Service manual
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude CP
The following subsections explain in detail the options found in the System Setup program.
The subsections are alphabetized to make it easy for you to find the appropriate option.
AC
AC is one of the categories of POWER MANAGEMENT. You can set different time-outs for the
following options when you operate your computer from alternating current (AC) power:
Display Time-Out, Disk Time-Out, Suspend Time-Out, S2D Time-Out, Smart CPU Mode, and
Brightness.
A change to the AC option takes effect immediately (rebooting is not required).
Admin Password
Admin Password displays the current status of your administrator password and allows you to
assign or change this password. Settings for this option are:
● Disabled (the default) - Indicates that no administrator password is assigned.
● Enabled - Indicates that an administrator password is currently assigned.
The administrator password is designed for use by system administrators and service
technicians in corporate environments. If an administrator password is assigned, you can use it
to access the computer even if you do not know the primary password.
CAUTION: The password features provide a high level of security for the data in
your computer. However, they are not foolproof. If your data requires more
security, it is your responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection,
such as data encryption programs or PC Cards with encryption features.
Alarm Resume
The Alarm Resume option directs the computer to resume normal operation when it is in
suspend mode and detects an alarm from the real-time clock (RTC). Such alarms can be set
through various application programs. In order for the alarms in these programs to work, the
Alarm Resume option must be set to Enabled.
Settings for this option are:
● Enabled (the default) - Resumes normal operation when the computer detects an alarm.
● Disabled - Keeps the computer in suspend mode even if the computer detects an alarm.
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