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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. No user-

selectable settings are available for this option.

  External Hot Key

External Hot Key

 lets you use the <Scroll Lock> key on the external keyboard the same way you use the <Fn> key on the computer's keyboard. 

Set this option to 

Scroll Lock

 (the default) if you are using an external keyboard. Set this option to 

Not Installed

 to disable this function on the 

external keyboard.

  External Media Bay

External Media Bay 

identifies the type of device

—

Diskette

Drive

, 

CD-ROM

Drive

, 

DVD-ROM Drive

, or 

LS-120 Disk Drive

—

installed in the 

external media bay. If the external media bay does not contain a device or is not attached, this option reads 

Not Installed

. No user-selectable 

settings are available for this option.

  Infrared Data Port

Infrared Data Port

 is available only when the computer is docked; otherwise, this option is blue or dimmed. This option allows you to avoid 

resource conflicts by disabling or remapping the address of the infrared port on the Dell Latitude C/Port Family APR or C/Dock Family Expansion 

Station. The 

COM1

, 

COM2

, 

COM3

, and 

COM4

 settings allow you to take advantage of the computer's infrared support.

Settings for this option are:

l

Disabled

—

 Disables the infrared data port and makes the direct memory access (DMA), IRQ, and I/O resources available for another serial 

device to use

l

COM1

—

 Maps the infrared data port to COM1

l

COM2

—

 Maps the infrared data port to COM2

l

COM3

 (the default) 

—

 Maps the infrared data port to COM3

l

COM4

—

 Maps the infrared data port to COM4

For a change to 

Infrared Data Port

 to take effect, you must reboot your computer.

  Infrared Mode

Infrared Mode 

is visible only when the computer is docked and 

Infrared Data Port

 is enabled. 

Infrared Mode

 manages the infrared resources of 

the computer and the external devices you use with it. This option lets you select 

Fast IR

 (the default) or 

Slow IR

 to use with an infrared device.

For a change to 

Infrared Mode 

to take effect, you must reboot your computer.

  Internal Cache

Internal Cache

 displays the amount of internal cache your computer has. No user-selectable settings are available for this option.

  Keyboard Click

Keyboard Click

 lets you choose whether the computer's keyboard makes audible clicking sounds. 

Click Volume

 must be enabled for 

Keyboard 

Click

 to function. The volume of the simulated key clicks is controlled by the 

Click Volume

 setting.

Settings for this option are 

Disabled

 (the default) and 

Enabled

.

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.

  Parallel Mode

Parallel Mode

 controls whether the computer's integrated parallel port acts as a Personal System/2 (PS/2)-compatible (

Bidirectional

) port, 

Advanced Technology (AT)-compatible (

Normal

) port, or Extended Capabilities Port (

ECP

)-compatible port. The default for 

Parallel Mode

 is 

ECP

.

The Microsoft

® 

Windows

® 

95 and Windows 98 operating systems use ECP protocol automatically if it detects an ECP-compatible device.

Set this option according to the type of device connected to the parallel port. To determine the correct mode to use, see the documentation that 

came with the device.

Setting 

Parallel Mode

 to 

Disabled

 disables the parallel port and its assigned LPT address, freeing its interrupt for another device to use.

For a change in 

Parallel Mode 

to take effect, you must reboot your computer.

  Pointing Device

Pointing Device

 enables and disables the computer's touch pad.

Settings for this option are:

l

Touch Pad-PS/2 Mouse

 (the default)

l

Serial Mouse

—

 Disables the touch pad and allows you to use a mouse connected to the serial connector on the I/O port

If you want to use a serial mouse, you must first set the 

Pointing Device

 option to

 Serial Mouse

.

For a change in 

Pointing Device

 to take effect, you must reboot your computer.

  Power Management

Power Management

 (Page 4 of the System Setup screens) allows you to enable or disable power conservation features when the computer is 

being powered by a battery or AC power.

