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Page 3: Contents
....Obtaining Assistance Dell Support Service ....Problems With Your Order .
Page 4 Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC . . . Transferring Information to a New Tablet-PC ..Using Notebook Mode ....
Page 5 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 96 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler ....
Page 6 ® ® ... . Microsoft Windows Firewall Securing Your Tablet-PC ... . . Security Cable Lock ....Smart Cards and Biometric Readers .
Page 7 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 109 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Dell Diagnostics Main Menu ... .
Page 8 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore ... . . Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media ..10 Adding and Replacing Parts .
Page 9 ... . . Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive ....Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card .
Page 10 ..... About the Dell D/Bay ....
Page 11 12 Media Base (Optional) ... . . Left View ......Right View .
Page 12 ....Battery Slice Specifications 14 Traveling With Your Tablet-PC ..Identifying Your Tablet-PC ....Packing the Tablet-PC .
Page 13: Finding Information
Resources Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your Tablet- PC. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your Tablet-PC. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here •...
Page 14 Tablet-PC. You can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 132) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109). Readme files may be included on your...
Page 15 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: • Basic troubleshooting information This document may be optional and may not ship with your Tablet-PC. • How to run the Dell Diagnostics NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. • Warranty information Dell™...
Page 16 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to set up my Tablet-PC Quick Reference Card • Summary of your Tablet-PC features • Available accessories for your Tablet-PC Resources...
Page 17 Service Tag number 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®...
Page 18 Scroll to System and Configuration USB devices, and so on. NSS is necessary Utilities→ Dell Notebook System for correct operation of your Dell Tablet- Software and click Download Now. PC. The software automatically detects Select Drivers & Downloads and click...
Page 19 Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints — Frequently asked questions, hot The Dell Support Utility is an automated topics, and general health of your upgrade and notification system installed computing environment on your Tablet-PC. This support provides...
Page 20: Getting Help
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here 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.
Page 21 Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. Our support staff uses Tablet-PC-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 24, and then see the contact information for your region or go to support.dell.com. Resources...
Page 22 DellConnect DellConnect is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your Tablet-PC through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your supervision. For more information, go to support.dell.com and click DellConnect.
Page 23 "Contacting Dell" on page 26. Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order.
Page 24 Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 25). If possible, turn on your Tablet-PC before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the Tablet-PC. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the Tablet-PC itself.
Page 25 Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code in the battery bay of the Tablet-PC): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Yes No...
Page 26 NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.
Page 27 About Your Tablet-PC Front View display latch display ambient light sensor (with Dual-bulb device status lights CCFL LCD option only) digital array microphone biometric reader touch pad touch pad buttons track stick buttons keyboard About Your Tablet-PC...
Page 28 track stick rotating hinge digital array microphone power button <Ctrl><Alt><Del> button screen rotate button QuickSet tablet settings button email application shortcut button D I S P L A Y L A T C H — Use to open the display. D I S P L A Y —...
Page 29 Turns on when Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, move the wireless switch to the "on" position (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 96 for more information). NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature on your Tablet-...
Page 30 E T T A B L E T S E T T I N G B U T T O N — .Access Dell QuickSet to view and configure options for your Tablet-PC and pen. See "Using Tablet Buttons" on page 57 for more information.
Page 31 K E Y B O A R D S T A T U S L I G H T S There are three keyboard status lights on your Tablet-PC, with the following functions: Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Located above the upper edge of the keyboard.
Page 32: Left Side View
Left Side View pen indicator LED external wireless WAN antenna IEEE 1394 connector USB connector air vent speaker P E N — To eject the pen from the compartment, press and release the end of the pen. P E N I N D I C A T O R L E D —...
Page 33 C O N N E C T O R IEEE 1394 Connect FireWire devices, such as a camera, external hard drive, or external CD-ROM drive. Supports hot swapping, multiple speeds on the same bus, and time-based data transfer. This provides bandwidth for multimedia operations.
Page 34: Right Side View
WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 96). When moved toward the front of the Tablet-PC, the switch is off;...
Page 35 – Flashing blue: Searching for networks – Solid blue: Strong network found – Solid yellow: Weak network found – Flashing yellow: Error – Off: No signal found C O N N E C T O R U S B Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
Page 36 to the Tablet-PC (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 99). Back View AC adapter connector video connector tablet back button scroll control button network connector powered USB connector rotating hinge tablet grip pen tether slot A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R Connects an AC adapter to the Tablet-PC.
Page 37 The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the Tablet-PC. You can connect the AC adapter with your Tablet-PC turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
Page 38: Top View
P O W E R E D C O N N E C T O R U S B Connect optional external D/Bay device, or standard USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. R O T A T I N G H I N G E —...
