book.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Dell™ Latitude™ XT User’s Guide Model PP12S w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
book.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your Tablet-PC. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007–2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
book.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Contents 1 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finding Information Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Obtaining Assistance Dell Support Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Problems With Your Order Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 3 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Transferring Information to a New Tablet-PC . . . . 51 . . . . . 51 Transferring Information in Windows Vista® . . . 51 . . . . . 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Transferring Information in Windows XP Using Notebook Mode . Using Tablet Mode . Converting Your Tablet-PC Between Notebook and Tablet Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Key Combinations Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick or Pointer Cap Using the Display . . . . . 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Adjusting Brightness on the LED Backlit Thin-and-Light LCD . . . . . . . . . . 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 101 Checking Your Wireless Network Adapter . . . . . 101 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem . . . . 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Connecting to a WLAN Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . . . . . . Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . .
book.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Activating the Security Management Software . . 116 . . . . 117 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Using the Security Management Software Computer Tracking Software If Your Tablet-PC Is Lost or Stolen 7 Cleaning Your Tablet-PC . . . . . . . . . . . . Tablet-PC, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad 119 . . . . . . . . . . . 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media 8 117 . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM IEEE 1394 Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . 130 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Using the Operating System Media 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning Off Your Tablet-PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before Working Inside Your Tablet-PC . Main Battery . 151 . . . . . . . . 155 155 155 . . . . . . 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Removing the Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Removing a Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Installing a Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Installing the Hinge Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Keyboard Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Installing the Keyboard . . . . . . .
book.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Removing the Wireless Switch Installing the Wireless Switch 12 Dell™ D/Bay . . . . . . . . . . 195 . . . . . . . . . . . 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the Dell D/Bay 199 199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up and Using the D/Bay . Removing and Installing Devices When the Tablet-PC Is Turned Off . Removing and Installing Devices While the Tablet-PC Is Running . 13 Media Base (Optional) 199 . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 12 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 14 Battery Slice (Optional) . Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your Battery Slice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Docking Your Tablet-PC to the Battery Slice . . . . . . 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 Resources Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your Tablet-PC. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 14 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your Tablet-PC. You can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121).
book.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to set up my Tablet-PC Quick Reference Guide • Basic troubleshooting information NOTE: This document may be optional and • How to run the Dell Diagnostics may not ship with your Tablet-PC. NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. • Warranty information Dell™ Product Information Guide • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
book.book Page 16 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to set up my Tablet-PC Quick Reference Card • Summary of your Tablet-PC features • Available accessories for your Tablet-PC NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. This publication may not be included with your system.
book.book Page 17 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License • Microsoft® Windows® License Label NOTE: Your Tablet-PC’s Service Tag label is located on the bottom of your Tablet-PC near the memory and Mini-Card cover (see "Bottom View" on page 40). NOTE: You can also find your Service Tag information through the System Setup program. See "System Setup Screens" on page 142.
book.book Page 18 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website — support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to view the appropriate support • Community — Online discussion with site.
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book.book Page 20 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Information on tablet features and functionality, network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help • How to reinstall my operating system To view Dell QuickSet Help, press the QuickSet tablet settings button (see "Front View" on page 27), or right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® Notification area, and select Help.
book.book Page 21 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: Before working inside your Tablet-PC, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. If you experience a problem with your Tablet-PC, complete the following steps to troubleshoot and diagnose the problem: 1 See "Troubleshooting" on page 121 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your Tablet-PC is experiencing. 2 Run Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121.
book.book Page 22 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. Our support staff uses Tablet-PC-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 24, and then see the contact information for your region or go to support.dell.com.
book.book Page 23 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password.
book.book Page 24 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: 1 Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 26. 2 Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return.
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book.book Page 26 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
book.book Page 27 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 About Your Tablet-PC NOTICE: To avoid damaging your display, ensure that your Tablet-PC is in notebook mode and that the display is closed when you travel.
book.book Page 28 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 7 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons 9 track stick buttons 10 keyboard 11 track stick 12 rotating hinge 13 digital array microphone 14 power button 15 Windows® security button 16 screen rotate button 17 QuickSet tablet settings button 18 e-mail application shortcut button GRIP — Use to open the display. DISPLAY page 87.
book.book Page 29 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Turns on when the Tablet-PC reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the Tablet-PC while the light is flashing. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled.
book.book Page 30 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM K E Y B O A R D — The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using a Keyboard" on page 82. — Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick or Pointer" on page 86). TRACK STICK — Rotate the hinge to transform the PC into tablet mode. See "Using Tablet Mode" on page 55.
book.book Page 31 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS Three keyboard status lights on your Tablet-PC indicate when the following functions are activated by the corresponding key combination. Key Combination Function Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Located above the upper edge of the keyboard. Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Located on the key. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
book.book Page 32 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Left Side View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 pen indicator LED 2 pen 3 external wireless WAN antenna 4 IEEE 1394 connector 6 air vent NOTE: The external antenna is provided with WWAN cards only and is not included in the standard computer configuration. The computer comes with a plug that you need to remove prior to installing the antenna and WWAN card.
book.book Page 33 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM IEEE 1394 C O N N E C T O R Connect FireWire devices, such as a camera, external hard drive, or external CD-ROM drive. Supports hot swapping, multiple speeds on the same bus, and time-based data transfer. This provides bandwidth for multimedia operations. USB C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. — The Tablet-PC uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the Tablet-PC from overheating.
book.book Page 34 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Right Side View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 wireless radio on/off switch 2 Wi-Fi Catcher™ button 3 USB connector 4 ExpressCard slot 5 Secure Digital (SD) card slot 6 headphones connector 7 microphone connector 8 security cable slot 8 W I R E L E S S R A D I O O N / O F F S W I T C H — When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your vicinity.
book.book Page 35 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • Flashing blue: Searching for networks • Solid blue: Strong network found • Solid yellow: Weak network found • Flashing yellow: Error • Off: Wireless radio switch is off, no signal is found, or Microsoft Windows is running. USB C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T — Supports one ExpressCard, such as the optional smart-card reader. For more information, see "Using Cards" on page 89.
book.book Page 36 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the Tablet-PC (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 111).
book.book Page 37 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM AC A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R Connects an AC adapter to the Tablet-PC. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the Tablet-PC. You can connect the AC adapter with your Tablet-PC turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
book.book Page 38 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor. TABLET BACK BUTTON Button" on page 62. — Use to navigate while in tablet mode. See "Using the Back SCROLL CONTROL BUTTON Scroll Control" on page 62. — Use to navigate while in tablet mode. See "Using the NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Tablet-PC, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector or USB connectors. NETWORK CONNECTOR (R J-4 5) Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
book.book Page 39 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Top View Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when you turn on the Tablet-PC and blinks when the Tablet-PC is in a power management mode.