If you want to use any of the time-out options while using battery power, set 

Battery

 to 

Enabled

. If you want to use the time-out options while using 

AC power, set 

AC

 to 

Enabled

.

A change to 

Power Management

 takes effect immediately (rebooting is not required).

  Primary Hard Drive

Primary Hard Drive

 displays the capacity of your computer's hard-disk drive. No user-selectable settings are available for this option.

  Primary Password

Primary Password

 displays the current status of the primary password and allows you to assign or change this password.

Settings for this option are:

l

Disabled

 (the default) 

—

 Indicates that no primary password is assigned 

l

Enabled

—

 Indicates that a primary password is currently assigned

NOTE: The 

ECP

 setting also works for most software written for the AT and PS/2 modes. Devices that use 

ECP

 mode may come with 

special drivers that need to be installed in order to use these modes.

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.

  Ring/Event Resume

Ring/Event Resume

 lets you determine if the computer exits suspend mode when an installed modem PC Card receives an incoming call. This 

feature must be supported by your modem PC Card and your operating system.

Settings for this option are:

l

Enabled

 (the default) 

—

 Resumes normal operation when the computer detects a modem ring

l

Disabled

—

 Keeps the computer in suspend mode when the computer detects a modem ring

A change to 

Ring/Event Resume 

takes effect immediately (rebooting is not required).

  S2D Time-out

S2D Time-out

 lets you determine how long your computer remains idle (no I/O activity) before activating suspend-to-disk (S2D) mode to conserve 

battery power.

S2D Time-out

 settings for the 

AC

 and 

Battery

 options are:

A change to 

S2D Time-out

 takes effect immediately (rebooting is not required).

If you are not in the System Setup program and your computer is running in Advanced Power Management (APM) mode, you can activate S2D

mode at any time by pressing <Fn><a>. Press the power button to resume operation from S2D mode.

  Serial Port

Serial Port

 allows you to disable or remap the address of the serial port on the Dell Latitude C/Port Family APR or C/Dock Family Expansion 

Station. When the computer is undocked, this option is blue or dimmed and has no user-selectable settings.

Settings for this option are:

l

COM1

 (the default) 

—

 Maps the serial port to COM1 

l

COM2

—

 Maps the serial port to COM2 

l

COM3

—

 Maps the serial port to COM3 

l

COM4

—

 Maps the serial port to COM4 

l

Disabled

—

 Disables the serial port and its assigned COM address, freeing that interrupt for another device to use

NOTES: Dell recommends that you set 

Ring/Event Resume

 to 

Disabled

 when an external serial device, 

other than a modem

, is 

connected to your computer.

For 

Ring/Event Resume

 to work properly, this feature must be enabled in the device driver for your modem PC Card. All drivers 

supplied by Dell with your computer are configured to allow the computer to resume normal operation when a modem receives an 

incoming call. If you use a PC Card that you did not receive from Dell, check the card's documentation to make sure that this feature is 

set to 

Enabled

.

l

Disabled

l

30 Minutes 

l

1 Hour 

l

2 Hours

l

3 Hours

l

4 Hours

l

6 Hours

l

8 Hours (default)

l

12 Hours

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.

  Smart CPU Mode

Smart CPU Mode

 allows the computer to slow down the microprocessor automatically if it is not being actively used.

Settings for this option are:

l

Enabled

 (the default) 

—

 Allows the computer to slow down the microprocessor when it is inactive

l

Disabled

  —

 Keeps the microprocessor running at its normal operating speed regardless of microprocessor inactivity

When 

Smart CPU Mode

 is set to 

Enabled

 and the microprocessor is inactive, the computer slows the microprocessor to save power.

A change to 

Smart CPU Mode

 takes effect immediately (rebooting is not required).

  Suspend Time-out

Suspend Time-out

 lets you determine how long your computer remains idle before activating suspend mode to conserve battery power.

Suspend Time-out

 settings for both 

AC

 and 

Battery

 options are:

To increase battery operating time, set 

Suspend Time-out

 to a lower number of minutes.

