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Troubleshooting

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Error Messages

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide

If the error message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating
system or the program that was running when the message appeared.

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The program that you are trying to open

is missing an essential file. To remove and then reinstall the program:

Click Windows Vista™ Start button

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→

Programs

and Features

Select the program you want to remove.

Click

Uninstall

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external D-bay or the optional media base.

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cases, you may have to restart your Tablet-PC to restore Tablet-PC resources. If so, run
the program that you want to use first.

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SYSTEM

NOT

FOUND

—

Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on

page 26).

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.

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Click Windows Vista™ Start button

→

Control Panel

→

Hardware and Sound

Summary of Contents for Latitude XT PP12S

Page 1: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell Latitude XT User s Guide Model PP12S ...

Page 2: ...tude PowerEdge PowerVault PowerApp TravelLite Wi Fi Catcher ExpressCharge and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license TouchStrip is a trademark of UPEK Inc Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association Microsoft W...

Page 3: ...0 Dell Support Service 21 Problems With Your Order 23 Product Information 23 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 23 Before You Call 24 Contacting Dell 26 2 About Your Tablet PC 27 Front View 27 Left Side View 32 Right Side View 34 Back View 36 Top View 38 Bottom View 39 Specifications 40 ...

Page 4: ...0 Using Touch 64 Using QuickSet 65 Clicking the QuickSet Icon 65 Double Clicking the QuickSet Icon 66 Right Clicking the QuickSet Icon 66 Windows Mobility Center 66 Using a Battery 67 Battery Performance 67 Checking the Battery Charge 68 Microsoft Windows Vista Power Meter 69 Conserving Battery Power 70 Power Management Modes 71 Configuring Power Management Settings 72 Charging the Main Battery 73...

Page 5: ...ss Local Area Network WLAN 88 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 88 Checking Your Wireless Network Adapter 89 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 89 Connecting to a WLAN 91 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN 93 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 93 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 94 Connecting to a Mobil...

Page 6: ...or Password 102 Using a Hard Drive Password 102 Trusted Platform Module TPM 103 Enabling the TPM Feature 103 Security Management Software 104 Activating the Security Management Software 104 Using the Security Management Software 105 Computer Tracking Software 105 If Your Tablet PC Is Lost or Stolen 105 6 Cleaning Your Tablet PC 107 Tablet PC Keyboard and Display 107 Touch Pad 107 Optical Drives an...

Page 7: ...pport Utility 113 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 114 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 114 Solving Problems 114 Hard Drive Problems 115 Optical Drive Problems 115 E Mail and Internet Problems 116 Error Messages 117 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 117 Lockups and Software Problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 120 Power Problems 120 Printer Problems 121 Scanner Problems 122 Sound and Speaker Pro...

Page 8: ...ing Drivers 131 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 132 Restoring Your Operating System 134 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 134 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 135 Using the Operating System Media 137 10 Adding and Replacing Parts 139 Before You Begin 139 Recommended Tools 139 Turning Off Your Tablet PC 139 Before Working Inside Your Tablet PC 140 Main Battery 143 Removing the Main Battery ...

Page 9: ...rd Cover 150 Removing the Memory and Mini card Cover 150 Installing the Memory and Mini card Cover 151 Memory 151 Removing a Memory Module 151 Installing a Memory Module 152 Mini Card 153 Removing a Mini Card 153 Installing a Mini Card 156 Hinge Cover 157 Removing the Hinge Cover 157 Installing the Hinge Cover 158 Keyboard 158 Removing the Keyboard 159 Installing the Keyboard 160 Coin Cell Battery...

Page 10: ...173 Installing the Fan 175 Pen and Whip Antenna Assembly 175 Removing the Pen and Whip Antenna Assembly 175 Installing the Pen and Whip Antenna Assembly 177 Wireless Switch 177 Removing the Wireless Switch 177 Installing the Wireless Switch 178 11 Dell D Bay 181 About the Dell D Bay 181 Setting Up and Using the D Bay 181 Removing and Installing Devices When the Tablet PC is Turned Off 182 Removing...

Page 11: ... PC From the Media Base 194 Installing the Optical Drive Into the Media Base 195 Removing the Optical Drive From the Media Base 195 Media Base Specifications 196 13 Battery Slice Optional 199 Top View 199 Bottom View 200 Setting Up Your Battery Slice 200 Docking Your Tablet PC to the Battery Slice 201 Undocking Your Tablet PC From the Battery Slice 202 Charging Your Battery Slice 203 Battery Slice...

Page 12: ...ifications 204 14 Traveling With Your Tablet PC 207 Identifying Your Tablet PC 207 Packing the Tablet PC 207 Travel Tips 208 Traveling by Air 209 15 Appendix 229 FCC Notice U S Only 229 FCC Class B 229 Macrovision Product Notice 230 ...

Page 13: ...dia may not be available in certain countries NOTE Additional information may ship with your Tablet PC What Are You Looking For Find It Here A diagnostic program for my Tablet PC Drivers for my Tablet PC My device documentation Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may not ship with your Tablet PC ...

Page 14: ...rs and Utilities on page 132 or to run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 109 Readme files may be included on your media to provide last minute updates about technical changes to your Tablet PC or advanced technical reference material for technicians or experienced users NOTE Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support dell com What Are You Looking For Find It Here ...

Page 15: ...s document may be optional and may not ship with your Tablet PC NOTE This document is available as a PDF at support dell com Warranty information Terms and Conditions U S only Safety instructions Regulatory information Ergonomics information End User License Agreement Dell Product Information Guide What Are You Looking For Find It Here ...

Page 16: ...Resources 16 How to set up my Tablet PC Summary of your Tablet PC features Available accessories for your Tablet PC Quick Reference Card What Are You Looking For Find It Here ...

Page 17: ...r and an Express Service Code Use the Service Tag to identify your Tablet PC when you use support dell com or contact support Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support 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 143 Use the product key on the licen...

Page 18: ...ll Support Website support dell com NOTE Select your region or business segment to view the appropriate support site Notebook System Software NSS If you reinstall the operating system for your Tablet PC you should also reinstall the NSS utility NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for processors optical drives USB devices and so on NSS is necessary for correct operat...

Page 19: ... time You can choose to have it appear every time you start your Tablet PC or turn it off Once turned off to access the Welcome Center click Start Help and Support How to use Microsoft Windows Vista How to work with programs and files How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 In Search Help type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then pre...

Page 20: ...iencing The operating system is already installed on your Tablet PC To reinstall your operating system use the Operating System media See Reinstalling Windows Vista on page 137 After you reinstall your operating system use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your Tablet PC Your operating system product key is on the Microsoft Windows License Label lo...

Page 21: ...e available in all countries When prompted by Dell s automated telephone system enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel If you do not have an Express Service Code open the Dell Accessories folder double click the Express Service Code icon and follow the directions For instructions on using the Dell Support see Technical Support and Customer Servic...

