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... Battery (Continued) NiCad reserve battery: Voltage 7.2 V Operating time (approximate 2 minutes (if computer is in battery swap mode); 40 days (if power is turned off) AC Adapter Input voltage 90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 264 VAC Input current (maximum 1.2 A and 0.6 A Input frequency 47 to 63 Hz Output current 4.5 A (maximum...104°F) Storage 40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) CD-ROM Drive3 Disc size 8 cm and 12 cm (no adapter required) Data transfer rate: Sustained 900 KB/sec (mode 2 disc) Burst 14.4 MB/sec (PIO mode 3) Seek time: Random 200 m/sec Full...
... Battery (Continued) NiCad reserve battery: Voltage 7.2 V Operating time (approximate 2 minutes (if computer is in battery swap mode); 40 days (if power is turned off) AC Adapter Input voltage 90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 264 VAC Input current (maximum 1.2 A and 0.6 A Input frequency 47 to 63 Hz Output current 4.5 A (maximum...104°F) Storage 40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) CD-ROM Drive3 Disc size 8 cm and 12 cm (no adapter required) Data transfer rate: Sustained 900 KB/sec (mode 2 disc) Burst 14.4 MB/sec (PIO mode 3) Seek time: Random 200 m/sec Full...
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...properly connected to turn on or blinking - The computer is in the following : • The AC adapter's AC power cable is connected to the AC adapter and the power source. • The AC adapter's DC power cable is not allowed to the power-on state. components, as instructed in suspend... computer. NOTE: If the charging indicator and low-battery indicator flash continuously while the computer is operating from AC power and move it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual open application programs if possible. Then slide the power button to turn off the computer....
...properly connected to turn on or blinking - The computer is in the following : • The AC adapter's AC power cable is connected to the AC adapter and the power source. • The AC adapter's DC power cable is not allowed to the power-on state. components, as instructed in suspend... computer. NOTE: If the charging indicator and low-battery indicator flash continuously while the computer is operating from AC power and move it reaches full capacity. 2-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Service Manual open application programs if possible. Then slide the power button to turn off the computer....
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...,AUS Power cable, U.K. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Part or Assembly Name Order Name Figure AC Adapter and Power Cords AC adapter ADPT,AC,EXT,18V,65W,LXP Power cable, U.S. Table A-1. CORD,PWR,220V,6F,AC ADPT,UK Audio Audio board service kit SVC,ASSY,AUD BD/SPKR, 4-32 LXPi+ Microphone...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 Manual
...,AUS Power cable, U.K. Factory Repair Parts and Assemblies Part or Assembly Name Order Name Figure AC Adapter and Power Cords AC adapter ADPT,AC,EXT,18V,65W,LXP Power cable, U.S. Table A-1. CORD,PWR,220V,6F,AC ADPT,UK Audio Audio board service kit SVC,ASSY,AUD BD/SPKR, 4-32 LXPi+ Microphone...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 Manual
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... detector. Be sure that the cable is not located where it to install the drive in your adapter's power cable and that nothing rests on power. • If using alternating current (AC) power, plug the AC adapter power cable into a cooler environment, allow the computer to acclimate to room temperature before using the computer...
... detector. Be sure that the cable is not located where it to install the drive in your adapter's power cable and that nothing rests on power. • If using alternating current (AC) power, plug the AC adapter power cable into a cooler environment, allow the computer to acclimate to room temperature before using the computer...
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... Allocations 3-16 I/O Map 3-17 Troubleshooting Procedures 3-18 Troubleshooting a Wet Computer 3-18 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-19 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-19 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-20 Total Power Failure When Using the Battery 3-21 No Power to a Part of the Computer 3-21 Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive 3-22 Troubleshooting the CD...
... Allocations 3-16 I/O Map 3-17 Troubleshooting Procedures 3-18 Troubleshooting a Wet Computer 3-18 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer 3-19 Troubleshooting a Power Failure 3-19 Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 3-20 Total Power Failure When Using the Battery 3-21 No Power to a Part of the Computer 3-21 Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive 3-22 Troubleshooting the CD...
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... Figure 1-1. Figure 3-2. Figure 4-2. Table 3-4. Figure 5-1. Front View of the Computer 1-1 Back View of the Computer 1-2 System Setup Screens 2-4 AC Adapter and Power Cable 3-2 Removing the Battery 3-2 External Cables 3-2 Diagnostics Menu 4-2 Main Screen of the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Diagnostics Checklist 5-6 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen B-2 40-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest...
