Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup and Operation Powering Your Computer Traveling With Your Computer Drivers Customizing Your Computer Removing and Replacing Parts Troubleshooting Your Computer Technical Specifications Getting Help Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 1999 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Using the AC Adapter Connecting the AC Adapter Turning On the Computer Using the AC Adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter kit includes the AC adapter with its attached DC cable (which inputs power to the computer) as well as an AC power cable that connects to an electrical outlet. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off.
Back to Contents Page Power Management Settings: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Experimenting With Power Conservation Standby Mode Using Key Combinations Suspend-to-Disk Mode Closing the Display Power Management Properties for Microsoft Windows 98 Suspend Mode Power Management Properties for Microsoft Windows NT Experimenting With Power Conservation In general, the lower the value you set for each power conservation feature, the longer the battery's charge lasts.
monitor is not connected, the computer's display shuts off and the computer enters suspend mode (standby mode in Microsoft® Windows® 98). NOTE: If an external monitor is connected when you close the display, the computer does not activate suspend mode. You can still use the external monitor. To resume work, open the display. (The computer may take several seconds to resume operation.
readme.S2D file, which can be found in the Dell Utilities folder on your hard-disk drive or on the S2D diskette that came with your computer. * These key combinations may not function with future operating systems. Power Management Properties for Windows 98 Windows 98 with Advanced Power Management (APM) provides the Power Management Properties window for setting power conservation features.
Back to Contents Page Batteries: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide About the Batteries First Low-Battery Warning Using the Battery Second Low-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Detecting Battery Problems Charging a Hot Battery Battery Disposal Replacing the Battery About Battery Power Battery Charge Gauge Turning On the Computer About the Batteries Your computer includes a standard (34-watt/hour [WH]) or high-capacity (46-WH) lithium ion battery that provides power when a
you attempt to run your computer from battery power. 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. NOTE: For maximum battery performance, charge the battery only at normal room temperature.
Close the computer display and turn the computer over. Slide the battery bay latch toward the unlock icon, causing the battery to pop up slightly on one side (see Figure 1). Continue to hold the latch in the unlock position with one hand while pivoting the battery up and out of the bay with the other hand. Release the latch. Figure 1. Removing a Battery 4.
First Low-Battery Warning The first low-battery warning—a blinking amber battery status indicator—occurs when you have about 15 minutes of battery life left under current conditions and the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet. Figure 3. Battery Status Indicator 1 Battery status indicator NOTICE: When you see a low-battery warning, save your work immediately. Then replace the battery or connect your computer to an electrical outlet.
l If, after you insert the battery in the computer, the computer's battery status indicator (see Figure 3) flashes rapidly amber, the battery is defective and needs to be replaced. Battery Disposal When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal agency or environmental agency for advice on disposing the computer’s lithium ion battery. CAUTION: Do not puncture or incinerate the battery. NOTE: This computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery.
Back to Contents Page CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Using CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives Caring for CDs and DVDs Types of Supported Discs Using CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives are read-only devices that can play most commercially available 8- or 12-centimeter (cm) sound and video CDs. Dell installed the appropriate CD-ROM device drivers on your hard-disk drive.
Your computer's CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives are able to play the following disc formats: l CD-ROM red-book audio discs (CD-DA) l CD-ROM yellow-book mode-1 and mode-2 data discs l CD-ROM XA (mode-2 form 1 and form 2; without Adaptive Differential Pulse Code modulation [ADPCM]) l CD-I (mode-2 form 1 and form 2) l CD-I Ready l CD-Bridge l Photo CD, CD-recordable (CD-R) (single and multisession) l Video CD l l CD-rewritable (CD-RW). The 24x CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives support reading CD-RW discs.
Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Europe Contact Numbers International Dialing Codes Asia and Other Regions Contact Numbers Americas Contact Numbers Overview When you need to contact Dell, use the telephone numbers, codes, and electronic addresses provided in the following sections. "International Dialing Codes" provides the various codes required to make long-distance and international calls.