Page 22: ... jp Japan only www euro dell com Europe only www dell com la Latin American and Caribbean countries www dell ca Canada only You can access Dell Support through the following websites and e mail addresses Dell Support websites support dell com support jp dell com Japan only support euro dell com Europe only Dell Support e mail addresses mobile_support us dell com support us dell com la techsupport ...

Page 23: ... report on your order For the telephone number to call for your region see Contacting Dell on page 26 Problems With Your Order If you have a problem with your order such as missing parts wrong parts or incorrect billing contact Dell for customer assistance Have your invoice or packing slip handy when you call For the telephone number to call for your region see Contacting Dell on page 26 Product I...

Page 24: ...ell Collect On Delivery C O D packages are not accepted Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell s receiving dock and returned to you Before You Call NOTE Have your Express Service Code ready when you call The code helps Dell s automated support telephone system direct your call more efficiently You may also be asked for your Service Tag located in the bat...

Page 25: ... Devices Expansion cards Are you connected to a network Yes No Network version and network adapter Programs and versions See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the system s start up files If the Tablet PC is connected to a printer print each file Otherwise record the contents of each file before calling Dell Error message beep code or diagnostic code Description of pr...

Page 26: ...pport and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Visit support dell com 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page 3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page 4 Select the appropriate servic...

Page 27: ...isplay latch 2 display 3 ambient light sensor with Dual bulb CCFL LCD option only 4 device status lights 5 digital array microphone 6 biometric reader 7 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons 9 track stick buttons 10 keyboard 2 3 13 1 4 12 9 11 6 7 10 15 16 17 18 14 5 8 ...

Page 28: ...t sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to compensate for low light and high light environments Press Fn and the left arrow key to enable or disable the sensor see Adjusting Brightness on the Dual bulb CCFL LCD on page 81 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 11 track stick 12 rotating hinge 13 digital array microphone 14 power button 15 Ctrl...

Page 29: ...ge 104 TOUCH PAD Provides the functionality of a mouse see Touch Pad on page 78 TOUCH PAD BUTTONS TRACK STICK BUTTONS When you use the touch pad and track stick use these buttons to move the cursor on the display see Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick on page 79 KEYBOARD The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key For information on supported keyboard shortcuts se...

Page 30: ...The power button is surrounded by a backlit ring which is illuminated blue when you turn on the Tablet PC and blinks when the Tablet PC is in a power management mode CTRL ALT DEL BUTTON If you are using your Tablet PC in tablet mode you can press the Ctrl Alt Del button to access the Windows Task Manager dialog box or a login screen the same way you use the Ctrl Alt Del key sequence in notebook mo...

Page 31: ...PC with the following functions 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 Caps Lock key Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled Located above the upper edge of the keyboard 9 A ...

Page 32: ... See Ejecting and Storing the Pen on page 60 EXTERNAL WIRELESS WAN ANTENNA If your Tablet PC supports wireless wide area network WWAN connectivity you must extend and orient the external WWAN antenna for optimal signal strength 1 pen indicator LED 2 pen 3 external wireless WAN antenna 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 USB connector 6 air vent 7 speaker 4 6 7 5 3 2 1 ...

Page 33: ...rflow 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 SPEAKER To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker use the volume control keyboard shortcuts see Key Combinations on page 76 Connect FireWire devices such as a camera external hard drive or external CD ROM dr...

Page 34: ... Network Locator on page 96 When moved toward the front of the Tablet PC the switch is off when moved toward the back of the Tablet PC the switch is on BACKLIT WI FI CATCHER BUTTON Scans for WLAN networks see Dell Wi Fi Catcher Network Locator on page 96 The light operates as follows 1 wireless radio on off switch 2 Wi Fi Catcher button 3 USB connector 4 ExpressCard slot 5 Secure Digital SD card s...

Page 35: ... card reader For more information see Using Cards on page 82 SECURE DIGITAL SD SLOT Supports one Secure Digital memory card a storage device used in portable devices such as digital cameras handheld computers PDAs and GPS units AUDIO CONNECTORS SECURITY CABLE SLOT Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device Connect USB devices such as a mouse keyboard or printer Attach headphones to ...

Page 36: ...e 99 Back View AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR 1 AC adapter connector 2 video connector 3 tablet back button 4 scroll control button 5 network connector 6 powered USB connector 7 rotating hinge 8 tablet grip 9 pen tether slot Connects an AC adapter to the Tablet PC 1 2 5 3 4 6 9 7 8 ...

Page 37: ... not the cable itself and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable When you wrap the AC adapter cable ensure that you follow the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable VIDEO CONNECTOR TABLET BACK BUTTON Use to navigate while in tablet mode See Using the Back Button on page 57 SCROLL CONTROL BUTTON Use to navigate while in tablet mode See Using the Scroll Con...

Page 38: ...her between the Tablet PC and the pen Top View POWERED USB CONNECTOR Connect optional external D Bay device or standard USB devices such as a mouse keyboard or printer 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 ...

Page 39: ...ing the Main Battery on page 143 AIR VENTS The Tablet PC uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents which prevents the Tablet PC from overheating 1 air vent 2 docking device connector 3 memory module and mini card cover 4 fan 5 main battery 6 battery bay latch releases 2 7 battery charge gauge health gauge 8 battery bay beneath main battery 2 3 6 4 7 5 1 8 ...

Page 40: ...ed on your Tablet PC see Memory on page 41 and Communications on page 42 BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE HEALTH GAUGE Provides information on the battery charge see Checking the Battery Charge on page 68 MAIN BATTERY When a charged battery is installed in the main battery bay you can use the Tablet PC without connecting the Tablet PC to an electrical outlet see Using a Battery on page 67 BATTERY BAY LATCH RE...

Page 41: ...d 2 GB Maximum system memory capacity 3 GB Memory type 3 3 V SODIMM Storage Internal hard drive Form factor 1 8 PATA HDD Speed 4200 rpm 5400 rpm when available Max size 80 GB 4200 rpm 100 GB 5400 rpm Form factor optional 1 8 PATA Solid State HDD Max size 32 GB Dell D Bay external Power requirement powered USB port Optical drive support DVD RW DVD ROM Ports and Connectors Audio microphone connector...

Page 42: ...reless internal WLAN WWAN with optional mini card and Bluetooth wireless support Video Video type integrated on system board 128 bit hardware accelerated Data bus integrated video Video controller integrated graphics UMA AMD RS600 Video memory up to 256 MB shared Video Memory 512 MB system memory LCD interface LVDS Audio Audio type two channel high definition audio Azalia Audio controller IDT STAC...

Page 43: ...es Knowles Intellisonic microphone processing Display Both LED backlit thin and light LCD and Dual bulb CCFL LCD options Panel design 12 1 inches WXGA Display area 261 12 mm H X 163 20 mm V 12 1 inches diagonal Aspect ratio 16 10 Number of pixels 1280 X 3 RGB X 800 dots Pixel pitch 0 204 X 0 204 nominal Display mode normally white Viewing angles Horizontal 70 degrees Vertical 70 degrees LED backli...

