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... Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are trademarks, and DellWare is a service mark of Microsoft Corporation; Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Introduction Setup and Operation Powering Your Computer Traveling With Your...
... Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Latitude, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are trademarks, and DellWare is a service mark of Microsoft Corporation; Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Introduction Setup and Operation Powering Your Computer Traveling With Your...
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.... Figure 1. This chapter describes the major hardware and software features of your computer. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Overview | Hardware Features | Available Options | Getting Help Overview The Dell Latitude CPi A-Series portable computer is an expandable multimedia system designed around an Intel® microprocessor with Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI...
.... Figure 1. This chapter describes the major hardware and software features of your computer. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Overview | Hardware Features | Available Options | Getting Help Overview The Dell Latitude CPi A-Series portable computer is an expandable multimedia system designed around an Intel® microprocessor with Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI...
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...and software support for two 3.3-volt (V) or 5-V PC Cards. ExpressCharge technology charges a single battery in the battery bay, with Dell Latitude CP Series portable computers. High-performance parallel and serial ports and a multipurpose Personal System/2 (PS/2) connector for attaching an external monitor to ... modular bay. The port is also a monitor connector for attaching external devices. NOTE: Your computer was shipped with the Dell Latitude CP Series. The lithium ion technology used in the battery is significantly less hazardous to -disk mode-that supports stand-alone and hub...
...and software support for two 3.3-volt (V) or 5-V PC Cards. ExpressCharge technology charges a single battery in the battery bay, with Dell Latitude CP Series portable computers. High-performance parallel and serial ports and a multipurpose Personal System/2 (PS/2) connector for attaching an external monitor to ... modular bay. The port is also a monitor connector for attaching external devices. NOTE: Your computer was shipped with the Dell Latitude CP Series. The lithium ion technology used in the battery is significantly less hazardous to -disk mode-that supports stand-alone and hub...
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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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...Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen, use the service tag number when reporting to law enforcement officials and to Dell. If possible, obtain the name of the firm. 3. If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the investigating.... Write down the name, address, and telephone number of the computer. Back to Contents Page Traveling With Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Identifying Your Computer | Preparing Your Computer for assistance. Also write down your property to report the missing...
...Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen, use the service tag number when reporting to law enforcement officials and to Dell. If possible, obtain the name of the firm. 3. If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the investigating.... Write down the name, address, and telephone number of the computer. Back to Contents Page Traveling With Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Identifying Your Computer | Preparing Your Computer for assistance. Also write down your property to report the missing...
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Back to Contents Page Drivers: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Installing Microsoft® Windows® 95 and Windows 98 Drivers Installing Microsoft Windows NT® Drivers
Back to Contents Page Drivers: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Installing Microsoft® Windows® 95 and Windows 98 Drivers Installing Microsoft Windows NT® Drivers
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Back to Contents Page Customizing Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Using the System Setup Program Power Management Settings Suspend-to-Disk Utility
Back to Contents Page Customizing Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Using the System Setup Program Power Management Settings Suspend-to-Disk Utility
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... from its packaging. Figure 1. Use a small Phillips-head screwdriver to use later in the drive bay. Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Installing a Primary Hard-Disk Drive | Installing Memory Modules Installing a Primary Hard-Disk Drive CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your...
... from its packaging. Figure 1. Use a small Phillips-head screwdriver to use later in the drive bay. Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Installing a Primary Hard-Disk Drive | Installing Memory Modules Installing a Primary Hard-Disk Drive CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your...
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type III cards can be used only in any combination; Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide System chip set Microprocessor data bus width DRAM bus width Address bus width Flash EPROM AGP bus PCI bus CardBus controller PC ...
type III cards can be used only in any combination; Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide System chip set Microprocessor data bus width DRAM bus width Address bus width Flash EPROM AGP bus PCI bus CardBus controller PC ...
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... might weigh more or less, depending on its configuration. ESD 12 kV applied to front surface NOTES: 1 The Dell Latitude CPi A-Series does not support memory modules from older models of Dell portable computers, such as the Latitude XP, XPi CD, or LM. 2 Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary according...
... might weigh more or less, depending on its configuration. ESD 12 kV applied to front surface NOTES: 1 The Dell Latitude CPi A-Series does not support memory modules from older models of Dell portable computers, such as the Latitude XP, XPi CD, or LM. 2 Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary according...
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... of the following tools are described in all locations outside the continental U.S. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in the following tools and information: Technical information - Back to Contents Page Getting Help: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Overview | Technical Assistance | Help Tools | Problems With Your Order | Product...
... of the following tools are described in all locations outside the continental U.S. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in the following tools and information: Technical information - Back to Contents Page Getting Help: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Overview | Technical Assistance | Help Tools | Problems With Your Order | Product...
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Back to Contents Page Modular Bay: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Using the Modular Bay | Installing Devices in the Modular Bay | Setting Up a Second Hard-Disk Drive Using the Modular Bay Your computer ...
