Dell Latitude L400 User Manual

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l System memory consisting of 64, 128, or 256 MB (optional at time of purchase) of synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM)small outline, dual-inline memory modules (SODIMMs).l Two power conservation modes—suspend (or standby) mode and suspend-to-disk (S2D) mode—that help you conserve battery power. Ifthe batteries run out of power, S2D mode prevents data loss by copying all system data to the hard-disk drive and turning off the computer.l Connector for one 3.3-volt (V) or 5-V PC Card. The PC Card slot supports Type I and Type II PC Cards, including ZV PC Cards.l Hardware and software support for the Dell Latitude L400 Advanced Port Replicator (APR).l A touch pad pointing device positioned for both left- and right-handed users. The left and right touch pad buttons mimic mouse buttons; youcan also perform many pointing functions by tapping the touch pad itself. Click-and-drag buttonless functions are supported.l A lithium ion battery in the battery bay. A 4-cell battery is standard, with a 6-cell battery optional at the time of purchase, or as post-salecustomer kit.NOTICE: The batteries are designed to work only with Dell Latitude L400 computers. Do not use these batteries with othercomputers, and do not use batteries from other computers with Latitude L400 computers.l A high-performance parallel port and a multipurpose Personal System/2 (PS/2) connector for attaching external devices, a monitor connectorfor attaching an external monitor to your computer, and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector that supports stand-alone and hub devices.l An integrated 56-kilobits per second (Kbps) v.90 controllerless modem with support for telephone hardware worldwide.l An integrated 3Com® 10/100-BASETX PCI bus master Ethernet network interface controller (NIC).l A reset switch (accessible though the reset switch access hole on the bottom of the computer) for restarting the computer without turning thepower off and on.l An automatic thermal management system that uses a fan and microprocessor speed changes to keep the computer running at an optimumtemperature.The following software is included with your Dell computer:l The Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows Me operating system installed on your hard-disk drive. For more information, see your operating system documentation.l The system setup program that lets you view and change the system configuration.l The Dell Latitude L400 ResourceCD, which allows you to run the Dell Diagnostics and reinstall, if necessary, the device drivers and utilitiesthat Dell installed on your computer's hard-disk drive.l Dell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer's components and devices.Available OptionsDell offers the following devices and upgrade options:l Latitude L400 APRl Additional batteriesl External keyboards and keypadsl External monitorsNOTE: The PC Card controller supports the CardBus standard for 32-bit data transfer on the PC Card.CAUTION: Do not puncture or incinerate the battery. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local wastedisposal agency or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the computer's lithium ion battery.NOTE: To restart the computer using the reset switch, straighten a paper clip and press it into the reset switch access hole for about onesecond.CAUTION: Do not allow your portable computer to operate with the base resting directly on your body. With extendedoperation, heat can potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or,eventually, a burn.NOTE: If Dell did not install an operating system on your hard-disk drive, the drivers, system utilities, and diagnostics are availableseparately from Dell. To order them, see "Getting Help" for the appropriate telephone number in your location.