Dell Latitude LS Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide - Page 3

The Dell Latitude LS Advanced Port Replicator (APR) integrates your Dell Latitude LS portable computer quickly and easily into a desktop environment. Use the instructions in this document to attach external devices to the APR and to connect your computer to the APR. NOTE: If you received a basic input/output system (BIOS) upgrade diskette with your APR, use the diskette to upgrade the BIOS on your Dell Latitude LS computer before attaching the computer to the APR. For instructions, see the documentation that came with the BIOS upgrade diskette. support.dell.com Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your APR from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety: Do not attempt to service the APR yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely. 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. Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desktop or on the floor, when powering the APR. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling. Do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. Do not use your APR in a wet environment, for example, near a bathtub, sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement. Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your APR. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. Use only the AC adapter that is approved for use with this APR as indicated in this document. Use of another type of AC adapter may risk fire or explosion. Before you connect the APR to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source: Dell Latitude LS Family Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide 1-1