book.book Page 40 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Bottom View 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 1 air vent 2 docking-device connector 3 memory module and Mini-Card cover 4 fan vent 5 main battery 6 battery-bay latch releases (2) 7 battery charge gauge/health gauge 8 battery bay (beneath main battery) NOTE: Your Tablet-PC’s Microsoft® Windows® License label is located under the main battery in the battery bay of your Tablet-PC (see "Removing the Main Battery" on page 158).
book.book Page 41 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Tablet-PC in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the Tablet-PC or cause a fire. The Tablet-PC turns on the fan when the Tablet-PC gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 42 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your Tablet-PC, click Start (or Start in Windows XP)→ Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 43 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Storage Speed 4200-rpm Max size 100 GB 32 GB (optional 1.8-inch PATA Solid State HDD only) Dell D/Bay (external): Power requirement powered USB port Optical drive support CD-ROM, DVD+/-RW, DVD-ROM Ports and Connectors Audio microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector IEEE 1394 4-pin serial connector Mini-card two Mini-card slots Network adapter RJ-45 port USB two 4-pin USB 2.
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book.book Page 45 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Display (continued) Pixel pitch 0.204 x 0.204 nominal Display mode normally white Viewing angles: Horizontal +/- 70 degrees Vertical +/- 70 degrees LED backlit thin-and-light LCD option: Luminescence 220 nits Typ Dual-bulb (CCFL) LCD option: Luminescence 400 nits Typ Tablet Input Devices Digitizer Interface capacitive touch Input resolution 1000 dpi Position report rate 133 PPS Coordinate accuracy (average) +/- 0.
book.book Page 46 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Notebook Input Devices Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch pad: X/Y position resolution (graphics tablet mode) 240 cpi Size: Width 56.7-mm (2.23-inch) sensor-active area Height 35.9-mm (1.
book.book Page 47 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Battery (continued) Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See "Using a Battery" on page 73 for more information on battery life. Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) AC Adapter Input voltage 90–264 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.
book.book Page 48 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Physical Height: With LED backlit thin-and-light LCD 25.4 mm (1.0 inches) (system closed/LED standard configuration) With Dual-bulb CCFL LCD 29.85 mm (1.2 inches) (system closed/DLV standard configuration) Width 297.0 mm (11.7 inches) Depth 218.6 mm (8.6 inches) Weight 1.62 kg (3.57 lb) (with 4-cell battery/LED standard configuration) 1.93 kg (4.
book.book Page 49 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Environmental (continued) Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.
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book.book Page 51 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 3 Transferring Information to a New Tablet-PC Microsoft® Windows® provides a wizard to help you transfer files and other data from one Dell™ computer to another—for example, from an old computer or Tablet-PC to a new computer or Tablet-PC. Transferring Information in Windows Vista® 1 Click Start , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer.
book.book Page 52 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can use the Operating System media (if available) for this process or you can create a wizard disk with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional and may not be included with certain computers.
book.book Page 53 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer. When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer.
book.book Page 54 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish.
book.book Page 55 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: You can use all the pen and touch screen input methods (see "Controlling Your Tablet-PC in Tablet Mode" on page 62) while in notebook mode except for the scroll control and back button, which are not accessible with the display in this configuration. Using Tablet Mode NOTICE: To avoid damaging your display, ensure that your Tablet-PC is in notebook mode and that the display is closed when you travel.
book.book Page 56 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTICE: Ensure that the display does not scrape the keycaps as you rotate the display, or you may cause damage to your keyboard. 1 Open the display of the Tablet-PC until it reaches a 90-degree angle, perpendicular to the base.
book.book Page 57 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM When you convert your Tablet-PC between notebook and tablet modes, the screen orientation of your Tablet-PC will automatically change according to the settings you have established in the Dell QuickSet application or the Pen and Tablet settings application, most commonly from landscape (notebook mode) to portrait (tablet mode). See "QuickSet" on page 71 for more information on customizing your Tablet-PC settings.
book.book Page 58 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 Brace the base with one hand on the palm rest, grasp the top of the display with the other hand, and, following the directional arrow inscribed on the grip, turn the rotating hinge counter-clockwise 180-degrees until you feel the display assembly engage securely in the notebook mode configuration.
book.book Page 59 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 2 3 1 display assembly 3 directional arrow on grip 2 rotating hinge 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. Right- and Left-handed Use Your Tablet-PC can be adjusted for either right- or left-handed use. Several settings within the operating system enable you to customize the Tablet-PC depending on whether you are right- or left-handed.
book.book Page 60 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM can hold the pen in your right hand or use a right-hand finger to operate the tablet buttons and display. • Left-handed use: Hold the Tablet-PC on your right forearm with your right hand on the grip. You can hold the pen in your left hand, manipulate the scroll control and back buttons with your left hand, or use a left-hand finger to operate the tablet buttons and display.
book.book Page 61 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Screen Orientation You can change the display orientation of your Tablet-PC from portrait to landscape in several different ways: • Press the screen rotate tablet button to rotate the screen 90-degrees clockwise. • Right-click the QuickSet icon in the Notification area, click Tablet Settings→ Display, then choose the orientation you want from the Screen Orientation pull-down menu.
book.book Page 62 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • In Windows Vista, press the Windows Logo key and to open Windows Mobility Center, and then click the button in the Screen Orientation window until the display is in the desired orientation.
