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Page 2 Contents: Dell Latitude LS Family Portable Computers User's Guide or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Initial Release: 12 October 1999 Last Revised: 22 March 2000 file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De...New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/index.htm (2 of 2) [5/31/2000 9:41:58 AM]...
Page 3: About This Guide
Other Documents You May Need About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell Latitude LS portable computers. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the features of the computer.
Page 4: Warranty And Return Policy Information
Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty and return policy, see your Dell Latitude System Information guide.
Page 5: Typographical Conventions
Preface: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. Typographical Conventions The following list defines (where appropriate) and illustrates typographical conventions used as visual cues for specific elements of text throughout this document: Interface components are window titles, button and icon names, menu names and selections, and other options that appear on the monitor screen or display.
Page 6 Preface: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide be a system message, for example, or it can be text that you are instructed to type as part of a command (referred to as a command line). Screen text is presented in the Courier New font.
Page 7 Overview Features Overview The Dell Latitude LS portable computer is an expandable multimedia system designed around an Intel® Mobile Pentium® III microprocessor with Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) technology. This section describes the major hardware and software features of your computer.
Page 8 Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide NOTICE: To avoid overheating the computer, do not place the external media bay close to the air inlet or fan intake/exhaust vents (see Figure 2). NOTICE: Do not confuse the modem and NIC connectors on your computer. Do not plug a telephone line into the NIC connector (see Figure 2).
Page 9 Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Features Your Dell computer provides the following features: Full multimedia capability through the following standard features: A 12.1-inch super video graphics array (SVGA), 800 x 600 thin film transistor (TFT) active-matrix color display...
Page 10 The Dell System Software CD that allows you to run the Dell Diagnostics and reinstall, if necessary, the device drivers that Dell installed on your computer's hard-disk drive.
Page 11: Available Options
Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide NOTE: If Dell did not install an operating system on your hard-disk drive, the drivers, system utilities, and diagnostics are available separately from Dell. To order them, see location. Available Options Dell offers the following devices and upgrade options:...
Page 12 Setup and Operation: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Setup and Operation: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide AC Adapter Batteries Display Media Options Keyboard PC Cards Touch Pad Securing Your Computer Connecting External Devices Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/s_o.htm [5/31/2000 9:43:00 AM]...
Page 13 Powering Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Powering Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide AC Adapter Power Management Settings Batteries Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/power.htm [5/31/2000 9:43:07 AM]...
Page 14: Identifying Your Computer
The service tag is an alphanumeric sequence on a bar code label located on the bottom of the computer. The service tag is unique to your computer and allows Dell technical assistance file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De...ew Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/travel.htm (1 of 5) [5/31/2000 9:43:18 AM]...
Page 15 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen If your computer is lost or stolen, Dell suggests that you perform the following steps: Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer.
Page 16 Then close the display. Pack all your computing accessories. With an optional Dell carrying case, you can pack the computer and its accessories together. A lightweight portfolio travel case without storage space is also available.
Page 17 All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing. Use a carrying case (available from Dell) to protect the computer and accessories during travel. If you pack the computer in a suitcase, do not pack so tightly that the computer display breaks or so loosely that the computer slides around.
Page 18: Travel Tips
Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Travel Tips Consider changing the settings of your life if you will be using battery power for extended periods. If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership to speed your passage through customs.
Page 19 Installing Microsoft® Windows NT® Drivers NOTE: For more information on using the operating system installed on your computer by Dell, see the operating system user's guide that came with your computer. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/drivers.htm [5/31/2000 9:43:23 AM]...
Page 20 Customizing Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Customizing Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Using the System Setup Program System Setup Options Power Management Settings Suspend-to-Disk Utility Back to Contents Page...
Page 21 Replacing the Hard-Disk Drive: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Replacing the Hard-Disk Drive: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Read the following notices carefully before attempting to replace your hard-disk drive: NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before you remove the hard-disk drive.
Page 22 Every primary hard-disk drive must be physically formatted, partitioned, and logically formatted before it can be used to store data. Every primary hard-disk drive from Dell is physically formatted before it is sent to you. Use the program(s) provided by your operating system to file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De...p/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/r_r.htm (2 of 3) [5/31/2000 9:43:44 AM]...