Page 44: ...iameter 9 mm 0 35 inches Type two button battery less Notebook Input Devices Keyboard Number of keys 87 U S and Canada 88 Europe 91 Japan Layout QWERTY AZERTY Kanji Touch Pad X Y position resolution graphics table mode 240 cpi Size Width 58 mm 2 28 inches sensor active area Height 38 mm 1 50 inches rectangle Track Stick X Y position resolution graphics table mode 250 count sec 100 gf Size protrude...

Page 45: ...ches Height 21 5 mm 0 83 inch Width 139 0 mm 5 47 inches Weight 0 25 kg 0 55 lb 4 cell 0 33 kg 0 73 lb 6 cell Voltage 11 1 VDC Charge time approximate 4 hours with computer off 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 67 for more information on battery life Li...

Page 46: ...ons Height 16 0 mm 0 63 inches Width 63 0 mm 2 48 inches Depth 88 0 mm 3 46 inches Weight with cables 0 195 kg 0 43 lb Temperature range Operating 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage 10 to 70 C 50 to 158 F Physical Height With LED backlit thin and light LCD With Dual Bulb CCFL LCD 25 4 mm 1 0 inches 30 4 mm 1 2 inches Width 297 0 mm 11 7 inches Depth 218 6 mm 8 6 inches Weight 1 6 kg 3 5 lb with 4 cell ...

Page 47: ...densing Maximum vibration using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment Operating 0 9 GRMS Storage 1 3 GRMS Maximum shock measured with hard drive in head parked position and a 2 ms half sine pulse Operating 122 G Storage 163 G 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 Environmental continued ...

Page 48: ...About Your Tablet PC 48 ...

Page 49: ...hen click Transfer files and settings Start Windows Easy Transfer 2 In the User Account Control dialog box click Continue 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard Using Notebook Mode Your Tablet PC can be used either in notebook mode or tablet mode To use your Tablet PC in notebook mode open t...

Page 50: ...this configuration Using Tablet Mode Your Tablet PC converts from notebook mode to tablet mode with a 180 degree clockwise twist of the display s rotating hinge Converting Your Tablet PC Between Notebook and Tablet Modes To convert your Tablet PC to tablet mode NOTICE Forcing the hinge beyond the 180 degree point will damage your Tablet PC NOTICE Ensure that the display does not scrape the keycaps...

Page 51: ...d on the palm rest grasp the top of the display with the other hand and following the directional arrow inscribed on the hinge cover turn the rotating hinge clockwise 180 degrees until you feel the display engage securely 3 Lay the display assembly on the base with the display facing upwards 1 display 2 display assembly 3 rotating hinge 4 directional arrow 4 3 1 2 ...

Page 52: ...most commonly from landscape notebook mode to portrait tablet mode See Using QuickSet on page 65 for more information on customizing your Tablet PC settings To convert your Tablet PC from tablet mode to notebook mode NOTICE Forcing the hinge beyond the 180 degree point will damage your Tablet PC NOTICE Ensure that the display assembly does not scrape the keycaps as you rotate the display or you ma...

Page 53: ...and 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 ...

Page 54: ...e are several settings within the Windows Vista operating system which you can use to customize the Tablet PC depending on whether you are right or left handed Right handed use Hold the Tablet PC on your left forearm with your left hand on the grip and the scroll control and back button within reach of your fingers You 1 display assembly 2 rotating hinge 3 directional arrow on grip 3 2 1 ...

Page 55: ... 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 right hand manipulate the scroll control and back buttons with your left hand or use a finger to operate the tablet buttons and display ...

Page 56: ...n to rotate the screen 90 degrees clockwise Right click the QuickSet icon in the system tray click Tablet PC choose the orientation you want from the Screen Orientation pull down menu Click Start Control Panel Mobile PC Tablet PC Settings Press the Windows Logo key and X to open Windows Mobility Center then click the button in the Screen Orientation window until the display is in the desired orien...

Page 57: ...own and hold it releasing it when you wish to stop scrolling To select objects press and release the scroll control when it is in the center neutral position To launch context sensitive menus press and hold the scroll control until a complete circle is drawn on the display and then release This is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button on a notebook computer Using the Back Button Use the ba...

Page 58: ...Setting Up and Using Your Tablet PC 58 1 power button 2 Ctrl Alt Del button 3 screen rotate button 4 QuickSet tablet settings button 5 email application shortcut button 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 59: ...play orientation from portrait to landscape mode Each time you press and release the screen rotate button the screen image rotates clockwise 90 degrees If you press and hold the screen rotate button the display switches off The computer will not recognize input until you press and hold the screen rotate button a second time or use the pen to wake the Tablet PC This feature provides a convenient wa...

Page 60: ...e pen to eject it from the pen compartment To protect the pen when you are not using it insert the pen tip first into the pen compartment on the Tablet PC Press to engage the pen in its compartment When you remove the pen from the pen compartment the pen indicator LED blinks quickly to indicate that the pen has been removed If the pen is not in its compartment when the Tablet PC shuts down or ente...

Page 61: ...h several of each of two types of pen tips hard simulates the feel of a ballpoint pen and soft simulates the feel of a felt tip pen To replace a pen tip 1 Use the pen tip remover tool to grasp the pen tip then firmly pull the tip from the pen 2 With your fingers place a new tip into the pen and insert the tip until it is fully seated in the pen 1 pen 2 eraser pen button 3 right click pen button 4 ...

Page 62: ...ations Using the Pen Like a Mouse You can use the pen with your Tablet PC the same way you use a mouse or touch pad with a notebook computer When you hold the pen near the display you see a small cursor Moving the pen moves the cursor To click tap once To double click tap the display twice To open a menu tap the menu name and then the menu item To drag an item such as a file or icon touch the pen ...

Page 63: ...ut Panel allows you to enter and edit text in different modes You can write words just like you write on paper you can write one character at a time or you can type by tapping the pen on the keys of an image of a keyboard To change the input mode right click the QuickSet icon in the system tray click Pen and Input Settings Input Mode and then select the desired input mode Edit text in the Input Pa...

Page 64: ...ast enough you can set a slower speed so that you have more time to tap You can customize the visual feedback that displays for each type of tap and you can customize the actions assigned to pen flicks To access pen preferences and options click Start Control Panel Mobile PC Pen and Input Devices The preferences and options you set in the Tablet PC Settings and the Pen and Input Devices window are...

Page 65: ... Tablet PC Tablet PC Touch Training Using 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 You can access Dell QuickSet from the QuickSet icon in the taskbar or through the Windows Mobility Center Depending on what you want to do you can start QuickSet by either cl...

Page 66: ...and copyright date of the QuickSet application program installed on your computer Control Tablet PC settings Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center contains a set of tiles through which you can configure settings on your computer There are additional tiles that have been customized by Dell You can access the Windows Mobility Center using any of the following methods Double click the Q...

Page 67: ...esults 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 72 Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions You can use an optional battery slice see Battery Slice Optional on page 199 to significantly increase operating time NOTE Battery op...

