Dell PP12S manual

www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Latitude™ XT User’ s Guide Model PP12S book.book Page 1 Tuesday , May 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make b etter 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 ind icates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. ____________[...]

Contents 3 Contents 1 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Dell Support Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Problems With Y our Order . . . . [...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using T ablet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 [...]

Contents 5 Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 T ouch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Changing the T rack Stick or Pointer Cap . . . . . 86 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Adjusting Brightness on the LED Backlit Thin-and-Light LCD .[...]

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 . . . . 10 2 Connecting to a WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 What Y ou Need[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 T ablet-PC, Keyboard, and Display . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

8 Contents IEEE 1394 Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . 130 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Scanner [...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Before W orking Inside Y our T ablet-PC . . . . . . . 15[...]

10 Contents Removing a Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Installing a Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Hinge Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Removing the Hinge Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Installing the Hinge Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Removing and Installing Devices When the T [...]

12 Contents 14 Battery Slice (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 T op View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Setting Up Y our Battery Slice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Docking Y our T ablet-PC to the Battery Slice . . . . . . 219 Undocking Y our T ablet-PC Fr[...]

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. What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic program fo r my T ablet - PC • [...]

14 Resources • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers ar e already installed on your T ablet-PC. Y ou can use the D rivers and Utilities media to r einstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121). Readme files may be i[...]

Resources 15 • How to set up my T ablet-PC • Basic troubleshooting information • How to r un the Dell Diag nostics 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.dell.com . • W arranty information •T e r m s a n d C o n d i t ions (U.S. [...]

16 Resources • How to set up my T ablet-PC • Summary of your T able t-PC features • Availa ble accessories 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. What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here book.book Page 16 Tues day, May 13, [...]

Resources 17 • Service T ag and E xpress 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). NOTE: Y ou can also fi[...]

18 Resources • Sol utions — T r oubleshoot ing hints and tips, articl es from technic ians, online courses, and frequently asked questions • Communi ty — Online dis cussion with other Del l customer s • Upgrades — Upg rade information for components, such as the system memory , the h ard drive, and the operatin g system • Customer Car[...]

Resources 19 • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — F requently asked questions , hot topics, and general healt h of your computing env ironment Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista ® ) The Dell Support Utility is an automat ed upgrade and notification system installed on your T ablet-PC. This support provides real-time health scans of[...]

20 Resources • Information on tablet features an d functional ity , ne twor k activity , the P ower Managemen t W izard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell Qu ickSet Dell QuickSet Help To v i e w Dell QuickS et Help , press the QuickSet tablet settings button ( see "F ront View" on pag e 27), or right-click the QuickSet icon in[...]

Resources 21 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: Before working inside your T ablet- PC, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . If you experience a problem with your T ablet-PC, complete the following steps to troubleshoot and diagnose the problem: 1 See "T roubleshooting" on page 121 fo r informa[...]

22 Resources T echnical Support and Custom er Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardwar e. Our support staff uses T ablet-PC-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. T o contact Dell's support service, see "Before Y ou Call" on page 24, and then see the contact informa[...]

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 file tra nsfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com Log in as user: anonymous , and use your e-mail ad dress as your password. AutoT ech Service[...]

24 Resources Returning Items for Wa rranty Repair or Credit P repare all items being returned, whethe r for repair or cr edit, as follows: 1 Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number , and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. F or the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" o[...]

Resources 25 Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service T ag (bar code on the bottom of your T ablet-PC): Express Service Code: Return Material A uthorization Number (i f provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you conn ected to a network? Y es No Network, version, and [...]

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, pack ing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several onli ne and telephone-based support and service options. Avail[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 27 2 About Y our T a blet-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. Front V iew 1 grip 2 display 3 ambient light sens or (with Dual-bulb CCFL LCD option only) 4 device status lights 5 digital array microphone 6 biometric read[...]

28 About Y our T ablet-PC GRIP — Use to open the display . DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see "Using the Display" on page 87. AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR — Depending on the display option you chose when ordering your T ablet -PC, your T ablet-PC ma y or may not have an ambient light sensor . The ambient light sensor d[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 29 If the T ablet-PC is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid blue: The battery is ch arging. • Fla shing blue: Th e battery is charge d and in maintena nce charge mode. • Off: The battery is a dequately charged (o r ex ternal power is not available to charge the batter y). If the [...]

30 About Y our T ablet-PC KEYBOARD — The keyboar d includes a numeric keypad as well as the W indows logo key . F o r information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using a K eyboard" on page 82. TRACK STICK — Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Customizing the T ouch P ad and T r ack Stick or P ointer" on page 86[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 31 KEYBOARD STATU S LIGHTS Three k eyboard 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 wh en the numeric keypad is enabled. Located above the upper edge of the keyboar d. <Caps L[...]