Page 39: Bottom View
Bottom View air vent docking-device connector memory module and mini-card cover 4 main battery battery-bay latch releases (2) battery charge gauge/health gauge battery bay (beneath main battery) NOTE: Your Tablet-PC’s Microsoft® Windows® License label is located under the main battery in the battery bay of your Tablet-PC (see "Removing the Main Battery" on page 143).
Page 40: Specifications
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Tablet-PC in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the Tablet-PC or cause a fire.The Tablet-PC turns on the fan when the Tablet-PC gets hot.
Page 41 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, stereo...
Page 42 Ports and Connectors (continued) IEEE 1394 4-pin serial connector Mini PCI Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot Network adapter RJ-45 port two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors Powered USB 5-pin power supply and 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector Video 15-hole connector Communications Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN with ASF 2.0 support on system board...
Page 43 Audio (continued) External microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker one 4-ohm speakers Internal speaker amplifier 2-W channel into 4 ohms Volume controls keyboard shortcuts, program menus Stereo Digital Microphone Array Vista supports Vista native microphone processing Windows XP includes Knowles Intellisonic microphone processing Display Both LED backlit thin-and-light...
Page 44 Tablet Input Devices Digitizer Interface capacitive touch Input resolution 1000 dpi Position report rate 133 PPS Coordinate accuracy (avg) +/- 0.4 mm Coordinate jitter (max) +/- 0.4 mm Dimensions: Length 133 mm (5.2 inches) Diameter 9 mm (0.35 inches) Type two-button, battery-less Notebook Input Devices Keyboard:...
Page 45 Biometric Reader Type UPEK TCS3 TouchStrip™ strip sensor with CMOS active capacitive pixel-sensing technology Power Supply 2.7 V to approx. 3.6 V Connector 48-ball BGA Array Size 248 x 2 pixels Battery Type 4-cell "smart" lithium ion (29 WHr) 6-cell "smart" lithium ion (45 WHr) Dimensions: Depth 88.5 mm (3.48 inches)
Page 46 AC Adapter Input voltage 90–264 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.1 A Input frequency 47–63 Hz Output current 3.3 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 2.3 A (continuous) Output power 45 W, 65 W (optional), or Auto Air 65 W (optional) Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions: Height...
Page 47 Environmental (continued) Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (non condensing) Storage 5% to 95% (non condensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.9 GRMS Storage...
Page 48 About Your Tablet-PC...
Page 49: Setting Up And Using Your Tablet-Pc
Transferring Information to a New Tablet-PC You can use the Windows® Easy Transfer Wizard to help you transfer files and other data from one Dell™ computer to another—for example, from an old computer or Tablet-PC to a new computer or Tablet-PC.
Page 50: Using Tablet Mode
You can use all the pen and touch screen input methods (see "Controlling Your Tablet-PC in Tablet Mode" on page 57) while in notebook mode except for the scroll control and back button, which are not accessible with the display in this configuration. Using Tablet Mode Your Tablet-PC converts from notebook mode to tablet mode with a 180- degree clockwise twist of the display’s rotating hinge.
Page 51 1 Open the display of the Tablet-PC until it reaches a 90-degree angle, perpendicular to the base. 2 Brace the base with one hand on the palm rest, grasp the top of the display with the other hand, and, following the directional arrow inscribed on the hinge cover, turn the rotating hinge clockwise 180 degrees until you feel the display engage securely.
Page 52 When you convert your Tablet-PC between notebook and tablet modes, the screen orientation of your Tablet-PC will automatically change according to the settings you have established in the Dell QuickSet application or the Windows Vista Pen and Tablet settings application, most commonly from landscape (notebook mode) to portrait (tablet mode).
Page 53 2 Brace the base with one hand on the palm rest, grasp the top of the display with the other hand, and, following the directional arrow inscribed on the grip, turn the rotating hinge counter-clockwise 180-degrees until you feel the display assembly engage securely in the notebook mode configuration. Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC...
Page 54: Right- And Left-Handed Use
display assembly rotating hinge directional arrow on grip 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. Right- and Left-handed Use Your Tablet-PC can be adjusted for either right- or left-handed use. There 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.
Page 55 can hold the pen in your right hand or use a finger to operate the tablet buttons and display. • Left-handed use: Hold the Tablet-PC on your right forearm with your right hand on the grip. You can hold the pen in your 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: Screen Orientation
Screen Orientation You can change the display orientation of your Tablet-PC from portrait to landscape in several different ways: • Press the Screen Rotate tablet button to rotate the screen 90-degrees clockwise. • Right-click the QuickSet icon in the system tray, click Tablet-PC choose the orientation you want from the Screen Orientation pull-down menu.
