." To perform a visual inspection, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the charging indicator and low-battery indicator flash continuously while the computer is properly connected to the com- Open the display and press any attached peripherals. 2. components, as ...
...programs if possible. If the computer is free of the computer is not allowed to cool, the battery stops charging before it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Verify that the user has saved all open files and exited all open the display and...see Chapter 4, "Removing and Replacing Parts." To perform a visual inspection, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If the charging indicator and low-battery indicator flash continuously while the computer is properly connected to the com- Open the display and press any attached peripherals. 2. components, as ...
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... port failure Parallel port test failure Math coprocessor failure Memory module improperly seated or system memory controller faulty (system board faulty) System board faulty Reserve battery faulty or system board faulty System board faulty System board faulty System board faulty 3-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-1.
... port failure Parallel port test failure Math coprocessor failure Memory module improperly seated or system memory controller faulty (system board faulty) System board faulty Reserve battery faulty or system board faulty System board faulty System board faulty System board faulty 3-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Table 3-1.
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... clock stopped Time-of -day System clock stopped. System board faulty. Tests the main memory • System Set - Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Battery is critically low. Main battery needs recharging. System Error Messages (Continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Seek error MS-DOS unable to System board faulty. Defective diskette...
... clock stopped Time-of -day System clock stopped. System board faulty. Tests the main memory • System Set - Tests the CD-ROM drive subsystem 3-8 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Battery is critically low. Main battery needs recharging. System Error Messages (Continued) Message Definition Probable Causes Seek error MS-DOS unable to System board faulty. Defective diskette...
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... or more of an inch). See "Controlling Computer Power" in suspend-to-disk mode. Also disconnect any attached peripherals. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Slide the battery compartment door downward until it stops (about 3/16 of the following steps: 1. Turn off and not in Chapter 1. 2. Disconnect the computer and...
... or more of an inch). See "Controlling Computer Power" in suspend-to-disk mode. Also disconnect any attached peripherals. Slide the main battery assembly out. 4-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Slide the battery compartment door downward until it stops (about 3/16 of the following steps: 1. Turn off and not in Chapter 1. 2. Disconnect the computer and...
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... main battery memory compartment cover CD-ROM/diskette drive assembly Figure 4-5. Exploded View-Computer The computer is divided into three major assemblies: the palmrest assembly (which contains the keyboard and the trackball), the display assembly (which contains the LCD), and the bottom case assembly (which contains many of the removable parts). 4-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service...
... main battery memory compartment cover CD-ROM/diskette drive assembly Figure 4-5. Exploded View-Computer The computer is divided into three major assemblies: the palmrest assembly (which contains the keyboard and the trackball), the display assembly (which contains the LCD), and the bottom case assembly (which contains many of the removable parts). 4-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service...
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.../SPKR, BRKT,LXPiCD The superpart assembly includes two speakers, two fans, the reserve battery, a printed circuit board for those parts, and an infrared printed circuit board. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove the deck-buoy. 4-34 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Remove the diskette-drive/CD-ROM assembly. 4. To remove the superpart assembly, follow these steps: 1.
.../SPKR, BRKT,LXPiCD The superpart assembly includes two speakers, two fans, the reserve battery, a printed circuit board for those parts, and an infrared printed circuit board. Remove the palmrest assembly. 2. Remove the deck-buoy. 4-34 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Remove the diskette-drive/CD-ROM assembly. 4. To remove the superpart assembly, follow these steps: 1.
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... is turned off. If possible, make a copy of this information before you remove the reserve battery. 4-36 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Reserve Battery Removal Part or Assembly Name Reserve battery Order Name SVC,BTRY,RSRV,LXP CAUTION: The reserve battery provides power to lose its date and time information as well as usersettable parameters in the...
... is turned off. If possible, make a copy of this information before you remove the reserve battery. 4-36 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual Reserve Battery Removal Part or Assembly Name Reserve battery Order Name SVC,BTRY,RSRV,LXP CAUTION: The reserve battery provides power to lose its date and time information as well as usersettable parameters in the...