Germany (Langen) Hong Kong 00 49 6103 001 852 Not required Ireland (Bray) 16 353 1 Italy (Milan) 00 39 2 Japan (Kawasaki) 001 81 44 Korea (Seoul) 001 82 2 Luxembourg 00 352 — Macau — 853 Not required Malaysia (Penang) 00 60 4 Mexico (Colonia Granada) 95 52 5 Netherlands (Amsterdam) 00 31 20 00 64 — Norway (Lysaker) 095 47 Not required Poland (Warsaw) 011 48 22 Singapore (Singapore) 005 65 Not required 09/091 27 11 07 34 91 009 46 8 New Zeala
NOTE: Customers in Chile call the U.S.A. for sales, customer, and technical assistance Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 512 728-3619 512 728-3883 Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4397 SalesFax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4600 728-3772 Automated Order-Status System (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-0685 AutoTech (Automated technical support) (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) NOTE: Customers in Customer Technical Support Mexico call the U.S.A.
Spare Parts Sales toll free: 1-800-357-3355 DellWare™ toll free: 1-800-753-7201 DellWare FaxBack Service 512 728-1681 Fee-Based Technical Support toll free: 1-800-433-9005 Sales (Catalogs) toll free: 1-800-426-5150 Fax toll free: 1-800-727-8320 TechFax toll free: 1-800-950-1329 TechConnect BBS 512 Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired Switchboard 728-8528 toll free: 1-877-DELLTTY (1-877-335-5889) 512 338-4400 Europe Contact Numbers Area Code Local Number or To
technical support. Fax Switchboard 45170117 Web site: support.euro.dell.com/dk E-mail: den_support@dell.com Finland (Helsinki) Technical Support 09 253 313 60 Technical Support Fax 09 253 313 81 Customer Care 09 253 313 61 Fax 09 253 313 99 Switchboard 09 253 313 00 Web site: support.euro.dell.com/fi E-mail: fin_support@dell.
Web site: support.euro.dell.com/it E-mail: support_italy@dell.com Luxembourg NOTE: Customers in Luxembourg call Belgium for sales, customer, and technical assistance.
Sales 08 590 05 185 Web site: support.euro.dell.com/se E-mail: swe_support@dell.com Switzerland (Geneva) Technical Support 0844 811 411 Customer Care 0848 802 802 Switchboard 022 799 01 01 Fax 022 799 01 90 Web site: support.euro.dell.com/ch E-mail: swisstech@dell.com U.K.
Customer Care 044 556-4240 Direct Sales 044 556-3344 Commercial Sales 044 556-3430 556-3440 Faxbox Service Switchboard 03-5972-5840 044 556-4300 Korea (Seoul) Technical Support toll free: 080-200-3800 Transaction Sales toll free: 080-200-3600 NOTE: Customers in Korea call Malaysia for customer assistance. Corporate Sales toll free: 080-200-3900 Macau Technical Support NOTE: Customers in Macau call Malaysia for customer assistance.
Taiwan, and Thailand—refer to individual listings for these countries) Taiwan NOTE: Customers in Taiwan call Malaysia for customer assistance. Thailand NOTE: Customers in Thailand call Malaysia for customer assistance.
Back to Contents Page Customizing Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Using the System Setup Program System Setup Options Power Management Settings Suspend-to-Disk Utility Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Starting the Dell Diagnostics Features of the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Screen Overview When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Confirming the System Configuration Information Before You Start Testing How to Use Dell Diagnostics Overview Unlike many diagnostic programs, the Dell Diagnostics helps you check your computer's hardware without any additional equipment and without destroying any
1. Turn off the computer. 2. Insert the first diagnostics diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Turn on the computer. NOTE: Before you read the rest of this subsection, you may want to start the Dell Diagnostics so that you can see it on your display. When you start the diagnostics, the Dell logo screen appears, followed by a message telling you that the diagnostics is loading. Follow the screen prompts to insert the second and third diskettes.
Confirming the System Configuration Information When you boot your computer from your diagnostics diskette, the diagnostics checks your system configuration information and displays it in the Device Groups area on the main screen.
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. Device Category Device is the educational section of online Help. It describes the function and purpose of the highlighted device in the Device Groups.
Back to Contents Page Diskette Drive: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Your computer was shipped with a 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in the external media bay. For more information on using and installing devices in the external media bay, see "Using the External Media Bay." The diskette drive lets you install programs and transfer data using 3.5-inch diskettes. To use the diskette drive, insert a 3.5-inch diskette into the drive (label side up and metal end first).
Back to Contents Page Display: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Adjusting the Brightness Customizing Video Resolution Expanded Video Mode Dual-Display Mode Video Drivers and Video Resolution If You Have Display Problems Adjusting the Brightness To adjust the brightness of the display, you can use the key combinations shown in Table 1. NOTE: When you run the computer on battery power, set your computer's brightness control to the lowest setting that affords comfortable viewing.