Page 57: Controlling Your Tablet-Pc In Tablet Mode
→ To change your Tablet-PC’s default screen orientation, click Start Control Panel→ Mobile PC→ Tablet PC Settings. Controlling Your Tablet-PC in Tablet Mode In tablet mode, you can control your Tablet-PC using the following methods: • Using the scroll control •...
Page 58 <Ctrl><Alt><Del> button power button screen rotate button QuickSet tablet settings button email application shortcut button Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC...
Page 59 Tablet PC Settings to run an application of your choice. Disabling and Enabling Tablet Buttons You can disable and enable the tablet buttons using the Dell QuickSet application. To access QuickSet, click the QuickSet icon in the system tray, or press the QuickSet tablet settings button.
Page 60: Using The Pen
You can change the actions assigned to the back button, the tablet settings button, the QuickSet application button, and the email application shortcut → Control Panel→ Mobile PC→ Tablet PC button. Click Start Settings→ Set tablet buttons to perform certain tasks to access the settings for the buttons.
Page 61 LED can be enabled or disabled through the QuickSet tablet settings application (see "Dell QuickSet Help" on page 19 for instructions on accessing QuickSet). Replacing the Pen Tip eraser pen button right-click pen button pen tip pen tip remover tool...
Page 62 Calibrating the Pen The pen can function at the default calibration or at a calibration set by you or by another user. Dell recommends that you use the pen only while it is calibrated to your personal calibration settings. Calibration optimizes pen performance for each user.
Page 63 You can get help and practice using the pen as a mouse by clicking Start → All Programs→ Tablet PC→ Tablet PC Pen Training, and then clicking Using a pen instead of a mouse. Entering, Editing, and Erasing Text with the Pen The Windows Vista handwriting recognition software makes it easy to enter text into your applications with the pen.
Page 64: Using Touch
The horizontal and vertical pen flicks are, by default, assigned to navigational actions, corresponding to the keys <Left-Arrow>, <Right-Arrow>, <Page Up>, and <Page Down>. The default assignments for the diagonal pen flicks are editing actions: delete, copy, paste, and undo. →...
Page 65: Using Quickset
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 clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon in the Windows taskbar.
Page 66: Double-Clicking The Quickset Icon
Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right-click the QuickSet icon to: • Select Open to launch QuickSet. • View the Dell QuickSet Help file. • View the version and copyright date of the QuickSet application program installed on your computer. • Control Tablet-PC settings.
Page 67: Using A Battery
Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your Tablet-PC, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your Tablet-PC. For optimal Tablet-PC performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™...
Page 68: Checking The Battery Charge
Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell Tablet-PC. Do not use a battery from other Tablet-PCs with your Tablet-PC.
Page 69 You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help.
Page 70: Conserving Battery Power
Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connect the Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet, or dock the Tablet-PC onto an optional battery slice. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.
Page 71: Power Management Modes
Power Management Modes Sleep Mode Sleep mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the Tablet-PC exits sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering sleep mode.
Page 72: Configuring Power Management Settings
, then click the Windows Power icon in the Notification area to display the Power icon flyout window. • Select one of the following from the Select a Power Plan section. • Dell Recommended • Power Saver • High Performance •...
Page 73: Charging The Main Battery
Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell™ Tablet-PC. Do not use a battery from other Tablet-PCs or computers with your Tablet-PC.
Page 74: Installing The Main Battery
1 If the Tablet-PC is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the Tablet-PC is turned off or suspended in a power management mode. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the Tablet-PC, and then remove the battery from the bay.
Page 75: Storing A Battery
Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your Tablet-PC for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Main Battery" on page 73) before you use it. Using a Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad...
Page 76: Key Combinations
Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. <Fn><F1> Puts the Tablet-PC into hibernate mode. Dell QuickSet is required (see "Using QuickSet" on page 65). Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC...
Page 77 Speaker Functions <Fn><Insert> Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. <Fn><End> Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. <Fn><Delete> Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. ®...
Page 78: Touch Pad
Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if <Ctrl><f> the Tablet-PC is connected to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. <Fn><F12> To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and either click Keyboard or click one of the two options under the Keyboard link.
Page 79: Changing The Track Stick Cap
Changing the Track Stick Cap You can replace your track stick cap if it wears down from prolonged use or if you prefer a different color. You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com. Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC...
Page 80: Using The Display
1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track-stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post. NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if the track stick cap is not properly seated on the post.