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... and its maintenance services. System Board Assembly PC Card ejectors SB1 (5 mm) I/O docking EMI clip system board assembly SB2 (5 mm) I/O serial EMI clip main battery connector battery compartment 5 mm molded tabs (3) bottom case assembly Figure 4-27. System Board Assembly Removal Part or Assembly Name System board assembly Order Name SVC,SYS,PLN... the System Board Assembly" found later in this section). Do not neglect to transfer the service tag number to the replacement system board assembly. 4-38 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
... and its maintenance services. System Board Assembly PC Card ejectors SB1 (5 mm) I/O docking EMI clip system board assembly SB2 (5 mm) I/O serial EMI clip main battery connector battery compartment 5 mm molded tabs (3) bottom case assembly Figure 4-27. System Board Assembly Removal Part or Assembly Name System board assembly Order Name SVC,SYS,PLN... the System Board Assembly" found later in this section). Do not neglect to transfer the service tag number to the replacement system board assembly. 4-38 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual
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...,MIPHN,LXPi+CD 4-21 Microphone/switch ASSY,MIPHN/SWT,LXPi+CD 4-21 assembly Magnet switch SWT,MGNT,ENCL,SPST, 4-21 LXPiCD Microphone/switch CBL,FPC,MIC/SW,LCD,12.1" 4-21 cable Technical booklet DOC,SERV,GDE,XPi+ Batteries Reserve battery SVC,BTRY,RSRV,LXP 4-26 Battery, reserve BTRY,RSV,LXP Technical booklet TSH,SERV,LXP A-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service...
...,MIPHN,LXPi+CD 4-21 Microphone/switch ASSY,MIPHN/SWT,LXPi+CD 4-21 assembly Magnet switch SWT,MGNT,ENCL,SPST, 4-21 LXPiCD Microphone/switch CBL,FPC,MIC/SW,LCD,12.1" 4-21 cable Technical booklet DOC,SERV,GDE,XPi+ Batteries Reserve battery SVC,BTRY,RSRV,LXP 4-26 Battery, reserve BTRY,RSV,LXP Technical booklet TSH,SERV,LXP A-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service...
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...Tag: XXXXX Asset Tag: XXXXX Tab,Shift-Tab change fields change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot Page 2 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX XXX Time: 13:17:02Date: Mon Feb 12, 1997 Internal Hard Drive: Diskette Drive A: Boot...time in 24-hour format (hours:minutes:seconds) for the internal clock/calendar. System Setup Screens Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX BATTERY Power Management: Enabled Display Time-Out: 4 minutes Disk Time-Out: 1 minute Suspend Time-Out: 10 minutes S2D ...
...Tag: XXXXX Asset Tag: XXXXX Tab,Shift-Tab change fields change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot Page 2 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX XXX Time: 13:17:02Date: Mon Feb 12, 1997 Internal Hard Drive: Diskette Drive A: Boot...time in 24-hour format (hours:minutes:seconds) for the internal clock/calendar. System Setup Screens Page 1 of 2 Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD System Setup BIOS Version: AXX BATTERY Power Management: Enabled Display Time-Out: 4 minutes Disk Time-Out: 1 minute Suspend Time-Out: 10 minutes S2D ...
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... if computer exits suspend mode if an installed modem receives an incoming call. BATTERY STATUS Displays percentage of charge remaining in suspend mode when the display is detected. B-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual DISK TIME-OUT Determines how long hard-disk drive is closed .... SUSPEND (the default) indicates the computer is in battery. S2D TIME-OUT Determines how long computer is activated. System...
... if computer exits suspend mode if an installed modem receives an incoming call. BATTERY STATUS Displays percentage of charge remaining in suspend mode when the display is detected. B-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual DISK TIME-OUT Determines how long hard-disk drive is closed .... SUSPEND (the default) indicates the computer is in battery. S2D TIME-OUT Determines how long computer is activated. System...
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..., 2-1 initialization error messages, 3-9 2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual IrDA communications port location, 1-2 IRQ line assignments list of, 1-6 K keel plate, A-27 key combinations to enter System Setup program, B-2 keyboard assembly removal, 4-14 keyboard/keypad/mouse connector shield removal, A-21 L LCD inverter board, 4-24 LCD panel removal, 4-22 LEDs, 1-3 low-battery warnings, 1-4 M main battery removal, 4-3 memory compartment...