640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024* 256 8 60 Hz 60 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz 65,536 (64 K) 16 (High Color) 60 Hz 60 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz 1677721 (16 Million) 24 (True Color) 60 Hz 60 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz 256 8 60 Hz 60 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz 65,536 (64 K) 16 (High Color) 60 Hz 60 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz 1677721 (16 Million) 24 (True Color) 60 Hz 60 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz 256 8 60 Hz 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz 65,536 (64 K) 16 (High Color) 60 Hz 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz 1677721 (16 Million) 24 (Tr
Dual-Display Mode With Microsoft® Windows® 98 and later operating systems, you can use an external monitor as an extension of your display (see your operating system documentation for more information). To set up your computer for dual-display mode, perform the following steps: 1. Connect the external monitor. 2. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Display icon. 4. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
Back to Contents Page Drivers: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Installing Microsoft® Windows® 95 and Windows 98 Drivers 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 Error Messages and Flash Codes: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Error Messages Memory Allocations System Flash Codes I/O Memory Map Avoiding Interrupt 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), or a flash code may be emitted.
or a hard-disk drive in the bay before it can continue. Error reading PCMCIA card The computer cannot identify the PC Card. Reseat the card or try another PC Card that you know works. Extended memory size has changed The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Reboot the computer. If the error appears on the display again, call Dell for technical assistance. Gate A20 failure An installed memory module may be loose.
Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting value Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value No boot device available The computer cannot find the diskette or hard-disk drive. If the diskette drive is your boot device, make sure that there is a bootable diskette in the drive. If the hard-disk drive is your boot device, make sure that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device.
1 Num Lock 2 Caps Lock 3 Scroll Lock When the computer emits a flash code, write it down on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist and then look up its cause and meaning in Table 2. If you are unable to resolve the problem, use the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. Table 2. Flash Codes and Corrective Actions Message Cause Action 1-1-3 NVRAM write/read failure.
NOTES: Installed devices cannot share the same COM port address. The default address of your computer's serial port is COM1. To view IRQ line assignments in the Microsoft® Windows® 95 and Windows 98 operating systems, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. Double-click the System icon. Select the Device Manager tab, and then double-click Computer. Table 3.
00100000-03FFFFFF High memory area FD000000-FDFFFFFF (approximate; not a fixed location) Video RAM FF200000-FF2FFFFF (approximate; not a fixed location) Video RAM FFFE0000-FFFFFFFF BIOS ROM I/O Memory Map Table 6 provides a map of memory addresses reserved by the computer for peripheral input/output (I/O) devices. Use the information in Table 6 to determine if the memory address of an external device (such as a PC Card) conflicts with a memory address reserved by the computer.
Back to Contents Page Connecting External Devices: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide About the I/O Connectors External Monitor Mouse, Keyboard, and External Numeric Keypad AC Adapter USB Devices Audio Devices Parallel Devices External Media Options Docking Devices About the I/O Connectors You can connect external devices to the input/output (I/O) connectors.
Mouse NOTE: If the computer is in suspend (or standby) or suspend-to-disk mode when you attach a mouse, you can use the mouse when the computer resumes normal operation. However, programs that were already running may need to be restarted to recognize the mouse. If the computer is not in suspend (or standby) or suspend-to-disk mode when you attach the mouse, you must reboot the computer to use the mouse. When you attach a PS/2 mouse to the computer, the touch pad is automatically disabled.
drive B. To connect the drive to the parallel connector on the I/O panel, use the optional parallel diskette-drive cable (available from Dell), as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. Connecting a Diskette Drive to the Parallel Connector 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.
Be sure to tighten all the screws on the video cable connector(s) to eliminate radio frequency interference (RFI). 3. Connect your external monitor to a grounded electrical outlet. Plug the three-prong connector on one end of the monitor's power cable into a grounded power strip or some other grounded power source. If the cable is not permanently attached to the monitor, connect it to the monitor. You can also connect an external monitor to the C/Port Family APR or the C/Dock Family Expansion Station.