Page 81: Adjusting Brightness On The Led Backlit Thin-And-Light Lcd
Adjusting Brightness on the LED Backlit Thin-and-Light LCD When a Dell Tablet-PC equipped with the LED backlit thin-and-light LCD display is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard.
Page 82: Using Cards
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.
Page 83 NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. ExpressCard/34 ExpressCard/54 Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard while the Tablet-PC is running. The Tablet- PC automatically detects the card. ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot.
Page 84: Smart Cards
The Tablet-PC recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the ExpressCard. Removing an ExpressCard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Page 85 About Smart Cards Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated circuits. The top surface of the smart card usually contains an embedded processor under the gold contact pad. The combination of the small size and integrated circuits make smart cards valuable tools for security, data storage, and special programs.
Page 86: Secure Digital (Sd) Cards
2 Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. The smart card will protrude approximately 1/2 inch from the slot. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.
Page 87: Setting Up And Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a computer network provides connectivity between your Tablet- PC and the Internet, another computer, or a network. For example, with a network set up in a home or small office you can print to a shared printer, access drives and files on another computer, browse other networks, or access the Internet.
Page 88: Network Setup Wizard
Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start, , and then click Connect To→ Set up a connection or network. 2 Select an option under Choose a connection option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves rather than through a network cable connected to each computer.
Page 89: Checking Your Wireless Network Adapter
• A wireless network adapter for each computer or Tablet-PC that you want to connect to your WLAN • A network cable with a network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Adapter Depending on what you selected when you purchased your Tablet-PC, the Tablet-PC has a variety of configurations.
Page 90 2 Ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem" on page 87). 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Your wireless router may have been shipped with an installation media.
Page 91: Connecting To A Wlan
If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your Tablet-PC and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card that is installed in your Tablet-PC, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Adapter"...
Page 92 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.
Page 93: Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (Wwan)
Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) A Mobile Broadband network, also known as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to 1000 feet.
Page 94: Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
CD that accompanied your card if purchased separately from your Tablet-PC) If the utility is corrupted or deleted from your Tablet-PC, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user’s guide for instructions. The user’s guide is available through the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Windows Help and Support"...
Page 95: Connecting To A Mobile Broadband Network
Windows Help and Support Center (see "Windows 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.
Page 96: Enabling/Disabling The Dell Mobile Broadband Card
For more information about Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help. Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on your Dell Tablet-PC uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for WiFi WLAN in your vicinity. Setting Up and Using Networks...
Page 97: Microsoft ® Windows ® Firewall
The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your Tablet-PC is turned on or off, in hibernate mode, or in sleep mode, as long as the switch is configured through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network connections.
Page 98 Setting Up and Using Networks...
Page 99: Securing Your Tablet-Pc
Securing Your Tablet-PC Security Cable Lock NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot on your Tablet-PC. NOTE: Your Tablet-PC does not ship with a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. To use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Tablet-PC.
Page 100: Passwords
Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated circuits. Using smart cards can improve system security by combining something a user has (the smart card) with something only the user should know (a PIN) to provide more secure user-authentication than passwords alone.
Page 101: Using A Primary (Or System) Password
• Ensure that people are 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.
Page 102: Using An Administrator Password
Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive password helps protect the data on your hard drive from unauthorized access.
Page 103: Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)
To secure your TPM data and encryption keys, follow the backup procedures documented in the Broadcom Secure Foundation Getting Started Guide. In the event of these backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be unable to assist in the recovery of encrypted data.
Page 104: Security Management Software
Restart the Tablet-PC and press <F2> during the Power On Self Test to enter the system setup program. Select Security→ TPM Security and press <Enter>. Under TPM Security, select On. Press <Esc> to exit the setup program. If prompted, click Save/Exit. 2 Activate the TPM setup program: Restart the Tablet-PC and press <F2>...
Page 105: Using The Security Management Software
Computer tracking software may enable you to locate your 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.
Page 106 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 and address of the caller. Dell will then contact the law enforcement agency to which you reported the missing Tablet-PC.
Page 107: Cleaning Your Tablet-Pc
Cleaning Your Tablet-PC CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Tablet-PC, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your Tablet-PC, disconnect the Tablet-PC from the electrical outlet and, if necessary, the optional media base or battery slice. Remove any installed batteries.
Page 108: Optical Drives And Optical Drive Media
5 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of the touch pad. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product.
Page 109: Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your Tablet-PC, perform the checks in Lockups and Software 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.
Page 110 "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue." 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
Page 111: Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
<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- 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
Page 112 The Service Tag for your Tablet-PC is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information.
