Contents: Dell Latitude LS Family Portable Computers User's Guide Dell™ Latitude™ LS Family Portable Computers User's Guide Preface Introduction Setup and Operation Powering Your Computer Traveling With Your Computer Drivers Customizing Your Computer Replacing the Hard-Disk Drive Troubleshooting Your Computer Technical Specifications Getting Help Model PP01S Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 1999-2000 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
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.
Preface: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Preface: Dell™ Latitude™ LS 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 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.
Preface: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 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. Other Documents You May Need Besides this User's Guide, the following documentation is included with your computer.
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.
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. Example: The following message appears on your screen: No boot device available ● Variables are symbols for which you substitute a value. They are presented in italics.
Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Available Options Features Getting Help 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.
Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 15 Keyboard 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). Figure 2.
Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 9 Battery 10 Hard-disk drive bay Features Your Dell computer provides the following features: ● Full multimedia capability through the following standard features: ❍ A 12.
Introduction: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide ● Two power conservation modes—suspend (or standby) mode and suspend-to-disk (S2D) mode—that help you conserve battery power. If the batteries run out of power, S2D mode prevents data loss by copying all system data to the hard-disk drive and turning off the computer. ● Connector for one 3.3-volt (V) or 5-V PC Card. The PC Card slot supports type II PC Cards, including ZV PC Cards.
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 "Getting Help" for the appropriate telephone number in your location.
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.
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.
Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Traveling With Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ LS 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.
Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide personnel to identify the computer and its configuration quickly if you call for assistance. If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen If your computer is lost or stolen, Dell suggests that you perform the following steps: 1. Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the service tag in your description of the computer. Ask that a case number be assigned, and write it down.
Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide cable. 4. Disconnect the AC adapter. NOTICE: When the display is closed, items left on the keyboard could damage the display. 5. Make sure that there is nothing on the keyboard and palmrest that can damage the display when you close it. Then close the display. 6. Pack all your computing accessories. With an optional Dell carrying case, you can pack the computer and its accessories together.
Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide ● Be sure to have a charged battery or the AC adapter and power cable available in case you are asked to turn on the computer. ● Do not check the computer as baggage. NOTICE: Have airport security personnel check the computer by hand. If the computer passes through a metal detector, data loss may occur. If you must pass the computer through a metal detector, first remove the hard-disk drive.
Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Travel Tips ● 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.
Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Drivers: Dell™ Latitude™ LS 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.
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 file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/Desktop/New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/custom.
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. Do not remove the hard-disk drive if the computer is in suspend (or standby) mode or if the drive access indicator is lit.
Replacing the Hard-Disk Drive: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide With the computer still upside-down, press down on the drive carrier assembly's three grip lines and pull the assembly straight out to the side to remove it. Figure 1. Removing a Hard-Disk Drive 3. Remove the new hard-disk drive carrier assembly from its packaging. Save the original packaging to use when you store or ship the hard-disk drive.
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.
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.
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 Integrated Modem PC Cards Keyboard Memory Battery Connectors AC Adapter Audio Physical Video Environmental (Computer) Display Touch Pad Network Interface Controller Chip Set and Bus System chip set Intel® Mobile Pentium® III with 443BX/PIIX4m Microprocessor data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64
Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide PC Card slots one (supports type I and type II cards, including ZV cards on computers running the Microsoft® Windows® 95 or Windows 98 operating system) Cards supported 3.3-V and 5-V PC Card connector size 68 pins Data width (maximum): PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Memory Architecture SDRAM Memory module socket 144-pin industrial standard SODIMM socket Memory module capacities and type 64 or 128 MB of 3.
Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide NIC RJ-11 connector Audio Audio type Sound Blaster (software emulation-capable) Audio controller NeoMagic NMG5 + AC97 CODEC Stereo conversion 16 bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interfaces: Internal PCI bus/AC97 External microphone-in minijack; headphones/speakers-out minijack Speaker 2.
Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Maximum resolution/colors 800 x 600; 262,144 colors Response time (typical) 50 ms Viewing angles: Horizontal ± 45° Vertical +10°/–30° Dot pitch 0.30 mm Power consumption: Panel (typical) 825 mW Backlight 2.
Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Dimensions: Height 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) Depth 57.25 mm (2.25 inches) Width 262.49 mm (10.33 inches) Weight 214 g (.47 lb) for 4-cell version; 288 g (0.63 lb) for 6-cell version Voltage 14.8 for 4-cell version;11.10 VDC for 6-cell version Capacity 23 WH for 4-cell version; 34 WH for 6-cell version Charge time (approximate):2 Computer on About 1.5 hours Computer off About 1.
Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage –20° to 60°C (–4° to 140°F) Physical Height 25.7 mm (1.01 inches) Width 272 mm (10.7 inches) Depth 220.0 mm (8.66 inches) Weight 1.665 kg (3.67 lb) with 6-cell battery 1.618 kg (3.
Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Storage –18 to 10,600 m (–59 to 35,000 ft) Touch Pad Interface PS/2 (compatible with Microsoft mouse driver) X/Y position resolution Minimum 20 points/mm (500 points/inch) (graphics tablet mode) Size: Thickness 0.69 ± 0.15-mm (0.027 ± 0.006-inch) printed-circuit board (PCB) thickness (including mylar cover) Width 64.88 mm (2.55-inch) Height 48.88 mm (1.92 inches) Weight 6.0 ± 0.5g (0.
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.
External Media Bay: Dell Latitude LS Family Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page External Media Bay: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Family Portable Computers User's Guide 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, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, SuperDisk LS-120, or non-bootable second hard-disk drive) in the bay.
External Media Bay: Dell Latitude LS Family Portable Computers User's Guide device through the slot in the back of the bay. b. Make sure that the securing clips are fully engaged and the connector is fully seated. c. Connect the other end of the cable to the media bay connector at the back of the computer (see Figure 1). Figure 1. External Media Bay 1 Fan intake/exhaust vents 2 Air inlet 5. If your computer is running Softex Bay Manager: Click OK at the Softex Bay Manager screen.
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Entering 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 random-access memory (NVRAM).
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.
Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Dell™ Diagnostics: Dell Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Dell Diagnostics Main Screen Overview Features of the Dell Diagnostics Confirming the System Configuration Information When to Use the Dell Diagnostics How to Use Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Overview Unlike many diagnostic programs, the Dell Diagnostics helps you check your computer's hardware without any additional
Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 4. In the system setup program, go to the Boot screen and set the following boot sequence: 1. Removable Devices 2. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive 3. Hard Disk 4. Boot to LAN 5. Save the changes and exit the system setup program. 6. Insert the Dell System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 7. Turn the computer off. 8. Turn the computer on. The computer restarts and automatically begins to run the Dell Diagnostics. 9.
Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide ● Two lines at the bottom of the screen make up the menu area. The first line lists the categories you can select; press the left- or right-arrow key to highlight a menu category. The second line gives information about the category currently highlighted. NOTE: The options displayed on your screen should reflect the hardware configuration of your computer. Figure 2.
Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide How to Use Dell Diagnostics Six comprehensive, menu-driven, online Help categories provide instructions on how to use the program and explain each menu item, test group, subtest, and test and error result. To enter the Help menu, perform the following steps: 1. Highlight Select Devices to Test in the Diagnostics Menu. 2. Press . 3. Press . The Help menu categories are Menu, Keys, Device Group, Device, Test, and Versions.
AC Adapter: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page AC Adapter: Dell™ Latitude™ LS 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 from an electrical outlet to the DC power used by the computer.
AC Adapter: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 3. Plug the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet. Figure 1. Connecting the AC Adapter 1 AC adapter 2 AC adapter's attached cable 3 AC adapter connector 4 AC adapter power cable Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer, press the power button. 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.
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 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 4-cell or 6-cell lithium ion battery that p
Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide NOTE: If the battery is totally drained the alert functions will not operate. ● You can charge the battery whenever you like without fear of reducing its charge capacity. ● A battery has a life span of up to 350 full charges and 2000 partial charges, provided it is charged at normal room temperature. NOTICE: The batteries are designed to work only with Dell Latitude LS portable computers.