32 About Y our T ablet-PC Left Side Vi ew PEN — T o eject the pen from the compartment, press and r elease the end of the pen. PEN INDICATO R LED — Indicates pen status. See "Ejecting and Storing the P en" on page 65. EXTERNAL WIRELESS WAN ANTENNA — If your T ablet-PC supports wireless wide area network (WW AN) connectivity , you mu[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 33 IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR USB CONNECTOR AIR VENTS — The T ablet-PC uses an internal fan to create 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 acc umulate in the air vents. Do not store your T ablet-PC in a low-airflow environment, su[...]

34 About Y our T ablet-PC Right Side V iew WIRELESS RADIO ON / OFF SWITCH — When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wir eless local area network (WLAN) in you r vicinity . Y ou can also use it to rapidly turn off or on an y wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards wit h Bluetooth wireless technology (see "[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 35 • Flash ing blue: Searchi ng for networ ks • Solid blue: Stro ng network 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 switch i s off, no signal is found, or Micr osoft W indows is running. USB CONNECTOR E XPRESS C ARD SLOT — Supports one ExpressCar d,[...]

36 About Y our T ablet-PC SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the T ablet-PC (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 111). Back Vi ew 1 AC adapter connector 2 video connector 3 tablet back button 4 scroll control button 5 network connector 6 powered USB connector 7 rotating hinge 8 tablet grip 9[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 37 AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power requir ed by the T ablet-PC. Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your T ablet-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 inc[...]

38 About Y our T ablet-PC VIDEO CONNECTOR TABLET BACK BUTTO N — Use to navigate while in tablet mode. See "Using the Back Button" on page 62. SCROLL CONTROL BUTTON — Use to naviga te while in tabl et mode. See "Usi ng the Scroll Control" on page 62. NOTICE: T o avoid damaging the T ablet-PC, do not plug a telephone line into[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 39 T op View T urns on stea dily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. T urns on when you turn on the T ablet-PC and blink s when the T ablet-PC is in a power management mode. book.book Page 39 Tues day, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

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). AIR VENTS — The T ablet -PC uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the T ablet-P[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 41 CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to acc umulate 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. Restrict ing the airflow can damage the T ablet-PC or cause a fire. The T ablet-PC turns on the fan when the T ablet-PC gets[...]

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. Processor P rocessor type Intel ® Core™ Duo or Intel ® Cor e™ Solo L[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 43 Speed 4200-rpm Max size 100 GB 32 GB (optional 1.8-inch P AT A Solid State HDD only) Dell D/Bay (external): P ower r equirement powered USB port Optical drive suppo rt CD-ROM, D VD+/-RW , DVD-ROM Ports and Connectors Audio microphone connector , stereo headphone/speakers conn ector IEEE 1394 4-pin serial connector Mini-[...]

44 About Y our T ablet-PC Video memory up to 256 MB shared Video Memory (512 MB + system memory) LCD interface L VDS Audio Audio type two-channel high definition audio (A zalia) Audio co ntroller IDT ST AC9205 Codec Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digi tal and digital-to- analog) Interface s: Internal high definition audio (Azalia) External mic[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 45 Pixe l pi t ch 0.204 x 0.204 nominal Displ ay mode normally white Viewing angles: Horizo ntal +/- 70 degrees Ve r t i c a l +/- 70 degrees LED backlit thin-and-light LCD option: Lum in e s ce nc e 220 nits T yp Dual-bulb (CCFL) LCD option: Lum in e s ce nc e 400 nits T yp T ablet Input Devices Digitizer Interface capaci[...]

46 About Y our T ablet-PC Layout QWER TY/AZER TY/Kanji To u c h p a d : X/Y po sition reso lution (graphic s tablet mode) 240 cpi Size: Wi d t h 56.7-mm (2.23-inch) sensor-active ar ea Height 35.9-mm (1.41-inch) rectangle T rack Stick: X/Y po sition reso lution (graphic s tablet mode) 160 count/sec @ 100 gf Biometric Reader T ype UPEK TCS3 T ouchSt[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 47 Operating time Battery operating time varies de pending on operating conditions and can be sign ificantly reduce d under certain power -intensive conditions See "Using a Battery " on page 73 for mor e information on battery life. Life span (approximate) 300 dischar ge/charge cycles T emperature range: Operat i[...]

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 standard configu r ation) 29.85 mm (1.2 inches) (system closed/DL V standard configu r ation) W idth 297.0 mm (11.7 inches) Depth 218.6 mm (8.6 inches) W eight 1.62 kg (3.57 lb) (with 4-cell[...]