... Figure 1-1. Figure 3-2. Figure 4-2. Table 3-4. Figure 5-1. Front View of the Computer 1-1 Back View of the Computer 1-2 System Setup Screens 2-4 AC Adapter and Power Cable 3-2 Removing the Battery 3-2 External Cables 3-2 Diagnostics Menu 4-2 Main Screen of the Dell Diagnostics 4-4 Diagnostics Checklist 5-6 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen B-2 40-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest...
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... 4-, 8-, and 16-MB fast-page-mode memory modules in the two memory module sockets on the system board. 1-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Soundblaster-Pro compatible voice and music functions - Memory modules offer improved performance by installing combinations of...indicator panel I/O panel back infrared port hard-disk drive audio jacks PC Card slot speaker Advanced Port Replicator connector AC adapter connector Figure 1-2. Memory can be increased up to your monitor and provides synchronized audio playback through the following standard features: -
... 4-, 8-, and 16-MB fast-page-mode memory modules in the two memory module sockets on the system board. 1-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Soundblaster-Pro compatible voice and music functions - Memory modules offer improved performance by installing combinations of...indicator panel I/O panel back infrared port hard-disk drive audio jacks PC Card slot speaker Advanced Port Replicator connector AC adapter connector Figure 1-2. Memory can be increased up to your monitor and provides synchronized audio playback through the following standard features: -
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...; Printers • Hard-disk drives • Battery charger • AC adapter • PC Cards • 4-, 8-, and 16-MB memory modules • Carrying case • Auto adapter (for performing the update procedure. Accessing Online Documentation The online System User's Guide installed on your new Dell Latitude XPi CD. Dell offers the following topics: • System features • Traveling...
...; Printers • Hard-disk drives • Battery charger • AC adapter • PC Cards • 4-, 8-, and 16-MB memory modules • Carrying case • Auto adapter (for performing the update procedure. Accessing Online Documentation The online System User's Guide installed on your new Dell Latitude XPi CD. Dell offers the following topics: • System features • Traveling...
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... the type and speed of EPP devices. Parallel Mode PARALLEL MODE controls whether the computer's builtin parallel port acts as with a network parallel adapter. • NORMAL puts the parallel port in output mode only (unidirectional) and is used in an application program. For a change to the ...parallel printer. • EPP puts the port in EPP mode to take advantage of the functionality of the time-out options while using AC power, the AC option must reboot your computer's system board. Options for this option. tional mode so that the computer detects a PC Card in the...
... the type and speed of EPP devices. Parallel Mode PARALLEL MODE controls whether the computer's builtin parallel port acts as with a network parallel adapter. • NORMAL puts the parallel port in output mode only (unidirectional) and is used in an application program. For a change to the ...parallel printer. • EPP puts the port in EPP mode to take advantage of the functionality of the time-out options while using AC power, the AC option must reboot your computer's system board. Options for this option. tional mode so that the computer detects a PC Card in the...
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... tight. A quick check of problems for damaged or frayed cables. External Cables 3-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide AC adapter AC power cable (to external devices battery parallel connector AC adapter cable Figure 3-1. Checking Connections Loose or improperly connected cables are likely sources of all ... has two small screws, make sure the screws are properly connected or installed: • The AC adapter and power cable NOTE: The AC adapter connector, the AC adapter, and the AC adapter cable may appear slightly different from those shown in Figure 3-1.
... tight. A quick check of problems for damaged or frayed cables. External Cables 3-2 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide AC adapter AC power cable (to external devices battery parallel connector AC adapter cable Figure 3-1. Checking Connections Loose or improperly connected cables are likely sources of all ... has two small screws, make sure the screws are properly connected or installed: • The AC adapter and power cable NOTE: The AC adapter connector, the AC adapter, and the AC adapter cable may appear slightly different from those shown in Figure 3-1.
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... section provides troubleshooting procedures for components inside your computer (such as an external monitor). in only one way. 3-18 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If your computer. Wipe off the battery, and store it . Remove any installed diskette,... PC Card slots is connected to an alternating current (AC) power source, Dell recommends turning off any telephone or telecommunication line from the socket. 6. Then replace the options cover on the system board. Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. To remove a memory module, carefully...