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book.book Page 64 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM WINDOWS SECURITY BUTTON If you are using your Tablet-PC in tablet mode, you can press the Windows security button to access the Windows Task Manager dialog box or a login screen, the same way you use the key combination in notebook mode.
book.book Page 65 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM You can change the actions assigned to the back button, the tablet settings button, the e-mail application shortcut button, and the scroll control (Windows Vista). To access the settings for these buttons: • In Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Mobile PC→ Tablet PC Settings→ Set tablet buttons to perform certain tasks.
book.book Page 66 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM If the pen is not in its compartment when the Tablet-PC shuts down or enters sleep or hibernate mode, the pen indicator LED blinks slowly to remind you to replace the pen in the compartment. The behavior of the pen indicator LED can be enabled or disabled through the QuickSet tablet settings application (see "Dell QuickSet Help" on page 20 for instructions on accessing QuickSet).
book.book Page 67 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 With your fingers, place a new tip into the pen, and insert the tip until it is fully seated in the pen. Calibrating the Pen The pen can function at the default calibration or at a calibration set by you or by another user. Dell recommends that you use the pen only while it is calibrated to your personal calibration settings. Calibration optimizes pen performance for each user.
book.book Page 68 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM – Touch the pen on the screen and hold it in place momentarily until Windows draws a complete circle around the cursor. When the circle is complete, lift the pen to display the context menu. If you move or lift the pen before the circle is complete, the right-click action is cancelled.
book.book Page 69 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • In Windows XP, click Start→ Get Going with Tablet PC and then click Start. This tutorial provides Input Panel training. You can access additional tutorials by clicking Start→ All Programs→ Tablet PC→ Tablet PC Tutorials. Using Pen Flicks in Windows Vista Pen flicks enable you to use the pen to perform actions that normally require a keyboard, such as pressing or using the directional arrow keys.
book.book Page 70 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM The pen preferences and options you set are specific to the pen and the Tablet-PC. Setting Pointer Device (Mouse) Preferences Pointer device preferences, such as pointer speed, click speed, and pointer (mouse) trails, are set in the Mouse Properties window. These preferences apply to any pointer device in the system. To access pointing device preferences: → Control Panel→ Hardware and • In Windows Vista, click Start Sound→ Mouse.
book.book Page 71 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Accessing Management Tasks and User Information You can use QuickSet, the Control Panel, Help and Support, and the Windows Vista Mobility Center to access online information, customize settings, and manage tasks. QuickSet NOTICE: If you uninstall QuickSet from your Tablet-PC you will also delete the tablet button drivers. To reinstall QuickSet and the tablet button drivers, go to support.dell.com.
book.book Page 72 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-click the QuickSet icon to launch QuickSet and access the QuickSet launch panel. The main menu provides links to QuickSet features that help you configure settings for: • Network connectivity • Display settings • System settings Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right-click the QuickSet icon to: • Select Open to launch QuickSet. • View the Dell QuickSet Help file.
book.book Page 73 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • Double-click the QuickSet icon in the Windows Notification area and click Mobility Center. • Click the Start button and point to the Mobility Center. • Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories, and point to Mobility Center. • Right-click the battery icon in the Windows Notification area, and point to Mobility Center. • Double-click the Mobility Center icon in the Control Panel. You can access the QuickSet categories through the Mobility Center.
book.book Page 74 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet the first time you use the Tablet-PC. For best results, operate the Tablet-PC with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in Power Options (see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 79). Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions.
book.book Page 75 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • Low-battery warning Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your Tablet-PC. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Windows Notification area, and click Help. Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge.
book.book Page 76 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Windows Notification area, and click Help. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds.
book.book Page 77 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • Use the Power Management Wizard or the Power Options Properties window to select options to optimize your computer’s power usage. These options can also be set to change when you press the power button, close the display, or press . NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 79 for information on conserving battery power.
book.book Page 78 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your Tablet-PC while your Tablet-PC is in hibernate mode. Your Tablet-PC enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To Manually Enter Hibernate Mode in Windows Vista Click Start , and move your mouse over the right triangle beside the Lock icon to open the Power Options Properties window, and then click Hibernate.
book.book Page 79 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: Some ExpressCards may not operate correctly after the Tablet-PC exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard" on page 91), or simply restart (reboot) your Tablet-PC. To Exit Hibernate Mode To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The Tablet-PC may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. You cannot make the Tablet-PC exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick.
book.book Page 80 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the Tablet-PC is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer with the Tablet-PC turned on. You can leave the battery in the Tablet-PC for as long as you like. The battery’s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.
book.book Page 81 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 1 2 battery release latches (2) 2 battery Installing the Main Battery 1 If the Tablet-PC is connected to a docking device such as the optional media base or battery slice (docked), undock it. See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" on page 212 or "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Battery Slice" on page 220. 2 Turn the Tablet-PC upside-down.
book.book Page 82 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Using a Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press in Windows Vista or in Windows XP.
book.book Page 83 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Display Functions Switches the video image to the next display option. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions.
book.book Page 84 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions NOTE: Some of the following key functions only apply to Windows Vista. Windows logo key and Cycle through programs on the Windows Notification area by using Windows Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero™ interface). and Windows logo key and Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Windows Notification area by using Windows Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero™ interface).
book.book Page 85 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate: • In Windows Vista, click Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound, and either click Keyboard or click one of the two options under the Keyboard link. • In Windows XP, click Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. For information about the Control Panel, see Windows Help and Support. To access Help and Support, click Start (or Start in Windows XP)→ Help and Support.
book.book Page 86 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button. • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface.
book.book Page 87 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track-stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post. NOTICE: The track stick cap can damage the display if it is not properly seated on the post. 3 Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly.
book.book Page 88 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Adjusting Brightness on the LED Backlit Thin-and-Light LCD When a Dell Tablet-PC equipped with the LED backlit thin-and-light LCD display is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard.
book.book Page 89 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM The ambient light sensor is located on the front of the Tablet-PC display. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. NOTE: Do not cover the ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels.
book.book Page 90 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 1 ExpressCard/34 2 2 ExpressCard/54 Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard while the Tablet-PC is running. The Tablet-PC automatically detects the card. ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.
book.book Page 91 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM The Tablet-PC recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the ExpressCard. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Press the card into the slot to eject the card.
book.book Page 92 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM About Smart Cards Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated circuits. The top surface of the smart card usually contains an embedded processor under the gold contact pad. The combination of the small size and integrated circuits make smart cards valuable tools for security, data storage, and special programs.
book.book Page 93 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. The smart card will protrude approximately 1/2 inch from the slot. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. Secure Digital (SD) Cards Secure Digital (SD) cards are storage media used in portable devices such as digital cameras, handheld computers, PDAs, and GPS units.