About Y o ur T ab let-P C 49 Altitude (maximum): Operat ing –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 d efined by ANSI/ISA-S71.04-1985 Environmental (continued) book.book Page 49 Tues day, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

50 About Y our T ablet-PC book.book Page 50 Tues day, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

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 wizard to help you tr ansfer files and other data from one Dell™ computer to another—for example, from an old computer or T ablet-P C to a new computer or T ablet - PC. T ransferr[...]

52 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC F o r transferring information to a new computer , you must run the F iles and Settings T ransfer W izard. Y ou can use the Operating Sy stem media (if available) for this process or you can cr ea te a wizard disk with the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizar d. Running the Files and Settings T ransfer Wizard[...]

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? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next . The wizard r eads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer . W[...]

54 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 4 On the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next . 5 On the Which computer is this? screen, cli ck Old Computer → Next . 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer . 7 On the What do you want to transfer? scr een, select the items you want to tran[...]

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) while in notebook mode except for the scroll control and back button, which are not accessible with the display in this configuration. Using T ablet Mode NOTICE: T o avoid d[...]

56 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC NOTICE: Ensure that the displa y does not 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 reaches a 90-degree angle, perpendicular to the base. 2 Brace the base with one hand on the pa lm rest, grasp the top of the displa[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 57 When you convert your T ablet-PC betw een notebook and tablet modes, the screen orientation of your T ablet-PC wi ll automatically change according to the settings you have established in th e Dell QuickSet application or the P en and T ablet settings application, most commonly from landscape (notebook mode)[...]

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 hand, an d, following the directional arrow inscribed on th e grip, turn the rotating hinge counter-clockwise 180-degrees until you feel the display assembly engage secur ely in the notebook mode configuration. book[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 59 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. Right- and Le ft-handed 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. • Right-handed [...]

60 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC can hold the pen in your right hand or use a righ t-hand finger to operate the tablet buttons and display . • Lef t-handed use: Hold the T ablet-PC on your right for ear m with your right hand on the grip. Y ou can hold the pen in your left ha nd, manipulate the scroll control and back buttons with your le[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 61 Screen Orientat ion Y ou can change the display orientation of your T ablet-PC fr om portrait to landscape in s everal different ways: • P ress the screen rotate tablet butto n to rotate the scr een 90-degrees clockwise. • Right-click the QuickSet icon in the Notification area, click Ta b l e t Settings [...]

62 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC • In W indows Vista, pr ess the W ind ows L ogo key and <x> to open Wind o ws M ob il it y C en te r , and then click the button in the Screen Orient ation window until the display is in the desired orientation. Controlling Y our T ablet-PC in T ablet Mode In tablet mode, you can control your T ablet[...]

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.book Page 63 Tues day, May 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

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. T o ac cess QuickSet, click the QuickSet icon in the Notification ar[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 65 Y ou can change the actions assigne d to the back button, the tablet settings button, the e-mail appl ication shortcut button, and the scroll control (W indows Vista). T o access the settings for these buttons: •I n W i n d o w s V i s t a , c l i c k Start → Control P anel → Mobile PC → Ta b l e t P[...]

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 r emind you to replace the pen in the compartment. The behavior of the pen indicator LED can be enabled or disabled thro ugh the QuickSet tablet settings application [...]

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 . Dell recommends that you use the pen only while it is calibrated to your person [...]

68 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC – T ouch the pe n on the screen and hold it in place momentaril y until W indows draws a complete circle around the cursor . When the circle is complete, lift the pen to display the conte xt menu. If you move or lift the pen before the circle is complete, the right-click action is cancelled. T o get help a[...]

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 provides Input P anel training. Y o u 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 . Using Pen Flicks in Windows Vista P [...]

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 device prefere nces, such as pointer speed, c lick speed, and pointer (mouse) trails, are set in the Mouse P roperties window . These preferences apply to any point[...]

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 online information, customize settings, and manage tasks. QuickSet NOTICE: If you uninstall QuickSet from your T ablet-P C you will also delete the [...]

72 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-click the QuickSet icon to launch QuickSet and access the QuickSet launch panel. The main menu provides li nks to QuickSet features that help you configure settings for : • Network connectivity • Display settings • System settings Right-Clicking the QuickSet Ico[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 73 • Double-click the QuickSet icon in the Windows Notification ar e a 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 . • Right-click the battery icon in the W i ndows Notifica[...]

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. T o view battery charge status, check the Pow[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 75 • Low-battery warning Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, pr ess <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter . The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your T ablet-PC. F or more information about[...]