Page 113: Dell Support Utility
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. Troubleshooting...
Page 114: Clicking The Dell Support Icon
The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment. icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, double- click, or right-click the icon. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to perform the following tasks: •...
Page 115: Hard Drive Problems
If an error message occurs in a program, see the program’s documentation. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ Tablet-PC to the Windows Classic view. Hard Drive Problems...
Page 116: E-Mail And Internet Problems
U N T H E E L L I A G N O S T I C S — See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109. Problems writing to an optical drive NOTE: Unless you purchased either an optional external D-bay or an optional media base with your Tablet-PC, you may not be able to use optical drives or optical drive media with your Tablet-PC.
Page 117: Error Messages
P E R A T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D — Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). IEEE 1394 Device Problems...
Page 118: Lockups And Software Problems
— Contact Dell (see IEEE 1394 "Contacting Dell" on page 26). F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N D E V I C E N O T P R O V I D E D B Y...
Page 119: Memory Problems
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system U N T H E R O G R A M O M P A T I B I L I T Y I Z A R D — The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments.
Page 120: Network Problems
PC is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109). F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S —...
Page 121: Printer Problems
F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E — The computer is in sleep mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.
Page 122: Scanner Problems
E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y I N D O W S — →...
Page 123 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. No sound from integrated speakers D J U S T T H E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L —...
Page 124: Touch Pad Or Mouse Problems
— To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109).
Page 125: Display Problems
• Replace the pen tip. See "Replacing the Pen Tip" on page 61. • If this does not solve the problem, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 26. Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Page 126 – Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet – If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on –...
Page 127: Using The System Setup Program
• System security and hard-drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Certain changes might make your Tablet-PC work incorrectly.
Page 128: System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or restart) your Tablet-PC. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too ® ® long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop.
Page 129 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.
Page 130 Using the System Setup Program...
Page 131: Reinstalling Software
A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your Tablet-PC to you with required drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your Tablet-PC.
Page 132: Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Tablet-PC might not work correctly. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback...
Page 133 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. In most cases, the CD/DVD starts running automatically. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your CD/DVD drive directory to display the CD/DVD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file.
Page 134: Restoring Your Operating System
• 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.
Page 135: Using Dell Factory Image Restore
NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ Tablet-PC to the Windows Classic view. Starting System Restore 1 Click Start 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.
Page 136 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the Tablet-PC. Any programs or files added since you received your Tablet-PC—including data files—are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
Page 137: Using The Operating System 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 your Tablet-PC.
Page 138 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. 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.
Page 139: Adding And Replacing Parts
You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Tablet-PC" on page 139 and "Before Working Inside Your Tablet-PC" on page 140. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: •...
Page 140: Before Working Inside Your Tablet-Pc
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-tab, not on the cable itself.
Page 141 3 If the Tablet-PC is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" on page 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 device.
Page 142 Adding and Replacing Parts...
Page 143: Main Battery
Product Information Guide. 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. NOTE: Your Tablet-PC’s Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License labels are...
Page 144: Installing The Main Battery
battery release latches (2) battery battery bay Installing the Main Battery 1 Align the main battery with the sides of the battery bay. 2 Slide the main battery into the battery bay until you feel a click, ensuring that the battery is firmly and properly seated. 3 Turn the Tablet-PC top-side up on a flat work surface and open the display.
Page 145: Removing The Hard Drive
Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 139.
Page 146: Installing The Hard Drive
captive screws (2) metal bracket hard drive securing tabs (2) 3 Holding the metal bracket by the sides, slide the bracket toward the back of the Tablet-PC to dislodge the bracket from the two metal clips and set the bracket aside. 4 Use the pull-tab to disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board connector and remove the hard drive from the Tablet-PC.
Page 147: Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) Card
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the Tablet-PC, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 2 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place.
Page 148: Installing The Sim Card
SIM card battery bay NOTE: When you replace the SIM card, ensure that you insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward the front of the Tablet-PC. Installing the SIM Card 1 Insert the SIM card with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward the front of the Tablet-PC.
Page 149: Removing A Bluetooth Card
If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your Tablet-PC, it is already installed. Removing a Bluetooth Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 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.
Page 150: Installing A Bluetooth Card
NOTICE: Be careful when removing the card to avoid damaging the card, card cable, or surrounding components. 4 Slide the card from the card clip on the card cover and set the card and cover aside. Installing a Bluetooth Card 1 Seat the Bluetooth card into the card door, sliding the corner under the plastic clip.
