Dell Latitude LT System, User Manual

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Dell Latitude LT System User’s Guide B-4
Question: Why is the image on an external monitor display distorted?
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Confirm the monitor is connected correctly.
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Make sure the CRT is not near any electric devices having strong magnetic
fields such as a TV set or radio.
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Do not share an outlet with a TV set or radio.
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Make sure the value of the Screen area in the Display Properties is lower than
the resolution of the CRT monitor.
Trouble With Hard Disk
Question: Why can't I read or write data to/from the hard disk?
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Confirm the drive and file names are correct.
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Confirm the hard disk has sufficient free space.
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The hard disk in your computer is formatted with FAT32. You cannot read or
write data formatted in other operating systems, which are not FAT32
compatible. Applications that are not compliant with FAT32 may not work
properly.
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If you cannot re-install the operating system correctly, check whether the item
Fixed disk boot sector: in the Security menu of the Setup Utility is Normal.
Trouble With Floppy Disks
Question: Why can't I use a floppy disk?
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Confirm the external floppy disk drive unit is correctly connected.
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Confirm the floppy disk is inserted correctly.
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The floppy disk may not be formatted or could be corrupted.
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If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be write-protected. Eject the
disk and ensure that the write-protect tab covers the detection hole.
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If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be full. Use another disk.
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Confirm the item Diskette A: is 1.44MB, 3 ½ in the Main menu of the Setup
Utility.
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Check whether the supervisor has set a password prohibiting access to the
floppy disk drive in the Security menu of the Setup Utility.