76 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC Check the Battery Health NOTE: Y ou can check battery health 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, right-c lick the icon in the Windows Notification area, and click Help . T o check th[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 77 • Use the P ower Management W i zard or the P ower Options Pr operties 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 press <Fn><Esc>. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Managem[...]

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 charge level becomes critically low . T o Manually Enter Hibernate Mode in Windows Vista Click Start , and move your mouse over the right triangle b[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 79 NOTE: Some ExpressCards may not operate correctly after t he T ablet-PC exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard" on page 91), or simply restart (reboot) your T ablet-PC. T o Exit Hibernate Mode T o exit hibernate mode, press the po wer button. The 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 about 1 hour an d to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer with the T ablet - PC turned on. Y ou can leave the battery in th e T ablet-PC for [...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 81 Installing the Main Battery 1 If the T ablet-PC is connected to a do cking device such as the optional media base or battery slice (docke d), und ock it. See "Undocki ng Y our T ablet-PC F rom th e Media Base" on page 212 or "Undocking Y our T ablet-PC F rom the Battery Slice" on page 220[...]

82 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC Using a Keyboard Numeric Keyp ad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an e xternal keyboar d. Each key on the k eypad has multiple functions. The k eypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the k eypad keys. T o type a number or symbol , hold down <Fn> and press t[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 83 Battery Display Functions Power Management Speaker Functions <Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSe t Battery Meter . <Fn><F8> Switches the video image to the next display option. The options include the integrated display , an external monitor , 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 Vista. W indows logo key and <T ab> Cycle through programs on the W indows Notification area by using W indows Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero™ interface). <Ctrl> and W indows logo ke y [...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 85 T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the character r epeat rate: • In W indows Vista, click Control P anel → Hardware and Sound , and either click Key b o a r d or click one of the two options under the Key b o a r d link. •I n W i n d o w s X P , c l i c k Control P anel → P rinters and Other Har[...]

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 b utton. • T o select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch p[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 87 1 P ull 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. 3 T est the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly . Using the Di[...]

88 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC Adjusting Brightness 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 battery power , you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfor table setting by pressing <Fn> and the up- or down-arro[...]

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 available env ironmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to co mpensate for low-li ght and high- light environments. Y ou can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feat[...]

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. The T a blet-PC automatically detects the card. ExpressCards ar e generally marked with a symbol (such as a tri angle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which en d to i[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 91 The T abl et-PC recognizes t he ExpressCar d and automatically loads t h e appropriate device driver . If the config uration 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 procedur es in this s[...]

92 Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC About Smart Cards Smart card s are portable cre d it-car d shap ed devices with internal integrated circuits. The top surface of the smart car d usually contains an embedded processor under the gold contact pad. The combination of the small size and integrated circuits make smart car ds valu able tools for s[...]

Setting Up and Using Y our T ablet-PC 93 2 Slide the smart card i nto the smart car d 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 car d. Check the car d orientation and try again. Secure Digital (S D) Cards Secur[...]

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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 n otebook or tablet position and set the display or ientation to either landscape 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. In addi[...]

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, the pr ojector display s an image that is rotated sideway s and not viewable. T o correct t he displayed image, change the T ablet-PC display to landscape orientation using the Screen Rota te button or use the proje[...]

Using Y our T ablet-PC With a Projector 97 Considerations for Display Resolution and Aspect 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 lowes t display r esolution and aspect ratio . Changing to a lo wer display resolution and as[...]

98 Using Y our T ablet-PC With a Projector •I n W i n d o w s ® Vist a ® , right-click the desktop and select AT I CA T AL YST ® Control Center . • In W indows XP , sele ct Start → All P rograms → Catalys t Contr ol Center → Advanced → Catalyst Control Center - Advanced. 2 Select Displays Manger under Graphics Settings . The projecto[...]

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. F or exa mple, with a network set up in a home or small office you can print to a shar ed printer , access drive s and files on ano t her computer , b[...]

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 follow th e instructions in the wizard. Windows XP 1 Click Start and then click Control P anel . 2 Click Network and Internet[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 101 What Y ou Need to Establish a WLAN Connectio n Before you can set up a WLAN, you need: • High-speed (broadba nd) Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem that is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network adapter for each computer or T ablet-PC that you [...]

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 hardware a nd software th at shipped with your T ablet-PC. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wi reless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 103 NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Tu r n o n only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 T urn on your wireless router and wait for at least 2 mi[...]

104 Setting Up and Using Networks Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com . For information on the type of wireless network adapter that is installed in your T ablet-PC, see "Checking Y our Wireless Network Adapter" on page 101. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your T a blet-PC, di[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 105 Monitoring the Status of the Wireless network adapte r Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indi cator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of your T ablet-PC’s wireless devi ces. T o turn the wir eless activity indicator on or off, click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey P [...]