A change to 

Suspend Time-out

 takes effect immediately (rebooting is not required).

If you are not in the System Setup program, you can activate suspend mode at any time by pressing <Fn><Esc>. The computer resumes normal 

operation automatically when you press the power button.

  System Memory

System Memory

 displays the total amount of synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) installed in your computer. No user-

selectable settings are available for this option. The amount of memory displayed changes if you install or remove a memory module.

NOTE: Convert the service tag number into an express service code when prompted to do so the first time you turn on the computer (or 

use the program in the 

Dell Accessories

 folder). Keep the code handy in case you call Dell for technical assistance. The code helps 

Dell's automated support telephone system direct your call more efficiently.

NOTES: Some communications software may not work properly when 

Smart CPU Mode

 is enabled. Dell recommends that you set 

Smart CPU Mode

 to 

Disabled

 if you are using communications software.

Interactive application programs should function well when 

Smart CPU Mode

 is set to 

Enabled

. (Examples of interactive programs 

include spreadsheet, text editor, graphics design, entertainment, educational, and utility programs.) If your computer runs slowly while 

performing such tasks as recalculating large spreadsheets, redrawing screens, or testing the microprocessor, set 

Smart CPU Mode

 to 

Disabled

.

l

Disabled

l

1 Minute

l

2 Minutes

l

3 Minutes

l

4 Minutes

l

5 Minutes

l

10 Minutes (default)

l

15 Minutes

l

30 Minutes

l

1 Hour

NOTE: Set 

Suspend Time-out

 to 

Disabled

 if using it causes compatibility problems with your software.

  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. 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.

  Time

Time

 resets the time on the computer's internal clock. Time is kept in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes:seconds).

A change to 

Time

 takes effect immediately (rebooting is not required). However, you must reboot to make the change apparent to the operating 

system.

  Universal Connect

The 

Universal Connect

 option functions with the Dell Latitude C/Port Family APR and/or C/Dock Family Expansion Station if the computer uses 

Windows 95 or Windows 98.

Set this option to 

Enabled

 (the default) if you often use more than one C/Port APR and/or C/Dock Expansion Station and want to minimize the 

initialization time when you connect an APR or expansion station to the computer. With 

Universal Connect

 set to 

Enabled

, the system creates 

only one profile for each docking station family. If this option is set to 

Disabled

, an APR or expansion station is reinitialized each time it is 

connected to the computer, and a different docking profile is created each time. 

  Video Memory

Video Memory

 displays the amount of video memory installed on the system board. No user-selectable settings are available for this option.

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NOTE:

If a network server controls the time reflected by the 

Time

 option, changing this option has no effect.

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Technical Specifications: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CS x  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 CS

x

System chip set

Intel Mobile 440 BX PCIset

Microprocessor data bus width

64 bits

DRAM bus width

64 bits

Address bus width

32 bits

Flash EPROM

4 Mbits

AGP bus

66 MHz

PCI bus

33 MHz

PC Cards

CardBus controller

Texas Instruments PCI 1225 CardBus controller

PC Card slots

two (supports type I and type II cards in any combination; type III cards can be used 

only in the lower slot; the upper slot supports 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 sockets

two (one is customer-accessible for performing memory upgrades)

Memory module capacities and type

32-, 64-, 128, and 192-MB 3.3-V SDRAM

1

 modules (the 192-MB module cannot be 

installed in the memory upgrade socket)

Standard RAM

one 64-MB memory module

Maximum RAM

320 MB 

Memory clock speed

66 MHz

Memory access time

CL2 or CL3 (Note: CL3 indicates a CAS latency of 3 clocks)

BIOS address

F000:0000-F000:FFFF

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 digital-to-analog)

Interfaces:

Internal

PCI bus/AC97

External

microphone-in minijack; 

headphones/speakers-out minijack

Speaker

2.5-ohm speaker

Internal speaker amplifier

500 mW

Controls

volume can be controlled through key combinations, application program menus, or 

the 

Speaker

 window in the Dell Control Center (Windows 95 only)

