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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Latitude™ XT User’ s Guide Model PP12S book.book Page 1 Tues day, May 13, 2 008 5:03 PM.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your T ablet - 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 damag e, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents 1 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Contents 3 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC . . . 51 T ransferring Information to a New T ablet-PC . . . . . . 51 T ransferring Information in Windows Vista ® . . . 51 T ransferring Information in Windows XP . . . . . 51 Using Notebook Mode . .
Contents 5 Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 T ouch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Changing the T rack Stick or Pointer Cap . . . . . 86 Using the Display . . .
6 Contents What Y ou Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 101 Checking Y our Wireless Network Adapter . . . . . 101 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem . . . . 102 Connecting to a WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WW AN) .
Contents 7 Activating the Security Management Software . . 116 Using the Security Management Software . . . . 117 Computer T racking Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 If Y our T ablet-PC Is Lost or Stolen . . . . . . . . . . . 117 7 Cleaning Y our T ablet-PC .
8 Contents IEEE 1394 Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . 130 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Power Problems . . . .
Contents 9 Using the Operating Sy stem Media . . . . . . . . 151 11 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 155 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Recommended T ools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 T urning Off Y our T ablet-PC .
10 Contents Removing a Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Installing a Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Hinge Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Removing the Hinge Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Installing the Hinge Cover .
Contents 11 Removing the Wireless Switch . . . . . . . . . . 195 Installing the Wireless Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 197 12 Dell™ D/Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 About the Dell D/Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Setting Up and Using the D/Bay .
12 Contents 14 Battery Slice (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 T op View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Bottom V iew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Setting Up Y our Battery Slice . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resources 13 1 Resources Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be opt ional and may not ship with your T ablet - PC. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your T ablet - PC.
14 Resources • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers ar e alr eady installed on your T ablet-PC. Y ou can use the Driver s and Utilities medi a to r einstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121).
Resources 15 • How to set up my T ablet-PC • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Di agnostic s Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your T ablet-PC. NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.
16 Resources • How to set up my T ablet -PC • Summar y of your T abl et-PC features • A vailable ac cessories for your T ablet-PC Quick Reference Card NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com . This publication may not be included with your sy stem.
Resources 17 • Service T ag and Expr ess Service Code •M i c r o s o f t ® Wi n d o w s ® License Label Service T ag and Microsoft ® Windows ® License NOTE: Y our T ablet-PC’ s Service T ag label is located on the bottom of your T ablet-PC near the memory and Mini-Card cover (see "Bottom View" on page 40).
18 Resources • Sol utions — T roubles hooting h ints an d tips, arti cles from t echnicians, o nline courses, and frequently asked questions • Commu nity — Online d iscussio n with other De ll.
Resources 19 • Softwar e upgrades and troublesho oting hints — F requently asked questio ns, hot topics, and general heal th of your computin g enviro nment Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista ® ) The Dell Support Utili ty is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your T ablet-PC.
20 Resources • Information on tablet featur es and function ality , networ k activi ty , the P ower Managem ent W izar d, hotk eys, and other items controlled by De ll QuickSet Dell QuickSe t Help T.
Resources 21 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: Before working insid e your T ablet- PC, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide .
22 Resources T echnical Support and Custom er Service Dell's sup port service is availabl e to answer your questi ons about Dell ™ hardwar e. Our support staff uses T ab let-PC-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answer s.
Resources 23 apsupport@dell.com (Asian/P acific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addr esses apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/P acifi c countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only) • Anonymous fil e transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.
24 Resources Returning Items for W arranty Repair or Credit P repare all items being r eturned, whethe r 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.
Resources 25 Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Addr ess: Phone number : Service T a g (bar code on the bottom of your T ablet-PC): Expr ess Service Code: Return Material A uthorization Number (i f pro.
26 Resources Contacting Dell F or customers in the United States , call 800- WWW -DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Inte rnet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, pa ck ing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 27 2 About Y our T ablet-PC NOTICE: T o avoid damaging your display , ensure that your T ablet-PC is in notebook mode and that the display is closed when you travel.
28 About Y our T ablet-PC GRIP — Use to ope n the display . DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see "Using the Display" on page 87. AMBIE NT LIGHT SENSOR — Depending on the display option you cho se when ordering your T ablet-PC, your T ablet-PC ma y or may not have an ambient light sensor .
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 29 If the T ablet-PC is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid blue: The ba ttery is char ging. • Fla shing blue : The batt ery is charge d and in maintenanc e charge mode. • Off: The battery is adequately char ged (or e x ternal power is not available to charge the batt ery).
30 About Y our T ablet-PC KEYBOARD — The keyboar d includes a numeric keypad as well as the W indows logo key . F or information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using a K eyboard" on page 82.
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 31 KEYBOARD ST ATUS LIGHTS Thre e keyboar d status lights on your T ablet-PC indicate when the following functions are activated by the corr esponding key combination. Ke y Combination Fu n c t i o n <Fn><F4> T urns on when the numeric k eypad is enabled.
32 About Y our T ablet-PC Left Side V iew PEN — T o eject the pen from the compartment, press and r elease the end of the pen. PEN INDICA TOR LED — Indicates pen status.
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 33 IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR USB CONNECTOR AIR VENTS — The T ablet-PC uses an internal fan to cre ate airflow through the vents, which pr events the T ablet-PC from over heating. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents.
34 About Y our T ablet-PC Right Side V iew WIRELESS RADIO ON / OFF SWITCH — W hen enabled through Dell Qu ickSet, this switch can scan for a wi reless local ar ea network (WLA N) in your vicinity .
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 35 • Flash ing blue: Sear ching fo r networks • Solid blue : Strong ne twork found • Solid yellow : We a k n e t w o r k f o u n d • Flashing yellow : Error • Off : W ireless radio swit ch is off, no signal i s found, or Micr osoft W ind ows is running.
36 About Y our T ablet-PC SECURITY CABLE SLOT — L ets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the T ablet-PC (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 111).