..., 2-1 initialization error messages, 3-9 2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual IrDA communications port location, 1-2 IRQ line assignments list of, 1-6 K keel plate, A-27 key combinations to enter System Setup program, B-2 keyboard assembly removal, 4-14 keyboard/keypad/mouse connector shield removal, A-21 L LCD inverter board, 4-24 LCD panel removal, 4-22 LEDs, 1-3 low-battery warnings, 1-4 M main battery removal, 4-3 memory compartment...
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... The driver for the 2093 video controller. Type a:\setup.exe in the following operating systems, as video resolution and battery conservation. Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your video features, such as...hard-disk drive. 5. Follow the instructions on the Dell Latitude XPi CD P150ST. These programs are provided. Insert the Video Drivers Diskette 1 into the diskette drive. 3. Dell ® Latitude® XPi and Dell Latitude XPi CD Installing Utilities and Drivers Dell provides you with the NeoMagic 2090 video controller on ...
... The driver for the 2093 video controller. Type a:\setup.exe in the following operating systems, as video resolution and battery conservation. Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your video features, such as...hard-disk drive. 5. Follow the instructions on the Dell Latitude XPi CD P150ST. These programs are provided. Insert the Video Drivers Diskette 1 into the diskette drive. 3. Dell ® Latitude® XPi and Dell Latitude XPi CD Installing Utilities and Drivers Dell provides you with the NeoMagic 2090 video controller on ...
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... 1. In the Program Manager, select the Run option from the File menu. 4. Installing the Online System User's Guide and Dell Control Center The online System User's Guide for the Latitude XPi and Latitude XPi CD computers contains essential information you will need to complete the installation. 2. Insert either the System User's Guide Diskette 1 or the... to use the integrated optical trackball or an external mouse. Installing the Optical Trackball/ Mouse Driver The trackball/mouse driver allows you conserve battery power. Follow the instructions on your hard-disk drive.
... 1. In the Program Manager, select the Run option from the File menu. 4. Installing the Online System User's Guide and Dell Control Center The online System User's Guide for the Latitude XPi and Latitude XPi CD computers contains essential information you will need to complete the installation. 2. Insert either the System User's Guide Diskette 1 or the... to use the integrated optical trackball or an external mouse. Installing the Optical Trackball/ Mouse Driver The trackball/mouse driver allows you conserve battery power. Follow the instructions on your hard-disk drive.
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Chapter 1 Introduction The Dell® Latitude® XPi CD portable computer is an expandable multimedia system designed around an Intel® Pentium® microprocessor and Peripheral display Component Interconnect (PCI) technology. This chapter describes the major hardware and software features of display) battery speaker Introduction 1-1 display latch trackball keyboard front infrared port diskette drive Figure 1-1. Front View of the Computer indicator panel microphone CD-ROM drive tilt-support foot (on each side of your computer.
Chapter 1 Introduction The Dell® Latitude® XPi CD portable computer is an expandable multimedia system designed around an Intel® Pentium® microprocessor and Peripheral display Component Interconnect (PCI) technology. This chapter describes the major hardware and software features of display) battery speaker Introduction 1-1 display latch trackball keyboard front infrared port diskette drive Figure 1-1. Front View of the Computer indicator panel microphone CD-ROM drive tilt-support foot (on each side of your computer.
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... configuration upgrade kit, which includes diskettes with PC Cards. Before using the drive, however, you . You can extend your new Dell Latitude XPi CD. Getting Help If at any screen from the online System User's Guide, display the screen you can also install a hard-disk...disk drives • Battery charger • AC adapter • PC Cards • 4-, 8-, and 16-MB memory modules • Carrying case • Auto adapter (for performing the update procedure. Interchanging Hard-Disk Drives The removable hard-disk drives in the new Dell Latitude XPi CD computers are included in...
... configuration upgrade kit, which includes diskettes with PC Cards. Before using the drive, however, you . You can extend your new Dell Latitude XPi CD. Getting Help If at any screen from the online System User's Guide, display the screen you can also install a hard-disk...disk drives • Battery charger • AC adapter • PC Cards • 4-, 8-, and 16-MB memory modules • Carrying case • Auto adapter (for performing the update procedure. Interchanging Hard-Disk Drives The removable hard-disk drives in the new Dell Latitude XPi CD computers are included in...