Back to Contents Page Getting Help: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Help Overview Contacting Dell Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Help Overview: Dell™ Latitude™ CS Portable Computers User's Guide Technical Assistance Product Information Help Tools Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Problems With Your Order Before You Call Technical Assistance If you need assistance with a technical problem, perform the following steps: 1. Run the Dell Diagnostics as described in "Running the Dell Diagnostics." 2. Make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist and fill it out. 3.
http://www.dell.com/ap/ (for Asian/Pacific countries only) http://www.euro.dell.com (for Europe only) l Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password. l Electronic Support Service mobile_support@us.dell.com apsupport@dell.com (for Asian/Pacific countries only) support.euro.dell.com (for Europe only) l Electronic Quote Service sales@dell.com apmarketing@dell.
Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit Dell's World Wide Web site at http://www.dell.com. For the telephone number to call to speak to a sales specialist, refer to "Contacting Dell." Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: 1.
Refer to your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the system’s start-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell.
Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Available Options Features Getting Help Overview Dell Latitude CS and CSx portable computers are expandable multimedia systems designed around an Intel® Mobile Pentium® II microprocessor or an Intel Mobile Pentium III microprocessor, both with Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) technology. This section describes the major hardware and software features of your computer.
11 System status indicators Figure 3. Bottom View of the Computer 1 Hard-disk drive bay 2 Battery 3 Battery latch 4 Memory module cover 5 Battery charge gauge Figure 4. Indicator Panel Features 1 Power button 2 Num Lock indicator 3 Caps Lock indicator 4 Scroll Lock indicator 5 Power indicator 6 Drive access indicator 7 Battery status indicator Features Your Dell computer provides the following features: l Full multimedia capability through the following standard features: ¡ ¡ A 13.
batteries run out of power, suspend-to-disk mode prevents data loss by copying all system data to the hard-disk drive and turning off the computer. l Connectors for two 3.3-volt (V) or 5-V PC Cards. The upper PC Card slot supports ZV PC Cards. NOTE: The PC Card controller supports the CardBus standard for 32-bit data transfer on the PC Card. l l l Hardware and software support for the Dell Latitude C/Port Family Advanced Port Replicator (APR) and the Dell Latitude C/Dock Family Expansion Station.
Instructions for connecting or installing these options are included in the upgrade kit you receive from Dell. For more information on options available for your system, visit the Dell World Wide Web site at http://www.dell.com. Getting Help If at any time you don't understand a procedure described in this guide, or if your computer does not perform as expected, Dell provides a number of tools to help you. For more information on these help tools, see "Getting Help.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Embedded Numeric Keypad Speaker Key Combinations Display Key Combinations System Function Key Combinations Power Conservation Key Combinations CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive Key Combinations Processing Speed Key Combinations Embedded Numeric Keypad As you work, you may want to use the embedded numeric keypad (see Figure 1) to enter numbers in spreadsheet or financial programs.
+ down arrow Incrementally decreases brightness. + up arrow Incrementally increases brightness. + right arrow Has no effect on your computer. Decreases contrast on passive-matrix displays; has no effect on active-matrix displays. + left arrow Has no effect on your computer. Increases contrast on passive-matrix displays; has no effect on active-matrix displays. * Toggles the computer's display between regular video mode and reverse video mode (white on black).
<\> In full MS-DOS® mode or in a full-screen DOS box, switches between the microprocessor’s maximum speed and a slower compatibility speed * This key combination may not be supported by future operating systems. Speaker Key Combinations NOTE: On an external keyboard, use 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 adjust the computer's speaker volume and to enable and disable the speakers.
Back to Contents Page External Media Bay: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Using the External Media Bay Setting Up a Second Hard-Disk Drive Using the External Media Bay You can use the external media bay (see Figure 1) for the diskette drive that comes with your system. Alternatively, you can install an optional device (such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, SuperDisk LS-120, or second hard-disk drive) in the bay.
Setting Up a Second Hard-Disk Drive The first time you install a second hard-disk drive in the external media bay, you must format that drive. For instructions, see the documentation that came with the device.
Back to Contents Page Media Options: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide External Media Bay CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives Diskette Drive Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page PC Cards: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide About PC Cards Removing PC Cards Installing PC Cards Configuring PC Cards About PC Cards The computer provides two slots in which you can install PC Cards that comply with Release 2.01 of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) standard and Release 4.2 of the Japanese Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA) standard.
1. If necessary, remove the blank from the PC Card slot you intend to use. Press the eject button once to pop the button out, press it again to eject the blank partway, and then pull the blank out. 2. Make sure that the eject button is pressed all the way in. Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the card facing up. 3. Insert the card into the slot and press in firmly until the card is completely seated in the internal PC Card connector. 4.
