Serial Port; Service Tag; Smart Cpu Mode; Speaker Volume - Dell Latitude XPiCD Reference Manual

A change to the
S2D TIME-OUT
ately (rebooting is not required).
If you are not in the System Setup program, you can acti-
vate suspend-to-disk mode at any time by pressing
< >< >. Press the power switch to resume from suspend-to-
FN A
disk mode.

Serial Port

allows you to map the address of the serial
SERIAL PORT
port or to disable the serial port.
Settings for this option are:
•
(the default) maps the serial port to COM1.
COM1
•
maps the serial port to COM2.
COM2
•
maps the serial port to COM3
COM3
•
maps the serial port to COM4.
COM4
•
disables the serial port and its assigned
DISABLE
COM address freeing its interrupt for another serial
device to use.
For a change in the
SERIAL PORT
must reboot your computer.

Service Tag

displays the computer's five-character ser-
SERVICE TAG
vice code, which was programmed into NVRAM by Dell
during the manufacturing process. Be prepared to supply
this identification during technical assistance or service
calls. The service tag is also accessed by certain Dell sup-
port software, including diagnostics.
There are no user-selectable settings for this option.
NOTE: Convert the service tag number into an express
service code when prompted to do so the first time you
turn on the computer (or use the program in the Dell
Accessories folder or program group). Keep the code
handy in case you call Dell for technical assistance. The
code helps Dell's automated support telephone system
direct your call more efficiently.

Smart CPU Mode

allows the computer to slow down the
SMART CPU MODE
microprocessor automatically if it is not being actively
used.
option takes effect immedi-
option to take effect, you
Settings for this option are:
•
(the default) allows the computer to slow
ENABLED
down the microprocessor when it is inactive.
•
keeps the microprocessor running at its
DISABLED
normal operating speed regardless of microprocessor
inactivity.
To increase battery operating time, set the
option to
MODE ENABLED
When the
SMART CPU MODE
processor is inactive, the computer slows the microprocessor to
save power.
NOTES: Some communications software may not work
properly when
SMART CPU MODE
recommends that you set
SMART CPU MODE
you are using communications software.
Interactive application programs should function well
when
SMART CPU MODE
programs include spreadsheet, text editor, graphics design,
entertainment, educational, and utility programs.) However, you
may experience performance degradation when recalculating a
large spreadsheet or during an extensive screen redraw in a
graphical program. Benchmark utilities may not perform as
intended when doing microprocessor speed tests. If the software
you use suffers significant performance degradation, set
to .
CPU MODE DISABLED
A change to the
SMART CPU MODE
immediately (rebooting is not required).

Speaker Volume

allows you to disable or adjust the
SPEAKER VOLUME
volume of the computer's built-in speakers or attached
external speakers.The settings for this option are
(the default), ,
MEDIUM LOW
volume setting, press the right- or left-arrow key several
times while this option is highlighted and listen to the beep.
NOTE: Warning sounds, such as low-battery beeps, will
sound even if
SPEAKER VOLUME
A change to the
SPEAKER VOLUME
immediately (rebooting is not required).
Customizing System Features
SMART CPU
.
option is enabled and the micro-
is enabled. Dell
to
DISABLED
is enabled. (Examples of interactive
option takes effect
, and . To preview a
DISABLED
is set to
DISABLED
option takes effect
if
SMART
HIGH
.
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