Page 23 Replacing the Hard-Disk Drive: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide partition and logically format the hard-disk drive. For more information, see both your operating system and your drive documentation. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De...p/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/r_r.htm (3 of 3) [5/31/2000 9:43:44 AM]...
Page 24 Troubleshooting Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Dell Diagnostics Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/trouble.htm [5/31/2000 9:43:50 AM]...
Page 25 Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Chip Set and Bus PC Cards Memory Connectors Audio Video Display Network Interface Controller Chip Set and Bus...
Page 26 Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide PC Card slots Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum): PCMCIA CardBus Memory Architecture Memory module socket Memory module capacities and type Standard RAM Maximum RAM Memory clock speed...
Page 27 Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Controls Video Video type Data bus Video controller Video memory Display Type Dimensions (active area): Height Width Diagonal file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De...New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/specs.htm (3 of 7) [5/31/2000 9:44:00 AM]...
Page 28: Network Interface Controller
Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Maximum resolution/colors Response time (typical) Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Dot pitch Power consumption: Panel (typical) Backlight Controls Network Interface Controller Integrated network interface chip Integrated Modem DataFax Modem Keyboard Number of keys...
Page 29 Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Dimensions: Height Depth Width Weight Voltage Capacity Charge time (approximate): Computer on Computer off Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Charge Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current...
Page 30 Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Operating Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight Environmental (Computer) Temperature: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration: Operating Storage Maximum shock: Operating Storage Altitude (maximum): Operating file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De...New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/specs.htm (6 of 7) [5/31/2000 9:44:00 AM] 0°...
Page 31: Touch Pad
Supply voltage Supply current NOTES: The Dell Latitude LS portable computer supports only 100-ns SDRAM SODIMMs. It does not support EDO memory modules. Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and battery are used.
Page 32 Getting Help: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Getting Help: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Help Overview Contacting Dell Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/getting.htm [5/31/2000 9:44:10 AM]...
Page 33 To install a device in the external media bay, perform the following steps: If your computer is running the Dell-installed Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT® operating system with Softex BayManager installed: Right-click the Softex icon (the icon looks like an open portable computer) in the Windows system tray on the taskbar.
Page 34 External Media Bay: Dell Latitude LS Family Portable Computers User's Guide device through the slot in the back of the bay. Make sure that the securing clips are fully engaged and the connector is fully seated. Connect the other end of the cable to the media bay connector at the back of the computer (see Figure 1).
Page 35: Entering The System Setup Program
To enter the system setup program, turn on the computer and press <F2> as soon as you see the Dell logo screen and before the Microsoft® Windows® logo screen appears. The computer reboots automatically when you exit the Setup program.
Page 36 Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide The system setup screens display the current setup and configuration information and optional settings for your computer. Information on the screens is organized in four areas: The menu across the top of each screen lists the six top-level screens (Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit) to aid you in moving from screen to screen.
Page 37: Features Of The Dell Diagnostics
Undock the computer if you have it docked. Turn on the computer and press <F2> as soon as you see the Dell logo screen. If you wait too long and the operating system begins to load into memory, let the computer complete the load operation. Then shut down the system and try again.
Page 38 For a quick check of your computer, select Quickly Test All Devices. This option runs only the subtests that do not require user interaction and that do not take a long time to run. Dell recommends that you choose this option first to increase the odds of tracing the source of the problem quickly.
Page 39: Confirming The System Configuration Information
Figure 2. Dell Diagnostics Main Screen Confirming the System Configuration Information When you boot your computer from the Dell System Software CD, the diagnostics checks your system configuration information and displays it in the Device Groups area on the main screen.
Page 40: How To Use Dell Diagnostics
Keys Category Keys explains the functions of the all of the keystrokes that can be used in Dell Diagnostics. Device Group Category Device Group describes the test group that is presently highlighted in the Device Groups list on the main menu screen. It also provides reasoning for using some tests.
Page 41: Using The Ac Adapter
Before you use AC power in a foreign country, you may need to obtain a new power cable designed for use in that country. If the computer is docked to the Dell Latitude LS Advanced Port Replicator (APR), it obtains power through the APR, which must be connected to an electrical outlet through the AC adapter.
