Dell Latitude XPi CD, Reference Manual

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1-4 Dell Latitude XPi CD Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
I
nterchanging Hard-Disk Drives
The removable hard-disk drives in the new Dell Latitude
XPi CD computers are interchangeable with drives from
other XP and XPi computers. For instructions on remov-
ing and installing hard-disk drives, see “Hard-Disk
Drive” in the online System User’s Guide.
You can also use the hard-disk drive from Dell Latitude
XP and XPi computers in your new Dell Latitude XPi
CD. Before using the drive, however, you must update it
with video drivers and utilities designed for your new
computer. To update the drive, call Dell to purchase a
drive configuration upgrade kit, which includes diskettes
with the necessary files and instructions for performing
the update procedure. A separate utility is also available
on the Dell Bulletin Board Service (BBS). For instruc-
tions on calling Dell and accessing the Dell BBS, see
Chapter 5, “Getting Help.”
A
vailable Options
As your computing requirements change, you can extend
your computer’s capabilities with the Advanced Port
Replicator or by connecting external devices. You can
also install a hard-disk drive of larger capacity, increase
system memory, and add functionality with PC Cards.
Dell offers the following devices and upgrade options:
•
Advanced Port Replicator (Token Ring or Ethernet)
•
Dell DeskDock
™
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Additional batteries
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External keyboards and a numeric keypad
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External monitors
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External pointing devices
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External speakers, headphones, and microphones
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Printers
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Hard-disk drives
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Battery charger
•
AC adapter
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PC Cards
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4-, 8-, and 16-MB memory modules
•
Carrying case
•
Auto adapter (for powering the computer from the
cigarette lighter in your car)
Instructions for connecting or installing these options are
contained in the online System User’s Guide or are
included in the upgrade kit you receive from Dell.
A
ccessing Online
Documentation
The online System User’s Guide installed on your hard-
disk drive contains information about the following
topics:
•
System features
•
Traveling with the computer
•
Customizing system configuration
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Powering the computer and extending battery life
•
Using internal and external devices
•
Maintaining the system
•
Contacting Dell
The guide also contains a glossary of commonly used
computer terms and abbreviations.
To access this guide, select the System User’s
Guide icon in the Dell Accessories folder or
program group.
To print any screen from the online System User’s Guide,
display the screen you want and select
PRINT TOPIC
from
the File menu.
NOTE: Text in pop-up windows cannot be printed.
G
etting 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 Chapter 5,
“Getting Help.”