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 antenna. • The Dell Mobile B roadband Card Utility (already installed on your Ta b l e t - PC if you purchase d the card when you purchased your T ablet-PC, or on the CD that[...]

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 about the hardware installed on this computer . On the My Computer Information - Hardware scr een, you can view the type of M[...]

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 S tart in W indows XP) → All P rograms → Dell Wir el ess . 2 Select the option for Broadband and fo llow the instructions on the scr een. 3 Extend the e xterna l whip antenna and adjust orientatio[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 109 Y ou can use L ocation P rofile Settings 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 change the way network connections are handled. The pr of iles consist of dif ferent network set[...]

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 Connect ions section of the Contro l P anel. T o access options for enabling W indows F irewall: •I n W i n d o w s V i s t a , c l i c k Start → Control P anel → Security → Win d o[...]

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. A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft devi ce. T o use the lock, a[...]

Securing Y our T ablet-PC 112 Smart cards are portable cr edit-card shap ed devices with internal integrated circuits. Using smart car ds 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 secur e user -authentication than passwords alone. See "Smart C[...]

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. When using pas swords, obse[...]

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. The administrators or technici ans can assign identical ad ministrator passwords to groups of computers, allowing you to assign a unique primary [...]

Securing Y our T ablet-PC 115 T o continue, enter your password (with no mor e than eight characters) and press <Enter>. If you do not ente r a password within 2 minutes, th e T ablet-PC r eturns to its previous operating state. If you enter the wrong passwor d, a me ssa ge tells you that the password is invalid. P ress <Enter> to try a[...]

Securing Y our T ablet-PC 116 Enabling the TPM Featu re 1 Enable the TPM software: a Restart the T ablet-PC and pr ess <F2> during the P ower On Self T est to enter the system setup program. b Select Security → TPM Security and press <Enter>. c Under TPM Security , select On . d P ress <Esc> to exit the setup program. e If promp[...]

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 indow s logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows des ktop. Then shut down your T ablet-PC and try again. c In the drop-dow n menu, sele ct W ave EMBASSY T rust Suite and press <Enter> to create the ico[...]

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 . • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing T ab[...]

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 instructions in the Product Information Guide . T ablet-PC, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your T ablet-PC, disconnect the T abl et-PC from the electrical outlet and, if necessary , the optio[...]

120 Cleaning Y our T a blet-PC 5 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water , and wipe it gently across the surface of the touch pad . Do not a llow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Alway s use compressed air to clean the lens in an optical drive, and fo[...]

T roubleshooting 121 8 T roubleshooting Some of the tools you may be using as you troubles hoot prob lems 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 Vista ® only) •W i n d o w s ® Hardwar e T roubleshooter Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, foll[...]

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), undock it. See "Undocking Y our T ablet-PC From the Me d i a Base" on page 212 and "Undocking Y our T ablet-PC From the Battery Sl[...]

T roubleshooting 123 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utili ties Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media . 2 Shut down and restart the T ablet-PC. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating sy stem logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft ® Win[...]

124 T roubleshooting 2 After you have selected the T est System option from the main menu, the following menu appears: 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. 3 If a problem is encountered during a test, a messa ge appears with an error code and a descript[...]

T roubleshooting 125 5 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. T o e xit the De ll Diagnostics and restart the T ablet-PC, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Dell Support Utility for Windows Vista The Dell Support Utility , installed on your T able[...]

126 T roubleshooting The Dell Support Utility is customiz ed for your computing environment. The icon in the W indows Notificati on area 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: • Check your computing e nvironment • V[...]

T roubleshooting 127 • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may help support personnel di agnose and fix the pr oblem. • If an error message occurs in a program, see the program’s documentation. NOTE: The pr[...]

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. NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in th[...]

T roubleshooting 129 C HECK THE M ICROSOFT O UTLOOK ® E XPRESS SECURITY SETTINGS — If you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Expr ess, click To o l s → Options → Security . 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the ch eckmark, as needed. E NSURE THAT YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE I NTERNET — Ensure that you have subscribed t[...]

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 . NOTE: Y our T ablet-PC supports only IEEE 1394a standard. E NSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 13 94 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON TH[...]

T roubleshooting 131 A program stops responding E ND THE PROGRAM — 1 P ress <Ct rl><Shift><Esc > simulta neously to a ccess the T ask Manager . 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to select th e program that is no longer r esponding . 4 Click End T ask . A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation in[...]

132 T roubleshooting Other software problems C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATI ON OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATIO N — • Ens ure that th e progr am is co mpatible with the operating system installed on your Ta b l e t - P C . • Ensure t hat your T a blet-PC me ets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ru[...]