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book.book Page 95 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Using Your Tablet-PC With a Projector 4 You can use the Tablet-PC display in the notebook or tablet position and set the display orientation to either landscape or portrait. The position and orientation of the Tablet-PC display affect how a projector displays the image from the Tablet-PC. In addition to the display position and orientation, you can adjust the projected image using the Tablet-PC clone and extended desktop modes.
book.book Page 96 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: When the Tablet-PC display has a portrait orientation and you are using clone mode, the projector displays an image that is rotated sideways and not viewable. To correct the displayed image, change the Tablet-PC display to landscape orientation using the Screen Rotate button or use the projector’s menu options or other features to rotate the displayed image. See "Using Tablet Buttons" on page 62 for more information on the Screen Rotate button.
book.book Page 97 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Considerations for Display Resolution and Aspect Ratio in Clone Mode If the projector has a lower display resolution and aspect ratio than the Tablet-PC display, then the Tablet-PC graphics subsystem uses the lowest display resolution and aspect ratio. Changing to a lower display resolution and aspect ratio alters the image quality.
book.book Page 98 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • In Windows® Vista®, right-click the desktop and select ATI CATALYST® Control Center. • In Windows XP, select Start→ All Programs→ Catalyst Control Center→ Advanced→ Catalyst Control Center - Advanced. 2 Select Displays Manger under Graphics Settings. The projector is displayed as an icon in the right-hand pane under Desktop and Display Setup.
book.book Page 99 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Setting Up and Using Networks 5 Setting up a computer network provides connectivity between your Tablet-PC and the Internet, another computer, or a network. For example, with a network set up in a home or small office you can print to a shared printer, access drives and files on another computer, browse other networks, or access the Internet. You can set up a local area network (LAN) using a network or broadband modem cable or set up a wireless LAN (WLAN).
book.book Page 100 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Network Setup Wizard Windows Vista 1 Click Start network. and then click Connect To→ Set up a connection or 2 Select an option under Choose a connection option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard. Windows XP 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Select a network setup task and follow the instructions in the wizard.
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book.book Page 102 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM The Order Confirmation for Your Tablet-PC The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your Tablet-PC lists the hardware and software that shipped with your Tablet-PC. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem.
book.book Page 103 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13.
book.book Page 104 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network adapter that is installed in your Tablet-PC, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Adapter" on page 101.
book.book Page 105 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Monitoring the Status of the Wireless network adapter Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of your Tablet-PC’s wireless devices. To turn the wireless activity indicator on or off, click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is on. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the indicator is off.
book.book Page 106 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • An extended whip antenna.
book.book Page 107 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about the hardware installed on this computer. On the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you can view the type of Mobile Broadband card installed in your Tablet-PC as well as other hardware components. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is listed under Modems.
book.book Page 108 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with the utility. Or 1 Click Start Wireless. (or Start in Windows XP)→ All Programs→ Dell 2 Select the option for Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen. 3 Extend the external whip antenna and adjust orientation to achieve optimal signal strength.
book.book Page 109 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM You can use Location Profile Settings to create profiles for accessing the Internet with your Tablet-PC in your office, home, or other public places with Internet services. General Mobility Settings allows you to change the way network connections are handled. The profiles consist of different network settings and equipment that you need when using your Tablet-PC in different locations.
book.book Page 110 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM When Windows Firewall is enabled for a network connection, the Firewall icon appears with a red background in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel. To access options for enabling Windows Firewall: → Control Panel→ Security→ Windows • In Windows Vista, click Start Firewall. • In Windows XP, click Start → Control Panel→ Security Center→ Windows Firewall. NOTE: Enabling Windows Firewall does not reduce the need for virus-checking software.
book.book Page 111 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Securing Your Tablet-PC 6 Security Cable Lock NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot on your Tablet-PC. NOTE: Your Tablet-PC does not ship with a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. To use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Tablet-PC. For more information, see the instructions included with the device.
book.book Page 112 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated circuits. Using smart cards can improve system security by combining something a user has (the smart card) with something only the user should know (a PIN) to provide more secure user-authentication than passwords alone. See "Smart Cards" on page 91 for more information. A biometric reader is a strip sensor located on your Tablet-PC’s display.
book.book Page 113 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your Tablet-PC or hard drive. However, they are not foolproof. If you require more security, obtain and use additional forms of protection, such as smart cards, data encryption programs, or PC Cards with encryption features. When using passwords, observe the following guidelines: • Choose passwords that you can remember, but not ones that are easy to guess.
book.book Page 114 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Using an Administrator Password The administrator password is designed to give system administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration. The administrators or technicians can assign identical administrator passwords to groups of computers, allowing you to assign a unique primary password. To set or change administrator passwords, access User Accounts from the Control Panel.
book.book Page 115 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM To continue, enter your password (with no more than eight characters) and press . If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the Tablet-PC returns to its previous operating state. If you enter the wrong password, a message tells you that the password is invalid. Press to try again.
book.book Page 116 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Enabling the TPM Feature 1 Enable the TPM software: a Restart the Tablet-PC and press during the Power On Self Test to enter the system setup program. b Select Security→ TPM Security and press . c Under TPM Security, select On. d Press to exit the setup program. e If prompted, click Save/Exit. 2 Activate the TPM setup program: a Restart the Tablet-PC and press during the Power On Self Test to enter the system setup program.
book.book Page 117 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM b When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your Tablet-PC and try again. c In the drop-down menu, select Wave EMBASSY Trust Suite and press to create the icons for the software components on the Tablet-PC desktop. d Press to exit the setup program. e If prompted, click Save/Exit.
book.book Page 118 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: If you know where the Tablet-PC was lost or stolen, call a law enforcement agency in that area. If you do not know, call a law enforcement agency where you live. • If the Tablet-PC belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 119 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Cleaning Your Tablet-PC 7 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Tablet-PC, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your Tablet-PC, disconnect the Tablet-PC from the electrical outlet and, if necessary, the optional media base or battery slice. Remove any installed batteries. Clean your Tablet-PC with a soft cloth dampened with water.
book.book Page 120 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 5 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of the touch pad. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the drive.
book.book Page 121 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 8 Troubleshooting Some of the tools you may be using as you troubleshoot problems on your Tablet-PC include: • Dell Diagnostics • Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista® only) • Windows® Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.
book.book Page 122 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: If your Tablet-PC does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" on page 212 and "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Battery Slice" on page 220 for instructions if applicable. 1 Ensure that the Tablet-PC is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly.
book.book Page 123 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the Tablet-PC. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your Tablet-PC and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only.
book.book Page 124 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears: NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more thorough check of devices in the Tablet-PC. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices in the system. This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices in the system. This typically can take an hour or more.
book.book Page 125 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Tab Function (continued) Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your Tablet-PC or all devices attached to your Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 126 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment. The icon in the Windows Notification area functions differently when you click, double-click, or right-click the icon.