Back to Contents Page Modular Bay: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Using the Modular Bay | Installing Devices in the Modular Bay | Setting Up a Second Hard-Disk Drive Using the Modular Bay Your computer ...
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...Changes for each incorrect configuration setting. NOTE: If you change the system configuration. Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Overview | Entering the System Setup Program | Using the System Setup Program | System Setup Options Overview Each time... option is enabled), the System Setup program opens directly to take effect. Dell recommends that is activated by rebooting, the System Setup program displays the setting you must use the Dell Control Center to view and change an option that you write down the ...
...Changes for each incorrect configuration setting. NOTE: If you change the system configuration. Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Overview | Entering the System Setup Program | Using the System Setup Program | System Setup Options Overview Each time... option is enabled), the System Setup program opens directly to take effect. Dell recommends that is activated by rebooting, the System Setup program displays the setting you must use the Dell Control Center to view and change an option that you write down the ...
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... connector on the floor, when used to the DC power required by the computer. Connecting the AC Adapter 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...
... connector on the floor, when used to the DC power required by the computer. Connecting the AC Adapter 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...
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...lived than the lithium metal technology used in the battery bay. The built-in the battery bay is standard with Dell Latitude CP Series computers only. If the computer is no battery memory effect with common household waste products. Spent batteries should not be...self-test capability alerts you . Do not use batteries from the battery in the modular bay. Reconnect the computer 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 | First Low...
...lived than the lithium metal technology used in the battery bay. The built-in the battery bay is standard with Dell Latitude CP Series computers only. If the computer is no battery memory effect with common household waste products. Spent batteries should not be...self-test capability alerts you . Do not use batteries from the battery in the modular bay. Reconnect the computer 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 | First Low...
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...-ROM drive. (The autoplay feature can be used externally. The CD-ROM drive cannot be damaged. Back to Contents Page CD-ROM Drive: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Using the CD-ROM Drive | Caring for CDs | Types of Supported Discs Using the CD-ROM Drive The CD-ROM ...drive is a read-only device that the CD is seated correctly on the spindle. Dell installed the appropriate CD-ROM drive device drivers on the ...
...-ROM drive. (The autoplay feature can be used externally. The CD-ROM drive cannot be damaged. Back to Contents Page CD-ROM Drive: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Using the CD-ROM Drive | Caring for CDs | Types of Supported Discs Using the CD-ROM Drive The CD-ROM ...drive is a read-only device that the CD is seated correctly on the spindle. Dell installed the appropriate CD-ROM drive device drivers on the ...
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...Combinations and Their Functions Key Combinations Function + down arrow Decreases brightness + up to display text. Back to Contents Page Display: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Adjusting the Brightness | Expanded Video Mode | Video Drivers and Video Resolution | Customizing Video Resolution | Dual... conserve up arrow Increases brightness + right arrow Decreases contrast on the Latitude CP family (has no effect on an active-matrix display) + left arrow Increases contrast on the Latitude CP family (has no effect on an active-matrix display) NOTES...
...Combinations and Their Functions Key Combinations Function + down arrow Decreases brightness + up to display text. Back to Contents Page Display: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Adjusting the Brightness | Expanded Video Mode | Video Drivers and Video Resolution | Customizing Video Resolution | Dual... conserve up arrow Increases brightness + right arrow Decreases contrast on the Latitude CP family (has no effect on an active-matrix display) + left arrow Increases contrast on the Latitude CP family (has no effect on an active-matrix display) NOTES...
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Back to Contents Page Diskette Drive: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Your computer was shipped with a diskette in the modular bay, the drive access indicator blinks. NOTE: If the computer is enabled in ...
Back to Contents Page Diskette Drive: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Your computer was shipped with a diskette in the modular bay, the drive access indicator blinks. NOTE: If the computer is enabled in ...
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... Temporarily enables a cursor-control key in the embedded numeric keypad Temporarily enables a number or symbol key in the embedded Back to Contents Page Keyboard: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Embedded Numeric Keypad | Display Key Combinations | Power Conservation Key Combinations | Processing Speed Key Combinations | Speaker Key Combinations | System Function Key Combinations...
... Temporarily enables a cursor-control key in the embedded numeric keypad Temporarily enables a number or symbol key in the embedded Back to Contents Page Keyboard: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide Embedded Numeric Keypad | Display Key Combinations | Power Conservation Key Combinations | Processing Speed Key Combinations | Speaker Key Combinations | System Function Key Combinations...
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... the Japanese Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA) standard. However, they extend beyond the edge of standard PC Cards. Back to Contents Page PC Cards: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide About PC Cards | Installing PC Cards | Removing PC Cards About PC Cards The computer has a slot into which end should be...
... the Japanese Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA) standard. However, they extend beyond the edge of standard PC Cards. Back to Contents Page PC Cards: Dell™ Latitude™ CPi A-Series System User's Guide About PC Cards | Installing PC Cards | Removing PC Cards About PC Cards The computer has a slot into which end should be...