Page 68: ... local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium ion battery See Battery Disposal in the Product Information Guide CAUTION Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn Do not puncture incinerate disassemble or expose the battery to temperatures above 65 C 149 F Keep the battery away from children Handle damaged or leaking batteries with ext...

Page 69: ...reduced charge capacity health Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge level lights Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge For example if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining four of the lights are on If no lights appear the battery has no charge C...

Page 70: ...tery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window See Configuring Power Management Settings on page 72 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power Connect the Tablet PC to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of tim...

Page 71: ...llowing methods Press the power button Close the display Press Fn Esc To exit sleep mode press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options You cannot make the Tablet PC exit sleep mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and...

Page 72: ...nnot make the Tablet PC exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick For more information on hibernate mode see the documentation that came with your operating system Configuring Power Management Settings You can use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to configure the power management settings on your Tablet PC For more inform...

Page 73: ...orange Disconnect the Tablet PC from the electrical outlet and allow the Tablet PC and the battery to cool to room temperature Then connect the Tablet PC to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery For information about resolving problems with a battery see Power Problems on page 120 Removing the Main Battery CAUTION Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explo...

Page 74: ...om of the Tablet PC and then remove the battery from the bay Installing the Main Battery 1 If the Tablet PC is connected to a docking device such as the optional battery slice or the optional media base docked undock it See Battery Slice Optional on page 199 and Media Base Optional on page 185 for instructions 2 Turn the Tablet PC upside down 3 Align the battery with the battery bay sides then sli...

Page 75: ...on page 73 before you use it Using a Keyboard 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 Fn and press the desired key To enable the keypad press Num Lk The light indicates that the keypa...

Page 76: ...s Fn and left arrow key Activates the ambient light sensor which controls brightness of the display based on light level in the current environment Fn and up arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only not on an external monitor Fn and down arrow key Decreases brightness on the integrated display only not on an external monitor Fn Esc Activates a power management mode You can rep...

Page 77: ...s to the front and select Windows Sidebar if using Windows Sidebar Windows logo key and g Cycles through Windows Sidebar gadgets if using Windows Sidebar Windows logo key and u Opens the Ease of Access Center Windows logo key and x Opens the Windows Mobility Center Windows logo key and any number key Opens the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number For example...

Page 78: ...e the Windows Help and Support Center To access the Help and Support Center click Start Help and Support Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse Windows logo key and Ctrl f Opens the Search Results Computer dialog box if the Tablet PC is connected to a ne...

Page 79: ...ange the direction of the cursor on the display Use the track stick and track stick buttons as you would use a mouse Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings 1 Open the Control Panel and then click Mouse For information about the Control Panel see Windows Help and Support To access Help and S...

Page 80: ...display if the track stick cap is not properly seated on the post 3 Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly Using the Display Your Tablet PC has two display options available LED backlit thin and light LCD optimized for indoor viewing Dual bulb CCFL LCD optimized for outdoor viewing Depending on which display option you selected how you adjust the brightness on your display ...

Page 81: ...xternal monitor and you try to change the brightness level the Brightness Meter may appear but the brightness level on the external device does not change You can press the following keys to adjust display brightness Press Fn and the up arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only not on an external monitor Press Fn and the down arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated...

Page 82: ...ncreased or decreased accordingly Dell QuickSet allows you to enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature You can also adjust maximum and minimum brightness settings that are activated when you enable the ambient light sensor feature For more information about QuickSet right click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and click Help NOTE Rebooting the Tablet PC returns the ambient light sensor t...

Page 83: ... cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion If card orientation is not clear see the documentation that came with the card CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide To install an ExpressCard 1 Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seat...

Page 84: ...rs 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 Smart Cards NOTE You can use smart cards with your Tablet PC only if you have also purchased the optional smart card reader that installs into the ExpressCar...

Page 85: ...ith something only the user should know a PIN to provide more secure user authentication than passwords alone For more information about how to secure your Tablet PC see Securing Your Tablet PC on page 99 Installing a Smart Card You can install a smart card in the Tablet PC while the Tablet PC is running The Tablet PC automatically detects the card To install a smart card NOTE You can use smart ca...

Page 86: ...SD cards are storage media used in portable devices such as digital cameras handheld computers PDAs and GPS units Installing an SD Card 1 Hold the card so that the gold contact pad is facing upward and pointing toward the SD card slot The SD card slot is located above the ExpressCard slot 2 Slide the SD card into the SD card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector The SD card wil...

Page 87: ... to help guide you through the process of networking computers For more information about networking see the Windows Help and Support Center see Windows Help and Support on page 19 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Before you connect your Tablet PC to a network the Tablet PC must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it 1 Connect the network cable to the network a...

Page 88: ...ough a network cable connected to each computer In a WLAN a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides Internet or network access The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer or Tablet PC communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves What You Need to Establish a WLAN Co...

Page 89: ...and devices If Wireless Network Connection does not appear you may not have a wireless network adapter If Wireless Network Connection appears you have a wireless network adapter To view detailed information about the wireless network adapter 1 Right click Wireless Network Connection 2 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears The wireless network adapter s name and...

Page 90: ...onnected to the router NOTE Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before you continue with the network setup 8 Insert a network cable into the network RJ 45 connector on the unpowered broadband modem 9 Connect the other end of the network cable into the Internet network RJ 45 connector on the unpowered wireless router 10 Ensure that no network or USB cables other...

Page 91: ...configuration details vary See Wireless Local Area Network WLAN on page 88 for more information about how to prepare for connecting your Tablet PC to a WLAN Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network The software is already installed NOTE If the software is removed or corrupted follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless ne...

Page 92: ...otifies you of the wireless network connection NOTE If you select a secure network you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted Network security settings are unique to your network Dell cannot provide this information NOTE Your Tablet PC can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provid...

Page 93: ... if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location that location may not necessarily be within a cellular data coverage zone What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE Depending on your Tablet PC you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or mini card but not both to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection To set u...

Page 94: ...e 19 or on the CD that accompanied your card if you purchased it separately from your Tablet PC Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your Tablet PC the Tablet PC has a variety of configurations To determine the type of Mobile Broadband card installed on your Tablet PC see one of the following Your order confirmation Microsoft Windows Help and S...

Page 95: ...indows Help and Support on page 19 The user s guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support dell com and on the CD included with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your Tablet PC Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility ic...

Page 96: ...ator on page 96 To monitor the status of your wireless device see Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet on page 92 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler The Dell QuickSet Location Profiler helps you manage network settings that correspond to your Tablet PC s physical location It includes two categories of profile settings Loca...

Page 97: ...ork connections For more information on the Wi Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet right click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help Microsoft Windows Firewall Windows Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to your Tablet PC while it is connected to the Internet Windows Firewall is automatically enabled when you run the Network...

Page 98: ...Setting Up and Using Networks 98 ...

Page 99: ...et 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 Smart Cards and Biometric Readers NOTE For information on how to secure your Tablet PC while traveling see Traveling With Your Tablet PC on page 207...

