User manual DELL LATITUDE 100L

[. . . ] DellTM LatitudeTM 100L Owner's Manual Model PP08L w w w. c o m COMMENT Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Latitude 100L Help file. If you purchased a DellTM n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. [. . . ] Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 59). KEYBOARD D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E -- For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 59). KEYBOARD S T U C K K E Y F A I L U R E -- For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test as described in "Dell Diagnostics" (see page 59). Video and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer. CH E C K T H E L I G H T -- When the light is blinking, the computer has power. · If the light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode--press the power button to exit standby mode. · If the light is on, your power management settings may have caused the display to turn off. CH E C K T H E B A T T E R Y -- If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer. D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 3 / 1 8 / 0 4 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY 62 Solving Problems FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\patricia_drake\Desktop\New Folder\D5016c70. fm TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T -- Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. CH E C K T H E AC A D A P T E R -- Check the AC adapter cable connections. CO N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T -- Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. AD J U S T T H E POW E R PR O P E R T I E S -- Search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. SW I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E -- If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image to the display. NOTE: If you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, <Fn><F8> is disabled. If the display is difficult to read AD J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S -- See the Dell Latitude 100L Help file for instructions on adjusting the brightness. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I T O R -- If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E -- Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. ROTATE T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I O N -- Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 3 / 1 8 / 0 4 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY Solving Problems 63 FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\patricia_drake\Desktop\New Folder\D5016c70. fm www. dell. com | support. dell. com AD J U S T T H E WINDO W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S -- Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 3 Try different settings for Colors, Screen area, and Advanced Settings. SE E "E R R O R M E S S A G E S " -- If an error message appears, see page 61. If only part of the display is readable CO N N E C T A N E X T E R N A L M O N I T O R -- 1 Turn off your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. [. . . ] THE LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L ­ P R E L I M I N A R Y 3 / 1 8 / 0 4 ­ F O R P R O O F O N LY 136 FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\patricia_drake\Desktop\New Folder\D5016wr0. fm Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are backed by a three-year limited warranty. Please refer to the reverse side of this card for complete warranty details. Intel's Commitment to Quality Intel is committed to producing the highest quality processors available. That's why we have hundreds of people dedicated to continuously improve our design, manufacturing, and testing technology. [. . . ]