Dell Latitude L400 - Manual (Page 59)

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Preface: Dell™ Latitude™ L400 User's Guide
About This Guide
This guide is intended for anyone who uses a Dell Latitude L400 portable computer. It can be used by both first-time and experienced computer
users who want to learn about the features of the computer. This guide also provides basic troubleshooting procedures and instructions for using
the Dell Diagnostics to test your computer and its components. The sections are summarized as follows:
l " Introduction " — overview of the computer features and available upgrades
l " Setup and Operation " — instructions on operating your computer
l " Powering Your Computer " — instructions and options on how to power your computer
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" Intel SpeedStep Options " — instructions on setting the performance level of your microprocessor
l " Traveling With Your Computer " — suggestions on how to travel safely with your computer
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" Installing Drivers and Utilities " — information on using the Dell Latitude L400 ResourceCD
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" Customizing Your Computer " — instructions on accessing the system setup program, power management software, and the Suspend-to-
Disk utility, all of which allow you to change system settings affecting your computer's power conservation features
l " Replacing the Hard-Disk Drive " — instructions on how to remove and install hard-disk drives
l " Troubleshooting Your Computer " — initial checks and procedures that can be used to solve basic computer problems; general guidelines
on analyzing software problems and messages
l " Technical Specifications " — reference material about the details of your computer
l " Getting Help " — help tools Dell provides to assist you if you have a problem with the computer; information on how and when to call Dell for
technical assistance.
Warranty and Return Policy Information
Dell manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard
practices.
For information about the Dell warranty and return policy, see your Dell Latitude System Information guide.
Other Documents You May Need
Besides this User's Guide, the following documentation is included with your computer.
l The operating system Setup Guide, which describes how to set up the Dell-installed operating system on your computer.
l Microsoft ® Windows® 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows NT® 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows Millennium Edition (Me) operating system
documentation is included if you ordered your operating system from Dell. This documentation describes how to configure and use your
operating system software.
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Online documentation is included for your computer devices (such as the modem) and for any options you purchase separately from your
computer. To access this supplemental documentation, double-click the Dell Documents icon on the Windows desktop, click System
Information, and then click System Documentation.
l "Readme" files may be installed on your hard-disk drive to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or
About This Guide Notational Conventions
Warranty and Return Policy Information Typographical Conventions
Other Documents You May Need
NOTE: Documentation updates are sometimes included with your computer to describe changes to your computer or software. Always
read these updates before consulting any other documentation because the updates contain the latest information.