Page 151: Installing The Memory And Mini-Card Cover
Installing the Memory and Mini-card Cover 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 139. 2 Turn the Tablet-PC upside-down, fit the cover into place, and tighten the two captive screws on the memory and mini-card cover. Memory You can increase your Tablet-PC memory by installing memory modules on the system board.
Page 152: Installing A Memory Module
2 Remove the memory and mini-card cover. See "Removing the Memory and Mini-card Cover" on page 150. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your Tablet-PC warranty. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips.
Page 153: Mini Card
notch 4 Replace the memory and mini-card cover, and tighten the two captive screws (see "Installing the Memory and Mini-card Cover" on page 151). NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your Tablet-PC. 5 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your Tablet-PC and an electrical outlet.
Page 154 WWAN slot WLAN slot 3 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the Tablet-PC. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the Tablet- 4 Disconnect the cables from the card. NOTE: Depending on the type of mini card you have, not all cables may be in use.
Page 155 antenna cable connectors (2) mini card 5 Release the card by pushing the metal securing tab away from the card until the card pops up slightly.
Page 156: Installing A Mini Card
metal securing tabs (2) mini card 6 Slide the card at a 45-degree angle out of its connector. Installing a Mini Card NOTICE: To avoid damaging the mini card, never place cables on top of or under the card. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion.
Page 157: Hinge Cover
2 Align the card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card into the connector until it clicks. NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to which connector, see the documentation that came with your mini card. 3 Connect the cables to the mini card, ensuring that you route the cables correctly.
Page 158: Installing The Hinge Cover
hinge cover plastic scribe indent 3 Starting on the right side of the Tablet-PC, use a plastic scribe to pry up the hinge cover. Lift the cover away from the Tablet-PC going from the right toward the left, and lay the cover aside. Installing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the cover into place.
Page 159: Removing The Keyboard
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the Tablet-PC. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 139. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover"...
Page 160: Installing The Keyboard
NOTE: Lift the keyboard carefully in step 4 to ensure that you do not pull on the keyboard cable. 4 Rotate the keyboard up 45-degrees to gain access to the keyboard connector. 5 Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the system board.
Page 161: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery
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 the coin-cell battery connector from the connector on the system board. 5 Using your fingers, pry the coin-cell battery from the system base. coin-cell battery connector coin-cell battery Installing the Coin-cell Battery...
Page 162: Display Assembly
Display 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.
Page 163 display M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) display connector pull tab display cable connector antenna cables (3) antenna channel 6 Feed the mini-card antenna cables from the bottom through the cable channel to the top of the system. 7 Loosen the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 8 Turn the system upside-down and remove the base grip: Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
Page 164 Pry the base grip from the back of the rotating hinge and set the base grip aside. base grip M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 9 Turn the system top-side up, and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the top of the rotating hinge.
Page 165: Installing The Display Assembly
M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 10 Lift the display assembly from the base, and place the display assembly to one side. Installing the Display Assembly 1 Place the display assembly on the base. 2 Feed the mini-card antenna cables from the top through the antenna channel to the bottom of the system...
Page 166 display M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) display connector pull tab display cable connector antenna cables (3) antenna channel 3 Tighten the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 4 Close the Tablet-PC and turn it around so that you can access the back of the rotating hinge.
Page 167 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 6 Turn the Tablet-PC upside-down and install the base grip: Clip the base grip onto the back of the rotating hinge. Tighten the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
Page 168: Palm Rest
base grip M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 7 Turn the Table-PC around and open the display. 8 Connect the display cable to the system board. 9 Install any applicable mini cards (see "Installing a Mini Card" on page 156). 10 Install the keyboard (see "Installing the Keyboard" on page 160). 11 Install the hinge cover (see "Installing the Hinge Cover"...
Page 169: Removing The Palm Rest
Removing the Palm Rest 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 139. 2 Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 145). 3 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 157). 4 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly"...
Page 170 10 Disengage the five snaps at the front of the system by using your fingers to pry the edge of the base away from the palm rest. 11 Turn the Tablet-PC top-side up and, lifting the front end slightly upward and moving in a clock-wise manner, disengage the snaps at the sides and back of the system.
Page 171: Installing The Palm Rest
palm rest base touch pad cable locking arm touch pad cable Installing the Palm Rest 1 Place the palm rest on top of the base, and engage the snaps around the palm rest edges by pressing with your fingers in a counter-clockwise manner.
Page 172 3 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 162). 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 159). 5 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 speaker from the base: Disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker system board connector.