The operating system automatically detects a PC Card and opens the Add New Hardware menu from the Control Panel. For information, see the PC Card operating system documentation.
Back to Contents Page Powering Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide AC Adapter Power Management Settings Batteries Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide About This Guide Notational Conventions Warranty and Return Policy Information Typographical Conventions Other Documents You May Need About This Guide This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell Latitude CS/CSx portable computers. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the features of the computer.
Notational Conventions The following subsections list notational conventions used in this document. 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, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Replacing a Primary Hard-Disk Drive Installing a Memory Module Replacing a Primary Hard-Disk Drive NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before you remove the hard-disk drive. Do not remove the hard-disk drive if the computer is in suspend (or standby) mode or if the drive access indicator is lit. Removing the drive under these conditions will lead to loss of data.
bay. Then press down and in on the drive door until it snaps into position, flush with the computer case. 5. Replace the screws you removed in step 2. Be careful not to overtighten the screws. If you have installed a new hard-disk drive, follow the directions that came with the drive to partition and logically format the drive and to create an S2D partition.
1 Memory module 2 Metal tabs (2) 3. Ground yourself and unpack the new memory module from the upgrade kit. 4. Install the new memory module in the socket (see Figure 4). Figure 4. Installing a Memory Module Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their sockets in only one direction. The socket is notched so that the memory module can be seated only one way as follows: a. Align the memory module’s edge connector with the slot in the center of the memory module socket. b.
Back to Contents Page Suspend-to-Disk Utility: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Suspend-to-Disk Utility Removing the S2D Partition Creating the S2D Partition Suspend-to-Disk Utility The Suspend-to-Disk (S2D) utility allows you to manage the S2D partition in your file system as your computing needs change.
The S2D partition was successfully created.
Back to Contents Page Securing Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide About Passwords Using a Hard-Disk Drive Password Using a Primary Password Physically Securing the Computer Using an Administrator Password Asset Tag Utility About Passwords A primary password prevents unauthorized access to the computer at start-up. An administrator password can be used in place of the primary password.
Using a Hard-Disk Drive Password The hard-disk drive password helps protect the data on your hard-disk drive from unauthorized access. You can also assign a password for the modular hard-disk drive (if one is being used) that can be the same as or different from the password for the primary hard-disk drive. NOTE: Hard-disk drives that are not purchased from Dell for use with Latitude C-Family computers may not support the hard-disk drive password option.
Asset Tag Utility Dell has installed the Asset Tag utility on your computer. The Asset Tag utility allows you to perform the following actions: l View the computer's service tag The non-modifiable service tag, which is viewable in the System Setup program, is set by Dell at the factory. It is used to identify your computer to Dell for service and warranty purposes.
asset /o ABC Company 4. When the computer prompts you to verify that you want to change the owner tag, type y and press . The computer displays the new owner tag. Deleting an Owner Tag To delete the owner tag without assigning a new one, perform the following steps: 1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, and click MS-DOS Prompt. 2. Type cd c:\Dell\Util and press . 3. Type asset /o /d and press .
Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Entering the System Setup Program Using the System Setup Program Overview Each time you turn on your computer, it compares the installed hardware with the system configuration information stored in nonvolatile randomaccess memory (NVRAM). If the system detects a discrepancy, it generates an error message for each incorrect configuration setting.
and security features for your computer. Fields next to the options contain settings or values. You can change those values that appear white on the screen. Options or values that you cannot change (because they are determined or calculated by the computer) appear dimmed or blue, depending on your display. l Help The box on the upper-right half of screens 1, 2, and 4 displays help information for the option with a currently highlighted field.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Options: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide AC Disk Time-Out Parallel Mode Admin Password Diskette Drive A Pointing Device Alarm Resume Diskette Drive B Power Management Asset Tag Diskette Reconfig Primary Hard Drive Audio Mode Display Close Primary Password Battery Display Time-out Ring/Event Resume Battery Status Docking Ethernet S2D Time-out BIOS Version Docking IRQ Serial Port Boot First Device Docking Status Service Tag
Settings for this option are: l Enabled (the default) — Resumes normal operation when the computer detects an alarm l Disabled — Keeps the computer in suspend mode even if the computer detects an alarm A change to Alarm Resume takes effect immediately (rebooting is not required). Asset Tag Asset Tag displays the asset tag code if you or your organization assigned one to your computer. For more information, see "Asset Tag Utility.
l l Dock II/Port II NIC — Causes your computer to attempt first to bootfrom a NIC cardinstalled in the C/Port Family APR or C/Dock Family Expansion Station None For a change to Boot First device to take effect, you must reboot your computer. Boot Second Device If the computer cannot find the software it needs to start the operating system on the drive identified in Boot First device, it will search the device named in Boot Second device.