... section provides troubleshooting procedures for components inside your computer (such as an external monitor). in only one way. 3-18 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide If your computer. Wipe off the battery, and store it . Remove any installed diskette,... PC Card slots is connected to an alternating current (AC) power source, Dell recommends turning off any telephone or telecommunication line from the socket. 6. Then replace the options cover on the system board. Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. To remove a memory module, carefully...
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...hard-disk drive is indicated by touching the unpainted metal surface of these indicators shows that the computer is set to disengage from the AC adapter. In a partial power failure, one or more of the I/O panel. 4. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-19 Reinstall any attached peripherals, ..."Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in the PC Card connectors. Replace the battery. 7. Then call Dell for the memory module to ON/OFF. Yes. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the socket. Turn off your computer and peripherals to the computer, make a copy of the Diagnostics...
...hard-disk drive is indicated by touching the unpainted metal surface of these indicators shows that the computer is set to disengage from the AC adapter. In a partial power failure, one or more of the I/O panel. 4. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-19 Reinstall any attached peripherals, ..."Troubleshooting a Power Failure" found later in the PC Card connectors. Replace the battery. 7. Then call Dell for the memory module to ON/OFF. Yes. Then disconnect the AC adapter from the socket. Turn off your computer and peripherals to the computer, make a copy of the Diagnostics...
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...protector, remove it out as a lamp, to step 5. 4. Continue to step 7. 3-20 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Connect another electrical device, such as you disconnected the AC adapter. 6. Then restart the computer, and hold the power switch in Chapter 2. 1. Yes. For...program is powered by a battery, see the next subsection, "Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter." Turn off the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter from its components before checking for 10 seconds. Does the device function properly? The problem is available...
...protector, remove it out as a lamp, to step 5. 4. Continue to step 7. 3-20 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Connect another electrical device, such as you disconnected the AC adapter. 6. Then restart the computer, and hold the power switch in Chapter 2. 1. Yes. For...program is powered by a battery, see the next subsection, "Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter." Turn off the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter from its components before checking for 10 seconds. Does the device function properly? The problem is available...
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... battery's charge may have a defective battery. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for signs of power. Do the indicators light up ? Are the charging indicator and the low-battery indicator flashing? The problem is resolved. 9. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-21 Connect the AC adapter to step 7. If the computer operates normally...
... battery's charge may have a defective battery. Call Dell for technical assistance. (See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for signs of power. Do the indicators light up ? Are the charging indicator and the low-battery indicator flashing? The problem is resolved. 9. Troubleshooting Your Computer 3-21 Connect the AC adapter to step 7. If the computer operates normally...
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... System Setup program is set to ON/OFF. No. If the display still does not show an image, continue to AC power, or confirm that the AC adapter is set to fit into place. To remove a memory module, carefully spread apart the inner metal tabs of the Diagnostics... so that the memory module can be defective. Go to disengage from the computer. 2. If you complete the following procedure. Call Dell for instructions. 3-22 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Disconnect any installed memory modules. Allow one minute for the memory module to step 5. 2. Adjust the...
... System Setup program is set to ON/OFF. No. If the display still does not show an image, continue to AC power, or confirm that the AC adapter is set to fit into place. To remove a memory module, carefully spread apart the inner metal tabs of the Diagnostics... so that the memory module can be defective. Go to disengage from the computer. 2. If you complete the following procedure. Call Dell for instructions. 3-22 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Disconnect any installed memory modules. Allow one minute for the memory module to step 5. 2. Adjust the...
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... Setup Program" in the System Setup program is the low-battery indicator blinking? Continue to step 4. 4. Make sure the AC adapter is 800 x 600 pixels. No. Go to alternating current (AC) power through the AC adapter. Turn on the computer. If you can be adjusted on the activematrix color display. For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running..., along with its components. If the computer is resolved. Yes. A memory module was activated. Turn off your built-in the online System User's Guide. 3-26 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
... Setup Program" in the System Setup program is the low-battery indicator blinking? Continue to step 4. 4. Make sure the AC adapter is 800 x 600 pixels. No. Go to alternating current (AC) power through the AC adapter. Turn on the computer. If you can be adjusted on the activematrix color display. For instructions, see Chapter 4, "Running..., along with its components. If the computer is resolved. Yes. A memory module was activated. Turn off your built-in the online System User's Guide. 3-26 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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... management. Confirm the computer's system configuration information, and enable all system setup options for information on how to duplicate diskettes. Attach an AC adapter to AC power helps ensure that you choose this option first to the MS-DOS prompt. If a failure in RAM, the diagnostics loads and ... diskette drive, and boot the computer. NOTE: Before you read the rest of your system, select the RUN QUICK TESTS option. Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD Diagnostics Version X.XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU Run All Tests RUn Quick Tests Run Specific Tests Exit To MS-DOS Figure...