Page 42: Turning On The Computer
AC Adapter: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Plug the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet. Figure 1. Connecting the AC Adapter Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer, press the NOTES: If your computer's operating system is "locked up"—that is, it does not respond to commands—press and hold down the power button for at least five seconds to turn...
Page 43: About The Batteries
Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Batteries: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide About the Batteries Using the Battery Charging the Battery Charging a Hot Battery Replacing the Battery Battery Charge Gauge About the Batteries Your computer includes a 4-cell or 6-cell lithium ion battery that provides power when an electrical outlet is not available.
Page 44: Using The Battery
Dell Latitude LS. Using the Battery The battery is partially charged when you receive it. Dell recommends that you charge your battery to full capacity before using it to power the computer. If you are powering the computer from a battery, try to conserve battery power. A number of...
Page 45: Charging The Battery
Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide NOTE: To extend battery life, store batteries at room temperature. Charging the Battery Each time you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery in a computer that is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery's charge. The AC adapter charges the battery (if needed) and then maintains the battery's charge.
Page 46: Replacing The Battery
To replace a battery in the battery bay, perform the following steps (see NOTES: If necessary, print these instructions for reference before proceeding. Dell recommends that you turn the computer off before replacing the battery. If you want to replace the battery while the computer is running, you must first connect...
Page 47: Battery Charge Gauge
Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Position the new battery as shown in Figure 2, and lower the outside edge of the battery into the battery compartment. Four small tabs on the battery fit into four slots in the side wall of the computer.
Page 48 Settings/Administrator/De...w Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/battery.htm (6 of 9) [5/31/2000 9:46:08 AM] battery status indicator call Dell or access the Dell World Wide Web site at Dispose of the old battery properly. uses its four indicator lights to show the percent of charge remaining...
Page 49 Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide First Low-Battery Warning The first low-battery warning—consisting of a battery warning icon that appears on the screen and a triple beep from the speaker—occurs when you have about 20 minutes of battery life left under current conditions and the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet.
Page 50: Battery Disposal
Experiment with power conservation features to achieve the optimum power conservation for your work environment. file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De...w Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/battery.htm (8 of 9) [5/31/2000 9:46:08 AM] call Dell or access the Dell World Wide Web site at suspend (or standby) mode, stop almost all power...
Page 51 Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer, press the NOTES: If your computer's operating system is "locked up"—that is, it does not respond to commands—press and hold down the power button for at least five seconds to turn off the computer.
Page 52: Adjusting The Brightness
Display: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Display: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Adjusting the Brightness Expanded Video Mode Video Drivers and Video Resolution Customizing Video Resolution Adjusting the Brightness To adjust the brightness of the display, you can use the key combinations shown in NOTE: When you run the computer on battery power, set your computer's brightness control to the lowest setting that affords comfortable viewing.
Page 53 Video Drivers and Video Resolution The Dell-installed video drivers work with the operating system to let you customize the video resolution, number of screen colors, and refresh rate of your display. NOTE: The Dell-installed video drivers are designed to offer the best performance on your computer.
Page 54 Display: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide the computer's display, using this resolution sets the display to pan mode, which allows you to scroll left, right, up, and down to view the entire desktop. To use the 1280 x 1024 or the 1024 x 768 resolution on an external monitor for a system running the Microsoft®...
Page 55: Dual-Display Mode
Display: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide supported combination. Customizing Video Resolution Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. Click the Settings tab, and then set the resolution by dragging the slider in the Desktop Area box.
Page 56 Display: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Change the Desktop Area to 1024 by 768 pixels. Click Advanced... Click the NeoMagic tab. Select the Set Dual-Display checkbox and click Apply. Click Yes when prompted to restart your computer. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Page 57 Display: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide NOTE: It takes several seconds to switch the video image. Cleaning the Display and Touch Pad If the display or touch pad become smudged from use, they can be cleaned using a soft, clean cloth slightly dampened with water.
Page 58 Media Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Media Options: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide External Media Bay CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives Diskette Drive Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/med_opt.htm [5/31/2000 9:46:16 AM]...
Page 59: Embedded Numeric Keypad
Keyboard: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Keyboard: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Embedded Numeric Keypad Display Key Combinations Power Conservation Key Combinations Embedded Numeric Keypad As you work, you may want to use the embedded numeric keypad (see numbers in spreadsheet or financial programs.