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 37 AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR The A C adapter converts AC power to the DC power requir ed by the T ablet-PC. Y ou can connect the A C adapter with your T ablet-PC turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
38 About Y our T ablet-PC VIDEO CONNECTOR TABLET BACK BU TTON — Use to navigate while in tablet mode. See "Using the Back Button" on page 62. SCROLL CONTROL BUTTON — Use to navig ate while in tablet mo de. See "Using t he Scroll Control" on page 62.
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 39 T op V iew T urns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery char ge status. T urns on when you turn on the T ablet-PC and blinks when the T ablet-PC is in a power management mode.
40 About Y our T ablet-PC Bottom V iew NOTE: Y our T ablet-PC’ s Microsoft ® Windows ® License label is located under the main battery in the battery bay of your T ablet-PC (see "Removing the Main Battery" on page 158).
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 41 CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your T ablet-PC in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restr ict ing the airflow can damage the T ablet-PC or cause a fire.
42 About Y our T ablet-PC Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your T ablet-PC, click Start (or Start in Windows XP) → Help and Support , and then select the option to view information about your T ablet-PC.
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 43 Speed 4200-rpm Max size 100 GB 32 GB (optional 1.8-inch P A T A Solid State HDD only) Dell D/Bay (externa l): P ower r equir ement power ed USB port Optica l drive support.
44 About Y our T ablet-PC Video memory up to 256 MB shar ed V ideo Memory (512 MB + system memory) LCD interface L VD S Audio Audio type two-channel high definition audio (Azalia) Audio controller IDT.
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 45 Pi xel p i t ch 0.204 x 0.204 nominal Dis play mode normally white Viewing angles: Horiz ontal +/- 70 degr ees Ve r t i c a l +/- 70 degr ees LED backlit thin-and-light LC.
46 About Y our T ablet-PC Layout QWER TY/AZER TY/Kanji To u c h p a d : X/Y po sition r esolutio n (gr aphics tablet mode) 240 cpi Size: Wi d t h 56.7-mm (2.
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 47 Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and ca n be significantly re duced under certain pow er -intensive conditions See "Using a Batte ry" on page 73 for mor e information on battery life.
48 About Y our T ablet-PC Phy sical Height: W ith LED backlit thin-and-light LCD Wi t h D u a l - b u l b C C F L L C D 25.4 mm (1.0 inches) (system closed/LED standar d configuration) 29.85 mm (1.2 inches) (system closed/DL V standar d configuration) W idth 297.
Abou t Y our T a blet -PC 49 Altitude (maximum): Opera tin g –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 G 2 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.04-1985 Environmental (continued) book.
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Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 51 3 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC T ransferring Information to a New T ablet-PC Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® provides a wizar d to help you tr ansfer file s and other data from one Dell™ computer to another—for e xample, from an ol d computer o r T ablet -PC to a new computer or T ablet - PC.
52 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC F or transferring informat ion to a new computer , you must run the F iles and Settings T r ansfer W izar d. Y ou can use the Operating System media (if available) for this process or you can cr eate a wizard disk with the F il es and Settings T ransfer W izard.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 53 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer , cli ck Next . 2 On the Where are the files and settings? scr een, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next .
54 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 4 On the F iles and Settings T ransfer W izard welcome screen, click Next . 5 On the Which computer is this? scr een, click Old Computer → Next . 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you pr efer .
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 55 NOTE: Y ou can use all the pen and touch screen input methods (see "Controlling Y our T ablet-PC in T ablet Mode" on page 62) wh ile in notebook mode except for the scroll control and back button, which are not accessible with the display in this configuration.
56 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC NOTICE: Ensure that the display does no t scra pe the keycaps as you rotate the display , or you may cause damage to your keyboard. 1 Open the display of the T ablet-PC until it r eache s a 90-degr ee angle, perpendicular to the base.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 57 When you convert your T ablet-PC betw een notebook and tablet m odes, the scre en orientation of your T ablet-PC wi ll automatically change accor ding to the s.
58 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 2 Brace the base with one hand on the pa lm rest, grasp the top of the display with the other h and, and, following th e directional arrow inscribed on the grip, turn the rotating hinge counter-clockwise 180-degrees until you feel the display assembly engage sec ure ly in the notebook mode configuration.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 59 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. Right- and Left-hand ed Use Y our T ablet-PC can be adjusted for eith er right- or left-h anded use. Several settings within the operating system en able you to customize the T ablet-PC depending on whether you ar e right- or left-handed.
60 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC can hold the pe n in your right hand or use a right-hand fin ger to operate the tablet buttons and display . • L eft-handed use: Hold the T ablet-PC on your right forear m with your right hand on the grip.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 61 Screen Orie ntation Y ou can change the display orientation of your T ablet-PC from portrait to landscape in several di fferent ways: • P r ess the scr een rotate tablet butto n to rotate the screen 90-degr ees clockwise.
62 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC • In W indows V ista, pr ess the W ind ow s Lo go k ey and <x > to open Win d ow s M o bi li t y C en t er , and then click the button in the Screen Orien tation window until the display is in the desired orientation.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 63 1 power button 2 Windows security button 3 screen rotate button 4 QuickSet tablet settings button 5 e-mail application shortcut button 1 2 3 4 5 book.
64 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC W INDOWS SECURITY BUTTON SCREEN ROTATE BUTTON Q UICK S ET TABLET SETTINGS BUTTON E - MAIL APPLICATION SHORTCUT BUTTON Disabling and Enabling T ablet Buttons Y ou can disable and enable the tablet buttons using the Dell QuickSet application.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 65 Y ou can change the actions assi gned to the back button, the tablet settings button, the e-mail appl ication shortcut button, and the scroll contr ol (W indows Vista).
66 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC If the pen is not in its compartment when the T ablet-PC shuts down or enters sleep or hibern ate mode, the pen indicator LED blinks slowly to remind you to r eplace the pen in the compartment.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 67 2 W ith 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 cali bration or at a calibration set by you or by another user .
