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If you are using a PS/2-compatible mouse that is not made by Microsoft and the mouse does not work properly, reboot the computer. If the mouse still does not work, install the drivers from the diskette that came with the mouse and reboot the computer. You can also connect an external mouse to the C/Port APR or the C/Dock Expansion Station. Diskette Drive The diskette drive can be used as an external device if you have a CD-ROM drive, battery, or travel module in the modular bay. The external diskette drive letter is A. If there is a 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 parallel connector on the input/output (I/O) panel, as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. Using the Diskette Drive As an External Device CAUTION: When the diskette drive is not being used externally, remove the parallel diskette drive cable from the parallel connector. CAUTION: Use the parallel diskette drive cable only with the diskette drive. Do not try to connect any other device to the computer with this cable. If the Diskette Reconfig option is enabled in the System Setup program, you do not have to turn the computer off when you connect the diskette drive to the parallel connector. For more information see Diskette Reconfig. The drive access indicator does not blink when data is being accessed from the diskette drive connected to the parallel connector.

Section	Page
Local Disk	1
Introduction: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	2
Setup and Operation: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	7
Powering Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	8
Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	9
Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	13
Customizing Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	14
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	15
Troubleshooting Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	19
Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	20
Getting Help: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	28
Modular Bay: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	38
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	41
AC Adapter: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	55
Batteries: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	57
CD-ROM Drive: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	64
Display: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	66
Diskette Drive: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	69
Keyboard: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	70
PC Cards: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	74
Touch Pad: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	77
Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	78
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	83
I/O Connectors: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	89
Power Management Settings: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	94
Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	98
Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	104
Save-to-Disk Utility: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	108
Running the Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	110
Diagnostic Video Tests: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	137
Error Messages and Flash Codes: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	143
Getting Help: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	152
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	162
Diagnostic Video Tests: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	176

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If you are using a PS/2-compatible mouse that is not made by Microsoft and the mouse does not work

properly, reboot the computer. If the mouse still does not work, install the drivers from the diskette that came

with the mouse and reboot the computer.

You can also connect an external mouse to the C/Port APR or the C/Dock Expansion Station.

Diskette Drive

The diskette drive can be used as an external device if you have a CD-ROM drive, battery, or travel module

in the modular bay. The external diskette drive letter is A. If there is a 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 parallel

connector on the input/output (I/O) panel, as shown in

Figure 5

Figure 5. Using the Diskette Drive As an External Device

CAUTION: When the diskette drive is not being used externally, remove the parallel diskette

drive cable from the parallel connector.

CAUTION: Use the parallel diskette drive cable only with the diskette drive. Do not try to

connect any other device to the computer with this cable.

If the

Diskette Reconfig

option is enabled in the System Setup program, you do not have to turn the

computer off when you connect the diskette drive to the parallel connector. For more information see

Diskette Reconfig

The drive access indicator does not blink when data is being accessed from the diskette drive connected to

the parallel connector.