Brightness Brightness allows you to specify the brightness of the display when the computer is operating on battery power. Use the left- and right-arrow keys to change the brightness of the display. When the computer is powered by a battery, the default is Minimum. If the computer is using AC power, the default is Maximum. A change to Brightness takes effect immediately (rebooting is not required).
Diskette Drive A identifies the location of the 3.5-inch diskette drive: External Media Bay, Parallel Port, or Not Installed. No user-selectable settings are available for this option. Diskette Drive B Diskette Drive B identifies the location of a second 3.5-inch diskette drive: External Media Bay, Parallel Port, or Not Installed. No userselectable settings are available for this option.
Docking IRQ tells the computer which interrupt request (IRQ) to assign to the docking station or replicator during the boot sequence. If Docking IRQ is set to Optimized, the docking station or replicator is assigned a dedicated IRQ during the boot sequence. Select IRQ11 if a peripheral device requires the use of the dedicated IRQ. Docking Status Docking Status shows whether the computer is attached to a Dell Latitude C/Port Family APR or C/Dock Family Expansion Station.
A change to Keyboard Click takes effect immediately (rebooting is not required). Microprocessor Microprocessor displays the type and speed of the microprocessor installed on your computer's system board. No user-selectable settings are available for this option.
If you assign a primary password, the computer prompts you for the password each time you boot the computer. NOTICE: The password features provide a high level of security for the data in your computer. However, they are not foolproof. If your data requires more security, you should obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs or PC Cards with encryption features.
For a change to Serial Port to take effect, you must reboot your computer. Service Tag Service Tag displays the computer's alphanumeric service 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 support software, including diagnostics. No user-selectable settings are available for this option.
System Primary System Primary displays the current status of the primary hard-disk drive password and allows you to assign or change this password. Settings for this option are: l Disabled (the default) — Indicates that no primary hard-disk drive password is assigned l Enabled — Indicates that a primary hard-disk drive password is currently assigned NOTICE: The password features provide a high level of security for the data in your computer. However, they are not foolproof.
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Chip Set and Bus Keyboard PC Cards Battery Memory AC Adapter Connectors Physical Audio Environmental (Computer) Video Touch Pad Display Chip Set and Bus Microprocessor Intel® Mobile Pentium® II for the Latitude CS; Intel Mobile Pentium III for the Latitude CSx System chip set Intel Mobile 440 BX PCIset Microprocessor data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits Address bus width 32
Connectors Parallel one unidirectional, bidirectional, or ECP connector IDE IDE connector for external media bay Video SVGA connector PS/2 mini-DIN connector Audio microphone-in jack; headphones/speakers jack USB USB-compliant connector Docking connector for the C/Port Family Advanced Port Replicator or C/Dock Family Expansion Station Audio Audio type Sound Blaster (software emulation-capable) Audio controller NeoMagic MagicMedia 256 ZX Stereo conversion 16 bit (analog-to-digital and digi
Panel (typical) 800 mW Backlight (medium brightness) 3.7 W Controls brightness can be controlled through a key combination Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S., Canada, Korea, Thailand, and locations that use traditional Chinese); 88 (Europe); 90 (Japan) Key travel 2.7 to 2.9 mm (0.106 to 0.114 inch) Key spacing 19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch ± 0.012 inch) Battery Type lithium ion Dimensions: Height 16.3 mm (0.64 inch) Depth 84.05 mm (3.31 inches) Width 205.5 mm (8.09 inches) Weight 0.
Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –20° to 60°C (–4° to 140°F) Physical Height 29.0 mm (1.14 inches) Width 306.0 mm (12.05 inches) Depth 246.0 mm (9.69 inches) Weight Configurations from 1.95 kg (4.3 lb)4 and up Environmental (Computer) Temperature: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –20° to 60°C (–4° to 140°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 0.
Power: Supply voltage 5 V ± 10% Supply current 4.0 mA (nominal operating) ESD 15 kV applied to front surface (when properly mounted) NOTES: 1 The Dell Latitude CS/CSx portable computer does not support some memory modules from older models of Dell portable computers, such as the Latitude CP, XP, XPi CD, or LM. It only supports SDRAM modules and does not support EDO memory modules.