68 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC – T ouch the pe n on the screen and hold it in place momentarily until W indows draws a complete circle ar ound the cursor . When the circle is complete, lift the pen to display the conte xt menu. If you move or lift the pen befor e the circle is complete, the right-click action is cancelled.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 69 •I n W i n d o w s X P , c l i c k Start → Get Going with T ablet PC and then click Start . This tutorial provid es Input P anel traini ng. Y ou can access additional tutorials by clicking Start → All P rograms → Ta b l e t P C → Ta b l e t P C Tu t o r i a l s .
70 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC The pen prefer ences and options you set are specific to the pen and the Ta b l e t - P C . Setting Pointer Device (Mouse) Preferences P o inter devi ce pr efer ences, such as pointer sp eed, click s peed, and pointer (mouse) trails, are set in the Mouse P ropertie s window .
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 71 Accessing Management T asks and User Information Y ou can use QuickSet, the Control P a nel, Help and Support, and the W indows Vista Mobility Center to ac cess onl ine information, customize settings, and manage tasks.
72 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-click the QuickSet ico n to launch QuickSet and access the QuickSet launch panel.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 73 • Double-click the QuickSet icon in the W indows Notification area and click Mobility Center . •C l i c k t h e Start button and point to the Mobility Center . •C l i c k Start → All P rograms → Accessories , and point to Mobility Center .
74 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new T ablet-PC to an electri cal outlet the first time you use the T ablet-PC. For best results, operate th e T ablet-PC with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 75 • L ow-battery warning Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickS et is inst alled, pr ess <Fn><F3> to display the Qui ckSet Battery Meter . The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, char ge level, and char ge completion time for the battery in your T ablet-PC.
76 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC Check the Battery Health NOTE: Y ou can check battery he alth in one of two way s : by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by us ing the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, righ t-c lick the icon in the Windows Notification area, and click Help .
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 77 • Use the P ower Management W i zard or the P ower Options P roperties window to select options to optimize your computer ’s power usage. These options can also be set to change when you pr ess the power button, close the display , or pr ess <Fn><Esc>.
78 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC NOTICE: Y ou cannot remove devices or undock your T ablet-PC while your T ablet - PC is in hibernate mode. Y our T ablet-PC enters hibernate mode if the battery char ge level becomes critically low .
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 79 NOTE: Some ExpressCards may not operate corr ectly after t he T ablet-PC exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard" on page 91), or simply resta rt (reboot) your T ablet-PC.
80 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when t he T ablet-PC is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in ab out 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer with the T ablet - PC turned on.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 81 Installing the Main Battery 1 If the T ab let-PC is connected to a do cking device such as the optional media base or battery slice (dock e d), undock it.
82 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC Using a Keyboard Numeric Ke ypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an e x ternal keyboar d. Each key on the k eypad has multiple functions. The k e ypad numbers and symbols are mark ed in blue on the right of the keypad k eys.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 83 Battery Display Functions Power Management Speaker Functions <Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter . <Fn><F8> Switches the video image to the next displa y option. The options include the inte grated display , an external mo nitor , and both displays simultaneously .
84 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions NOTE: Some of the following key functi ons only apply to Windows V ista. W indows logo key and <T ab> Cycle through programs on the W indows Notification ar ea by using W indows Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero™ interface).
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 85 T o adjust k eyboar d operation, suc h as the character r epeat rate: • In W indow s Vista, click Contro l P anel → Hardware and Sound , and either click Ke y b o a r d or click one of the two options under the Ke y b o a r d link.
86 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • T o select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 87 1 P u ll the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the squar e 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.
88 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC Adjusting Brightne ss on the LE D Backlit Thin-and-Light LCD When a Dell T ablet-PC equipped with the LED backlit thin-and-light LCD display is running on batt.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 89 The ambient light sensor is located on the front of the T ablet-PC display . The sensor detects avai lable environmental light and automatically incr eases or decreases t he display backlighting to co mpensate for low-li ght and high-light environments.
90 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. Installing an ExpressCard Y ou can install an Expr essCard while the T ablet -PC is running.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 91 The T ablet-PC r ecognizes the Expr essCard and a utomatically lo ads the appropriate device driver . If the config uration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the ExpressCard.
92 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC About Smart Cards Smart car ds ar e portable cr edit-c ard sha p ed devices with internal integrated circuits. The top surface of the smart card usually c ontains an embedded processor under the gold contact pad.
Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 93 2 Slide the smart card into the smart car d slot until the car d is completely seated in its connector . The smart card will protrude approx imately 1/2 inch from the slot. If you encounter too much re sistance, do not force the car d.
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Using Y our T ablet-PC With a Projector 95 4 Using Y our T ablet-PC With a Projector Y ou can use the T ablet-PC display in the notebook or tablet position and se t the displa y orientation to either landsca pe or po rtrait. The position and orientation of the T ablet-PC display affe ct how a projector displays the image from the T ablet-PC.
96 Using Y our T ablet-PC With a Projector NOTE: When the T ablet-PC display has a por trait orientation and you are using clone mode, th e projector display s an image that is ro tated sideway s and not viewable.
Using Y our T ablet-PC With a Projector 97 Considerations for Display Resolution and As pect Ratio in Clone Mode If the projector has a lower display r e solution and aspect ratio than the T ablet-PC display , then the T ablet-PC graphics subsystem uses the lowest display r esolution and as pect ratio .
98 Using Y our T ablet-PC With a Projector •I n W i n d o w s ® Vis ta ® , right-click the desktop and select AT I CA T AL YST ® Control Center . • In W indows XP , select Start → All P rograms → Catal yst Con trol Center → Advanced → Catalyst Control Center - Advan ced.
Setting Up and Using Networks 99 5 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a computer network prov ides connectivity between your Ta b l e t - PC and the Internet, another comput er , or a net work.
