Dell Latitude CPx J Series User Manual

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NOTE: If the computer is in suspend mode or suspend-to-disk mode when you attach an externalmouse, the device is recognized immediately by the computer when it resumes normal operation.However, programs that were already running may need to be restarted in order to recognize themouse.When you attach a PS/2 mouse to the computer, the DualPoint integrated pointing device is automaticallydisabled. If you disconnect the mouse, you must shut down the computer or enter suspend or standby modeand then resume from it before the DualPoint integrated pointing device is operational. If you do not do this,the DualPoint integrated pointing device resumes operation in standard PS/2 mode, which means that manyof the configuration features are disabled.If you are using a PS/2-compatible mouse that is not made by Microsoft and the mouse does not workproperly, reboot the computer. If the mouse still does not work, install the drivers from the diskette that camewith the mouse and reboot the computer.You can also connect an external mouse to the C/Port Family APR or the C/Dock Family Expansion Station.Diskette DriveThe diskette drive can be used as an external device if you have a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, second hard-disk,or LS-120 drive; battery; or travel module in the modular bay. The external diskette drive letter is A. If there isa diskette drive in the modular bay, the external diskette drive letter is B.Use the parallel diskette drive cable that came with the computer to connect the drive to the parallelconnector on the I/O panel, as shown in Figure 6.Figure 6. Using the Diskette Drive As an External Device