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. NOTE: For maximum battery performance, charge the battery only at room temperature.
Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide and may damage the battery and the computer. ● If the computer is not allowed to return to room temperature, the battery stops charging before it reaches its full capacity. Replacing the Battery To replace a battery in the battery bay, perform the following steps (see Figure 2). NOTES: If necessary, print these instructions for reference before proceeding. Dell recommends that you turn the computer off before replacing the battery.
Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 4. 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. 5. Press the battery firmly into place, flush with the surrounding surface. Make sure that the battery latch is completely closed before turning the computer right-side up. 6.
Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 1 Battery charge indicators (4) 2 Battery test button NOTES: A charge indicator that blinks rapidly indicates a temporary failure or a potentially recoverable failure such as overheating. Allow the battery to cool for several minutes before checking the charge level again. If the battery has permanently failed or completely discharged, no charge indicators will light when you press the battery test button.
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. NOTICE: When you receive a low-battery warning, save your work immediately. Then replace the battery or connect your computer to an electrical outlet.
Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Battery Disposal CAUTION: Do not puncture or incinerate the battery. NOTE: To purchase a new battery, call Dell or access the Dell World Wide Web site at http://www.dell.com. Your computer system uses both a lithium-ion battery pack and a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) coin cell battery. For instructions about replacing the lithium-ion battery pack in your computer, see "Replacing the Battery.
Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer, press the power button. 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. If the operating system locks up and does not respond to the power button, you can restart the computer using the reset switch on the bottom of the computer.
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 Dual-Display Mode Expanded Video Mode If You Have Display Problems Video Drivers and Video Resolution Cleaning the Display and Touch Pad Customizing Video Resolution Adjusting the Brightness To adjust the brightness of the display, you can use the key combinations shown in Table 1.
Display: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Expanded Video Mode When working in MS-DOS® text mode, you can select the font used to display text. Press to toggle between regular video mode (serif font) and expanded video mode (a serif font with extra leading). In expanded video mode, items in resolutions other than 800 x 600 expand to fill the screen, which is useful if you are working in 800 x 600 resolution on a 12.1-inch super video graphics array (SVGA) display.
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® Windows® 95 or Windows 98 operating system, set the external monitor to Plug and Play Monitor as described in the following procedures. For Windows 95, perform the following steps: 1.
Display: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide supported combination. Customizing Video Resolution 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 3. Click the Settings tab, and then set the resolution by dragging the slider in the Desktop Area box. In the Color Palette box, choose the number of colors from the menu provided.
Display: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 6. Change the Desktop Area to 1024 by 768 pixels. 7. Click Advanced.... 8. Click the NeoMagic tab. 9. Select the Set Dual-Display checkbox and click Apply. 10. Click Yes when prompted to restart your computer. 11. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 12. Double-click Display, and then click the Settings tab. Two display icons appear in the Settings window. 13. Click the display icon marked "2." 14.
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. Always turn off the computer before cleaning the display or touch pad. To clean the display, stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to the bottom.
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.
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 Speaker Key Combinations Display Key Combinations System Function Key Combinations Power Conservation Key Combinations CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive 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.
Keyboard: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Table 1. Embedded Numeric Keypad Key Combinations When Keypad Is On Function Toggles the embedded numeric keypad off When Keypad Is Off Function Toggles the embedded numeric keypad on Display 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 2 to adjust the computer's display.
Keyboard: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Power Conservation 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 3 to activate or turn off the computer's power conservation features. Table 3.
Keyboard: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide System Function 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 boot the computer in MS-DOS® mode and enter the system setup program. Table 5. System Function Key Combinations Key Combinations Function Restarts (reboots) the computer in MS-DOS mode.
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 Removing PC Cards Installing PC Cards Configuring 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 (PCMCIA) standard and Release 4.
