Dell Latitude Xpi CD - Manual (Page 23)

Introduction 1-3
• A 256-kilobyte (KB) static random-access memory
(SRAM) external cache (also called level 2, or L2,
cache). Cache memory enhances the speed of many
microprocessor operations by storing the most
recently accessed contents of system memory.
• Two power conservation modes—suspend mode and
suspend-to-disk mode—which help you conserve battery
power. If the batteries run out of power, suspend-to-disk
mode prevents data loss by copying all system data to the
hard-disk drive and turning off the computer.
• Support for two 3.3-volt (V) or 5-V PC Cards that
adhere to Release 2.01 of the PCMCIA (Personal
Computer Memory Card International Association)
standard and Release 4.2 of the JEIDA (Japanese
Electronic Industry Development Association)
standard.
NOTE: The PC Card controller supports the Card-
Bus standard for 32-bit data transfer on PC Card.
• Hardware and software support for the Dell Latitude
XPi Advanced Port Replicator, which integrates
your portable computer into a desktop environment.
The replicator also supports Ethernet or Token Ring
network connections and small computer system
interface (SCSI) devices, such as tape drives and
hard-disk drives.
• A lithium ion battery that charges in approximately
1.5 hours (when the computer is off or in suspend
mode).
NOTE: You can use the lithium ion battery with any
Dell XP or XPi portable computer. Do not attempt to
use the battery with other computers.
• High-performance parallel and serial ports, and a
multipurpose Personal System/2 (PS/2) connector
for attaching external devices. There is also a moni-
tor connector for attaching an external monitor to
your computer.
• Two infrared ports that permit file transfer without
using cable connections. The ports are compatible
with the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) Stand-
ard 1.1 (Fast IR) for use with external devices.
• An integrated audio controller that provides sound
functions and is SoundBlasterPro-compatible.
• Three sound jacks that support an external micro-
phone, headphones, speakers, and record/playback
devices.
• A built-in keyboard that has special keys for use with
the Microsoft
® Windows ® 95 operating system.
S
oftware Features
The following software is included if Dell installed one
of these operating systems on your computer’s hard-disk
drive: Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 3.x, Microsoft
Windows NT
® , or Windows for Workgroups ™ :
• System Setup options and system utilities that let
you customize the operation of your computer. For
more information, see Chapter 2, “Customizing Sys-
tem Features.”
• Dell diagnostics for evaluating your computer’s
components and devices. For more information, see
Chapter 4, “Running the Dell Diagnostics.”
NOTE: If Dell installed MS-DOS ® only on your hard-
disk drive, the System Setup options and system utilities
are in a diskette kit that accompanied the computer.
Customers who installed their own operating system
can order this diskette kit from Dell. To order, see Chap-
ter 5,“Getting Help,” for the appropriate telephone
number in your location.
Before turning on your computer for the first time, read
all license agreements that came with your computer.
When you turn on your computer for the first time, if you
agree with the license terms, indicate your acceptance by
typing
y when prompted by the computer. Then complete
the installation of your operating system.
Next, use the Dell DiskMaker in the Dell Accessories
folder or group to create program diskette sets of your
installed software. A program diskette set contains the
complete software package on diskettes. These diskettes
can be used to reinstall or reconfigure the software if
necessary.
WARNING: Do not puncture or incinerate the
battery or dispose of it in a landfill. Instead,
return the battery to Dell for recyling and
disposal.