Video

Video type

256-bit hardware-accelerated

Data bus

AGP

Video controller

NeoMagic 

MagicMedia 256 ZX 

Video memory

4.0 MB

Display 

Type

active-matrix color (TFT)

Dimensions (active area):

Height

214.9 mm (8.46 inches)

Width

270.3 (10.64 inches)

Diagonal

337.8 mm (13.3 inches)

Maximum resolution/colors

1024 x 768 pixels; 65,536 colors

Response time (typical)

50 ms

Operating angle

0° (closed) to 180°

Viewing angles:

Horizontal 

±

40°

Vertical 

+20°/–30°

Dot pitch

0.26 mm

Power consumption:

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

0.306 kg (0.67 lb) for standard battery; 0.494 kg (1.09 lb) for high-capacity battery

Voltage

11.10 VDC for standard battery; 14.4 for optional high-capacity battery

Capacity

34 WH for standard battery; 46 WH for high-capacity battery

Charge time (approximate):

2

Computer on

1.5 hr for standard battery; 1 hr, 50 minutes for high-capacity battery

Computer off

About 1 hour 

Life span (approximate)

2

350 discharge/charge cycles

Battery life

2

From 2.5 to 3 hours for fully charged standard battery; up to 50 percent more time for 

fully charged high-capacity battery 

Temperature range:

Charge

0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)

Storage

–20° to 60°C (–4° to 140°F) 

AC Adapter

Input voltage

90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 264 VAC 

Input current (maximum)

1.5 A

Input frequency

47 to 63 Hz

Output current

4.5 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 

3.51 A (continuous)

Rated output voltage

20.0 VDC

Height

22.94 mm (1.1 inches)

Width

58.42 mm (2.3 inches)

Depth

133.35 mm (5.25 inches)

Weight (with cables)

0.4 kg (0.9 lb)

Temperature range:

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

0.9 GRMS using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates truck shipment

Storage

1.3 GRMS using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates air/truck shipment

Maximum shock:

3

Operating

152.4 cm/sec (60.0 inches/sec)  

(less than or equal to a pulse width of 2 ms)

Storage

203.2 cm/sec (80 inches/sec) 

(less than or equal to a pulse width of 2 ms)

Altitude (maximum):

Operating

–

18 to 3048 m (

–

59 to 10,000 ft)

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 40 points/mm (1000 points/inch) (graphics tablet mode)

Size:

Thickness

0.71 

±

 0.15-mm (0.028 

±

 0.006-inch) printed-circuit board (PCB) thickness (including 

mylar cover)  

2.50-mm (0.098-inch) PCB at highest component

Width 

83.0 

±

 0.3-mm (3.268 

±

 .012-inch) rectangle 

62.5-mm (2.461-inch) maximum bezel opening

Height

66.4 

±

 0.3-mm (2.61 

±

 0.012-inch) rectangle 

46.5-mm (1.831-inch) maximum bezel opening

Weight

8.2 

±

 0.5g (.289 

±

 0.018 oz) 

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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.

2

Battery performance features such as charge time and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the computer and 

battery are used.

3

Measured with the hard-disk drive in head-parked position.

4

 Latitude CS system with standard battery

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Setup and Operation: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CS x  Portable Computers User's Guide

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AC Adapter

Batteries

Display

Media Options

Keyboard

PC Cards

Touch Pad

Securing Your Computer

Connecting External Devices

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Touch Pad:  Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CS x  Portable Computers User's Guide 

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

To best use the touch pad, follow these techniques:  

l

To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the smooth sensor area. 

l

To select an object, gently tap once on the surface of the touch pad.  

l

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.  

l

To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and then tap twice.  

Customizing the Touch Pad 

To customize the touch pad, perform the following steps: 

1. Click the

 Start 

button, point to 

Settings

, and click 

Control Panel

. 