T roubleshooting 133 • Run the Dell Di agnostics ( see "Dell Diag nostics" on page 121). Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . C HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensur e that the network cable is firmly inserted into t he n[...]

134 T roubleshooting page 168). E LIMINA TE INTERFERENCE — Some possible causes of interfer ence are: • P ower , keyboard, and mouse e xtension cables • T oo many devi ces connect ed to the same power stri p • Mul tiple p ower str ips con nected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures i[...]

T roubleshooting 135 NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your scanner , contact the scanner’ s manufacturer . C HECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. U NLOCK THE SCANNER — Ensure that your scanner is unlock ed (if the scanner has a locking tab or button). R ESTART THE [...]

136 T roubleshooting adjust the volume, bass, or tr eble to elimina te distort ion. A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower -right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. D ISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR — Sound from the spea[...]

T roubleshooting 137 3 Tu r n o n t h e T a b l e t - P C . 4 At the W indo ws desktop, use th e touch pad to move the cu rsor around, select an ic on, and open it . If the touch pad operate s correctly , the mouse may be defe ctive. C HECK THE SY STEM SETUP PROGRAM SETTINGS — V erify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the[...]

138 T roubleshooting finger as an input device is checked. Sele ct other settings on this screen as desired to configur e how the T ouch feature will perform. T OUCH TUNING — In the system Control P anel, open the N-trig T ablet Settings icon and click the Digitizer Options tab. In the T ouch T uning frame, click the Reset button and follow the i[...]

T roubleshooting 139 If only part of the display is readable C ONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR — 1 Shut down you r T ablet-PC and connect an external monito r to the T able t-PC. 2 T urn on the T ablet-PC and the monito r and adjust the monitor br ightness and contrast controls. If the ex ternal monitor works, the T ablet-P C display or video controll[...]

140 T roubleshooting • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is receiving electrical power , but an internal power problem might exist. • If the power light is steady amber , a device may be malfunctioning or incorr ectly insta lled. – Remove and then reinstall the me mory modules (see "Memory" on page 168). • Eliminat[...]

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. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable o[...]

142 Using the Sy stem Setup Program Sy stem Setup Screens Viewin g the Sy stem Setup Screens 1 T ur n on (or restart) your T ablet-PC. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, pr ess <F2> immediate ly . If you wait too long and the Microsof t ® W indows ® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows desktop. Then shut dow n your T able[...]

Using the Sy stem Setup Program 143 The Boot Order page displays a general list of the b ootable devices tha t may be installed in your T ablet-PC, incl uding but not limited to the fol lowing: • Modula r Bay HDD •I n t e r n a l H D D • Optical Drive During the boot routine, the T ablet-PC st arts at the top of the list and scans each enable[...]

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 reboot the T ablet-PC, the previous boot order is re stored. book.book Page 144 Tuesday, M ay 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

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 bo a rd. Al l d ev i ce s re qu i re a dr iv e r p ro gr a m. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specia[...]

146 Reinstalling Software In W indows XP , click P roperties → Hardware → Device Manager . NOTE: In Windows Vista ® , 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. Scroll down the list to see if any devi ce has an exclamation point[...]

Reinstalling Software 147 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Y our Operating System" on page 148) doe s not resolve the problem, then r einstall the driver fro m the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 Save and close any open files, and e xit any open programs. 2 Insert the D[...]

148 Reinstalling Software Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extrac ting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the pr evious section, do the f ollowing: 1 Click Start , and right-cl ick Computer . In W indows XP , click Start and right-click My Computer . 2 Click P roperties → Device Manager . In W indows XP , click P roperties →[...]

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 ope rating 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 resolve your operating system problem. Using Microsoft Win dows Sy s[...]

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. Windows Vista 1 Click Star[...]

Reinstalling Software 151 1 T urn on the T ablet-PC. When the Dell logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Vista Ad vanced Boot Options W indow . 2 Select Repair Y our Computer . The System Recovery Option s window appear s. 3 Select a keyboar d layout and click Next . 4 T o access the recovery options, log on as a local user . T[...]

152 Reinstalling Software Restore to return your operating system to the operati ng state it was in befo re you installed the new device driver . See "Using M icrosoft W indows System Restore" on page 149. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive confi gurat[...]

Reinstalling Software 153 6 Pre s s a n y k e y t o Boot from CD-ROM . 7 F ollow the instructions on the scre en to complete the installation. book.book Page 153 Tuesday, M ay 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

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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. Unless othe rwise noted, each proce dure assumes the follo wing: • Y ou have performed the steps in "T urning Off Y our T ablet-PC" on page 155 and "Befor e[...]