Page 173: Installing The System Board
9 Disconnect the pen indicator cable from the system board. 10 Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw marked with a silver triangle. 11 Remove the system board from the base, lifting from right to left, and set the system board aside. Installing the System Board 1 Seat the system board into the base from left to right.
Page 174 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 157). 3 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 162). 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 159). 5 Remove any installed mini cards (see "Removing a Mini Card" on page 153).
Page 175: Installing The Fan
M2 x 3-mm screws (4) fan cable connector Installing the Fan 1 Seat the fan into the system board, and tighten the four M2 x 3-mm screw using a #0 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Connect the fan cable to the system board. 3 Install the system board (see "Installing the System Board"...
Page 176 5 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). 8 Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws.
Page 177: Installing The Pen And Whip Antenna Assembly
pen and whip antenna assembly pen missing cable M2 x 3-mm screws (2) whip antenna cable base Installing the Pen and Whip Antenna Assembly 1 Seat the pen missing cable and whip antenna cable into their routing channels. 2 Tighten the two M2 x 3-mm screws. 3 Install the system board (see "Installing the System Board"...
Page 178: Installing The Wireless Switch
4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 159). 5 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. 8 Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw.
Page 179 2 Tighten the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. 3 Install any mini 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).
Page 181: Dell™ D/Bay
Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. About the Dell D/Bay You can install Dell Latitude™ D-Family devices such as a floppy drive, hard drive, or optical drive using the Dell D/Bay. Setting Up and Using the D/Bay Connect the D/Bay cable to the powered USB connector on your Tablet-PC or optional media base.
Page 182 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. Dell™ D/Bay...
Page 183 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 that the latch release pops out. Dell™ D/Bay...
Page 184 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. Dell™ D/Bay...
Page 185: Media Base (Optional)
Media Base (Optional) Left View USB connector optical drive C O N N E C T O R U S B The USB 2.0-compliant connector allows you to connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. O P T I C A L D R I V E —...
Page 186: Right View
Right View USB connector Tablet-PC release lever security cable slot C O N N E C T O R U S B The USB 2.0-compliant connector allows you to connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. A B L E T R E L E A S E L E V E R —...
Page 187 Tablet-PC release lever AC adapter connector audio connector IEEE 1394 VGA video connector digital video interface (DVI) connector serial connector USB connector powered USB connector network connector A B L E T R E L E A S E L E V E R - P C —...
Page 188 A U D I O C O N N E C T O R Connect headphones or speakers. The connector is a stereo output connector. IEEE 1394 C O N N E C T O R Connect FireWire devices such as a camera, external hard drive, or external CD-ROM drive.
Page 189 S E R I A L C O N N E C T O R Connects a serial device, such as a serial mouse or a handheld device. C O N N E C T O R U S B Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
Page 190: Top View
N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R 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.
Page 191: Setting Up Your Media Base
NOTICE: Always use the Dell AC adapter that came 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.
Page 192: Securing The Media Base
Ensure that the Tablet-PC is not connected to the media base or to the battery slice (docked). Turn on the Tablet-PC. ® ® Verify that the Microsoft Windows desktop appears. Shut down the Tablet-PC (see "Turning Off Your Tablet-PC" on page 139).
Page 193: Docking Your Tablet-Pc To The Media Base
Docking Your Tablet-PC to the Media Base NOTE: If you are docking your Tablet-PC for the first time and have not completed the steps in "Setting Up Your Media Base" on page 191, complete them before proceeding to the next step. NOTE: After docking the Tablet-PC for the first time, the Tablet-PC battery or the Tablet-PC AC adapter connection can power the media base if the media base is...
Page 194: Undocking Your Tablet-Pc From The Media Base
3 Press the Tablet-PC onto the media base until it clicks and the Tablet-PC is firmly seated. 4 Turn on the Tablet-PC. The operating system recognizes the media base. Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base NOTICE: Never undock the Tablet-PC without first preparing the Tablet-PC for undocking.
Page 195: Installing The Optical Drive Into The Media Base
7 Lift the back of the Tablet-PC up and slide the Tablet-PC out towards the back of the media base. Installing the Optical Drive Into the Media Base 1 Save and close any open files or programs, and turn off the Tablet-PC (see "Turning Off Your Tablet-PC"...
Page 196: Media Base Specifications
2 Remove the securing screw that secures the optical drive 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 0.47 kg (1.0 lb) module bay)
Page 197 Ports and Connectors Network connector RJ-45 port for 10/100/1000 Mbits/second Ethernet three 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...
Page 198 Media Base (Optional)
Page 199: Battery Slice (Optional)
Battery Slice (Optional) Top View docking connector power status light AC adapter connector release lever Battery Slice (Optional)
Page 200: Bottom View
NOTICE: Always 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.