... management. Confirm the computer's system configuration information, and enable all system setup options for information on how to duplicate diskettes. Attach an AC adapter to AC power helps ensure that you choose this option first to the MS-DOS prompt. If a failure in RAM, the diagnostics loads and ... diskette drive, and boot the computer. NOTE: Before you read the rest of your system, select the RUN QUICK TESTS option. Dell Computer Corporation Dell Latitude XPi CD Diagnostics Version X.XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU Run All Tests RUn Quick Tests Run Specific Tests Exit To MS-DOS Figure...
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... cleared. The first line lists the options you select the RUN menu option and then the ALL menu option. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics When you to select options from a menu. Information on the main screen of the diagnostics appears (see Figure 4-2)....displays information about the option currently highlighted. CAUTION: While the diagnostic tests are running, do not interrupt the tests, do not unplug the AC adapter, and do not reboot the computer. The second line gives information about your hard-disk drive. Two lines at the top of the...
... cleared. The first line lists the options you select the RUN menu option and then the ALL menu option. Running the Dell Diagnostics 4-3 How to Use the Dell Diagnostics When you to select options from a menu. Information on the main screen of the diagnostics appears (see Figure 4-2)....displays information about the option currently highlighted. CAUTION: While the diagnostic tests are running, do not interrupt the tests, do not unplug the AC adapter, and do not reboot the computer. The second line gives information about your hard-disk drive. Two lines at the top of the...
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A-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications (Continued) AC Adapter Input voltage 90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 264 VAC Input current (maximum 1.2 A and 0.6 A Input frequency 47 to 63 Hz Output current 4.5 A (continuous) 3.5 A (continuous) ...° to 104°F) Storage 40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) CD-ROM Drive3 Disc size 8 cm and 12 cm (no adapter required) Data transfer rate: Sustained 900 KB/sec (mode 2 disc) Burst 14.4 MB/sec (PIO mode 3) Seek time: Random 200 m/sec Full-stroke 500 m/sec...
A-6 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide Technical Specifications (Continued) AC Adapter Input voltage 90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 264 VAC Input current (maximum 1.2 A and 0.6 A Input frequency 47 to 63 Hz Output current 4.5 A (continuous) 3.5 A (continuous) ...° to 104°F) Storage 40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) CD-ROM Drive3 Disc size 8 cm and 12 cm (no adapter required) Data transfer rate: Sustained 900 KB/sec (mode 2 disc) Burst 14.4 MB/sec (PIO mode 3) Seek time: Random 200 m/sec Full-stroke 500 m/sec...
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... 5-7 warranty repair or credit, 5-4 audio controller, 1-3 audio functions troubleshooting, 3-30 audio jacks, 1-2 Audio Test Group Dell diagnostics, 4-22 AutoTech service, 5-3 B basic input/output system. See microprocessor character attributes test. Index A AC adapter connector, 1-2 administrator password assigning or changing, 2-5 Advanced Port Replicator, 1-2, 1-3 alternating current. See BIOS battery, 1-3 ...(CPU). See video tests, Text Mode Character Test Index 1 See TechConnect BBS C cables shielded cables, C-1 troubleshooting, 3-2 cache memory, 1-3 calling Dell, 5-7 card.
... 5-7 warranty repair or credit, 5-4 audio controller, 1-3 audio functions troubleshooting, 3-30 audio jacks, 1-2 Audio Test Group Dell diagnostics, 4-22 AutoTech service, 5-3 B basic input/output system. See microprocessor character attributes test. Index A AC adapter connector, 1-2 administrator password assigning or changing, 2-5 Advanced Port Replicator, 1-2, 1-3 alternating current. See BIOS battery, 1-3 ...(CPU). See video tests, Text Mode Character Test Index 1 See TechConnect BBS C cables shielded cables, C-1 troubleshooting, 3-2 cache memory, 1-3 calling Dell, 5-7 card.