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 erating system shutdown process is complete. 2 Ensure that the T ablet-PC and all attach ed devices are turned off. If your T ablet-PC and attached devices did no t automatically tu rn off when yo[...]

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 p age 220. NOTICE: T o disconnect a network cable, first unp lug the cable from your T ablet-PC an[...]

158 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Y our T ablet-PC’ s Service T ag and 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 procedures in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 155. 2 T ur n off your T ablet-PC (see " T urnin g Off Y our T [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 159 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 T urn the T ablet-PC top-side up on a flat work surface and open the display . 4 Connect any network [...]

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. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight b ump can damage t[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 161 3 Holding the metal bracket by the sides, slide the bracket toward the back of the T ablet-PC to dislodge the brac ket from the two metal clips and set the bracket aside. 4 Use the pull-tab to disconnect the har d drive cable from the system board connector and remove the hard drive from the T ablet-PC. Installing the[...]

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. Save the original packaging for st oring or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use f[...]

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 card into the slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward the front of the T ablet-PC. 2[...]

164 Adding and Replacing Parts If you order ed an internal card with Bluetooth wireless tec hnology with your T ablet-PC, it is alr eady installed. Remove the Internal Card Caddy If your T ablet-PC has Bluetooth wirele ss technology , the Bluetooth card is installed in the inte rnal card caddy . NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your T ablet-[...]

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 screw and, lifting the end with the captive screw first, ge nt l y re m ov e th e ca rd ca d dy fr o m y o ur Ta b l e t - P C . If a card is installed in the card caddy , ensur e that ex 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 . book.book Page 166 Tuesday, M ay 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 167 5 Tighten the captive scr ew . 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. V erify that the battery release tabs are positioned towar d the middle [...]

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 Memo ry and Mini-Card Cover 1 F ollow the procedures in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 155. 2 T ur n the T ablet-PC upside-down, loos en the two captive screws on the memory and Mini-Card c[...]

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. Removing a Memory Module 1 F ollow the procedures in "B efor e Y o[...]

170 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Replace the memory and Mini-Card c over , and tighten the two captive screws (see "Installing the Memory and Mini-Car d Cover" on page 168). NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your T ablet-PC. 5 Insert the battery into the b[...]

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 Mini-Ca rd 1 F ollow the procedures in "B efor e Y ou Begin" on page 155. 2 Remove the memory and Mini-Card cover . See "Removi ng the Memory and Mini-Card Cover" on page 168. 3 Gr[...]

172 Adding and Replacing Parts 5 Release the card by pushing the meta l securing tab away from the card until the card pops up sl ightly . 1 antenna cable connectors (2) 2 Mini-Card 1 2 book.book Page 172 Tuesday, M ay 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

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. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. NOTE: Depending[...]

174 Adding and Replacing Parts 2 Align the car d with the connector at a 45-degree 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. 3 Connect the cables to the Mini-Card, ensuring that you route t[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 175 3 Starting on the right side of the T ablet-PC, use a plastic scribe to pr y 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. 2 P ress from left to right unti l the cove[...]

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 Keyboard 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efor e Y ou Begin" on page 155. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see [...]

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 keyboar d up 45-degrees to gain access to the k eyboard connector . 5 Lift the keyboar d cable locking arm up to access the keyboard cable. P ull up on the keyboar d cable pull-tab to remove the k eyboard cab[...]

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. Removing the Coin-cell[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 179 2 Connect the coin-cell battery connecto r to the connector on the system board. 3 Install the keyboar d (see "Installing the Keyboard" on page 177). 4 Install the hinge cover (see "Install ing the Hinge Cover" on page 175). Display Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, foll[...]

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 Loosen the five M2.5 x 5-mm scr ews. 8 T ur n the system upside-down and remove the base grip: a Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm scr ews. 1 display 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) 3 display connector pull-tab 4 display cable[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 181 b P ry the base gri p from the back of the rotating hinge and set the base grip aside. 9 T urn th e system top-side up, a nd remove 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.book Page 181 Tuesday, M ay 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

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 throug h the antenna channel to the bottom of the system. Align the shrink tube that is wrappe d around t[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 183 3 Connect the display cable to the system. When doing so, mak e sure that: • The pull-tab is lying flat in the rece ssed ar ea. If the bale wire is not flush to the palm rest, the keyboar d will not sit flat on the palm rest. • The LCD cabl e wires are flush to or below the palm rest surface so that the keyboar d [...]