Page 60: Display Key Combinations
Keyboard: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Table 1. Embedded Numeric Keypad Key Combinations When Keypad Is On <Fn><F9> When Keypad Is Off <Fn><F9> Display Key Combinations NOTE: On an external keyboard, use <Scroll Lock> with the appropriate keys if the External Hot-Key option is enabled in the system setup program.
Page 61 Keyboard: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Power Conservation Key Combinations NOTE: On an external keyboard, use <Scroll Lock> with the appropriate keys if the External Hot-Key option is enabled in the system setup program. Use the key combinations in Table 3 to activate or turn off the computer's power conservation features.
Page 62 Keyboard: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide System Function Key Combinations NOTE: On an external keyboard, use <Scroll Lock> with the appropriate keys if the External Hot-Key option is enabled in the system setup program. Use the key combinations in Table 5 to boot the computer in MS-DOS® mode and enter the system setup program.
Page 63: About Pc Cards
PC Cards: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page PC Cards: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide About PC Cards Installing PC Cards About PC Cards On the right side of the computer is a PC Card slot in which you can install PC Cards that comply with Release 2.01 of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association...
Page 64: Installing Pc Cards
PC Cards: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Installing PC Cards PC Cards are generally marked with a symbol, such as a triangle or an arrow, to indicate which end should be inserted into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card.
Page 65: Removing Pc Cards
PC Cards: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Removing PC Cards NOTICE: If you are using Windows 95 or Windows 98, use the PC Card configuration utility on the taskbar to select and stop a card before you remove it. If you do not stop the card using the configuration utility, you could lose data from open application programs.
Page 66 PC Cards: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide If drivers are not available on the hard-disk drive, prompts you to install them by using the device driver diskette that came with the card The operating system automatically detects a PC Card and opens the Add New Hardware menu from the Control Panel.
Page 67: Using The Touchpad
Touch Pad: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Touch Pad: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Using the Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Cleaning the Touch Pad and Display Using the Touch Pad...
Page 68: Customizing The Touch Pad
Touch Pad: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide To select an object, gently tap once on the surface of the touch pad. To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up-down on the touch pad. On the second down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger across the surface.
Page 69 Touch Pad: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide the display to the bottom. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De... Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/touchpad.htm (3 of 3) [5/31/2000 9:46:29 AM]...
Page 70: About Passwords
Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Securing Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide About Passwords Using a Supervisor Password Using a User Password About Passwords A user password prevents unauthorized access to the computer at start-up. A supervisor password provides access to the system setup program.
Page 71: Using A User Password
The hard-disk drive password helps protect the data on your hard-disk drive from unauthorized access. NOTE: Hard-disk drives that are not purchased from Dell for use with your computer may not support the hard-disk drive password option. After assigning a hard-disk drive password, you must enter it each time you turn on the computer and each time you resume normal operation from suspend mode or standby mode.
Page 72 Antitheft devices for portable computers usually include a segment of metal-stranded cable with an attached locking device and associated key. You can use a security cable on your computer whether it is undocked or docked in a Dell Latitude LS Advanced Port Replicator (APR).
Page 73 Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide NOTE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before purchasing such a device, make sure that it will work with the security cable slot in your computer. Back to Contents Page...
Page 74 Figure 1). The computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) detects the presence of the external devices when you boot (start) or reboot your computer. You can connect to the Dell Latitude LS Advanced Port Replicator (APR) through the docking connector on the bottom of the computer.
Page 75 Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Mouse, Keyboard, and External Numeric Keypad You can attach a Personal System (PS)/2-compatible device such as a mouse, 101- or 102-key keyboard, or external numeric keypad to the mini-DIN PS/2 connector.
Page 76: Usb Devices
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide computer, the embedded numeric keypad is automatically disabled. On an external keyboard, the <Scroll Lock> key acts the same way as the <Fn> key on the computer’s keyboard (if the External Hot-Key option is enabled in the system setup program).
Page 77: Advanced Port Replicator
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide NOTICE: When the diskette drive is not being used externally, remove the parallel diskette-drive cable from the parallel connector. NOTICE: Use the parallel diskette-drive cable only with the diskette drive. Do not try to connect any other device to the computer with this cable.