book.book Page 127 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem. • If an error message occurs in a program, see the program’s documentation.
book.book Page 128 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Optical Drive Problems NOTE: Unless you purchased either an optional external D/Bay or an optional media base with your Tablet-PC, you may not be able to use optical drives or optical drive media with your Tablet-PC. NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the media.
book.book Page 129 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S — If you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools→ Options→ Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark, as needed. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T — Ensure that you have subscribed to an Internet provider. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File.
book.book Page 130 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Your Tablet-PC supports only IEEE 1394a standard.
book.book Page 131 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM — 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to select the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation, or on a CD or DVD.
book.book Page 132 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION — • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your Tablet-PC. • Ensure that your Tablet-PC meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
book.book Page 133 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121). Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R — Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the Tablet-PC and the network jack.
book.book Page 134 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM page 168). E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E — Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
book.book Page 135 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner’s manufacturer. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button).
book.book Page 136 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
book.book Page 137 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 3 Turn on the Tablet-PC. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I N G S — Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option. (The Tablet-PC automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.
book.book Page 138 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM finger as an input device is checked. Select other settings on this screen as desired to configure how the Touch feature will perform. TO U C H T U N I N G — In the system Control Panel, open the N-trig Tablet Settings icon and click the Digitizer Options tab. In the Touch Tuning frame, click the Reset button and follow the instructions provided.
book.book Page 139 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR — 1 Shut down your Tablet-PC and connect an external monitor to the Tablet-PC. 2 Turn on the Tablet-PC and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the Tablet-PC display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26).
book.book Page 140 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. • If the power light is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. – • 140 Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 168). Eliminate interference.
book.book Page 141 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Using the System Setup Program 9 Overview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the system setup program, thus overriding options that you set through the system setup program. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through the system setup program.
book.book Page 142 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM System Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or restart) your Tablet-PC. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your Tablet-PC and try again. NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on the screen.
book.book Page 143 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your Tablet-PC, including but not limited to the following: • Modular Bay HDD • Internal HDD • Optical Drive During the boot routine, the Tablet-PC starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. When the Tablet-PC finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system.
book.book Page 144 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to boot and press . The Tablet-PC boots to the selected device. The next time you reboot the Tablet-PC, the previous boot order is restored.
book.book Page 145 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 10 Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes.
book.book Page 146 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM In Windows XP, click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. NOTE: In Windows Vista®, the User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the Tablet-PC, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon.
book.book Page 147 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 148) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. In most cases, the CD/DVD starts running automatically.
book.book Page 148 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, do the following: 1 Click Start , and right-click Computer. In Windows XP, click Start and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. In Windows XP, click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. NOTE: In Windows Vista, the User Account Control window may appear.
book.book Page 149 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • If you received an Operating System disc with your Tablet-PC, you can use it to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
book.book Page 150 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 4 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Windows Vista 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.
book.book Page 151 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 Turn on the Tablet-PC. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore.
book.book Page 152 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 149. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 153 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
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book.book Page 155 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Adding and Replacing Parts 11 Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your Tablet-PC. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Tablet-PC" on page 155 and "Before Working Inside Your Tablet-PC" on page 156. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide.
book.book Page 156 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • In Windows XP: Click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn Off. The Tablet-PC turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2 Ensure that the Tablet-PC and all attached devices are turned off. If your Tablet-PC and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off.
book.book Page 157 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 3 If the Tablet-PC is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" on page 212, or "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Battery Slice" on page 220. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your Tablet-PC and then unplug the cable from the network device. 4 Disconnect all network cables from the Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 158 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: Your Tablet-PC’s Service Tag and Microsoft®Windows® License labels are located under the main battery in the battery bay of your Tablet-PC Removing the Main Battery 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 155. 2 Turn off your Tablet-PC (see "Turning Off Your Tablet-PC" on page 155). 3 If the Tablet-PC is connected to a docking device such as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice (docked), undock it.
book.book Page 159 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 2 1 battery release latches (2) 3 battery bay 3 2 battery Installing the Main Battery 1 Align the main battery with the sides of the battery bay. 2 Slide the main battery into the battery bay until you feel a click, ensuring that the battery is firmly and properly seated. 3 Turn the Tablet-PC top-side up on a flat work surface and open the display. 4 Connect any network cables. 5 Turn on your Tablet-PC by pressing the power button.
book.book Page 160 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your Tablet-PC (see "Turning Off Your Tablet-PC" on page 155) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the Tablet-PC is on, in sleep, standby, or hibernate mode. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
book.book Page 161 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 captive screws (2) 2 metal bracket 3 hard drive 4 securing tabs (2) 3 Holding the metal bracket by the sides, slide the bracket toward the back of the Tablet-PC to dislodge the bracket from the two metal clips and set the bracket aside. 4 Use the pull-tab to disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board connector and remove the hard drive from the Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 162 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the Tablet-PC, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 2 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
book.book Page 163 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 2 1 SIM card 2 battery bay NOTE: When you replace the SIM card, ensure that you insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward the front of the Tablet-PC. Installing the SIM Card 1 Insert the SIM card into the slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward the front of the Tablet-PC. 2 Push the card until it is firmly seated in the connector.
book.book Page 164 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your Tablet-PC, it is already installed. Remove the Internal Card Caddy If your Tablet-PC has Bluetooth wireless technology, the Bluetooth card is installed in the internal card caddy. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your Tablet-PC, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of your computer.
book.book Page 165 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 captive screw 2 card caddy 3 cable connector 4 plastic alignment tab 5 plastic securing tab 6 Bluetooth card NOTICE: Be careful when removing the card to avoid damaging the card, card cable, or surrounding components. 4 Loosen the captive screw and, lifting the end with the captive screw first, gently remove the card caddy from your Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 166 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 4 Insert the tabbed-end of the card caddy into the base, then lower the screw end into the base. See the picture below.
book.book Page 167 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 5 Tighten the captive screw. Installing the Main Battery 1 Align the main battery with the sides of the battery bay. 2 Slide the main battery into the battery bay until you feel a click, ensuring that the battery is firmly and properly seated. Verify that the battery release tabs are positioned toward the middle of the unit. 3 Turn your Tablet-PC top-side up on a flat work surface and open the display.
book.book Page 168 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the Tablet-PC. Removing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 155. 2 Turn the Tablet-PC upside-down, loosen the two captive screws on the memory and Mini-Card cover, and remove the cover. Installing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 155.