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. You do not need to turn off your computer or exit suspend or standby mode before you install a PC Card.
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. To remove a PC Card (see Figure 2), perform the following steps. Figure 2. Removing a PC Card 1.
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. For information, see the PC Card operating system documentation. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De...w Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/pccards.
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 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.
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. ● To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and then tap twice.
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.
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 Hard-Disk Drive Password Using a Supervisor Password Physically Securing the Computer and the Hard-Disk Drive 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.
Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide The supervisor password overrides the user password. Whenever you are prompted to enter the user password, you can enter the supervisor password instead. NOTE: The supervisor password provides access to the computer, but it does not provide access to the hard-disk drive when the drive is protected by a password.
Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide If you enter the wrong password, the following message appears: Invalid password [Press Enter to retry] If the correct password is not entered in three attempts, you receive a message stating that the hard-disk drive cannot be accessed. If the hard-disk drive is inaccessible and the boot options in the system setup program are set to allow booting from another device, the computer tries to boot from another device.
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 file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De... Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/security.
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Connecting External Devices: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide About the I/O Connectors AC Adapter Mouse, Keyboard, and External Numeric Keypad Audio Devices USB Devices Modem Connector Parallel Devices NIC Connector Advanced Port Replicator External Media Options External Monitor About the I/O Connectors You can connect external devices to the input/output (I/O) connectors on th
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 7 AC adapter connector 8 External media bay connector 9 Parallel connector 10 Video connector 11 Modem connector 12 NIC connector 13 External media bay 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.
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide computer, the embedded numeric keypad is automatically disabled. On an external keyboard, the key acts the same way as the key on the computer’s keyboard (if the External Hot-Key option is enabled in the system setup program).
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. The drive access indicator does not blink when data is being accessed from the diskette drive connected to the parallel connector.
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). 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.
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 on your computer. Do not plug a telephone line into the NIC connector. NIC Connector You can connect to the integrated network interface controller (NIC) through the RJ45 connector on the back of the computer.
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 Standby Mode Using Key Combinations Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernate) Mode Closing the Display Power Management Properties for Windows 98 Suspend Mode Power Management Properties for Windows NT Experimenting With Power Conservation In general, the lower the value you set for each power conserv
Power Management Settings: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Turn off display To activate, press . To deactivate, move the cursor or press a key on the integrated or external keyboard. (If nothing happens, the computer may be in suspend or standby mode. Press the power button to resume normal operation.) Suspend (or standby) mode To activate, press . To deactivate, press the power button. Suspend-to-disk mode* To activate, press .
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.
Power Management Settings: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Place the computer in S2D mode if you intend to store the computer for a month or more. S2D mode preserves the configuration information stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). The reserve battery maintains this information, but it may run out of energy after about a month. NOTE: S2D mode helps preserve system data by quickly saving it to the hard-disk drive if you are about to run out of battery power.
Power Management Settings: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide power management settings. ● Alarms — allows you to set the Low Battery and Critical Battery alarms to alert you when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. When you received your computer, the Low Battery and Critical Battery alarm options were not checked. Dell recommends that you do not select these options.
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 Overview Installing Touch Pad Drivers Installing Video Drivers for Windows 95 Installing MS-DOS CD-ROM Drivers Installing Video Drivers for Windows 98 Installing the Internal Modem Driver Installing Audio Drivers Installing t
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. If not, contact the software manufacturer to get the necessary drivers.
Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 13. 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: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 3.
Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 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 field, browse to d:\video\setup (where d is your drive letter) and click OK. The Select Device window appears. 11.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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. 2. Insert the Dell System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and browse to the modem driver directory. 3. Double-click setup.exe. 4. At the Welcome screen, click Next>. The internal modem files are copied to your hard-disk drive. 5. At the Setup Complete window, click Finish. 6.
Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 16. 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: 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.
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 Audio Drivers Installing Video Drivers Installing Touch Pad Drivers Installing the Power Management Utility Installing the Software Wavetable Installing the PC Card Utility Installing the Softex Bay Manager Drivers Overview All of you
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. If not, contact the software manufacturer to get the necessary drivers. To install the video drivers for Windows NT 4.
Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 14. To activate the drivers, remove the CD and restart your computer. Installing the Power Management Utility Dell provides a power management utility that helps you conserve battery power and view available power levels. To install the power management utility, perform the following steps: 1.
Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Diagnostics window appears. 7. Follow the instructions on your display, and when prompted, remove the CD and 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.
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. 2. Insert the Dell System Software CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.... The Run dialog box appears. 4. Type d:\touchpad\setup (where d is your drive letter), and then click OK or press . Follow the instructions on your display. 5.
Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 3. Browse to d:\softex\baymgr\setup (where d is your drive letter), and then click OK or press . 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/De...New Web/Documentation/LS/LS User's Guide/winnt.
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 Power Screen Advanced Screen Boot Screen Security Screen Exit 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.
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. System Date Sets the computer to the date you specify (usually the current date). Type the appropriate information.
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Advanced Screen Table 2. Advanced Screen Options Option Function I/O Device Configuration Select this option and press to display the I/O Device Configuration submenu. L2 Cache Sets the level-2 (L2) cache to Enabled (the default) or Disabled. Plug & Play O/S Options are Yes (the default) and No. Set this option to Yes unless your computer is running a non-Microsoft operating system such as Linux.
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Display Device Selection Specifies whether the screen image will appear on the computer display, an attached external monitor, or both. Options are LCD (the display), CRT (an external monitor), and LCD/CRT. If this option is set to CRT but no external monitor is connected, the screen image appears on the computer display. Display Mode Allows you to switch between Standard and Expanded mode.
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Serial port: Base I/O Address Parallel port Appears only if Serial port A is set to Enabled. Allows you to configure the base address and interrupt request (IRQ).
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Parallel Port: DMA Channel If Parallel port: Mode is set to ECP, you can use Parallel port: DMA Channel to select the DMA channel. Options are: ● DMA 0 ● DMA 1 ● DMA 3 ● Disabled Local bus IDE controller Enables the integrated local-bus IDE interface. Options are Both (the default), Disabled, Primary, or Secondary.
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. This option has no user-selectable settings. Supervisor Password is: Indicates whether a supervisor password has been assigned. Settings are Set and Clear.
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. Table 5.
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Power Management Video Timeout Allows you to select from three power management timeout strategies: ● Maximum Battery Life — conserves the greatest amount of system power; sets Video Timeout, Hard Disk Timeout, and Auto Suspend Timeout to 2 minutes each.
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. Save to Disk saves all system data to your hard-disk drive and then turns off all power.
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.
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 Drive If this option appears first on the list, the computer attempts to boot first from a bootable CD. If it does not detect a bootable CD in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, the computer tries to boot from the next device on the list.
System Setup Options: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Load Setup Defaults Discards any changes you made and reverts all options to their defaults, without exiting the system setup program. Discard Changes Returns any options you changed during the current session to their previous values. Save Changes Saves any changes you made, but does not exit the system setup program. Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Documents and Settings/Administrator/D...
Suspend-to-Disk Utility: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Suspend-to-Disk Utility: Dell™ Latitude™ LS Portable Computers User's Guide Overview Creating an S2D File for Windows 95 or Windows 98 Creating an S2D File for Windows NT Overview If you are installing a new hard-disk drive or rebuilding one and you want to be able to use suspend-to-disk (S2D) mode (called hibernate in the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system), you must create an S2D file on the hard-disk d
Suspend-to-Disk Utility: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide The computer restarts and automatically begins to run the Dell Diagnostics. 6. Type x to exit to MS-DOS® mode. 7. At the MS-DOS prompt, type d:\, where d is the drive letter for your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and press . Your MS-DOS prompt changes from A:\> to D:\>, assuming that D is your drive letter. 8. Type cd\utilities and press . 9. Type phdisk /create /file and press .
