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in a 30-degree cone of infrared light. Start the data communications software on both devices, and then begin to transfer files. Be sure to read the documentation that came with your compatible device to make sure that you operate it correctly. For more information about using an infrared device, see the documentation that came with your operating system. The Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 operating system does not support the use of infrared devices. NOTES: Make sure that there are no books, papers, or other objects between the two infrared devices and that the two devices are within the 30-degree cone. If the infrared device does not work, it is possible that the computer and device are misaligned. Move the device or computer to bring them into the 30-degree cone. Connecting External Devices To connect an external device to the computer, perform the following steps: 1. Plug the connector on the device's I/O cable into the matching connector on the back of the computer. See Figure 2 for an example. Be sure to tighten all the screws on the I/O cable connector to eliminate radio frequency interference (RFI). Figure 2. Connecting External Devices 2. If the device has a power cable, plug the cable into a grounded AC power source. CAUTION: When disconnecting external devices from the back of the computer, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect a device in order to avoid possible damage to the system board. Back to Contents Page

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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
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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in a 30-degree cone of infrared light. Start the data communications software on both devices, and then begin to

transfer files. Be sure to read the documentation that came with your compatible device to make sure that you

operate it correctly.

For more information about using an infrared device, see the documentation that came with your operating

system. The Microsoft Windows NT

4.0 operating system does not support the use of infrared devices.

NOTES: Make sure that there are no books, papers, or other objects between the two infrared devices and

that the two devices are within the 30-degree cone.

If the infrared device does not work, it is possible that the computer and device are misaligned. Move the

device or computer to bring them into the 30-degree cone.

Connecting External Devices

To connect an external device to the computer, perform the following steps:

1. Plug the connector on the device's I/O cable into the matching connector on the back of the computer. See

Figure 2

for an example.

Be sure to tighten all the screws on the I/O cable connector to eliminate radio frequency interference

(RFI).

Figure 2. Connecting External Devices

2. If the device has a power cable, plug the cable into a grounded AC power source.

CAUTION: When disconnecting external devices from the back of the computer, wait 5

seconds after turning off the computer before you disconnect a device in order to avoid

possible damage to the system board.

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