book.book Page 169 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the Tablet-PC. Removing a Memory Module 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 155. 2 Remove the memory and Mini-Card cover. See "Removing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover" on page 168.
book.book Page 170 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 2 1 2 tab notch 4 Replace the memory and Mini-Card cover, and tighten the two captive screws (see "Installing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover" on page 168). NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your Tablet-PC. 5 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your Tablet-PC and an electrical outlet. 6 Turn on the Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 171 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the Tablet-PC. Removing a Mini-Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 155. 2 Remove the memory and Mini-Card cover. See "Removing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover" on page 168. 1 1 WWAN slot 2 2 WLAN slot 3 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 172 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 1 1 antenna cable connectors (2) 2 Mini-Card 5 Release the card by pushing the metal securing tab away from the card until the card pops up slightly.
book.book Page 173 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 1 1 metal securing tabs (2) 2 Mini-Card 6 Slide the card at a 45-degree angle out of its connector. Installing a Mini-Card NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini-Card, never place cables on top of or under the card. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. NOTE: Depending on the type of Mini-Card you have, not all cables may be in use.
book.book Page 174 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 Align the card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card into the connector until it clicks. NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to which connector, see the documentation that came with your Mini-Card. 3 Connect the cables to the Mini-Card, ensuring that you route the cables correctly. 4 Replace the memory and Mini-Card cover, and tighten the two captive screws.
book.book Page 175 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 2 3 1 hinge cover 3 indent 2 plastic scribe 3 Starting on the right side of the Tablet-PC, use a plastic scribe to pry up the hinge cover. Lift the cover away from the Tablet-PC going from the right toward the left, and lay the cover aside. Installing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the cover into place. 2 Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.
book.book Page 176 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the Tablet-PC. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 155. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 174). NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to replace.
book.book Page 177 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTE: Lift the keyboard carefully in step 4 to ensure that you do not pull on the keyboard cable. 4 Rotate the keyboard up 45-degrees to gain access to the keyboard connector. 5 Lift the keyboard cable locking arm up to access the keyboard cable. Pull up on the keyboard cable pull-tab to remove the keyboard cable from the connector. (Do not pull on the keyboard cable pull-tab to disengage the locking arm.
book.book Page 178 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the Tablet-PC. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the Tablet-PC. Removing the Coin-cell Battery 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 155. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 174).
book.book Page 179 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 Connect the coin-cell battery connector to the connector on the system board. 3 Install the keyboard (see "Installing the Keyboard" on page 177). 4 Install the hinge cover (see "Installing the Hinge Cover" on page 175). Display Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
book.book Page 180 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 display 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) 3 display connector pull-tab 4 display cable connector 5 antenna cables (3) 6 antenna channel 6 Feed the Mini-Card antenna cables from the bottom through the cable channel to the top of the system. 7 Loosen the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 8 Turn the system upside-down and remove the base grip: a 180 Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
book.book Page 181 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM b Pry the base grip from the back of the rotating hinge and set the base grip aside. 1 2 1 base grip 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 9 Turn the system top-side up, and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the top of the rotating hinge.
book.book Page 182 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 10 Lift the display assembly from the base, and place the display assembly to one side. Installing the Display Assembly 1 Place the display assembly on the base. 2 Feed the Mini-Card antenna cables from the top through the antenna channel to the bottom of the system. Align the shrink tube that is wrapped around the antenna cables to the edge of the palm rest.
book.book Page 183 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 2 3 4 1 shrink tube 2 tape 3 tape recess 4 palm rest 3 Connect the display cable to the system. When doing so, make sure that: • The pull-tab is lying flat in the recessed area. If the bale wire is not flush to the palm rest, the keyboard will not sit flat on the palm rest. • The LCD cable wires are flush to or below the palm rest surface so that the keyboard can sit flat on the palm rest.
book.book Page 184 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 display 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) 3 display connector pull-tab 4 display cable connector 5 antenna cables (3) 6 antenna channel 4 Tighten the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 5 Close the Tablet-PC and turn it around so that you can access the back of the rotating hinge. 6 Tighten the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the top of the rotating hinge.
book.book Page 185 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 7 Turn the Tablet-PC upside-down and install the base grip: a Clip the base grip onto the back of the rotating hinge. b Tighten the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
book.book Page 186 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 2 1 base grip 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 8 Install any applicable Mini-Cards (see "Installing a Mini-Card" on page 173). 9 Install the keyboard (see "Installing the Keyboard" on page 177). 10 Install the hinge cover (see "Installing the Hinge Cover" on page 175). Palm Rest CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
book.book Page 187 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 160). 3 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 174). 4 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 179). 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 176). 6 Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see "Removing a Mini-Card" on page 171). 7 Disconnect the touch pad cable. 8 Turn the Tablet-PC upside down and remove the eleven M2.
book.book Page 188 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 10 Disengage the five snaps at the front of the system by using your fingers to pry the edge of the base away from the palm rest. 11 Turn the Tablet-PC top-side up and, lifting the front end slightly upward and moving in a clock-wise manner, disengage the snaps at the sides and back of the system.
book.book Page 189 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 palm rest 2 base 3 touch pad cable-locking arm 4 touch pad cable Installing the Palm Rest 1 Place the palm rest on top of the base, and engage the snaps around the palm rest edges by pressing with your fingers in a counter-clockwise manner. 2 Turn the Tablet-PC upside down and tighten the eleven M2.5 x 5-mm bottom screws. 3 Turn the Tablet-PC top-side up and tighten the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with a "P".
book.book Page 190 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 3 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 179). 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 176). 5 Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see "Removing a Mini-Card" on page 171). 6 Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 186). 7 Remove the speaker from the base: a Disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker system board connector. b Lift the speaker from the base and set the speaker aside.
book.book Page 191 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 9 Disconnect the pen indicator cable from the system board. 10 Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw marked with a silver triangle. 11 Remove the system board from the base, lifting from right to left, and set the system board aside. Installing the System Board 1 Seat the system board into the base from left to right. 2 Tighten the M2.5 x 5-mm screw into the screw hole marked with a silver triangle on the system board.
book.book Page 192 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 174). 3 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 179). 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 176). 5 Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see "Removing a Mini-Card" on page 171). 6 Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 186).
book.book Page 193 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 3 fan cable connector 2 fan Installing the Fan 1 Seat the fan into the system board, and tighten the four M2 x 3-mm screw using a #0 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Connect the fan cable to the system board. 3 Install the system board (see "Installing the System Board" on page 191). 4 Install the palm rest (see "Installing the Palm Rest" on page 189). 5 Install the keyboard (see "Installing the Keyboard" on page 177).