Page 100: ...re disabled when you receive your Tablet PC A primary or system password an administrator password and a hard drive password all prevent unauthorized access to your Tablet PC in different ways The following table identifies types and features of passwords available on your Tablet PC NOTE Some hard drives do not support hard drive passwords Type of Password Features Primary or system Protects the T...

Page 101: ...e not watching you when you type your password If you forget any of your passwords contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 26 For your protection Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can use the Tablet PC Using a Primary or System Password The primary password allows you to protect the Tablet PC from unauthorized access When...

Page 102: ...s also disabled NOTE The administrator password provides access to the Tablet PC but it does not provide access to the hard drive when a hard drive password is assigned If you forget the primary password and do not have an administrator password assigned or if you have both a primary and an administrator password assigned but forget them both contact your system administrator or contact Dell see C...

Page 103: ...d the Tablet PC prompts you for both Two different passwords provide greater security NOTE The administrator password provides access to the Tablet PC but it does not provide access to the hard drive when a hard drive password is assigned Trusted Platform Module TPM NOTE The TPM feature supports encryption only if the operating system supports TPM For more information see the TPM software document...

Page 104: ...u only need to activate the program once d Once the process is complete the Tablet PC either restarts automatically or prompts you to restart your Tablet PC Security Management Software The security management software is designed to use four different features to help you secure your Tablet PC Log in management Pre boot authentication using a biometric reader smart card or password Encryption Pri...

Page 105: ... Tablet PC if it is lost or stolen The software is optional and may be purchased when you order your Dell Tablet PC or you can contact your Dell sales representative for information about this security feature NOTE Computer tracking software may not be available in certain countries NOTE If you have computer tracking software and your Tablet PC is lost or stolen you must contact the company that p...

Page 106: ...ng Tablet PC If possible give the name of the investigating officer The Dell customer service representative will log your report under the Tablet PC Service Tag and record the Tablet PC as missing or stolen If someone calls Dell for technical assistance and gives your Service Tag the Tablet PC is identified automatically as missing or stolen The representative will attempt to get the phone number...

Page 107: ... NOTICE To avoid damaging the Tablet PC or display do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays and follow the instructions that are included with the product Moisten a soft lint free cloth with either water or a display cleaner and wipe the display until it is clean Moisten a soft lint free cloth with water and wipe the Tab...

Page 108: ...ble to use optical drives or optical drive media with your Tablet PC If you notice problems such as skipping with the playback quality of your optical media try cleaning the disc 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole NOTICE To avoid damaging the surface do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc 2 With a soft lint free cloth gently wipe the b...

Page 109: ...re Problems see Lockups and Software Problems on page 118 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin See Using the System Setup Program on page 127 to review your Tablet PC s configuration information and ensure that the device that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is acti...

Page 110: ...nter NOTE Before attempting the following option the Tablet PC must be powered down completely Press and hold the Fn key while powering the Tablet PC on NOTE If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media The Tablet PC runs the Pre boot System Assessment PSA a series of initial tests of your system boa...

Page 111: ...oot device list appears highlight CD DVD CD RW and press Enter 4 Select the Boot from CD ROM option from the menu that appears and press Enter 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list If multiple versions are listed select the version appropriate for your Tablet PC 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears select t...

Page 112: ...a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information 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 Custom Test Use to test a specific device or cus...

Page 113: ...our taskbar 1 Click Windows Vista Start button All Programs Dell Support Dell Support Settings 2 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked NOTE If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Windows Vista Start button menu go to support dell com and download the software Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device The Dell Diagnostics obtains ...

Page 114: ...cted but incorrectly configured you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility To start the Hardware Troubleshooter 1 Click Start and click Help and Support 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press Enter to start the search 3 In the search results select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps Solving Pro...

Page 115: ... Properties Tools Check Now The User Account Control window may appear If you are an administrator on the Tablet PC click Continue otherwise contact your administrator to continue the desired action 4 Follow the instructions on the screen TEST THE DRIVE Insert another drive to eliminate the possibility that the original drive is defective RUN THE WINDOWS HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER See Windows Hardwar...

Page 116: ...the stream is interrupted an error occurs Try closing all programs before you write to the optical TURN OFF SLEEP MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A DISC See Configuring Power Management Settings on page 72 or search for the keyword sleep in Windows Help and Support for information on power management modes E Mail and Internet Problems CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this sectio...

Page 117: ...nsert a disk into the drive and try again INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA Insert a bootable CD or DVD into the optional external D bay or the optional media base NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN Close all windows and open the program that you want to use In some cases you may have to restart your Tablet PC to restore Tablet PC resources If so run the program that you want to ...

Page 118: ...ablet PC stops responding NOTICE You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown TURN THE TABLET PC OFF If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or touching your display with the pen or your finger press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the Tablet PC turns off and then restart your Tablet PC A program stops respo...

Page 119: ... your Tablet PC 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 i...

Page 120: ...of memory supported by your Tablet PC see Memory on page 151 Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 109 Network Problems CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the Tablet P...

Page 121: ...ed Remove and then reinstall all memory modules see Memory on page 151 ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE 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...

Page 122: ...ion for setup and troubleshooting information UNLOCK THE SCANNER Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if the scanner has a locking tab or button RESTART THE TABLET PC AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS See the scanner documentation for information on cable connections Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the Tablet PC VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER I...

Page 123: ...t the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted DISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR Sound from the speaker is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the Tablet PC headphone connector TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE Turn off nearby fans f...

Page 124: ...correctly the mouse may be defective CHECK THE SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM SETTINGS 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 For more information on using the system setup program see Using the System Setup Program on page 127 TEST THE MOUSE CONTROLLER To test the ...

Page 125: ... 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 Power Lights CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this sectio...

Page 126: ... properly Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp 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 Remove and then reinstall the memory modules see Memory on page 151 Eliminate interf...

Page 127: ...or example your Tablet PC password To verify information about the Tablet PC s current configuration for example the amount of system memory After you set up the Tablet PC run the system setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration information and optional settings You may want to write down the information for future reference The system setup screens display the current s...

Page 128: ...he Tablet PC appear less bright The upper right corner of the screen displays help information for the currently highlighted option the lower right corner displays information about the Tablet PC System setup key functions are listed across the bottom of the screen Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you reboot the Tablet PC for new settings to take effect Changing the Boot Sequence...

Page 129: ...ke effect as soon as you save the changes and exit the system setup program Performing a One Time Boot You can set a one time only boot sequence without entering the system setup program You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive 1 Shut down the Tablet PC through the Windows Vista Start button menu 2 If the Tablet PC is conn...

Page 130: ...Using the System Setup Program 130 ...

Page 131: ...r configuration is needed NOTICE The Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your Tablet PC Ensure that you are installing software appropriate for your operating system Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with your Microsoft Windows operating system You may need to install drivers if you Upgrade your operating system Reinstall your operating...