Suspend-to-Disk Utility: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Creating an S2D File for Windows NT® NOTE: The following procedure assumes that your hard-disk drive is unpartitioned and unformatted or you have a minimum of 150 MB of unpartitioned space on the drive. For information on partitioning and formatting your drive, see both your operating system and your drive documentation. To create the S2D file for computers running Microsoft Windows NT, perform the following steps: 1.
Suspend-to-Disk Utility: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide To check the size of the S2D file, at an MS-DOS prompt type phdisk /info and press . If you need to delete the S2D file, at an MS-DOS prompt type phdisk /delete /partition and press . NOTICE: The S2D file is placed in your computer's root directory, where it may be a hidden file, depending on how you set up your operating system. Do not delete the file inadvertently.
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 Memory Allocations Avoiding IRQ Assignment Conflicts I/O Memory Map Error Messages Your application programs, operating system, and the computer itself can identify problems and alert you to them.
Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 02B0:Diskette drive A error 02B1:Diskette drive B error A connector may be loose or the diskette may be faulty. If the diskette-drive access indicator lights up when you access a file on the diskette, but you still get this error message, try a different diskette. If the message reappears, shut down the computer, remove the drive from the external media bay, and then reinsert it.
Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide assistance. 0212:Keyboard controller failed The keyboard controller is faulty. Call Dell for technical assistance. 0211:Keyboard error If an external keyboard is being used, a cable or connector may be loose or the keyboard may be faulty. If using an external keyboard, check and reseat the keyboard cable. Check and reseat the diskette drive cable.
Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 02D0:System cache error—cache disabled The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed. 0251:System CMOS checksum bad—default configuration used The BIOS has been changed. 0230:System RAM failed at offset: nnnn System RAM failed at address nnnn in the 64-KB block at which the error was detected. Call Dell for technical assistance.
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; generated by the real time clock IRQ9 SCI in ACPI mode IRQ10 PCI IRQA, B, C, D IRQ11 Available IRQ12 Reserved; generated by the keyboard controller to indicate that the output buffer of the touch pad
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.
Error Messages, IRQs, and Memory Assignments: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 0060-0060 Keyboard controller 0061-0061 System speaker 0064-0064 Keyboard controller 0070-007F RTC and NMI enable 0080-009F DMA page registers 00A0-00BF Interrupt controller #2 00C0-00DF DMA controller #2 00F0-00FF Math coprocessor 0170-0177 CD-ROM drive controller 01F0-01F7 Hard-disk drive controller 0376-0376 IDE controller 0378-037F LPT1 03B0-03BB VGA 03C0-03DF VGA 03E0-03E1 PC Car
Help Overview: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Help Overview: Dell™ Latitude™ LS 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 "Dell Diagnostics." 2.
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. Please call your local Dell representative for information on availability. World Wide Web on the Internet The Internet is your most powerful tool for obtaining information about your computer and other Dell products.
Help Overview: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide ● Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ ● Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password. Electronic Support Service mobile_support@us.dell.com apsupport@dell.com (for Asian/Pacific countries only) ● support.euro.dell.com (for Europe only) Electronic Quote Service sales@dell.com ● apmarketing@dell.com (for Asian/Pacific countries only) Electronic Information Service info@dell.
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. For the telephone number to call, refer to "Contacting Dell.
Help Overview: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics. 4. Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software diskettes, guides, and so on) if the return is for credit. 5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses.