book.book Page 194 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 5 Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see "Removing a Mini-Card" on page 171). 6 Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 186). 7 Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 189). 8 Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws. 9 Remove the pen missing cable and whip antenna cable from their routing channels, then lift the pen assembly and whip antenna assembly from the base.
book.book Page 195 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 pen and whip antenna assembly 2 pen-missing cable 3 M2 x 3-mm screws (2) 4 whip antenna cable 5 base Installing the Pen and Whip Antenna Assembly 1 Seat the pen-missing cable and whip antenna cable into their routing channels. Route the pen-missing cable through the base hooks by the grip area. Use tape to hold the cable down through the base hooks. 2 Tighten the two M2 x 3-mm screws.
book.book Page 196 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 176). 5 Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see "Removing a Mini-Card" on page 171). 6 Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 186). 7 Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 189). 8 Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. 9 Lift the wireless switch from the base, and set the switch aside. 1 2 1 196 base Adding and Replacing Parts 2 M2.
book.book Page 197 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Installing the Wireless Switch 1 Set the wireless switch into the base. 2 Tighten the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Slide the wireless On/Off switch to confirm that the board is connected to the base correctly. If the switch is too tight, then the alignment of the board to the base shifted during assembly. Loosen the M2.5 x 5-mm screw and confirm that the alignment of the bracket hole to the base hole is concentric.
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book.book Page 199 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Dell™ D/Bay 12 CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. About the Dell D/Bay You can install Dell Latitude™ D-Family devices such as a floppy drive, hard drive, or optical drive using the Dell D/Bay. Setting Up and Using the D/Bay Connect the D/Bay cable to the powered USB connector on your Tablet-PC or optional media base.
book.book Page 200 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Removing and Installing Devices When the Tablet-PC Is Turned Off NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them. 1 Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out. 2 Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the D/Bay.
book.book Page 201 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 3 Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the bay. 4 Connect the D/Bay cable to the powered USB connector on your Tablet-PC or media base. Removing and Installing Devices While the Tablet-PC Is Running 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows Notification area. 2 Click the device you want to eject.
book.book Page 202 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 5 Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush with the bay. Windows automatically recognizes the new device. 6 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your drive.
book.book Page 203 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Media Base (Optional) 13 Left View 1 1 USB connector 2 2 optical drive in media bay USB C O N N E C T O R The USB 2.0-compliant connector allows you to connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. OPTICAL DRIVE — Allows you to use CD and DVD media.
book.book Page 204 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Right View 1 1 USB connector 3 security cable slot 2 2 3 Tablet-PC release lever USB C O N N E C T O R The USB 2.0-compliant connector allows you to connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. TA B L E T -PC R E L E A S E L E V E R — Releases the Tablet-PC from the media base if the media base is not secured by an antitheft device. — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the media base.
book.book Page 205 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 Tablet-PC release lever 2 AC adapter connector 3 audio connector 4 IEEE 1394 5 VGA video connector 6 digital video interface (DVI) connector 7 serial connector 8 USB connector 9 powered USB connector 10 network connector TA B L E T -PC R E L E A S E L E V E R — Lets you undock the Tablet-PC from the media base (see "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" on page 212).
book.book Page 206 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM AUDIO CONNECTOR Connect headphones or speakers. The connector is a stereo output connector. IEEE 1394 C O N N E C T O R Connect FireWire devices such as a camera, external hard drive, or external CD-ROM drive. Supports hot swapping, multiple speeds on the same bus, and time-based data transfer, providing bandwidth for multimedia operation. VGA V I D E O C O N N E C T O R Connects an external VGA monitor.
book.book Page 207 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects a serial device, such as a serial mouse or a handheld device. USB C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. POWERED USB C O N N E C T O R Connect optional external D/Bay device, or standard USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
book.book Page 208 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM NETWORK CONNECTOR Connects the computer to a network. The solid light on the connector provides link status information. Off indicates no link, green indicates a 10-Mb/sec link, orange indicates a 100-Mb/sec link, and yellow indicates a 1000Mb/sec link. The blinking yellow light on the connector indicates activity on the wired network connection.
book.book Page 209 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM — Allows you to dock your Tablet-PC to the media base (see "Docking Your Tablet-PC to the Media Base" on page 211 and "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" on page 212). DOCKING CONNECTOR Setting Up Your Media Base CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
book.book Page 210 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM a Ensure that the Tablet-PC is not connected to the media base or to the battery slice (docked). b Turn on the Tablet-PC. c Verify that the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears. d Shut down the Tablet-PC (see "Turning Off Your Tablet-PC" on page 155).
book.book Page 211 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Docking Your Tablet-PC to the Media Base NOTE: If you are docking your Tablet-PC for the first time and have not completed the steps in "Setting Up Your Media Base" on page 209, complete them before proceeding to the next step. NOTE: After docking the Tablet-PC for the first time, the Tablet-PC battery or the Tablet-PC AC adapter connection can power the media base if the media base is not connected to an AC adapter.
book.book Page 212 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 3 Press the Tablet-PC onto the media base until it clicks and the Tablet-PC is firmly seated. 4 Turn on the Tablet-PC. The operating system recognizes the media base. Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base NOTICE: Never undock the Tablet-PC without first preparing the Tablet-PC for undocking. If you undock before preparing the Tablet-PC, you will lose data and the Tablet-PC may not recover normal operation for several minutes, if at all.
book.book Page 213 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 6 Lift the back of the Tablet-PC up and slide the Tablet-PC out towards the back of the media base. Installing the Optical Drive in the Media Base 1 Save and close any open files or programs, and turn off the Tablet-PC (see "Turning Off Your Tablet-PC" on page 155). 2 Insert the optical drive into the media bay on the media base (see "Left View" on page 203). 3 Insert the securing screw that holds the optical drive in place. 4 Turn on the Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 214 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 Remove the securing screw that secures the optical drive and use your screwdriver to slide the drive out of the media bay. Media Base Specifications Physical Height 12.8 mm (0.50 inches) Width 295.31 mm (11.63 inches) Depth 222.56 mm (8.76 inches) Weight (without optical drive) 0.488 kg (1.
book.book Page 215 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Ports and Connectors Network connector RJ-45 port for 10/100/1000 Mbits/second Ethernet USB three 4-pin USB-2.0 compliant connectors Powered USB one 9-pin USB-2.
