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Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in

bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are

used as follows:

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of

your computer system.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation

is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell,Latitude,DellWare, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer

Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming

the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in

trademarks and trade names other than its own.

January 2000 P/N 999CC Rev. A00

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support.dell.com Dell Latitude System Information 1-1

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Your Dell Latitude portable computer accessories box includes a reduced set of paper

documentation. This document contains getting started, safety, regulatory, and war-

ranty information about your Dell computer as well as information about other Dell

documents that are available and how to obtain them.

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The following documents are provided with your computer:

•The Getting Started placemat, which provides step-by-step instructions for con-

necting your computer.

NOTE: The Getting Started placemat is not available in all regions.

•The User’s Guide, which is an HTML document that includes descriptions of com-

puter features, instructions on installing and configuring drivers and utilities,

information on the System Setup program, and instructions for attaching devices

to the connectors on your computer’s back panel. The User’s Guide is located on

your hard-disk drive.

You may also have one or more of the following documents:

•Documentation updates, which are sometimes included with your computer to

describe changes to your computer or software. Always read these updates

before consulting any other documentation because the updates often contain

the latest information.

•Operating system documentation, which is included if you ordered your operating

system software from Dell.

•Documentation included with any options you purchase separately from your

computer. This documentation includes information that you need to configure

and install these options in your Dell computer.

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Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as

expected. For information on these help tools, see the “Getting Help” section in the

online User’s Guide.

If you have a computer problem and are unable to access the online User’s Guide, use

the Dell Diagnostics to help you determine the cause of the problem and to help you

solve it. The Diagnostics are on the System Software CD that came with your

computer.

NOTE: Run the Diagnostics before you call Dell’s technical support because the diag-

nostic tests provide information you may need when you call.

To start the Diagnostics, perform the following steps:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Undock the computer if you have it docked.

3. Turn on the computer.

4. Press <F2> at the Dell BIOS splash screen to access the System Setup menu.

5. Select the following boot sequence:

•Boot First Device: Diskette Drive

•Boot Second Device: CDROM / DVDROM Drive

•Boot Third Device: Internal HDD

6. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

7. Turn the computer off.

8. Turn the computer on.

The system restarts and automatically begins to run the Diagnostics.

9. When you have completed running Diagnostics, remove the Dell System Soft-

ware CD from the CD-ROM drive.

To change the boot sequence, repeat steps 1 through 5, customizing the boot

sequence to fit your needs. Restart your system.

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support.dell.com Dell Latitude System Information 1-3

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To set up your computer, perform the following steps:

1. Unpack the accessories box (see Figure 1-1).

2. Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete

the setup of your computer.

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The accessories box also contains user documentation, the System Software CD, and

any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) you have

ordered.

AC adapter

floppy-disk

drive cable

operating system

documentation

AC adapter

power cable

CD-ROM

drive module

travel

module

TV-out

adapter cable

AC adapter

cable

track

stick caps

System

Software CD

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NOTE: A partially charged battery is already installed in the computer, but Dell recom-

mends that you attach the AC adapter now so that the battery can complete its charge

and the operating system setup can proceed without interruption.

To connect your computer to the AC adapter, perform the following steps:

1. Plug the AC adapter’s attached cable into the AC adapter connector on the com-

puter (see Figure 1-2).

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2. Plug the AC adapter power cable into the AC adapter.

3. Plug the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet.

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To turn on the computer, open the computer display and press the power button (see

Figure 1-3).

AC adapter

power cable

AC adapter connector

AC adapter cable

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NOTE: Do not dock the computer until it has been turned on and shut down at least

once.

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Figures 1-4 and 1-5 show the locations of the computer’s components.

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display latch

power button

power

button

battery

bay

touch pad

and buttons

modular bay

integrated

microphone

line-in jack

S-video

connector

optional

modem jack

air

intake

speaker

status indicator

panel

display latch

display

line-out jack

microphone jack

track stick

and buttons

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Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential dam-

age and to help ensure your own personal safety.

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As you use your computer, observe the following safety guidelines:

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•Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation

instructions closely.

•Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal

objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting

excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in

damage from burns.

•Be sure that nothing rests on your adapter’s power cable and that the cable is not

located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.

fan

video

connector

parallel

connector

PS/2 connector infrared port

AC adapter

connector

serial connector

speaker

hard-disk drive

PC Card slot

status

indicator panel

USB connector

docking connector

security cable

slot

security cable

slot

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