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. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell™ Latitude™ LS 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.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide The codes required depend on where you are calling from as well as the destination of your call; in addition, each country has a different dialing protocol. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator. NOTES: Toll-free numbers are for use only within the country for which they are listed.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide France (Paris) (Montpellier) 00 33 (1) (4) Germany (Langen) 00 49 6103 Hong Kong 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 New Zealand 00 64 — Norway (Lysaker) 095 47 Not require
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Taiwan 002 886 — Thailand 001 66 — U.K. (Bracknell) 010 44 1344 U.S.A.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Chile (Santiago) Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support toll free: 1230-020-4823 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 NOTE: Customers in Latin America call the U.S.A. for sales, customer, and technical assistance. Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide AutoTech (Automated technical support) toll free: 1-800-247-9362 Dell Home and Small Business Group: Customer Technical Support (Return Material Authorization Numbers) toll free: 1-800-624-9896 Customer Service (Credit Return Authorization Numbers) toll free: 1-800-624-9897 National Accounts (systems purchased by established Dell national accounts [have your account number handy], medical institutions, or value-added resellers [VARs]):
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired Switchboard toll free: 1-877-DELLTTY (1-877-335-5889) 512 338-4400 Europe Contact Numbers Area Code Local Number or Toll-Free Number Country (City) Department Name or Service Austria (Vienna) Switchboard 01 491 040 Home/Small Business Sales 01 795676-02 Home/Small Business Sales Fax 01 795676-05 Home/Small Business Customer Care 01 NOTE: Customers in Austria c
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Switchboard 02 481 91 00 Technical Support 02 22 83 27 27 Customer Care 02 22 83 27 11 Fax 02 22 83 27 14 TechFax 02 22 83 27 28 Switchboard 02 22 83 27 11 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com/be E-mail: tech_be@dell.com Czech Republic (Prague) Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com/cz E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Denmark (Horsholm) NOTE: Customers in Denmark call Sweden for fax technical support.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com/fi E-mail: fin_support@dell.com France Technical Support (Paris/Montpellier) Customer Care (Paris) 0803 387 270 01 47 62 68 92 Customer Care (Montpellier) 04 67 06 61 96 TechConnect BBS (Montpellier) 04 67 22 53 04 Fax (Montpellier) 04 67 06 60 07 Switchboard (Paris) 01 47 62 69 00 Switchboard (Montpellier) 04 67 06 60 00 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide (Bray) NOTE: Customers in Ireland call the U.K. for Home/Small Business customer assistance. Customer Care 01 204 4026 Home/Small Business Customer Care (Bracknell, U.K.) 0870 906 0010 Sales 1-850-235-235 SalesFax 01 286 2020 Fax 01 286 6848 TechConnect BBS 01 204 4711 TechFax 01 204 4708 Switchboard 01 286 0500 Technical Support 2 57782.690 Customer Care 2 57782.555 Sales 2 57782.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Customer Care (Brussels, Belgium) 02 481 91 19 Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium) 02 481 91 00 Fax (Brussels, Belgium) 02 481 92 99 Technical Support 020 581 8838 Customer Care 020 581 8740 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com/be E-mail: tech_be@dell.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide E-mail: nor_support@dell.com Poland (Warsaw) Technical Support 22 60 61 999 Customer Care 22 60 61 999 Sales 22 60 61 999 Switchboard 22 60 61 999 Fax 22 60 61 998 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com/pl E-mail: pl_support@dell.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 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: http://support.euro.dell.com/ch E-mail: swisstech@dell.com U.K.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Brunei NOTE: Customers in Brunei call Malaysia for customer assistance.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide 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 NOTE: Customers in Korea call Malaysia for customer assistance. Transaction Sales toll free: 080-200-3600 Corporate Sales toll free: 080-200-3900 Macau NOTE: Customers in Macau call Malaysia for customer assistance.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Technical Support (Other systems) 0800 446 255 Customer Service 0800 444 617 Sales 0800 441 567 Fax 0800 441 566 Singapore (Singapore) Technical Support NOTE: Customers in Singapore call Malaysia for customer assistance.
Contacting Dell: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Thailand—refer to individual listings for these countries) Taiwan Technical Support NOTE: Customers in Taiwan call Malaysia for customer assistance. Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Thailand NOTE: Customers in Thailand call Malaysia for customer assistance.
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives: Dell™ Latitude™ LS 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.
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 power management functions.) If Dell installed the operating system, the autoplay feature has been disabled.
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. This format is supported as read-only; neither the CD-ROM nor the DVD-ROM drive can write to CD-RW discs.
Diskette Drive: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide Back to Contents Page Diskette Drive: Dell™ Latitude™ LS 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 "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.