Page 78: Audio Devices
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide cable is not permanently attached to the monitor, connect it to the monitor. Be sure to tighten all the screws on the video cable connector(s) to eliminate radio frequency interference (RFI).
Page 79: Modem Connector
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Modem Connector You can connect a telephone line to the integrated modem through the RJ11 modem connector on the back of the computer. NOTICE: Do not confuse the modem and NIC connectors NIC connector.
Page 80: Using Key Combinations
Power Management Settings: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Power Management Settings: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Experimenting With Power Conservation Using Key Combinations Closing the Display Suspend Mode Experimenting With Power Conservation...
Page 81: Closing The Display
Power Management Settings: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Turn off display Suspend (or standby) mode Suspend-to-disk mode* View battery status icon * This key combination does not function under an operating system with the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), such as Microsoft® Windows® 98.
Page 82: Standby Mode
Power Management Settings: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide NOTICE: Windows 95 and Windows NT save data to random-access memory (RAM), not to your hard-disk drive, before entering suspend mode. If the computer enters suspend mode while running on battery power, data loss from RAM can occur if the battery discharges completely.
Page 83 NOTE: Dell creates an appropriately sized S2D file before shipping the computer to you. Use the Suspend-to-Disk Utility to remove the file, to increase the size of the file, or to add the S2D file if you removed it. For information on creating a S2D file, see "Suspend-to-Disk...
Page 84 Low Battery and Critical Battery alarm options were not checked. Dell recommends that you do not select these options. Power Meter — allows you to view the percentage of battery life remaining when your computer is operating on battery power.
Page 85 Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Installing the Microsoft® Windows® 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide...
Page 86 Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Installing Video Drivers for Windows 95 Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number of screen colors. NOTE: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that came with the application program to determine if the drivers are provided.
Page 87 Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide To activate the drivers, remove the CD and restart your computer. After installing the video drivers and restarting your computer, set the display parameters by performing the following steps: Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Page 88 Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide When the Update Driver Wizard appears, click Next>. Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, and click Next>.
Page 89: Installing Audio Drivers
Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Installing Audio Drivers Dell provides audio drivers so that you can customize the audio features of your computer. To install the audio drivers, perform the following steps: Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the installation.
Page 90 Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Installing Touch Pad Drivers Touch pad drivers and associated utilities allow you to use and customize the integrated touch pad or an external mouse. To install the touch pad drivers, perform the following steps: Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the installation.
Page 91 Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide computer at the end of this procedure to complete the installation. Insert the Dell System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and browse to the modem driver directory.
Page 92 Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Click OK. After the files are copied to the hard-disk drive, the modem driver installation is complete. Installing the NIC Driver To install the NIC driver, perform the following steps: Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the installation.
Page 93 Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Installing the Microsoft® Windows NT® Operating System Drivers: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Installing Video Drivers Installing the Power Management Utility...
Page 94: Installing Video Drivers
Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Installing Video Drivers Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number of screen colors. NOTE: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that came with the application program to determine if the drivers are provided.
Page 95 When prompted, remove the CD and restart your computer to activate the utility. Installing the PC Card Utility Dell provides a PC Card utility that allows you to view and configure settings for your PC Card(s). To install the PC Card utility, perform the following steps: Save your work in all open application programs, because you will need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete the installation.
Page 96 Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Diagnostics window appears. Follow the instructions on your display, and when prompted, remove the CD and restart your computer to activate the utility. Installing Audio Drivers...
Page 97 Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide computer at the end of this procedure to complete the installation. Insert the Dell System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Click the Start button, and then click Run...
Page 98 Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Browse to d:\softex\baymgr\setup (where d is your drive letter), and then click OK or press <Enter>. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Page 99: Main Screen
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page System Setup Options: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Main Screen Advanced Screen Security Screen Main Screen Table 1. Main Screen Options Option Function file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De... Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/setupopt.htm (1 of 13) [5/31/2000 9:48:26 AM]...
Page 100 System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide System Time Sets the computer to the time you specify (usually the current time) in 24-hour format. Type the appropriate information. Use the tab key to move between the hours, minutes, and seconds fields. This option is useful if you travel between time zones.