100 Setting Up and Using Networks Network Setup Wizard Windows Vista 1 Click Start and then click Connect T o → Set up a connection or network . 2 Select an option under Choose a connection option . 3 Click Next , and then foll ow the instructions in the wizard.
Setting Up and Using Networks 101 What Y ou Need to Establish a WLAN C onnection Before you can set up a WLAN, you need: • High-speed (b roadband) Internet access (s uch as cable or DSL) • A broad.
102 Setting Up and Using Networks The Order Confirmation for Y our T ablet-PC The order confirmation that you r eceived when you order ed your T ablet - PC lists the hardwar e and software th at shipped with your T ablet-PC.
Setting Up and Using Networks 103 NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in the order described below to pre vent a potential connection failure. 11 Tu r n o n only your broadband modem and wait for at lea st 2 minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize.
104 Setting Up and Using Networks Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com . For information on the typ e of wireless network adapter that is installed in your T ablet-PC, see "Checking Y our Wireless Network Adapter" on page 101.
Setting Up and Using Networks 105 Monitoring the Status of the Wireles s network adapter Through Dell QuickSet The wire less activity indi cator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of your T ablet-PC ’s wire less devi ces.
106 Setting Up and Using Networks • An activated Mobile Broadband Expr essCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • An extended whip antenn a.
Setting Up and Using Networks 107 Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Help and Support → Use T ools to view your computer information and diagnose problems . 2 Under T ools , click My Computer Information → F ind information abou t the hardware installed on this computer .
108 Setting Up and Using Networks 4 F ollow the instructions on the scr e en to manage the network connection with the utility . Or 1 Click Start (or Start in W indows XP) → All P rograms → Dell Wir el e ss . 2 Select the option for Broadband and fo llow the instructions on the scr een.
Setting Up and Using Networks 109 Y ou can use Location P rofile Settin gs to cr eate profiles for accessing t he Internet with your T ablet-PC in your of fice, home, or other public places with Internet services. General Mobility Settings allows you to chang e the way network connections ar e handled.
110 Setting Up and Using Networks When W indows F irewall is enabled fo r a network connection, the F irewall icon appears with a r ed background in the Network Conn ections section of the Cont rol P ane l.
Securing Y our T ablet-PC 111 6 Securing Y our T ablet-PC Security Cable Lock NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it wi ll work with the security cable slot on your T ablet-PC. NOTE: Y our T ablet-PC does not ship with a security cable lock.
Securing Y our T ablet-PC 112 Smart cards ar e portable credit-card shap ed devices with internal integrated circuits. Using smart car ds can improve system security by combining something a user has (the smart car d) with so mething only the user should know (a PIN) to provide more secur e user -authen tication than passwor ds alone.
Securing Y our T ablet-PC 113 NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your T ablet-PC or hard drive. However , they are not foolproof. If you require more security , obtain and use additional forms of prot ection, such as smart cards , data encryption programs, or PC Cards with encryption features.
Securing Y our T ablet-PC 114 Using an Administrator Password The administrator password is designed to give system administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration.
Securing Y our T ablet-PC 115 T o continue, enter your password (with no more than eight characters) and press <Enter>. If you do not en ter a passwo rd within 2 minutes, the T ablet-PC returns to its previous operating state. If you enter the wrong passwor d, a me ssage tells you that the password is invalid.
Securing Y our T ablet-PC 116 Enabling the TP M Feature 1 Enable the TPM software: a Restart the T ablet-PC and press <F2> during the P owe r On Self T est to enter the system setup program. b Select Security → TPM Security and pr ess <Enter>.
Securing Y our T ablet-PC 117 b When the DELL™ logo appears, pres s <F2> immediately . If you wait too long and the W indows logo appears, continue to w ait until you see the W indows desktop.
Securing Y our T ablet-PC 118 NOTE: If you know where the T ablet-PC was lo st 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 T ablet-PC belongs to a company , notify the security office of the company .
Cleaning Y our T ablet-PC 119 7 Cleaning Y our T ablet-PC CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instruction s in the Product Information Guide .
120 Cleaning Y our T ablet-PC 5 Moisten a soft, l int-free cloth with water , a nd wipe it gently acros s the surface of the touch pad. Do not a llow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the su rrounding palm rest.
T roubleshooting 121 8 T roubleshooting Some of the tools you may be using as you troubles hoot problems on your T ablet-PC include: •D e l l D i a g n o s t i c s • Dell Support Utility (W indows.
122 T roubleshooting NOTE: If your T ablet-PC does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). NOTE: If the T ablet-PC is connected to a docking device (docked), undoc k it.
T roubleshooting 123 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media . 2 Shut down and restart the T ablet-PC.
124 T roubleshooting 2 After you have selected the T est S ystem option from the main menu, the follow ing menu a ppears: NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended T est from the menu below to run a more thorough check of devices in the T ablet-PC.
T roubleshooting 125 5 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to r eturn to the Main Menu scr een. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the T ablet-PC, close the Main Menu scr een. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable).
126 T roubleshooting The Dell Support Utility is customiz ed for your computing environment. The icon in the W indows Notificati on area functions differ ently wh en you click, double-click, or right-cl ick the icon.
T roubleshooting 127 • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error messa ge appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may h elp support personnel diagnose and fix the pr oblem.
128 T roubleshooting Optical Drive Problems NOTE: Unless you purchased either an optional external D/Bay or an optional media base with your T ablet-PC, you may not be able to use optical drives or optical drive media with your T ablet-PC.
T roubleshooting 129 C HECK THE M ICROSOFT O UTLOOK ® E XPRESS SECURITY SETTINGS — If you ca nnot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Expr ess, click To o l s → Optio ns → Security . 2 Cli ck Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark , as ne eded.
130 T roubleshooting IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
T roubleshooting 131 A program stops responding E ND THE PROGRAM — 1 P ress <Ctrl><Shif t><Esc> simu ltaneou sly to a ccess the T ask Manage r . 2 Cli ck t he Applications tab. 3 Click to select th e program that is no longer re spond ing.