Page 132: ...on your Tablet PC after you install or update a driver use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version 1 Click Start and right click Computer 2 Click Properties Device Manager NOTE The User Account Control window may appear If you are an administrator on the Tablet PC click Continue otherwise contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager 3 Ri...

Page 133: ...ing System and Topic drop down menus A link or links appear s for the specific drivers and utilities used by your Tablet PC 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you want to install 7 Click the Install button if present to begin installing the driver or utility At the welcome screen follow the screen prompts to complete the install...

Page 134: ...lier operating state without affecting data files Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the Tablet PC All data on the hard drive and any programs installed after you received the Tablet PC are permanently deleted Use Dell Factory Im...

Page 135: ...remaining prompts on the screen In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue you may undo the last system restore 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 1 Click Windows Vista Start button 2 In the S...

Page 136: ... 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 NOTE Depending upon your configuration you may need to select Dell Factory Tools then Dell Factory Image Restore The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears 6 Click Next The...

Page 137: ...Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the Tablet PC Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers Depending on the region from which you ordered your Tablet PC or whether you requested the media the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with yo...

Page 138: ... On the next start up the Tablet PC boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program 5 When the boot device list appears highlight CD DVD CD RW Drive and press Enter 6 Press any key to Boot from CD ROM 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation ...

Page 139: ...uct Information Guide Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver 0 Phillips screwdriver 1 Phillips screwdriver Small plastic scribe Flash BIOS update program CD Turning Off Your Tablet PC NOTICE To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your Tablet PC NOTE By default the powe...

Page 140: ...mponents or contacts on a card Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Hold a component such as a processor by its edges not by its pins NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your Tablet PC Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull ta...

Page 141: ... turn the Tablet PC upside down on a flat work surface 7 Remove the main battery see Removing the Main Battery on page 143 8 Turn the Tablet PC top side up 9 Open the display 10 Press the power button to ground the system board CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your Tablet PC from the electrical outlet before opening the display NOTICE Before touching anything inside your Tab...

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Page 143: ...Off Your Tablet PC on page 139 3 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 194 or Undocking Your Tablet PC From the Battery Slice on page 202 NOTICE To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your Tablet PC and then unplug the cable from the network devi...

Page 144: ...de 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 Hard Drive CAUTION If you remove the hard drive from the Tablet PC when the drive is hot do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive CAUTION Before working inside your Tablet PC follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide 1 battery re...

Page 145: ...ge the drive NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 139 2 Turn the Tablet PC over and loosen the two captive screws on the metal bracket that holds the hard drive NOTICE When the hard drive is not in the Tablet PC store it in protective antistatic packagin...

Page 146: ...d 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 Installing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 139 1 captive screws 2 2 metal bracket 3 hard drive 4 securing tabs 2 1 pull tab 2 hard drive 3 alignment ribs 1 2 3 ...

Page 147: ...en the two captive screws on the metal bracket 7 Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your Tablet PC See Using the Operating System Media on page 137 8 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your Tablet PC See Using the Drivers and Utilities Media on page 132 Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card NOTICE To protect the SIM card from electr...

Page 148: ...til it is firmly seated into the connector Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology CAUTION Before performing the following procedures follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide 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...

Page 149: ...age 139 2 Loosen the captive screw and lifting the end with the captive screw first and ensuring that you do not pull on the card cable with excessive force remove the Bluetooth card and card cover from the Tablet PC 3 Disconnect the card cable from the Bluetooth card 1 captive screw 2 card caddy 3 cable connector 4 plastic securing tab 5 plastic securing tab 6 Bluetooth card 2 3 4 5 6 1 ...

Page 150: ...t the captive screw and card into the base then lower the screw end of the cover into the base 4 Tighten the captive screw Memory and Mini card Cover 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 the ...

Page 151: ...modules on the system board See Specifications on page 40 for information on the memory supported by your Tablet PC Install only memory modules that are intended for your Tablet PC 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 serv...

Page 152: ...curing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up 5 Remove the module from the connector and set aside Installing a Memory Module 1 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the Tablet PC NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the Tablet PC may not boot properly No error message indicates this failure 2 Align the notch in the...

Page 153: ...let PC click Start and right click Computer Properties Mini Card Your Tablet PC supports a Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN card and a Wireless Local Area Network WLAN card both mini cards are installed the same way although they have different connectors on the system board If you ordered a mini card with your Tablet PC the card is already installed CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures i...

Page 154: ...tors on the back of the Tablet PC NOTE If you leave the area ground yourself again when you return to the Tablet PC 4 Disconnect the cables from the card NOTE Depending on the type of mini card you have not all cables may be in use 1 WWAN slot 2 WLAN slot 1 2 ...

Page 155: ...155 5 Release the card by pushing the metal securing tab away from the card until the card pops up slightly 1 antenna cable connectors 2 2 mini card 1 2 ...

Page 156: ...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 NOTE Do not insert a Mobile Broadband WWAN network card into the WLAN card connector or vice versa NOTE The mini card may have two or three connectors depending on the type of card you ordered 1 Move any cables out of the way to make space for the mini card 1 ...

Page 157: ...afety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the Tablet PC NOTICE The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used Be careful when removing the hinge cover Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow th...

Page 158: ... 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 Keyboard CAUTION Before performing the following procedures follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide 1 hinge cover 2 plastic scribe 3 indent 1 2 3 ...

Page 159: ...39 2 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover on page 157 NOTICE The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile easily dislodged and time consuming to replace Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard 3 Remove the two M2 x 3 mm screws to either side of the rotating hinge at the top of the keyboard 1 screws 2 2 keyboard tabs 4 3 palm rest 4 keyboard cable pull tab 5 keyboard cable lock...

Page 160: ...place 2 Insert the keyboard cable into the keyboard cable connector on the system board and press the connector clip down to hold the cable in place 3 Holding the keyboard at a slight angle insert the four metal tabs of the keyboard into the four metal slots of the palm rest 4 Tighten the two M2 x 3 mm screws at the top of the keyboard 5 Install the hinge cover see Installing the Hinge Cover on pa...

Page 161: ... coin cell battery from the system base Installing the Coin cell Battery 1 Place the battery into position pressing firmly to affix the battery to the sticky tape on the base 2 Connect the coin cell battery connector to the connector on the system board 3 Install the keyboard see Installing the Keyboard on page 160 4 Install the hinge cover see Installing the Hinge Cover on page 158 1 coin cell ba...

Page 162: ...he 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 Display Assembly 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 139 2 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover on page 157 3 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 159 4 Remove any installed mini cards see Removing a Mini ...

Page 163: ...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 Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws 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 1 5 6 2 3 ...

Page 164: ...base grip from the back of the rotating hinge and set the base grip aside 9 Turn the system top side up and remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws from the top of the rotating hinge 1 base grip 2 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 2 1 2 ...

Page 165: ...e 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 1 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 2 1 ...

Page 166: ...n it around so that you can access the back of the rotating hinge 5 Tighten the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws on the top of the rotating hinge 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 1 5 6 2 3 ...

