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USER MANUAL LATITUDE C540 DELL

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 User’s Guide (depending on your operating system, double-click the User’s Guide icon on your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides). If you purchased a Dell™ 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. © 2002–2003 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, the DELL logo, Latitude, TrueMobile, and AccessDirect are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation. 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 Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. January 2003 P/N 0R603 Rev. A01 Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer About Your Computer Left Side View Right Side View . Back View

Finding Information and Assistance Front View

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal

Bottom View Removing a Battery . Installing a Battery Running the Dell Diagnostics . Regulatory Notices

CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and working environment from potential damage. General

Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless you are a trained service technician. Always follow installation instructions closely.

If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.

Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.

Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a carrying case or a closed briefcase, while the computer is turned on. Restricting airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do not place your computer in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.

Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case.

The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your computer. Use care when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation.

Do not allow your portable computer to operate with the base resting directly on exposed skin for extended periods of time. The surface temperature of the base will rise during normal operation (particularly when AC power is present). Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.

Do not use your computer in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement

If your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the modem cable if an electrical storm is approaching to avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning via the telephone line. Sy s te m I nf or m ation G uide

CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. Do not use your computer during an electrical storm unless all cables have been disconnected and the computer is operating on battery power.

If your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCCcompliant RJ-11 modular plug.

Before you open the memory module/Mini PCI card/modem cover on the bottom of your computer, disconnect all cables from their electrical outlets and disconnect the telephone cable.

If your computer has a modem RJ-11 connector and a network RJ-45 connector, insert the telephone cable into the RJ-11 connector, not the RJ-45 connector.

PC Cards may become very warm during normal operation. Use care when removing PC Cards after their continuous operation.

Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. Power

Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this computer. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion.

Before you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter voltage rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source.

To remove the computer from all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.

To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into properly grounded power sources. These power cables may be equipped with 3-prong plugs to provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a power extension cable, use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to mate with the AC adapter power cable. CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.

If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter’s power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent damage to your computer, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire. Ensure that the ground prong of the power plug is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip. Battery

Use only Dell™ battery modules that are approved for use with this computer. Use of other types may increase the risk of fire or explosion.

Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as car keys or paper clips) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns.

The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Do not disassemble it. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with extreme care. If the battery is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause personal injury.

Keep the battery away from children.

Do not store or leave your computer or battery pack near a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of 60ºC (140ºF). When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.

Do not dispose of your computer’s battery in a fire or with normal household waste. Battery cells may explode. Discard a used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions. Dispose of a spent or damaged battery promptly. Sy s te m I nf or m ation G uide

CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel

Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of your Dell computer while you are on board an aircraft. For example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any personal electronic device (PED) that has the capacity for intentional transmission of radio frequency or other electromagnetic signals while on an aircraft.

In order to best comply with all such restrictions, if your Dell portable computer is equipped with Dell TrueMobile™ or some other wireless communication device, please disable this device before you board the aircraft and follow all instructions provided by airline personnel with regard to such device.

Additionally, the use of any PED, such as a portable computer, may be prohibited in aircraft during certain critical phases of flight, for example, takeoff and landing. Some airlines may further define the critical flight phase as any time the aircraft is below 3050 m (10,000 ft.). Please follow the airline’s specific instructions as to when the use of a PED is allowed. EMC Instructions Use shielded signal cables to ensure that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell at its worldwide website at www.dell.com. Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer’s input/output panel. California Residents

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product, or cords associated with accessories sold with

this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling the cord.

When Using Your Computer Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your computer:

When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.

When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put your computer through an X-ray security machine, but never put your computer through a metal detector. If you have the computer checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.

When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap the drive in a nonconducting material, such as cloth or paper. If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the computer. You can put the hard drive through an X-ray security machine, but never put the drive through a metal detector.

When traveling, do not place the computer in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks.

Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.

When you move your computer between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the computer. NOTICE: When taking the computer from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the computer to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.

When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory module by its edges, not its pins.

When preparing to remove a memory module from the system board or disconnect a device from the computer, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before proceeding to help avoid possible damage to the system board. Sy s te m I nf or m ation G uide

When Using Your Computer (continued)

Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to the cloth; then stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to the bottom. Remove moisture from the display quickly and keep the display dry. Longterm exposure to moisture can damage the display. Do not use a commercial window cleaner to clean your display.

If your computer gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in "Solving Problems" in your online User’s Guide. If, after following these procedures, you confirm that your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" in your User’s Guide for the appropriate contact information). Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for extended periods of time may result in eye strain. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in the Appendix of your online User’s Guide when setting up and using your computer. This portable computer is not designed for continuous operation as office equipment. For extended use in an office, it is recommended that you connect an external keyboard. When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, or modems, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated. NOTICE: The only time you should ever access the inside of your computer is when you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem. NOTICE: Wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module, Mini PCI card, or modem to help prevent possible damage to the system board.

Shut down your computer and turn off any attached devices.

Disconnect your computer and devices from electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the second battery from the module bay. When Using Your Computer (continued)

Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch the I/O panel to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer’s I/O panel. As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an I/O connector to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated. You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):

When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.

When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging.

Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. Battery Disposal Your computer uses a lithium-ion battery. For instructions about replacing the lithium-ion battery in your computer, see "Removing a Battery" later in this document and "Using a Battery" in your online User’s Guide. Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site. Sy s te m I nf or m ation G uide

Finding Information and Assistance The following table lists the resources that Dell provides as support tools. Additional resources may be shipped with your computer. Resource Contents Using the Resource Drivers and Utilities CD

• Computer and device documentation See the main menu on the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your computer. Use the pull-down menu to make selections appropriate for your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use this CD to access documentation or reinstall drivers. You can also use the CD to run diagnostic tools if you are unable to run the diagnostics located on your hard drive. For more information, see your online User’s Guide. Service and Registration Labels
• Express Service Code and Service Tag Sequence
• Product Key (also called the Product ID or Certificate of Authenticity [COA]) The Express Service Code and Service Tag are unique identifiers for your Dell™ computer. Operating System CD To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD that came with your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD may not include all the latest drivers for your computer. If you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices shipped with your computer. Alternatively, you can go to support.dell.com to obtain the latest drivers. You will need the Product Key (or Product ID) number to complete the operating system setup. For more information about installing your operating system, see the Dell-installed Microsoft® Windows® Setup Guide that came with your computer.

Using the Resource Dell-installed Windows Setup Guide See the Setup Guide for information on installing and configuring your operating system. NOTE: To obtain information on your operating system, click the Start button and click Help or Help and Support, depending on your operating system. Dell Support website

• Frequently asked questions
• Downloads for your computer
• Online discussions about your computer
• Searchable database Go to support.dell.com and complete the one-time registration:
• Get help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions (Ask Dudley, Dell Knowledge Base)
• Access documentation about your computer and devices (Dell Documents)
• Get the latest versions of the drivers for your computer (Downloads for Your Dell)
• Join online discussions with other Dell customers and Dell technical professionals (Dell Talk)
• Explore a list of online links to Dell's primary vendors Dell Premier Support website
• Top technical issues by product
• Frequently asked questions by product number
• Customized service tags
• System configuration detail Go to premiersupport.dell.com: The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. It is available to self-maintaining customers who subscribe to the Premier Support program. This service may not be available in all regions. Sy s te m I nf or m ation G uide

Setting Up Your Computer

Unpack the accessories box.

Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete the setup of your computer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) you have ordered.

Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector and to the electrical outlet. Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer. NOTE: Do not dock the computer until it has been turned on and shut down at least once.

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About Your Computer See your online User’s Guide for detailed information about the computer. Depending on your operating system, double-click the User’s Guide icon on your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides. The following items address some of the more commonly asked questions about the computer.

Modem and network adapter: The computer includes both a v.92 56K modem and a 10/100 Ethernet LOM network adapter. For connector locations, see "Right Side View" later in this document. For more information on ports and connectors, see "About Your Computer" in your online User’s Guide.

Battery life and usage: Using the 4460-mAh battery that comes standard with the computer, you can expect from 3 to 4 hours of operating life from a single fully loaded battery with average usage. Performing certain types of operations can significantly reduce battery life.

For more information on battery usage and conserving power, see "Using a Battery" and "Power Management" in the User’s Guide.

For information on using lower-capacity batteries, see "Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer" in the "Solving Problems" section of the User’s Guide.

Module bay devices: For information on the module bay and the devices it supports, see "Using the Module Bay" in the User’s Guide.

Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell C/Dock Expansion Station and the Dell C/Port Advanced Port Replicator. NOTE: Docking devices may not be available in all countries.

For information on your optional docking device, see the documentation that accompanied the device.

For information on obtaining optimal performance when using a docking device with this computer, see "Docking Power Considerations" in the "Solving Problems" section of the User’s Guide. Front View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

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Right Side View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

S-video TV-out connector

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Back View NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect an external device. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

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Removing a Battery NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode, you have up to 4 minutes to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. Before removing the battery, ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack.

If the computer is docked, undock it.

Slide and hold the battery latch release.

1 battery latch release 2 battery Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.

Running the Dell Diagnostics Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. For information on these help tools, see "Getting Help" in your online User’s Guide. If you have a computer problem and are unable to access the online User’s Guide, use the Dell Diagnostics to help you determine the cause of the problem and to help you solve it. The Dell Diagnostics are located on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Otherwise, run the Diagnostics before you call Dell technical support; the diagnostic tests provide information you may need when you call.

Turn off the computer.

If the computer is docked, undock it.

Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

Press and hold down the Dell AccessDirect™ button while you turn on the computer. The computer begins to run the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of embedded diagnostics that perform initial testing on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display.

During the Assessment, answer any questions that appear.

If a component failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the Assessment and reboot to the operating system, press next test, press ; to continue to the ; to retest the component that failed, press

If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and then contact Dell before continuing on to the Dell Diagnostics.

If you receive a message stating that no Diagnostics Utility partition has been found, follow the instructions on the screen to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue.

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After the Dell Diagnostics loads, the Diagnostics Menu appears. To select an option, highlight the option and press , or press the key that corresponds to the highlighted letter in the option you choose. When you have finished running the Dell Diagnostics, press until you return to the Diagnostics Menu. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and reboot the computer, either type , or highlight Exit and press

Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radio communications services include but are not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including computers, contribute to the electromagnetic environment. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment. While this computer has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna.

Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver.

Move the computer away from the receiver.

Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. For additional regulatory information, see "Regulatory Notices" in the Appendix of your online User’s Guide. The sections specific to each regulatory agency provide countryspecific EMC/EMI or product safety information.

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