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CAUTION: Protect the diskette drive when it is not in the modular bay. Do not squeeze the drive or place objects on top of it; doing so could damage the drive motor. Connecting an External Monitor The computer's video connector is used to connect an external monitor to the computer. To attach an external monitor, perform the following steps: 1. Make sure that the external monitor is turned off. Set the monitor on a monitor stand, desk top, or other level surface near your computer. CAUTION: Do not place the monitor directly on top of your portable computer, even if it is closed. Doing so can crack the computer case, the display, or both. 2. Connect the external monitor's video cable to the computer. Plug the video cable connector into the matching video connector on the back of the computer, as shown in Figure 6. If the video cable is not permanently attached to the monitor, connect it to the monitor also. Figure 6. Connecting an External Monitor Be sure to tighten all the screws on the video cable connector(s) to eliminate radio frequency interference (RFI). 3. Connect your external monitor to a grounded AC power source. Plug the three-prong connector on one end of the monitor's power cable into a grounded power strip or some other grounded power source. If the cable is not permanently attached to the monitor, connect it to the monitor also. You can also connect an external monitor to the C/Port APR or C/Dock Expansion Station. NOTE: If you are using the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system, you can use an external monitor as an extension of your built-in display. For more information, see the Windows 98 documentation or Dual-Display Mode. Using an External Monitor

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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
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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
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Save-to-Disk Utility: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	108
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Error Messages and Flash Codes: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	143
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CAUTION: Protect the diskette drive when it is not in the modular bay. Do not squeeze the

drive or place objects on top of it; doing so could damage the drive motor.

Connecting an External Monitor

The computer's video connector is used to connect an external monitor to the computer. To attach an

external monitor, perform the following steps:

1. Make sure that the external monitor is turned off. Set the monitor on a monitor stand, desk top, or other

level surface near your computer.

CAUTION: Do not place the monitor directly on top of your portable computer, even

if it is closed. Doing so can crack the computer case, the display, or both.

2. Connect the external monitor's video cable to the computer.

Plug the video cable connector into the matching video connector on the back of the computer,

as shown in

Figure 6

. If the video cable is not permanently attached to the monitor, connect it to

the monitor also.

Figure 6. Connecting an External Monitor

Be sure to tighten all the screws on the video cable connector(s) to eliminate radio frequency

interference (RFI).

3. Connect your external monitor to a grounded AC power source.

Plug the three-prong connector on one end of the monitor's power cable into a grounded power

strip or some other grounded power source. If the cable is not permanently attached to the

monitor, connect it to the monitor also.

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

NOTE:

If you are using the Microsoft

Windows

98 operating system, you can use an

external monitor as an extension of your built-in display. For more information, see the

Windows 98 documentation or

Dual-Display Mode

Using an External Monitor