Page 167: ...167 6 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 1 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 2 1 ...

Page 168: ...ng the Hinge Cover on page 158 Palm Rest CAUTION Before performing the following procedures follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide 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 befo...

Page 169: ...e 157 4 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly on page 162 5 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 159 6 Remove any installed mini cards see Removing a Mini Card on page 153 7 Disconnect the touch pad cable 8 Turn the Tablet PC upside down and remove the eleven M2 5 x 5 mm screws 9 From the top side of the Tablet PC remove the four M2 5 x 5 mm screws labeled ...

Page 170: ...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 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 171: ...splay Assembly on page 165 8 Install the hinge cover see Installing the Hinge Cover on page 158 9 Install the hard drive see Installing the Hard Drive on page 146 System Board CAUTION Before performing the following procedures follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically ...

Page 172: ...move the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 169 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 8 Disconnect the wireless switch cable from the system board 1 system board 2 M2 5 x 5 screw 3 pen indicator cable 4 base 5 wireless switch cable locking arm 6 wireless switch c...

Page 173: ... board connector 6 Install the palm rest see Installing the Palm Rest on page 171 7 Install any mini cards see Installing a Mini Card on page 156 8 Install the keyboard see Installing the Keyboard on page 160 9 Install the display assembly see Installing the Display Assembly on page 165 10 Install the hinge cover see Installing the Hinge Cover on page 158 Fan CAUTION Before performing the followin...

Page 174: ... Remove any installed mini cards see Removing a Mini Card on page 153 6 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 169 7 Remove the system board see Removing the System Board on page 171 and place it upside down on a clean work surface 8 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board 9 Using a 0 Phillips screwdriver remove the four M2 x 3 mm screws and lift the fan from the system boa...

Page 175: ...6 Pen and Whip Antenna Assembly CAUTION Before performing the following procedures follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide 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 be...

Page 176: ...see Removing the Palm Rest on page 169 7 Remove the system board see Removing the System Board on page 171 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 1 3 5 2 4 ...

Page 177: ...over see Installing the Hinge Cover on page 158 Wireless Switch CAUTION Before performing the following procedures follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide 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 remov...

Page 178: ...153 6 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 169 7 Remove the system board see Removing the System Board on page 171 8 Remove the M2 5 x 5 mm screw 9 Lift the wireless switch from the base and set the switch aside Installing the Wireless Switch 1 Set the wireless switch into the base 1 base 2 M2 5 x 5 mm screw 1 2 ...

Page 179: ... cards see Installing a Mini Card on page 156 4 Install the keyboard see Installing the Keyboard on page 160 5 Install the display assembly see Installing the Display Assembly on page 165 6 Install the hinge cover see Installing the Hinge Cover on page 158 ...

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Page 181: ...nstructions 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 ...

Page 182: ...mage 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 ...

Page 183: ...let PC or media base Removing and Installing Devices While the Tablet PC Is Running 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click the device you want to eject 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 3 Press the device latch release so th...

Page 184: ...ce from the D Bay 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 Vista automatically recognizes the new device 6 If necessary enter your password to unlock your drive ...

Page 185: ...dia Base Optional Left View USB CONNECTOR OPTICAL DRIVE Allows you to use CD and DVD media 1 USB connector 2 optical drive The USB 2 0 compliant connector allows you to connect USB devices such as a mouse keyboard or printer 1 2 ...

Page 186: ...h a commercially available antitheft device to the media base Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device For more information see Securing the Media Base on page 192 Back View 1 USB connector 2 Tablet PC release lever 3 security cable slot The USB 2 0 compliant connector allows you to connect USB devices such as a mouse keyboard or printer 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 187: ... connect the AC adapter with your media base either turned on or off For more information see Setting Up Your Media Base on page 191 CAUTION If you are using a multiple outlet power strip use caution when you plug the AC adapter power cable into the power strip Some power strips may allow you to insert the connector incorrectly Incorrect insertion of the power connector could result in permanent d...

Page 188: ...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 Connects an external VGA monitor NOTE When your Tablet PC is docked use the video connector on the media base Connects an external DVI compatible monitor such as a flat panel monitor With an adapter cable you can also connect an externa...

Page 189: ...ECTOR POWERED USB CONNECTOR Connects a serial device such as a serial mouse or a handheld device Connect USB devices such as a mouse keyboard or printer Connect optional external D Bay device or standard USB devices such as a mouse keyboard or printer ...

Page 190: ...link orange indicates a 100 Mb sec link and yellow indicates a 1000 Mb sec link The blinking yellow light on the connector indicates activity on the wired network connection For information on using the network adapter see the network adapter documentation supplied with your computer under Windows Help and Support To access Help and Support see Windows Help and Support on page 19 1 docking connect...

Page 191: ...ame with the media base If you use any other commercially available AC adapter or the AC adapter from earlier models of Dell computers you may damage the media base or the Tablet PC NOTICE When you disconnect the Dell AC adapter cable from the Tablet PC or media base grasp the connector not the cable itself and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable When you wrap the AC adapter cable e...

Page 192: ... is docked to the media base and an antitheft device is attached to the security cable slot on the media base you cannot undock the Tablet PC without first removing the antitheft device Attach a commercially available antitheft device to the security cable slot on the media base Antitheft devices usually include a segment of metal stranded cable with an attached locking device and associated key F...

Page 193: ... battery or the Tablet PC AC adapter connection can power the media base if the media base is not connected to an AC adapter NOTE Your Tablet PC should be turned off when you dock it to the media base for the first time 1 Ensure that your Tablet PC is turned off if this is the first time it is being docked to the media base 2 Align the back of the Tablet PC with the back of the media base at an ap...

Page 194: ...ontrol 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 NOTICE If the Tablet PC does not have a charged battery in the battery bay you must shut down the Tablet PC before undocking If you undock the Tablet PC without a battery before shutting it down you will lose data and the Tablet PC may not recover normal operation...

Page 195: ... Tablet PC see Turning Off Your Tablet PC on page 139 2 Insert the optical drive into the bay on the media base See Left View on page 185 3 Insert the securing screw that holds the optical drive in place 4 Turn on the Tablet PC The operating system recognizes the new drive Removing the Optical Drive From the Media Base 1 Save and close any open files or programs and turn off the Tablet PC see Turn...

Page 196: ...e and use your screwdriver to slide the drive out of the module 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 a drive in the module bay 0 47 kg 1 0 lb Storage DVD ROM optional DVD RW optional ...

Page 197: ...ee 4 pin USB 2 0 compliant connectors Powered USB one 9 pin USB 2 0 compliant connector Video 15 pin VGA connector DVI connector 24 hole connector Serial 9 pin connector 16550C compatible UART with 16 byte buffer Audio headphone speaker line out mini connector IEEE 1394a 4 pin serial connector Docking 100 pin connector ...

Page 198: ...Media Base Optional 198 ...