2. Double-click the

 Mouse

 icon to open the 

Mouse Properties

 window and click the 

Touch

 tab. 

3. Select the settings that work best for you and click 

Apply

. 

4. Click 

OK

 to save the settings and close the window. 

You can also click the touch pad icon on the taskbar and click 

TouchPad Properties

 to open the 

Mouse Properties

 control panel.  

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Using the Touch Pad

Customizing the Touch Pad

NOTES: When enabled, the touch pad uses interrupt request (IRQ) 12. No other device can use IRQ12 while the touch pad is 

enabled. 

When you attach an external PS/2 mouse to the computer, the touch pad is automatically disabled.

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Traveling With Your Computer: Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CS x  Portable Computers User's  Guide 

Identifying Your Computer 

As an antitheft measure, assign a primary password and a hard-disk drive password to prohibit unauthorized access to the computer. 

Dell recommends that you follow these precautions before you travel with your computer:  

l

Write down your 

service tag

 and put it in a safe place separate from the computer or carrying case. If the computer is lost or stolen, use the 

service tag number when reporting to law enforcement officials and to Dell. 

l

Use the 

Asset Tag utility

 to place an owner tag in the computer. In the owner tag, you may want to include your name or your company's name 

and a contact number or electronic mail address that can be used to reach you. 

l

Use a text editor (such as Microsoft

® 

Windows

® 

Notepad) to create a file called 

if_found

 in your root directory. Place information such as 

your name, address, and telephone number in this file. (For instructions on using the appropriate text editor, see the documentation that 

came with your operating system.) 

l

Attach your business card or other name tag to the computer. 

l

Contact your credit-card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags that allow your property to be returned to you without the risk of 

revealing your name, address, or telephone number. 

l

Use a permanent marking or stenciling device to write your driver

’

s license number or some other unique identifying mark on the computer. If 

a lost or stolen computer is recovered, such marking identifies the computer as your property.  

Service Tag 

The service tag is an alphanumeric sequence on a bar code label located on the bottom of the computer. The service tag is unique to your 

computer and allows Dell technical assistance 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. Also write down the 

name, address, and telephone number of the law enforcement agency. If possible, obtain the name of the investigating officer. 

If you know where the computer was lost or stolen, call a law enforcement agency in that area. If you do not know, call a law 

enforcement agency where you live. 

2. If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the firm. 

3. Call Dell technical assistance to report the missing computer.  

Provide the computer

’

s service tag, the case number, and the name, address, and telephone number of the law enforcement agency to 

which you reported the missing computer. If possible, give the name of the investigating officer. 

The Dell support technician will log your report under the computer

’

s service tag and flag the computer as missing or stolen. If someone 

calls Dell for technical assistance and gives your service tag, the computer is identified automatically as missing or stolen. The 

technician will attempt to get the phone number and address of the caller. Dell will then contact the law enforcement agency to which 

you made the report of the missing or stolen computer. 

Preparing Your Computer for Travel 

To prepare your computer for travel, perform the following steps:  

1. Detach any external devices attached to the computer, and store them in a safe place. If a diskette is in the diskette drive, remove it. Remove 

any cables attached to installed PC Cards (you do not have to remove the PC Cards themselves).  

Identifying Your Computer

Preparing Your Computer for Travel

Travel Tips

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 <Fn><a> to enter suspend

-to-disk mode. (On a French keyboard, press <Fn><q>.)  

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.  

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 the optional Dell carrying case, you can pack the computer and its accessories together.  

Accessories  

You may want to take some of the following accessories with you when you travel:  

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Spare batteries 

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Cables for PC Cards (such as modem and network cards) 

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AC adapter and AC power cable  

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Power adapters for foreign electrical outlets and modem cable adapters  

for foreign telephone networks 

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Appropriate printer driver files if you will be using a printer 

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External media bay and its cable 

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Diskette drive 

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Backup diskettes 

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Additional storage devices  

Traveling by Air 

You may want to take the following precautions when you are traveling by air with your computer:  

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Notify airport security in advance that you are bringing a portable computer. 