132 T roubleshooting Other software problems C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCU MENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFOR MATION — • En sure that t he pro gram i s comp atibl e with the operating syst em installed on your Ta b l e t - P C .
T roubleshooting 133 • Run the Dell Diagnosti cs (see "Dell Diagnosti cs" on page 121). Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instruction s in the Product Information Guide .
134 T roubleshooting page 168). E LIMIN ATE INTERFERENC E — Some possible causes o f interfer ence ar e: • P ower , keyboar d, and mouse e xtension cables • T o o many devi ces conne cted to the.
T roubleshooting 135 NOTE: If you need technical a ssistance for your scanner , contact the scanner’ s manufacturer . C HECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting informat ion. U NLOCK THE SCANNER — Ensure that your scanne r is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button).
136 T roubleshooting adjust the volume, bass, or tr eble to elimin ate dist ortion . A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUM E CONTROL — Click or double-click the speak er icon in the lower -right corner of your scre en. Ensur e that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
T roubleshooting 137 3 Tu r n o n t h e Ta b l e t - P C . 4 At t he W i ndows desktop , use the touc h pad to mo ve the cursor around , select an ic on, and ope n it.
138 T roubleshooting finger as an input device is checked. Se lect other setti ngs on this scre en as desired to configur e how the T ouch featur e will perform. T OUCH TUNING — I n the system Control P anel, open the N-trig T ablet Settings icon and click the Digitizer Option s tab.
T roubleshooting 139 If only part of the display is readable C ONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR — 1 Shut down y our T ablet- PC and connect an exter nal monitor to the T able t-PC. 2 T urn on the T ablet-PC and th e monitor and adjust t he monito r bright ness an d contrast controls.
140 T roubleshooting • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is receiving electrical power , but an internal power problem might e xist. • If the power light is steady amber , a device may be malfunctioning or incorr ectly inst alled .
Using the Sy stem Setup Program 141 9 Using the Sy stem Setup Program Overview NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automatica lly configure most of the options available in the sy stem setup program, t hus overriding options that you set through the sy stem setup program.
142 Using the Sy stem Setup Program Sy stem Setup Screens Vi ewing the Sy stem Setup Screens 1 T urn on (or restart) your T able t-PC. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, pr e ss <F2> immediately . If you wait too long and the Micros oft ® W indows ® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows desktop.
Using the Sy stem Setup Program 143 The Boot Order page displays a general list o f the bootable devices that may be installed in your T ab let-PC, incl uding but not limited to the following: • Mod.
144 Using the Sy stem Setup Program 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to boot and press <Enter>. The T ablet-PC boots to the selected device. The next time you r eboot the T ablet-PC, the previous boot or der is restor ed.
Reinstalling Software 145 10 Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or key b oa rd . Al l d ev i ce s re qu i re a d r iv e r pr o gr a m . A driver acts lik e a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device.
146 Reinstalling Software In W indows XP , click P roperties → Hardware → Device Manager . NOTE: In Windows V ista ® , the User Account Control window may appear . If you are an administrator on the T ablet-PC, click Continue ; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue.
Reinstalling Software 147 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Ro llback or System Restore (see "Restoring Y our Operating System" on pag e 148) does not resolve the problem, then r einstall the driver from the Driv ers and Utilities media .
148 Reinstalling Software Manually Reinstalling Drivers After ex tracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the pr evious section, do t he follow ing: 1 Click Start , and righ t-click Computer . In W indows XP , click Start and right-click My Computer .
Reinstalling Software 149 •I f y o u r e c e i v e d a n Operating System disc with your T ablet-PC, you can use it to restor e your operating system. However , using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if System Restor e did not r esolve your operating system prob lem.
150 Reinstalling Software 4 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen. Undoing the Last Sy stem Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last sy stem restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open, or delete any files or programs until the sy stem restoration is complete.
Reinstalling Software 151 1 T u rn on the T ablet-PC. Whe n the Dell logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Vista Ad vanced Boot Options W indow . 2 Select Repai r Y our Computer . The System Recovery Options wind ow appears. 3 Select a keyboar d layout and click Next .
152 Reinstalling Software Restore to r eturn your operating system to the op erating state it was in before you instal led the new devic e driver . See "Using Micr osoft W indows System Restore" on page 149. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive.
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Adding and Replacing Parts 155 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for re moving and installi ng the components in your T ablet-PC.
156 Adding and Replacing Parts • In W indows XP : Click Start → Tu r n O f f C o m p u t e r → Tu r n O f f . The T ablet-PC turns off after the op er ating system shutdown process is complete. 2 Ensur e that the T ablet-PC and all attach ed devices are turned off.
Adding and Replacing Parts 157 3 If the T ablet-PC is connected to a do cking device (docked), undock it. See "Undocking Y our T ablet-PC F rom the Media Base" on page 212, or "Undocking Y our T ablet-PC F rom the Battery Slice" on page 220.
158 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Y our T ablet-PC’ s Service T ag an d Microsoft ® Windows ® License labels are located under the main battery in th e battery bay of your T ablet-PC Removing the Main Battery 1 F ollow the procedur es in "B efor e Y ou Begin" on page 155.
Adding and Replacing Parts 159 Installing the Main Battery 1 Align the main battery with the sides of the batte ry bay . 2 Slide the main battery into the batte ry bay until you feel a click, ensuring that the battery is firmly and properly seated. 3 T u rn the T ablet-PC top-side up on a flat work su rface and open the display .
160 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: T o prevent data loss, turn off your T ablet-PC (see "T urning Off Y our T ablet-PC" on page 155) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the T ablet-PC is on, in sleep, standby , or hibernate mode.
Adding and Replacing Parts 161 3 Holding the metal brack et by the sides, slide the brack et toward the back of the T ablet-PC to dislodge the brac k et from the two metal clips and set the brack et aside. 4 Use the pull-tab to disconnect the har d drive cable from the system board connector and remove the har d drive from the T ablet-PC.
162 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the T ablet -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.