Page 199: ...Battery Slice Optional 199 Battery Slice Optional Top View 1 docking connector 2 power status light 3 AC adapter connector 4 release lever 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 200: ...ys use the Dell AC adapter that came with your Tablet PC If you use any other commercially available AC adapter or the AC adapter from earlier models of Dell computers you may damage the battery slice or the Tablet PC NOTICE When you disconnect the Dell AC adapter cable from the Tablet PC grasp the connector not the cable itself and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable When you wrap ...

Page 201: ...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 for the first time the Tablet PC battery or the Tablet PC AC adapter connection can power the battery slice ...

Page 202: ... 3 Turn on the Tablet PC The operating system recognizes the battery slice Undocking Your Tablet PC From the Battery Slice 1 Before you undock your Tablet PC from the battery slice save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Set your Tablet PC power management settings so that the Tablet PC does not enter sleep or hibernate mode when you close lower the display a Click Start Control...

Page 203: ...ablet PC out towards the back of the battery slice 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 ...

Page 204: ...mber off long blue long off Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present Blinking amber off amber off amber off amber off Fatal battery failure with AC adapter present LED off Battery in full charge mode with AC adapter present Steady blue light Battery in charge mode with AC adapter present Physical Height 8 5 mm 0 33 inches Width 295 32 mm 11 63 inches Depth 213 32 mm 8 4 inches Weight 0 61...

Page 205: ...lice Optional 205 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 79 lb Ports and Connectors Docking 100 pin connector AC Adapter ...

Page 206: ...Battery Slice Optional 206 ...

Page 207: ...ace information such as your name address and phone number in this file Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags Packing the Tablet PC Remove any external devices attached to the Tablet PC and store them in a safe place To make the Tablet PC as light as possible replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite module Fully charge the m...

Page 208: ... as baggage Consider disabling wireless activity on your Tablet PC to maximize battery operating time To disable wireless activity use the wireless switch see Enabling Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card on page 96 Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time see Configuring Power Management Settings on page 72 If you are traveling internationally carry p...

Page 209: ... 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 All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing ...

Page 210: ...Traveling With Your Tablet PC 210 ...

Page 211: ...ory to be used for video related tasks AGP delivers a smooth true color video image because of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing NCQ and hot plug ambient light sensor A feature that he...

Page 212: ...ically recognize each other boot sequence Specifies the order of the devices from which the computer attempts to boot bootable media A CD or DVD that you can use to start your computer In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus ensure that you always have a bootable CD or DVD available Your Drivers and Utilities media is an example of bootable media bps bits per second The sta...

Page 213: ... that indicates how fast computer components that are connected to the system bus operate CMOS A type of electronic circuit Computers use a small amount of battery powered CMOS memory to hold date time and system setup options COA Certificate of Authenticity The Windows alpha numeric code located on a sticker on your computer Also referred to as the Product Key or Product ID Control Panel A Window...

Page 214: ...s who develop management standards for distributed desktop network enterprise and Internet environments domain A group of computers programs and devices on a network that are administered as a unit with common rules and procedures for use by a specific group of users A user logs on to the domain to gain access to the resources DRAM dynamic random access memory Memory that stores information in int...

Page 215: ...ENERGY STAR Environmental Protection Agency requirements that decrease the overall consumption of electricity EPP enhanced parallel port A parallel connector design that provides bidirectional data transmission ESD electrostatic discharge A rapid discharge of static electricity ESD can damage integrated circuits found in computer and communications equipment expansion card A circuit board that ins...

Page 216: ...prepares a drive or disk for file storage When a drive or disk is formatted the existing information on it is lost FSB front side bus The data path and physical interface between the processor and RAM FTP file transfer protocol A standard Internet protocol used to exchange files between computers connected to the Internet G G gravity A measurement of weight and force GB gigabyte A measurement of d...

Page 217: ... kilohertz kHz megahertz MHz gigahertz GHz or terahertz THz I IC integrated circuit A semiconductor wafer or chip on which thousands or millions of tiny electronic components are fabricated for use in computer audio and video equipment IDE integrated device electronics An interface for mass storage devices in which the controller is integrated into the hard drive or CD drive IEEE 1394 Institute of...

Page 218: ...s A measurement of the capacity of memory integrated circuits KB kilobyte A unit of data that equals 1024 bytes but is often referred to as 1000 bytes key combination A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time kHz kilohertz A measurement of frequency that equals 1000 Hz L LAN local area network A computer network covering a small area A LAN usually is confined to a building or...

Page 219: ...ess A specific location where data is temporarily stored in RAM memory mapping The process by which the computer assigns memory addresses to physical locations at start up Devices and software can then identify information that the processor can access memory module A small circuit board containing memory chips which connects to the system board MHz megahertz A measure of frequency that equals 1 m...

Page 220: ...rce NVRAM is used for maintaining computer configuration information such as date time and other system setup options that you can set O optical drive A drive that uses optical technology to read or write data from CDs DVDs or DVD RWs Example of optical drives include CD drives DVD drives CD RW drives and CD RW DVD combo drives P parallel connector An I O port often used to connect a parallel prin...

Page 221: ...POST power on self test Diagnostics programs loaded automatically by the BIOS that perform basic tests on the major computer components such as memory hard drives and video If no problems are detected during POST the computer continues the start up processor A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions Sometimes the processor is referred to as the CPU central processing unit P...

Page 222: ... that cannot be deleted or written to by the computer ROM unlike RAM retains its contents after you shut down your computer Some programs essential to the operation of your computer reside in ROM RPM revolutions per minute The number of rotations that occur per minute Hard drive speed is often measured in rpm RTC real time clock Battery powered clock on the system board that keeps the date and tim...

Page 223: ...hat is embedded with a processor and a memory chip Smart cards can be used to authenticate a user on computers equipped for smart cards S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface An audio transfer file format that allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without converting it to and from an analog format which could degrade the quality of the file sleep mode A power management mode that sh...

Page 224: ... programs to operate with a wide variety of telephony devices including voice data fax and video text editor A program used to create and edit files that contain only text for example Windows Notepad uses a text editor Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality the option to underline change fonts and so on TPM trusted platform module A hardware based security featur...

Page 225: ... on the system board in computers with an integrated video controller that provides the video capabilities in combination with the monitor for your computer video memory Memory that consists of memory chips dedicated to video functions Video memory is usually faster than system memory The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that a program can display video mo...

Page 226: ...th each other over the air waves using access points or wireless routers to provide Internet access write protected Files or media that cannot be changed Use write protection when you want to protect data from being changed or destroyed WWAN wireless wide area network A wireless high speed data network using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than WLAN WXGA wide aspect ...

Page 227: ...ble clicking it Zip drive A high capacity floppy drive developed by Iomega Corporation that uses 3 5 inch removable disks called Zip disks Zip disks are slightly larger than regular floppy disks about twice as thick and hold up to 100 MB of data ...

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Page 229: ...nges or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc could void your authority to operate this equipment These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television recept...

Page 230: ...y information see your Product Information Guide Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for ho...

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