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Dell Latitude CPi A series User Manual

Dell Latitude CPi A series
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Dell
Latitude
CPi A-Series System User's Guide
Introduction
Setup and Operation
Powering Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Drivers
Customizing Your Computer
Removing and Replacing Parts
Troubleshooting
Technical Specifications
Getting Help
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Initial release: 4 Dec 1998
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Dell Latitude CPi A series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Weight6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
Hard Drive6.4 GB
Display12.1-inch TFT
Display Resolution800 x 600 pixels
Operating SystemWindows 95
BatteryLithium Ion
PortsSerial, Parallel, PS/2, VGA, Infrared, Audio In/Out
Network10/100 Ethernet
Optical DriveOptional CD-ROM

Summary

Introduction

Overview

Provides a general description of the Dell Latitude CPi A-Series portable computer.

Setup and Operation

Modular Bay Usage

Information on installing and using devices in the modular bay.

AC Adapter Usage

Details on using and connecting the AC adapter for powering the computer.

About Dell Batteries

Information on lithium ion batteries, their life, and charging.

Using the CD-ROM Drive

Instructions for using the read-only CD-ROM drive and caring for CDs.

Display Settings and Brightness

Adjusting display brightness and understanding video modes.

Diskette Drive Operation

Using the 3.5-inch diskette drive for programs and data transfer.

Keyboard Features and Combinations

Details on the embedded numeric keypad and key combinations.

Installing and Removing PC Cards

Guide to installing and removing PC Cards in the computer's slots.

Touch Pad Customization

How to customize the computer's integrated touch pad functionality.

Securing Your Computer with Passwords

Setting up primary, administrator, and hard-disk drive passwords.

Connecting External Devices

Instructions for connecting audio, keyboard, mouse, and other external devices.

Powering Your Computer

Power Management Settings

Configuring power conservation features and experimenting with settings.

Traveling With Your Computer

Identifying Your Computer

Measures to protect your computer and identify it if lost or stolen.

Preparing for Travel

Steps to take before traveling, including packing and battery care.

Traveling by Air

Guidelines and precautions for traveling with your computer on airplanes.

General Travel Tips

Advice on battery life, customs, and international travel.

Drivers

Installing Windows 95/98 Drivers

Instructions for installing video, audio, docking, and other drivers.

Installing Windows NT Drivers

Instructions for installing video, power management, PC card, and audio drivers.

Customizing Your Computer

Using System Setup Program

Navigating and configuring system settings via the BIOS setup utility.

Suspend-to-Disk Utility

Managing the S2D partition for saving system data.

Removing and Replacing Parts

Installing Primary Hard-Disk Drive

Step-by-step guide for removing and installing a primary hard-disk drive.

Installing Memory Modules

Procedure for removing and installing memory modules into the system.

Troubleshooting

Running Dell Diagnostics

Guide to using diagnostic tools for hardware troubleshooting.

Error Messages and Flash Codes

Explains system error messages and flash codes for troubleshooting.

Technical Specifications

Chip Set and Bus Specifications

Details on the system's chip set, bus architecture, and PC Card connectors.

Memory Specifications

Information on RAM architecture, module sockets, and capacities.

Computer Connector Specifications

Details on serial, parallel, USB, PS/2, video, and other connectors.

Audio Specifications

Details on audio controller, interfaces, speakers, and volume controls.

Video Specifications

Information on video type, controller, memory, and display details.

12.1-Inch Display Specifications

Dimensions, resolution, response time, and power consumption of the display.

13.3-Inch Display Specifications

Details on dimensions, resolution, response time, and power consumption.

Keyboard Specifications

Key travel, key spacing, and number of keys for different keyboard layouts.

Battery Specifications

Details on battery type, dimensions, weight, voltage, capacity, and charge time.

AC Adapter Specifications

Input/output voltage, current, frequency, and temperature range for AC adapter.

Physical Dimensions and Weight

Specifications for computer height, width, depth, and weight.

Environmental Specifications

Operating and storage temperature and humidity ranges.

Touch Pad Specifications

Interface, resolution, size, weight, and power details for the touch pad.

Getting Help

Technical Assistance Steps

Procedures for obtaining technical help from Dell support.

Help Tools Overview

Description of resources like Dell's website and support documents.

Dell Support Online Resources

Accessing technical information, drivers, and utilities via the Dell website.

Dell Contact Numbers

Listing of international dialing codes and contact numbers for Dell services.

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