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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. 

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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.

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Do not put the computer through a metal detector. (The computer can safely go through an airport X-ray security machine.) 

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Before you use the computer on an airplane, check the in-flight magazine or ask the flight crew to verify that such use is permitted. Some 

airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during the flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing. 

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Use a carrying case (available from Dell) to protect the computer and accessories during travel. 

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If you pack the computer in a suitcase, do not pack so tightly that the computer display breaks or so loosely that the computer slides around. 

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Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. 

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Protect the computer, the battery, and the hard-disk drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures; overexposure to sunlight; and 

exposure to dirt, dust, or liquids. 

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Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment. 

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If you are carrying a second hard-disk drive separately, protect the drive from exposure to static electricity by placing it in the case you 

received it in or in an antistatic bag, or wrapping it in a nonconductive fabric.  

NOTE: Follow the travel tips and take special precautions if you are planning to travel by air.

Travel Tips 

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Consider changing the settings of your power management options to maximize battery life if you will be using battery power for extended 

periods. 

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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. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you plan to visit, and 

consider acquiring an international 

carnet

 from your government if you travel through many different countries. 

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Power interruptions can occur frequently in some countries. Always have a charged battery available if traveling abroad. 

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Credit card holders should check with their credit card companies for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance they offer 

to users of portable computers. Many companies provide services that help you solve problems, such as quickly locating 3.5-inch diskettes 

or providing a direct-dial telephone line for your modem connection.  

NOTICE: Do not use the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or LS-120 drive while the computer is in motion. Doing so could interrupt the flow of 

data to and from the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or LS-120 drive and the hard-

disk  or diskette drive.

 Carnet 

A carnet is an international customs document (also known as a 

merchandise passport

) that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries 

and is valid for up to 1 year. 

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Installing the Microsoft ®  Windows ®  95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers:  Dell™ Latitude™ CS/CS x  Portable Computers User's Guide 

Overview 

Dell provides software utilities and drivers that help you control certain features of your computer. 

This section explains how to reinstall utilities and drivers on your Dell computer with the Microsoft

® 

Windows

® 

95 or Windows 98 operating 

system.

Before proceeding, print the following procedures.  

Use the program diskette set you made when you received your computer or the diskette set you received separately from Dell.

NOTICE: Do not dock the computer before turning it on the first time.

  Installing Docking Drivers 

To install the C/Port Family APR or C/Dock Family Expansion Station drivers, perform the following steps:  

1.

If the computer has never been turned on

, turn it on now while it is undocked and complete the operating system setup. Then go to step 2.  

If you have completed the operating system setup

, turn on the computer and go to step 2.  

For setup instructions, see the Dell-supplied operating system 

Setup Guide

 that came with the computer. 

2. Dock the computer.  

The operating system creates a hardware profile for the C/Port APR or the C/Dock Expansion Station. 

3. To load the appropriate drivers from the CD that came with your C/Port Family APR or C/Dock Family Expansion Station, follow the 

instructions on the display. When prompted, restart the computer.  

4. If you intend to connect to a network, you must install the appropriate drivers to use with a network expansion card in the C/Port Family APR 

or C/Dock Family Expansion Station. See the documentation for your docking option for more information.  

Installing Video Drivers for Windows 95 

Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number of screen colors. 

To install the video drivers for Windows 95, 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 

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)

NOTES: If your computer uses Windows 95 or Windows 98, the computer is already configured to work with the Dell Latitude C/Port 

Family Advanced Port Replicator (APR) or C/Dock Family Expansion Station.  

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. You can also access system tools and documentation from Dell's technical support page 

(

http://support.dell.com

). To do so, click 

Support Your Dell

, enter your 

service tag

, and click 

Submit

.

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.