Page 101: Advanced Screen
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Advanced Screen Table 2. Advanced Screen Options Option Function I/O Device Select this option and press <Enter> to display the Configuration Configuration L2 Cache Sets the level-2 (L2) cache to Enabled (the default) or Disabled.
Page 102 Serial port A Lets you map the address of the serial port to avoid address conflicts with other devices or disable the port for security. Dell recommends that you retain Auto (the default) to allow the operating system or the BIOS to configure the port automatically.
Page 103 System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Serial port: Base Appears only if Serial port A is set to Enabled. Allows you to configure I/O Address the base address and interrupt request (IRQ). Options are: 3F8h IRQ4...
Page 104: Security Screen
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Parallel Port: If Parallel port: Mode is set to ECP, you can use Parallel port: DMA DMA Channel Channel to select the DMA channel. Options are: DMA 0 DMA 1...
Page 105: Power Screen
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Option Function HD Password is: Indicates whether a password has been assigned for the hard-disk drive. Settings are Set and Clear. This option has no user-selectable settings. User Password is: Indicates whether a user password has been assigned. Settings are Set and Clear.
Page 106 System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide NOTE: In the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system, if you change settings in the Power Management Properties window in the Control Panel, you override settings in the Power screen of the system setup program. You must enable power management and set timeouts in the Power Management Properties window, not in the system setup program.
Page 107 System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Power Allows you to select from three power management timeout strategies: Management Maximum Battery Life — conserves the greatest amount of system power; sets Video Timeout, Hard Disk Timeout, and Auto Suspend Timeout to 2 minutes each.
Page 108 System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Suspend Mode Lets you select one of two suspend modes: Save to RAM and Save to Disk. Save to RAM conserves battery power by stopping almost all computer activity, but leaves the computer ready to resume operations in seconds when the power button is pressed.
Page 109: Boot Screen
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Boot Screen The Boot Screen defines the order of the devices from which the computer attempts to boot when you turn it on (see Table 6). The boot device options appear in a list on the screen. When you turn on the computer, it attempts to boot from the first option on the list.
Page 110: Exit Screen
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Hard Disk If this option appears first on the list, the computer boots only from the hard-disk drive. ATAPI CD-ROM If this option appears first on the list, the computer attempts to boot first Drive from a bootable CD.
Page 111 System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Load Setup Discards any changes you made and reverts all options to their defaults, Defaults without exiting the system setup program. Discard Changes Returns any options you changed during the current session to their previous values.
Page 112 Insert the Dell System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Turn on or restart the computer. Press <F2> as soon as you see the Dell logo screen to enter the system setup program. If you wait too long and the operating system begins to load into memory, let the computer complete the load operation.
Page 113 To restore the default boot sequence, perform the following steps: Turn on or restart the computer. Press <F2> as soon as you see the Dell logo screen to enter the system setup program. If you wait too long and the operating system begins to load into memory, let the computer complete the load operation.
Page 114 Insert the Dell System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Turn on or restart the computer. Press <F2> as soon as you see the Dell logo screen to enter the system setup program. If you wait too long and the operating system begins to load into memory, let the computer complete the load operation.
Page 115 To restore the default boot sequence, perform the following steps: Turn on or restart the computer. Press <F2> as soon as you see the Dell logo screen to enter the system setup program. If you wait too long and the operating system begins to load into memory, let the computer complete the load operation.
Page 116 Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Error Messages Avoiding IRQ Assignment Conflicts Error Messages Your application programs, operating system, and the computer itself can identify problems and alert you to them. When this occurs, a message may appear on the computer's display or on an external monitor (if one is attached).
Page 117 Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 02B0:Diskette drive A error 02B1:Diskette drive B error 0232:Extended RAM Failed at address line: nnnn 0200:Failure Fixed Disk 02B2:Incorrect drive A type—run Setup 02B3:Incorrect drive B type—run Setup file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/error.htm (2 of 7) [5/31/2000 9:49:18 AM]...
Page 118 Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 0212:Keyboard controller failed 0211:Keyboard error 0280:Previous boot incomplete-Default configuration used 0270:Real time clock error 0231:Shadow RAM failed at offset: nnnn 0210:Stuck Key 0250:System battery is dead—Replace and run Setup file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/error.htm (3 of 7) [5/31/2000 9:49:18 AM]...