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book.book Page 218 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Bottom View 1 1 battery-slice status LED Setting Up Your Battery Slice CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came with your Tablet-PC.
book.book Page 219 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on your Tablet-PC and to an electrical outlet. Docking Your Tablet-PC to the Battery Slice NOTE: After docking the Tablet-PC to the battery slice, the Tablet-PC AC adapter will also charge the battery slice.
book.book Page 220 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 1 Align the back of the Tablet-PC with the back of the battery slice at approximately a 30-degree angle, and lower the front of the Tablet-PC onto the battery slice. 1 2 1 Tablet-PC 2 battery slice 2 Press the Tablet-PC onto the battery slice until you feel a click and the Tablet-PC is firmly seated. 3 Turn on the Tablet-PC. The operating system recognizes the battery slice.
book.book Page 221 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 2 Set your Tablet-PC power management settings so that the Tablet-PC does not enter sleep, standby, or hibernate mode when you close (lower) the display: Windows Vista a Click Start → Control Panel→ Mobile PC→ Power Options→ Change what closing the lid does. b Under the When I close the lid drop-down menu, select Do nothing. Windows XP a Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options→ Advanced.
book.book Page 222 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Charging Your Battery Slice You can recharge your battery slice independent of the Tablet-PC using the AC adapter that shipped with your Tablet-PC. Your battery slice will also recharge whenever it is docked to the Tablet-PC and the Tablet-PC is attached to the electrical outlet using the AC adapter. See "Battery Slice Power Status LED Codes" on page 222 for more information on the batteryslice power-status codes.
book.book Page 223 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Physical Weight 0.60 kg (1.32 lb) AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output current (maximum) 3.34 A Output power 65 W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions and weight: Height 28.3 mm (1.11 inches) Width 57.8 mm (2.28 inches) Depth 137.2 mm (5.40 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.36 kg (.
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book.book Page 225 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM 15 Traveling With Your Tablet-PC NOTICE: To avoid damaging your display, ensure that your Tablet-PC is in notebook mode and that the display is closed when you travel. Identifying Your Tablet-PC • Attach a name tag or business card to the Tablet-PC. • Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the Tablet-PC or carrying case. Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.
book.book Page 226 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the Tablet-PC and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the Tablet-PC with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. NOTICE: If the Tablet-PC has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on.
book.book Page 227 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Traveling by Air NOTICE: Do not walk the Tablet-PC through a metal detector. Send the Tablet-PC through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the Tablet-PC. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using a Tablet-PC is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during flight.
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book.book Page 229 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Appendix 16 FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
book.book Page 230 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell™ Latitude™ XT • Model number: PP12S • Company name: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 NOTE: For further regulatory information, see your Product Information Guide.
book.book Page 231 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Glossary 17 Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular Tablet-PC. A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet.
book.book Page 232 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM computer battery powers the computer. biometric reader — A strip sensor that uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your user identity to help secure your computer. BIOS — basic input/output system — A program (or utility) that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Unless you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. Also referred to as system setup.
book.book Page 233 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM computer components. carnet — An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport. CD-R — CD recordable — A recordable version of a CD. Data can be recorded only once onto a CD-R. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over. CD-RW — CD rewritable — A rewritable version of a CD. Data can be written to a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over (rewritten).
book.book Page 234 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM device — Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver — See driver. DIMM — dual in-line memory module — A circuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system board. DIN connector — A round, six-pin connector that conforms to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; it is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors.
book.book Page 235 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM technology is different from DVD-RW technology.) DVD+RW drive — drive that can read DVDs and most CD media and write to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. DVI — digital video interface — A standard for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. E ECC — error checking and correction — A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory.
book.book Page 236 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM when installed. F Fahrenheit — A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of water. FBD — fully-buffered DIMM — A DIMM with DDR2 DRAM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. FCC — Federal Communications Commission — A U.S.
book.book Page 237 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM H hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used interchangeably. heat sink — A metal plate on some processors that helps dissipate heat. hibernate mode — A power management mode that saves everything in memory to a reserved space on the hard drive and then turns off the computer. When you restart the computer, the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored.
book.book Page 238 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM standards for infrared communications. IRQ — interrupt request — An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that the device can communicate with the processor. Each device connection must be assigned an IRQ. Although two devices can share the same IRQ assignment, you cannot operate both devices simultaneously.
book.book Page 239 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM M Mb — megabit — A measurement of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 Kb. Mbps — megabits per second — One million bits per second. This measurement is typically used for transmission speeds for networks and modems. MB — megabyte — A measurement of data storage that equals 1,048,576 bytes. 1 MB equals 1024 KB. When used to refer to hard drive storage, the term is often rounded to 1,000,000 bytes.
book.book Page 240 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM MP — megapixel — A measure of image resolution used for digital cameras. ms — millisecond — A measure of time that equals one thousandth of a second. Access times of storage devices are often measured in ms. N network adapter — A chip that provides network capabilities. A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on it.
book.book Page 241 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM PCI Express — A modification to the PCI interface that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and the devices attached to it. PCI Express can transfer data at speeds from 250 MB/sec to 4 GB/sec. If the PCI Express chip set and the device are capable of different speeds, they will operate at the slower speed. PCMCIA — Personal Computer Memory Card International Association — The organization that establishes standards for PC Cards.
book.book Page 242 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM enhancements or corrections that have not yet been documented. read-only — Data and/or files you can view but cannot edit or delete. A file can have read-only status if: • It resides on a physically write-protected CD or DVD. • It is located on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals.
book.book Page 243 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM individual identification number on the SCSI controller bus. SDRAM — synchronous dynamic random-access memory — A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the processor. serial connector — An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer. Service Tag — A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.
book.book Page 244 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. S-video TV-out — A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA — super-extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024.
book.book Page 245 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM UPS — uninterruptible power supply — A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level. A UPS keeps a computer running for a limited amount of time when there is no electrical power. UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer.
book.book Page 246 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM then turned on, the computer is infected when it reads the boot sectors of the bootable media expecting to find the operating system. If the computer is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the bootable media that are read or written in that computer until the virus is eradicated. V — volt — The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force.
book.book Page 247 Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM Zip format are called Zip files and usually have a filename extension of .zip. A special kind of zipped file is a self-extracting file, which has a filename extension of .exe. You can unzip a self-extracting file by double-clicking it. Zip drive — A high-capacity floppy drive developed by Iomega Corporation that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip disks.
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