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. Verify that 

a:\

 is displayed in the 

Install from Disk

 field, and then click 

OK

. 

10. When the 

Select Device

 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 

Advanced Display Properties 

window appears. 

11. In the 

Advanced Display Properties

 window, click 

Apply

 and 

OK

. 

12. Click 

Close

 in the 

Display Properties

 window. 

13. To activate the drivers, remove the diskette from the diskette drive, 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. Click the 

Settings

 tab.  

4. Change the 

Color

palette

 option from 

256 colors

 to 

True Color (24 bit)

.  

5. Set the 

Desktop

 area for your display to 

1024 x 768

. 

6. Click 

Apply

.  

Installing Video Drivers for Windows 98 

Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number of screen colors. 

To install the video drivers for Windows 98, 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. 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. 

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.

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

.  

The 

Select Device

 window appears. 

11. Make sure that 

NeoMagic MagicGraph 256ZX

is highlighted, and click 

OK

.  

12. In the 

Update Device Driver Wizard

 window, click 

Next>

 to begin copying the files, and then click 

Finish

. 

13. Close the 

Display Properties

 window. 

14. When prompted to restart the computer, remove the diskette and then click 

Yes

.  

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. Click the 

Settings

 tab.  

4. Change the 

Color

palette

 option from 

256 colors

 to 

True Color (24 bit)

.  

5. Set the 

Desktop

 area for your display to 

1024 x 768

. 

6. Click 

Apply

.  

Installing Audio Drivers 

Dell provides audio drivers so that you can customize the audio features of yoru 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. Insert the audio driver diskette into the diskette drive. 

3. Click the 

Start

 button, then click

 Run...

.  

The 

Run

 dialog box appears. 

4. Type 

a:\setup

, and then click 

OK

 or press <Enter>. 

5. Follow the instructions on your display. 

6. After the files are copied to your hard-disk drive, click 

Finish

.  

Installing Software Wavetable  

The software wavetable allows you to customize certain audio features. To install the software wavetable, 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. Insert the first software wavetable diskette into the diskette drive. 

3. Click the 

Start

 button, and then click 

Run...

.  

The 

Run

 dialog box appears. 

4. Type 

a:\setup

, and then click 

OK

 or press <Enter>. 

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. 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. Insert the touch-pad drivers diskette into the diskette drive. 

3. Click the 

Start

 button, and then click 

Run...

.  

The 

Run

 dialog box appears. 

4. Type 

a:\setup

, and then click 

OK

 or press <Enter>. 

5. Restart your computer to activate the drivers.  

Installing MS-DOS ®  CD-ROM Drivers 

CD-ROM drivers must be installed in order to use the MS-DOS CD-ROM utility. To install the CD-ROM 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. Insert the CD-ROM drivers diskette into the diskette drive. 

3. Click the 

Start

 button, and then click 

Run...

.  

The 

Run

 dialog box appears. 

4. Type 

a:\setup

, and then click 

OK 

or press <Enter> to install the utility on your hard-disk drive. 

5. Follow the instructions on your display, and when prompted, restart your computer to activate the drivers.  

Installing Infrared Drivers (Windows 95 Only) 

An infrared port lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. If your computer 

is running the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system, install the infrared drivers by performing the following steps:  

1. Make sure that the computer is docked and that a diskette drive is connected to the computer's media bay connector or parallel port. 

2. 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. 

3. Insert the infrared drivers diskette into the diskette drive. 

4. Click the 

Start

 button, point to 

Settings

, and then click 

Control Panel

. 

5. Double-click the 

System

 icon.  

The 

System Properties

 dialog box appears. 

NOTES: Although your Latitude CS/CSx portable computer does not include an infrared port, the computer supports the infrared ports in 

the C/Port Family APR and C/Dock Family Expansion Station. 

To use the infrared port, Windows 95 users must install the infrared drivers and then enable them. Windows 98 already includes the 

necessary drivers; Windows 98 users need only 

enable

 the infrared support.