Back to Contents Page Setup and Operation: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx 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
Back to Contents Page Touch Pad: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Using the Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad The touch pad (see Figure 1) detects the position of your finger over a touch-sensitive area and provides the computer full mouse functionality. The touch pad’s two buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse. Figure 1.
Back to Contents Page Traveling With Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Identifying Your Computer Preparing Your Computer for Travel Travel Tips Identifying Your Computer As an antitheft measure, assign a primary password and a hard-disk drive password to prohibit unauthorized access to the computer.
2. To maximize battery life, check the charge on your battery. Then fully charge the battery and any spares you plan to carry with you. For more information, see "Batteries." 3. Turn off the computer or press to enter suspend-to-disk mode. (On a French keyboard, press .) NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, grasp the adapter cable's connector, not the cable itself, and pull gently but firmly to avoid damaging the cable. 4. Disconnect the AC adapter.
Travel Tips l l l l Consider changing the settings of your power management options to maximize battery 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. If the computer is provided by your employer, carry documentation of your right to use the computer.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Dell Diagnostics Error Messages and Flash Codes Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Installing the Microsoft® Windows® 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Installing Software Wavetable Installing Docking Drivers Installing Touch Pad Drivers Installing Video Drivers for Windows 95 Installing MS-DOS CD-ROM Drivers Installing Video Drivers for Windows 98 Installing Infrared Drivers (Windows 95 Only) Installing Audio Drivers Enabling Microsoft Infrared Support (Windows 95 and Windows 98) Ov
installation. 2. Insert the video drivers diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 4. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 5. Click the Settings tab. 6. Click Advanced Properties. The Advanced Display Properties window appears. 7. Click the Adapter tab and then click Change.... The Select Device window appears. 8. Click Have Disk.... 9.
4. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 5. Click the Settings tab and then click Advanced.... 6. Click the Adapter tab and then click Change.... 7. When the Update Driver Wizard appears, click Next>. 8. Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, and click Next>. 9. When prompted for the location of the drivers, click Have Disk.... 10. In the Install from Disk window, verify that a:\ is displayed in the Install from Disk field, and click OK.
3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.... The Run dialog box appears. 4. Type a:\setup, and then click OK or press . 5. Follow the instructions on your display. 6. After the installation is complete, remove the final diskette from the diskette drive and restart your computer to use the software wavetable. Installing Touch Pad Drivers Touch pad drivers and associated utilities allow you to use and customize the integrated touch pad or an external mouse.
5. Click the Device Manager tab. 6. Click the View Devices by Type radio button. 7. Click the plus sign to the left of the Ports icon. The names of various device ports appear beneath the Ports icon. 8. Click Infrared Serial (COM) Connections Port, and then click Properties. The Infrared Serial (COM) Connections Port Properties dialog box appears. 9. Click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver.... The Update Device Driver Wizard appears. 10.
Back to Contents Page Installing the Microsoft® Windows NT® Operating System Drivers: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CSx Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Installing Audio Drivers Installing Video Drivers Installing Touch Pad Drivers Installing the Power Management Utility Installing System Utilities Installing Softex Docking Services Installing the Software Wavetable Installing the PC Card Utility Overview Dell provides software utilities and drivers that help you control certain features of your comp
11. When the Change Display window appears, verify that the NeoMagic MagicMedia 256ZX option is highlighted, and then click OK. A progress bar is shown while the driver files are copied to your hard-disk drive. After the drivers are successfully installed, the Installing Driver window appears. 12. Click OK in the Installing Driver window. 13. Click Close in the Display Type window, and then click Close in the Display Properties window. 14.
6. When the computer completes the starting sequence, the Softex PC Card Controller Diagnostics window appears. 7. Follow the instructions on your display, and when prompted, restart your computer to activate the utility. Installing Audio Drivers To install the audio drivers, perform the following steps: 1. 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. 2.
1. Insert the System Utilities diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Copy each of the utilities on the System Utilities diskette to the c:\dell directory on your hard-disk drive. The utilities have the following filenames: mks2d.exe, rms2d.exe, asset.com, and readme.s2d. For more information on copying files, see the documentation that came with the operating system. After you copy the utilities to your hard-disk drive, you must restart your computer in the MS-DOS® mode to use the utilities.