Adding and Replacing Parts 163 NOTE: When you replace the SIM card, ensure t hat you insert t he SIM card into the SIM card slot with the cut- off corner of the card faci ng toward the front of the T ablet-PC. Installing the SIM Card 1 Insert the SIM car d into the slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward the front of the T ablet-PC.
164 Adding and Replacing Parts If you order ed an internal car d with Bluetooth wireless tec hnology with your T ablet-PC, it is already installe d. Remove the Internal Card Caddy If your T ablet-PC has Bluetooth wir ele ss technology , the Bluetooth car d is installed in the internal car d caddy .
Adding and Replacing Parts 165 NOTICE: Be careful when removing the card to avoid damaging the card, card cable, or surrounding components. 4 Loosen the captive scr ew and, lifting the end with the captive screw first, ge n t l y re mo v e t h e c a rd c a d d y f r o m y ou r Ta b l e t - P C .
166 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Insert the tabbed-end of the card cadd y into the base, t hen lower the screw end into the base. See the picture below .
Adding and Replacing Parts 167 5 T ighten the captive screw . Installing the Main Battery 1 Align the main battery with the sides of the batte ry bay . 2 Slide the main battery into the batte ry bay until you feel a click, ensuring that the battery is firmly and properly seated.
168 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: T o prevent damage to the sy stem board , remove the main battery before you service the T ablet-PC. Removing the Me mory and Min i-Card Cover 1 F ollow the procedur es in "B efor e Y ou Begin" on page 155.
Adding and Replacing Parts 169 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o prevent damage to the sy stem board, remove the main battery before you service the T ablet-PC.
170 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Replace the memory and Mini-Card c over , and tighten the two captive scr ews (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.
Adding and Replacing Parts 171 NOTICE: T o prevent damage to the sy stem board, remove the main battery before you service the T ablet-PC. Removing a Mi ni-Card 1 F ollow the procedures in "B efor e Y ou Begin" on page 155. 2 Remove the memory and Mini-Card cover .
172 Adding and Replacing Parts 5 Release the card by pushing the meta l securing tab away from the card until the ca rd pops up slightly . 1 antenna cable connectors (2) 2 Mini-Car d 1 2 book.
Adding and Replacing Parts 173 6 Slide the card at a 45-degree angle out of its connector . Installing a Mini-Card NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the Mini-Card, never place cables on top of or under the card. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure co rrect insertion.
174 Adding and Replacing Parts 2 Align the car d with the connector at a 45-degr ee angle, and pr ess the card into the connector until it clicks. NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to which connector , see the documentation t hat came with your Mini-Card.
Adding and Replacing Parts 175 3 Starting on the right side of the T ablet-PC, use a plastic scribe to pry up the hinge cover . Lift the cover away from the T ablet-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.
176 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodi cally touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the T ablet-PC. Removing the Keyb oard 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 155.
Adding and Replacing Parts 177 NOTE: Lift the keyboard carefully in step 4 to ensure that you do not pull on the keyboard cable. 4 Rotate the k eyboard up 45-degrees to gain access to the k eyboar d connector . 5 Lift the k eyboard cable locking arm up to access the keyboar d cable.
178 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically tou ching a connector on the back panel of the T ablet-PC. NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the sy stem board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the T ablet-PC.
Adding and Replacing Parts 179 2 Connect the coin-cell battery connecto r to the connector on the system board. 3 Install the key board (see "Installing the K eyboar d" on page 177). 4 Install the hinge cover (see "Install ing the Hinge Cover" on page 175).
180 Adding and Replacing Parts 6 F eed the Mini-Card antenna cables from the bottom through the cable channel to the top of the system. 7 L oosen the five M2 .5 x 5-mm scr ews. 8 T urn the system upside-down and remov e the base grip: a Remove the two M2.
Adding and Replacing Parts 181 b P ry the base grip from the back of the rotating hinge and set the base grip aside. 9 T u rn the system top- side up, and re move the two M2.5 x 5-mm scr ews from the top of the rotating hinge. 1 base grip 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 1 2 book.
182 Adding and Replacing Parts 10 Lift the display assembly from the ba se, and place the display assembly to one side. Installing the Display Assembly 1 Place the display assembly on the base. 2 F eed the Mi ni-Card antenna cables from the top through the antenna channel to the bottom of the system.
Adding and Replacing Parts 183 3 Connect the display cable to the syste m. When doing so , make sur e that: • The pull-ta b is lying flat in the rece ssed area. If the bale wir e is not flush to the palm rest, the k eyboar d will not sit flat on the palm rest.
184 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Tighten the five M2.5 x 5-mm scr ews. 5 Close the T ablet-PC a nd 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. 1 display 2 M2.
Adding and Replacing Parts 185 7 T u rn the T ablet-PC upside-dow n and install the base grip: a Clip the base grip onto the back of the rotating hinge.
186 Adding and Replacing Parts 8 Install any applicable Mini-Cards (see "Installing a Mini-Ca r d" on page 173). 9 Install the k eyboar d (see "Insta lling the K eyboar d" on page 177). 10 Install the hin ge cover (see "Installing th e Hinge Cover" on pa ge 175).
Adding and Replacing Parts 187 2 Remove the har d drive (see "Removing the Har d Drive" on page 160). 3 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 174). 4 Remove the display as sembly (see "Removing the Di splay Assembly" on page 179).
188 Adding and Replacing Parts 10 Disengage the five s naps at the fron t of the system by using your fingers to pry the edge of the base away from the palm re st. 11 T urn the T ablet-PC top -side up and, lifting the front end slightly upward and moving in a clock-wise mann er , disengage the snaps at the sides and back of the system.
Adding and Replacing Parts 189 Installing the Palm Rest 1 Place the palm rest on top of the ba se, and en gage the snaps around the palm rest edges by pressing with you r fingers in a counter-clockwise manner . 2 T urn the T able t-PC upside down an d tighten the eleven M2.
