Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40 User's GuideModel PP01XNotes, Notices, and CautionsInformation in this document is subject to change without notice.© 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Dimension, Dell Precision, Latitude, Inspiron, OptiPlex, ExpressCharge, HyperCool, DellWare, TrueMobile, DellNet, and AccessDirect aretrademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; 3Com is a registered trademark of 3ComCorporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Quadro2 Go is a trademark of NVIDIA Corporation; ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark ofthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims any proprietaryinterest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.The following product notice applies to the Macrovision Corporation product that is included with the DVD drive:This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned byMacrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home andother limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.September 2001 1K409 A00About Your ComputerWhat You Need to KnowFeatures and OptionsFront ViewSetup and OperationUsing Your ComputerConnecting DevicesPasswords and SecurityTraveling With Your ComputerRemoving and Replacing PartsPowering Your ComputerAC Adapter and BatteryConserving PowerUsing the System Setup ProgramReinstalling SoftwareSolving ProblemsFinding SolutionsDell DiagnosticsUnderstanding Error MessagesGetting HelpHelp OverviewContacting DellTechnical SpecificationsAdditional InformationRegulatory NoticesWarranty and Return PolicyNOTE: 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.