Page 201: Docking Your Tablet-Pc To The Battery Slice
Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on your Tablet-PC and to an electrical outlet. Docking Your Tablet-PC to the Battery Slice NOTE: After docking the Tablet-PC for the first time, the Tablet-PC battery or the Tablet-PC AC adapter connection can power the battery slice. Battery Slice (Optional)
Page 202: Undocking Your Tablet-Pc From The Battery Slice
1 Align the back of the Tablet-PC with the back of the battery slice at approximately a 30-degree angle, and lower the front of the Tablet-PC onto the battery slice Tablet-PC battery slice 2 Press the Tablet-PC onto the until you feel a click and the battery slice Tablet-PC is firmly seated.
Page 203: Charging Your Battery Slice
Under the When I close the lid drop-down menu, select Do nothing. 3 Pull the Tablet-PC release lever forward (see "Bottom View" on page 200) to release the Tablet-PC from the battery slice. 4 Lift the back of the Tablet-PC up and slide the Tablet-PC out towards the back of the battery slice.
Page 204: Battery Slice Power Status Led
Your battery slice includes a power status LED that can indicate the following states: Battery Slice Power Status LED Codes Blinking amber, off, blue, off, You are trying to use an unsupported, non-Dell AC amber, off, blue, off adapter to power your tablet-PC. Blinking amber, off, amber, off,...
Page 205 AC Adapter 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 Battery Slice (Optional)
Page 206 Battery Slice (Optional)
Page 207: Traveling With Your Tablet-Pc
Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the Tablet-PC or carrying case. Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. ®...
Page 208: Travel Tips
• Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the Tablet-PC and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the Tablet-PC with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. NOTICE: If the Tablet-PC has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on.
Page 209: Traveling By Air
Traveling by Air NOTICE: Do not walk the Tablet-PC through a metal detector. Send the Tablet-PC through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the Tablet-PC. •...
Page 210 Traveling With Your Tablet-PC...
Page 211 Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular Tablet-PC. AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. ACPI —...
Page 212 battery operating time — The length of time (minutes or hours) that a portable computer battery powers the computer. biometric reader — A strip sensor that uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your user identity to help secure your computer. BIOS —...
Page 213 L2 cache — Secondary cache which can either be external to the processor or incorporated into the processor architecture. carnet — An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport. CD-R — CD recordable — A recordable version of a CD. Data can be recorded only once onto a CD-R.
Page 214 MHz. device — Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver — See driver. DIMM — dual in-line memory module — A circuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system board.
Page 215 ExpressCards. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code — A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in some countries.
Page 216 an extension of your display. Also referred to as dual display mode. extended PC Card — A PC Card that extends beyond the edge of the PC Card slot when installed. Fahrenheit — A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212°...
Page 217 systems are GUIs. hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used interchangeably. heat sink — A metal plate on some processors that helps dissipate heat. hibernate mode —...
Page 218 communicate with that device. IrDA — Infrared Data Association — The organization that creates international standards for infrared communications. IRQ — interrupt request — An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that the device can communicate with the processor. Each device connection must be assigned an IRQ.
Page 219 — A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. memory — A temporary data storage area inside your computer. Because the data in...
Page 220 ms — millisecond — A measure of time that equals one thousandth of a second. Access times of storage devices are often measured in ms. network adapter — A chip that provides network capabilities. A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on it.
Page 221 between the processor and the devices attached to it. PCI Express can transfer data at speeds from 250 MB/sec to 4 GB/sec. If the PCI Express chip set and the device are capable of different speeds, they will operate at the slower speed. PCMCIA —...
Page 222 read-only — Data and/or files you can view but cannot edit or delete. A file can have read-only status if: • It resides on a physically write-protected CD or DVD. • It is located on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals.
Page 223 Service Tag — A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support.
Page 224 video memory installed in the computer. S-video TV-out — A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA — super-extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. SXGA+ —...
Page 225 computer running for a limited amount of time when there is no electrical power. UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer.
Page 226 the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the bootable media that are read or written in that computer until the virus is eradicated. V — volt — The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of 1 ampere flows through that resistance.
Page 227 can unzip a self-extracting file by double-clicking it. Zip drive — A high-capacity floppy drive developed by Iomega Corporation that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip disks. Zip disks are slightly larger than regular floppy disks, about twice as thick, and hold up to 100 MB of data.
Page 229: Appendix
NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that changes 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.
Page 230: Macrovision Product Notice
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell™ Latitude™ XT • Model number: PP12S • Company name: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs...

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