190 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Remove the display assembly (see "R emoving the Disp lay Assembly " on page 179). 4 Remove the key board (see "Removing the Keyboar d" on page 176). 5 Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see "Removing a Mini-Car d" on page 171).
Adding and Replacing Parts 191 9 Disconnect the pen indicator cable from the system board. 10 Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm scr ew marked with a silver triangle. 11 Remove the system boar d from the base, lifting from right to left, and set the system board aside.
192 Adding and Replacing Parts 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 174). 3 Remove the display assembly (see "R emoving the Disp lay Assembly " on page 179). 4 Remove the key board (see "Removing the Keyboar d" on page 176).
Adding and Replacing Parts 193 Installing the Fan 1 Seat the fan into the system boar d, and tighten the four M2 x 3-mm screw using a #0 Phi llips screwdriver . 2 Connect the fan cable to the system board. 3 Install the system board (see "Install ing the System Boar d" on page 191).
194 Adding and Replacing Parts 5 Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see "Removing a Mini-Car d" on page 171). 6 Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the P alm Rest" on page 186). 7 Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 189).
Adding and Replacing Parts 195 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 ca ble through the base hooks by the grip ar ea. Use tape to hold the cabl e down through the base hooks.
196 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Remove the key board (see "Removing the Keyboar d" on page 176). 5 Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see "Removing a Mini-Car d" on page 171). 6 Remove the palm rest (see "Removing the P alm Rest" on page 186).
Adding and Replacing Parts 197 Installing the Wireless Switch 1 Set the wireless switch into the base. 2 T ighten the M2.5 x 5-mm scr ew . Slid e 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 .
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Dell™ D/Bay 199 12 Dell™ D/Bay CAUTION: Before perfor ming any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instruction s in your Product Information Guide . About the Dell D/Bay Y ou can install Dell Latitude™ D-F amily device s such as a flop py drive, hard drive, or optical d rive using the Dell D/Bay .
200 Dell™ D/Bay Removing and Installing Devices When the T ablet-PC Is T urned Off NOTICE : T o prevent damage to devices, pla ce them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer . Avoi d pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.
Dell™ D/Bay 201 3 Insert the new device into the bay , pu sh the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch release in so that it is flush w ith the bay . 4 Connect the D/Bay cable to the power ed USB connector on your Ta b l e t - PC or media base.
202 Dell™ D/Bay 5 Insert the new device into the bay , push the device until you feel a click, and push the device latch r elease in so that it is flush with the bay . W indows automatically r ecognizes the new device. 6 If necessary , enter your password to unlock your drive.
Media Base (Optional) 203 13 Media Base (Optional) Left V iew USB CONNECTOR OPTICAL DRIVE — Allows you to use CD and D VD media. 1 USB connector 2 optical drive in media bay The USB 2. 0-compliant connector allows y ou to connect USB devices, such as a mouse, ke yboard, or printer .
Media Base (Optional) 204 Right V iew USB CONNECTOR T ABLET -PC RELEA SE LEVE R — Releases the T ablet-PC from t he media base if the media base is not secur ed by an antitheft device. SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Le ts you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the media base.
Media Base (Optional) 205 T ABLET -PC RELEA SE LEVE R — Lets you undock the T ablet-PC from the media base (see "Undocking Y our T a blet-PC F r om the Media Base" on page 212).
Media Base (Optional) 206 AUDIO CONNECTOR IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR VGA VIDEO CONNECTOR DIGITAL - VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connect headphones or speak ers. The connector is a stereo output connector . Connect F ireW ire devices such as a camera, e xternal hard drive, or external CD-ROM drive.
Media Base (Optional) 207 SERIAL CONNECTOR USB CONNECTOR POWERE D USB CONNECTOR Connects a seria l device, such as a serial mouse or a handheld device. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, k eyboar d, or printer . Connect optional e xternal D/Bay device, or standard USB devices, such as a mouse, k eyboar d, or printer .
Media Base (Optional) 208 NETWORK CONNECTOR T op V iew 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 1000- Mb/sec link.
Media Base (Optional) 209 DOCKING CONNECTOR — Allows you to dock your T ablet-PC to the media base (see "Docking Y our T ablet-PC to the Media Base" on page 211 and "Undocking Y our T ablet-PC F rom the Media Base" on page 212). Setting Up Y our Media Base CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
Media Base (Optional) 210 a Ensure that the T ablet-PC is not connected to the media base or to the battery slice (docked). b T u rn on the T ablet-PC. c V erify that the Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® desktop appea rs. d Shut down the T ablet-PC (see "T urning Off Y our T ablet-PC" on page 155).
Media Base (Optional) 211 Docking Y our T ablet-PC to the Media Base NOTE: If you are docking your T ablet-PC for the first time and have not completed the steps in "Setting Up Y our Medi a Base" on page 209, complete them before proceeding to the next step.
Media Base (Optional) 212 3 P ress the T ablet-PC onto the media base until it clicks and the T ablet-PC is firmly seated. 4 T u rn on the T ablet-PC. The operating system re cognizes the media base. Undocking Y our T ablet-PC From the Media Base NOTICE: Never undock the T ablet-PC without first preparing the T ablet-PC for undocking.
Media Base (Optional) 213 6 Lift the back of the T able t-PC up and slide the T ablet-PC out towards the back of the media base. Installing the Optical Dr ive in the Media Base 1 Save and close any open files or prog rams, and turn off the T ablet-PC (see "T urning Off Y our T ablet-PC" on page 155).
Media Base (Optional) 214 2 Remove the securing screw that secu res the optical drive and use your scr ewdriver to slide the drive out of the media bay . Media Base Specifications Phy sical Height 12.8 mm (0.50 inches) W idth 295.31 mm (11.63 inches) Depth 222.
Media Base (Optional) 215 Ports and Connectors Network connector RJ-45 port for 10/100/1000 Mbits/second Ethernet USB three 4-pin USB-2.0 compliant connectors P ower ed USB one 9-pin USB-2.