Page 119 Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 02D0:System cache error—cache disabled 0251:System CMOS checksum bad—default configuration used 0230:System RAM failed at offset: nnnn 0260:System timer error Avoiding IRQ Assignment Conflicts Problems can arise if two devices attempt to use the same interrupt request (IRQ) line. To avoid this type of conflict, check the documentation for the default IRQ line setting for each installed device.
Page 120: Memory Allocations
Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide IRQ6 Generated by the diskette drive controller to indicate that the diskette drive requires the attention of the microprocessor IRQ7 Parallel port; available if parallel port is disabled IRQ8 Reserved;...
Page 121 Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide When the microprocessor or a program addresses a location within the upper memory area, it is physically addressing a location within one of these devices. Table 4. Upper Memory Map...
Page 122 Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 0060-0060 0061-0061 0064-0064 0070-007F 0080-009F 00A0-00BF 00C0-00DF 00F0-00FF 0170-0177 01F0-01F7 0376-0376 0378-037F 03B0-03BB 03C0-03DF 03E0-03E1 03F2-03F5; 03F7-03F7 03F8-03FF Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/error.htm (7 of 7) [5/31/2000 9:49:18 AM]...
Page 123: Technical Assistance
Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at Dell's World Wide Web site (http://www.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem and you need to talk to a Dell technician, call Dell's technical support service.
Page 124: Help Tools
Help Overview: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Help Tools Dell provides a number of tools to assist you. These tools are described in the following sections. NOTE: Some of the following tools are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S.
Page 125 Dell takes full advantage of fax technology to serve you better. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, you can call the Dell TechFax line toll-free for all kinds of technical information. Using a touch-tone phone, you can select from a full directory of topics. The technical information you request is sent within minutes to the fax number you designate.
Page 126: Problems With Your Order
Help Overview: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Automated Order-Status System You can call this automated service to check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order.
Page 127: Before You Call
Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not accepted.
Page 128 Help Overview: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Operating system and version: Peripherals: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Yes No Network, version, and network card: Programs and versions: Refer to your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the system’s start-up files.
Page 129 Computers User's Guide Overview International Dialing Codes Americas Contact Numbers Overview When you need to contact Dell, use the telephone numbers, codes, and electronic addresses provided in the following sections. required to make long-distance and international calls. Contact Numbers," and "Asia and Other Regions Contact...
Page 130: International Dialing Codes
Area codes are most often used to call long distance within your own country (not internationally)—in other words, when your call originates in the same country you are calling. Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. International Dialing Codes Click a listed country to obtain the appropriate contact numbers.
Page 131 Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide France (Paris) (Montpellier) Germany (Langen) Hong Kong Ireland (Bray) Italy (Milan) Japan (Kawasaki) Korea (Seoul) Luxembourg Macau Malaysia (Penang) Mexico (Colonia Granada) Netherlands (Amsterdam) New Zealand Norway (Lysaker) Poland (Warsaw) Singapore...
Page 132 Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Taiwan Thailand U.K. (Bracknell) U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Americas Contact Numbers Country Department Name or (City) Service Canada Automated Order-Status (North York, System Ontario) AutoTech (Automated NOTE: technical support) Customers in Customer Care (From...
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Page 146 8- or 12-centimeter (cm) sound and video CDs. Dell installed the appropriate CD-ROM device drivers on your hard-disk drive. Dell also installed the drivers that will allow a DVD-ROM drive to play most CDs and read data from a DVD.
Page 147: Caring For Cds And Dvds
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide If you are using the Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system, disable the autoplay feature while you use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. (The autoplay feature can interfere with the computer’s...
Page 148 CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide CD-I (mode-2 form 1 and form 2) CD-I Ready CD-Bridge Photo CD, CD-recordable (CD-R) (single and multisession) Video CD CD-rewritable (CD-RW). The 24x CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives support reading CD-RW discs.
Page 149 Dell. If you are running either the Microsoft® Windows® 95 or Windows 98 operating system on your computer, you do not have to reboot the computer when you connect the diskette drive to the parallel connector.

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