Dell Latitude C800 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Dell Latitude
Model PP01X
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Dell™ Latitude™ INFORMATIONS SYSTÈME Dell™ Latitude™ INFORMAÇÕES SOBRE O SISTEMA Dell™ Latitude™ INFORMACIÓN DEL SISTEMA
SYSTEM INFORMATION
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SYSTEM INFORMATION
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2000 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Latitude, AccessDirect, and the DELL E COM logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft 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.
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Dell™ Latitude™ System Information
Your Dell Latitude portable computer accessories box includes a reduced set of paper documentation. This document contains getting started, safety, and regulatory information about your Dell computer as well as information about other Dell documents that are available and how to obtain them.

Other Documents Available

The following documents are provided with your computer:
The Getting Started placemat, which provides step-by-step instructions for connecting 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 computer 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 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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Documents on the Web
You can obtain the latest versions of any of the documents on your hard drive as well as other troubleshooting information from the support site at http:// support.dell.com.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.
As you use your computer, observe the following safety guidelines:
Do not allow your Latitude portable computer to operate with the base resting
directly on exposed skin. With extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.
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. Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when
you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case.
Do not use your computer in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub,
sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement.
Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your computer. Doing so can
cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
Use only the Dell PA-6 AC adapter approved for use with this computer. Use of
another AC adapter may present a risk of fire. Use only Dell battery modules that are approved for use with this computer. Use
of other types may present a risk of fire or explosion.
To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables
into properly grounded power sources. These cables are equipped with three­prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere
rating of the products plugged into the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.
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To remove power from the computer, turn it off, remove the battery pack, and
disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. If your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, the cable
used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug.
If your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect
the modem cable if an electrical storm approaches to avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning via the telephone line.
To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect
any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
PC Cards may become very warm during normal operation. Use care when
removing PC Cards after their continuous operation. Do not dispose of your computer’s lithium-ion battery packs in a fire or along with
household waste. They may explode. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions or contact you local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions.
Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water rather than with
liquid or aerosol cleaners which may contain flammable substances.
Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer
Observe the following safety guidelines when working inside your computer.
NOTICE: The only time you should ever access the inside of your computer is when you are installing memory modules.
NOTICE: Wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module to help prevent possible damage to the system board.
NOTE: For full instructions, see the User’s Guide.
Turn off your computer and any attached peripherals.
Disconnect your computer and any attached peripherals from electrical outlets to
reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. If the computer is docked, undock it.
Disconnect any peripherals attached to your computer, including telephone or
telecommunication lines. Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the secondary
battery from the modular bay.
Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of an input/output (I/O)
connector on the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch the I/O panel to dissipate any static electricity
that might harm internal components.
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General EMC Guidelines

Shielded signal cables: Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the
appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell on the World Wide Web at http://www.dell.com.
Protecting against electrostatic discharge: Static electricity can harm electronic
components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computers electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computers I/O panel.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free
space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Your Dell computer is designed to comply with applicable regulations regarding EMI. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate the equipment. Additional regulatory information regarding your computer can be found in your online Users Guide.
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Getting Started

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.
The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) you have ordered.
Figure 1-1. Accessories Box Contents
1 AC adapter 5 Cable for optional modem
2 Track stick caps 6 TV/digital audio adapter cable
3 AC adapter power cable 7 Travel module
4 Operating system documentation 8 ResourceCD
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Connecting the AC Adapter
Figure 1-2. Connecting the AC Adapter
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Turning On the Computer
To turn on the computer, open the computer display and press the power button (see Figure 1-3).
NOTE: Do not dock the computer until it has been turned on and shut down at least once.
Figure 1-3. Turning On the Computer
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Computer Components
Figures 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, and 1-7 show the locations of the computers components.
Figure 1-4. Front View
1 Display latch 8 Touch pad
2 Display 9 Battery
3 System status lights 10 Modular bay
4 Air intake 11 Track stick and touch pad
5 Keyboard status lights 12 Dell AccessDirect key
6 Keyboard 13 Power button
7 Track stick 14 Internal microphone
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buttons
Figure 1-5. Right Side View
1 Speaker 6 IR sensor
2 Optional network connector 7 IEEE 1394 connector
3 Optional modem connector 8 PC Card slots
4 Security cable slot 9 Audio jacks
5 Hard drive bay 10 Air intake
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Figure 1-6. Back View
1 Fans 5 Docking connector
2 AC power connector 6 Parallel connector
3 PS/2 connector (for mouse,
keyboard, or keypad)
4 Video connector 8 USB connectors
7 Serial connector
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Figure 1-7. Left Side View
1 Fixed optical drive pull-tab 4 Security cable slot
2 Fixed optical drive 5 Speaker
3 S-video TV-out connector
Replacing the Main Battery
CAUTION: Using the wrong battery type may present a risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type purchased from Dell. You can use your computer’s battery in any Latitude C-Family computer except for the Latitude CS or CSx computers. Do not attempt to use the battery in CS or CSx, and do not use a battery from those computers in your computer.
NOTICE: To avoid data loss, do not replace a battery while the computer is turned on unless the computer is connected to an electrical outlet or a second battery is installed.
NOTICE: Only use lithium ion batteries in your computer. The computer does not support nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.
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Before installing a new battery, check the battery’s charge by pressing the battery test button. The battery gauge will not light if the battery is completely drained.
To replace a battery in the battery bay, perform the following steps.
NOTE: For full instructions, see your User’s Guide.
1. Save your work and close all open files and application programs.
2. If the computer is docked, undock it.
3. If the modular bay contains a battery, go to step 5.
NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in a standby or hibernate mode, you have up to 2 minutes to complete the battery replacement. After 2 minutes, the computer shuts down and you will lose any unsaved data.
4. If the only battery in the computer is in the battery bay and that is the battery you want to replace, either connect the computer to an electrical outlet or preserve your data in one of these ways.
Use suspend mode.
Use hibernate mode.
NOTE: For more information about suspend and hibernate modes, see your Users Guide.
5. Close the computer display, turn the computer over, and remove the battery.
Figure 1-8. Removing a Battery From the Battery Bay
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6. Slide the new battery firmly into the battery bay. You should hear a click when the battery is fully seated.
7. Depending on the power management mode the computer is in, press the power button or open the display to resume normal operation.
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NOM Information (Mexico Only)
The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM):
Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation
One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682
Importer: Dell Computer de México,
S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F.
Ship to: Dell Computer de México,
S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de
México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F.
Supply voltage: 100-240 VAC
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Current consumption (maximum): 1.5 A
Output voltage 20 VDC
Output current (maximum)
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3.5 A
Información para NOM (únicamente para México)
La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en los dispositivos descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM):
Exportador: Dell Computer Corporation
One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682
Importador: Dell Computer de México,
S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F.
Embarcar a: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de
C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel
de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F.
Tensión alimentación: 100-240 VAC
Frecuencia: 50-60 Hz
Consumo de corriente (máxima): 1,5 A
Voltaje de salida: 20 VDC
Corriente de salida (máxima): 3.5 A
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Getting Help

Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. For information on these help tools, see your Users Guide.
If you have a computer problem and are unable to access the online Users 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 ResourceCD that came with your computer.
NOTE: Run the diagnostics before you call Dell’s technical support because the diagnostic 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 start of the boot routine to access the system setup menu.
NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in the event that you want to
restore it after running the Dell Diagnostics.
5. Select the following boot sequence.
NOTE: You can boot only from a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive installed as a fixed optical drive. You cannot boot from one of these modules installed in the modular bay.
Boot First Device: Diskette Drive
Boot Second Device: CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
Boot Third Device: Internal HDD
6. Insert the ResourceCD into the CD-ROM drive.
7. Turn the computer off.
8. Turn the computer on.
The computer starts and automatically begins to run the Dell Diagnostics.
9. When you have completed running the diagnostics, remove the ResourceCD from the CD-ROM drive.
To change the boot sequence, repeat steps 1 through 6, customizing the boot sequence to fit your needs. Then restart your computer.
When you start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, followed by a message telling you that the diagnostics is loading. After the diagnostics loads, the Diagnostics Menu appears.
To select an option from this menu, highlight the option and press <Enter>, or press the key that corresponds to the highlighted letter in the option you choose.
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Intel Warranty Statement (U.S. and Canada Only)
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Remarques, avis et précautions
Dans ce guide, certains blocs de texte sont accompagnés d'une icône et imprimés en caractères gras ou en caractères italiques. Ces paragraphes correspondent à des remarques, des avis et des précautions qui sont utilisés comme sui t:
REMARQUE : Une REMARQUE fournit des informations importantes qui vous aident à mieux utiliser votre système.
AVIS : Un AVIS vous avertit d'un risque de dommage matériel ou de perte de données et vous indique comment éviter le problème.
PRÉCAUTION : Une PRÉCAUTION vous avertit d'un risque de blessure corporelle et vous indique comment éviter le problème.
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Les informations contenues dans ce document sont sujettes à modification sans préavis. © 2000 Dell Computer Corporation. Tous droits réservés.
Toute reproduction sous quelque forme que ce soit sans l'autorisation écrite de Dell est strictement interdite.
Marques utilisées dans ce document : Dell, Latitude, AccessDirect et le logo DELL E COM sont des marques de Dell Computer Corporation ; Microsoft et Windows sont des marques déposées de Microsoft Corporation ; Intel et Pentium sont des marques déposées et Celeron est une marque de Intel Corporation
D'autres marques et noms commerciaux peuvent être utilisés dans ce document pour faire référence à des entités se réclamant de ces marques et de ces noms ou à leurs produits. Dell Computer Corporation exclut tout intérêt propriétaire dans les marques et les noms commerciaux autres que les siens.
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Dell Latitude ­Informations système
La boîte d'accessoires de votre ordinateur portable Dell Latitude contient peu de documentation papier. Cette documentation comprend des informations de mise en route, de sécurité et légales relatives à votre ordinateur Dell ainsi que des informations concernant les autres documents Dell disponibles et la façon de vous les procurer.

Autres documents disponibles

Les documents suivants sont fournis avec votre ordinate ur:
La fiche Mise en route qui indique les instructions étapes par étapes pour la connexion de votre ordinateur.
REMARQUE : La fiche Mise en route n'est pas disponible dans toutes les régions.
Le Guide d'utilisation, document HTML contenant la description des caractéristiques de l'ordinateur, des instructions sur l'installation et la configuration des pilotes et des utilitaires, des informations sur le programme de configuration du système et des instructions sur le raccordement des périphériques aux connecteurs du panneau arrière de l'ordinateur. Le Guide d'utilisation se trouve sur votre unité de disque dur.
Vous pouvez également avoir un ou plusieurs des documents suivant s:
Les mises à jour de documentation, parfois fournies avec l'ordinateur, décrivant les modifications apportées à l'ordinateur ou au logiciel. Prenez le temps de lire ces mises à jour avant de consulter d'autres documentations, car elles contiennent souvent les informations les plus récentes.
La documentation relative au système d'exploitation, incluse si vous avez commandé votre système d'exploitation auprès de Dell.
La documentation relative aux options que vous avez acquises séparément. Cette documentation contient des informations nécessaires pour la configuration et l'installation de ces options sur votre ordinateur Dell.
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