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Battery Slice (Optional) 217 14 Battery Slice (Optional) T op V iew 1 docking connector 2 power status light 3 AC adapter connector 4 release lever 1 3 2 4 book.
218 Battery Slice (Optional) Bottom V iew Setting Up Y our 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.
Battery Slice (Optional) 219 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adap ter connector on your T ablet-PC and to an electrical outlet. Docking Y our T ablet-PC to the Battery Slice NOTE: After docking the T ablet-PC to the battery slice, the T ablet-PC AC adapter will also charge the battery sli ce.
220 Battery Slice (Optional) 1 Align the back of the T ablet-PC with the back of the battery slice at approximately a 30-degree angle, an d lower the front of the T ablet-PC onto the battery slice . 2 P ress the T ablet-PC onto the battery slice until you feel a click and the T ablet-PC is firmly seated.
Battery Slice (Optional) 221 2 Set your T ablet-PC powe r management settings so that the T ablet-PC does not enter sleep , standby , or hi bernate mode when you close (lower) the display : Wi n do w s V i s ta a Click Start → Control P anel → Mobile PC → Po w e r O p t i o n s → Change what closing the lid does .
222 Battery Slice (Optional) Charging Y our Battery Slice Y ou can recharge your battery slice in dependent of the T ablet-PC using the AC adapter that shipped with your T a blet-PC. Y our battery slice will al so rechar ge whenever it is docked to the T ablet-PC and the T ablet-PC is attached to the electrical outlet using the AC adapter .
Battery Slice (Optional) 223 W eight 0.60 kg (1.32 lb) AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 V A C Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input fr equency 50–60 Hz Output current (maximum) 3.34 A Output power 65 W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions and weight: Height 28.
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T raveling With Y our T ablet-PC 225 15 T raveling With Y our T ablet-PC NOTICE: T o avoid damaging your display , ensure that your T ablet-PC is in notebook mode and that the display is closed when you travel. Identifying Y our T ablet-PC • Attach a name tag or business card to the T ablet-PC.
226 T raveling With Y our T ablet-PC • Use the optional Dell™ carrying ca se to pack the T ablet-PC and its accessories together safely . • A void packing the T ablet-PC with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food.
T raveling With Y our T ablet-PC 227 T raveling by Air NOTICE: Do not walk the T ablet-PC through a metal detector . Send the T ablet-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 T ablet-P C.
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Appendix 229 16 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener gy and, if not inst alled and used in accor dan ce with the manufactur er ’s instruction manual, may cause interfer ence with radio and television reception.
230 Appendix The following informatio n is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC r egulations: • P r oduct name: Dell™ Latitude™ X T • Model number: PP12S • Company name: Dell Inc.
Glossary 231 17 Glossary T erms in th is Glossary ar e provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe featur es includ ed with your particular T ablet-PC. A AC — alternating curr ent — The form of electr icity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet.
232 Glossary computer battery powers the computer . biometric reader — A strip sensor that uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your user identity to help secur e your computer . BIOS — basic input/output system — A program (or utility) that serves as an interface between the computer har dwar e and the operating system.
Glossary 233 computer components. carnet — An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into for eign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport . CD-R — C D re co rda bl e — A re co rdab l e v er si o n of a C D. Da t a ca n b e re co rde d o nl y once onto a C D-R.
234 Glossary device — Har d war e such as a disk drive, printer , or k eyboar d that is installed i n or connected to your computer . device driver — See driver . DIMM — dual in-line memory module — A ci rcuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system boar d.
Glossary 235 technolog y is differ ent from D VD-R W technology .) DV D +RW d r i v e — drive that can read D VDs and most CD media and write to D VD+R W (r ewritable DVDs) discs. DV I — digital video interface — A standard for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display .
236 Glossary when installed. F F ahre nheit — A temperature measur ement scale wher e 32° is the fr eezing 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 SDR AM chips and the system.
Glossary 237 H hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a har d disk. The terms hard drive and har d disk ar e often used interchangeably .
238 Glossary standar ds for infrar ed communications. IRQ — interrupt request — An electroni c pathway assigned to a specific device so that the device can communicate with the pr ocessor . Each device connection must be assigned an IRQ. Although two devices can shar e the same IRQ assignment, you cannot operate both device s simultaneously .
Glossary 239 M Mb — megabit — A measur ement 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 measur ement of data storage that equals 1,048,576 bytes.
240 Glossary MP — megapix e l — A measur e of image r e solution used for digital cameras. ms — millisecond — A measur e of time that equals on e thousandth of a second. Access times of storage devices are often measur ed in ms. N network ada pter — A chip that provide s netw ork capabilities.
Glossary 241 PCI Express — A modification to the PCI interface that boosts the data transfe r rate between the processor and the devices attached to it. PCI Expr ess can transfer data at speeds from 250 MB/sec to 4 GB/sec. If th e PCI Express chip set and the device ar e capable of different spe eds, they will operate at the slower speed.
242 Glossary 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 r esides on a physically write-p rotected C D or D VD.
Glossary 243 individual identification number o n the SCSI controller bus. SDR A M — synchronous dynamic random-access memory — A type of DR AM 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 .
244 Glossary capabilities of the monitor , the video controller and its drivers, and the amoun t 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 .
Glossary 245 UPS — uninterruptib le power supply — A ba ckup power source used when the electri cal power fa ils or drops to an unacceptable voltage lev el. A UPS k eeps a computer running for a limited amount of time when there is no electrical power .
246 Glossary then turned on, the computer is infected when it reads the boot sectors of the bootable media e xpecting to find the operating system. I f the computer is infected, the boot virus may r eplicate itself onto all the bootable media tha t ar e r ead or written in that computer until the virus is eradicated.
Glossary 247 Zip format are called Zip files and usua lly have a filename e xtension of .z ip . A special kind of zipped file is a self -extra cting file, which has a filename e xtension of .exe . Y ou can unzip a self -extracting file by double-clicking it.
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