184 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Tighten the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 5 Close the T ablet-PC and turn it around so th at you can access the back of the rotating hinge. 6 Tighten the two M2.5 x 5-mm scr ews on the top of the rotating hinge. 1 display 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) 3 display connector pull-tab 4 display cable connector 5 antenna cables (3)[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 185 7 T urn the T ablet-PC upside-down and install th e base grip: a Clip the base grip onto the back of the rotat ing hinge. b Tighten the two M2.5 x 5-mm scr ews. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 1 book.book Page 185 Tuesday, M ay 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

186 Adding and Replacing Parts 8 Install any applicable Mini-Cards (see "Installing a Mini-Card" on page 173). 9 Install the keyboar d (see "Insta lling the Keyboar d" on page 177). 10 Install the hinge cover (see "Installing the Hinge Cove r" on page 175). Palm Rest CAUTION: Before performing the followi ng procedures[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 187 2 Remove the hard 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 assembly (see "Removing the Display As sembly" on page 179). 5 Remove the keyboar d (see "Removing the Keyboard" on p[...]

188 Adding and Replacing Parts 10 Disengage the five snaps at the front of the syste m by using your fingers to pry the edge of the base away from the palm rest. 11 T ur n the T ablet-PC top-side up and, liftin g the front end slightly upward and moving in a cl ock-wise manner , disengage the snaps at the sides and back of the system. 1 2 3 4 book.[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 189 Installing the Palm Rest 1 Place the palm rest on top of the ba se, and engage the snaps around the palm rest edges by pressing with your fin gers in a counter-clockwise manner . 2 T urn th e T ablet-PC upside down an d tighten the eleven M2.5 x 5-mm bottom screws. 3 T urn the T ablet-PC top-side up and tighten the fi[...]

190 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Remove the display assembly (see "R emoving the Display Assembly" on page 179). 4 Remove the keyboar d (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"[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 191 9 Disconnect the pen indicator cable from the system board. 10 Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw mark ed 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 Sy stem Board 1 Seat the system board into the base from left to right. 2 Tigh[...]

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 Display Assembly" on page 179). 4 Remove the keyboar d (see "Removing the Keyboar d" on page 176). 5 Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see "Removing a Mini-Car d&qu[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 193 Installing the Fan 1 Seat the fan into the system board, and tighten the four M2 x 3-mm scr ew using a #0 Phillips s crewdriver . 2 Connect the fan cable to the system board. 3 Install the system board (see "Install ing the System Board" on page 191). 4 Install the palm rest (see "Install ing the P alm [...]

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). 8 Remove the two M2 x 3-mm scr ews. 9 Remove the pen missing cable and [...]

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 cable through the base hooks by the grip area. Use tape to hold the cabl e down through the base hooks. 2 Tighten the two M2 x 3-mm scr ews. 3 Install the system board (se[...]

196 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Remove the keyboar d (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). 7 Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 197 Installing the Wireless Switch 1 Set the wireless switch into the base. 2 Tighten the M2.5 x 5-mm screw . Slid e the wir eless On/Off switch to confirm that the board is connected to the base correctly . If the switch is too tight, then the alignment of the board to the base shifted during assembly . Loosen the M2.5 x[...]

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Dell™ D/Bay 199 12 Dell™ D/Bay CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in yo ur Product Information Guide . About the Dell D/Bay Y ou can install Del l Latitude™ D-F amily devices such a s a floppy drive, hard drive, or optical drive us ing the Dell D/Bay . Setting Up and Using the D/Ba[...]

200 Dell™ D/Bay Removing and Installing Devices When the T ablet-PC Is T urned Off NOTICE: T o prevent damage to devices, place 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. 1 P ress the device latch release so that the latch release pops out. 2 Pu ll [...]

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 with 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. Removing and Installing Devices While the T ablet-PC Is Running 1 Double-click the Sa[...]

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 re lease in so that it is flush with the bay . W indows automatically recognizes the new device. 6 If necessary , enter your password to unlock your drive. book.book Page 202 Tuesday, M ay 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

Media Base (Optional) 203 13 Media Base (Optional) Left V iew USB CONNECTOR OPTICAL DRIVE — Allows you to use CD and DVD media. 1 USB connector 2 optical drive in media bay The USB 2.0-com pliant connector allows you to connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboar d, or printer . 1 2 book.book Page 203 Tuesday, M ay 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

Media Base (Optional) 204 Right V iew USB CONNECTOR T ABLET -PC RELEASE LEVER — Releases the T ablet -PC from the media base if the media base is not secur ed by an antitheft device. SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the media base. Instructions for installi ng antitheft devices are usually inclu[...]

Media Base (Optional) 205 T ABLET -PC RELEASE LEVER — Lets you undock the T ablet-PC from the media base (see "Undocking Y ou r T ablet-PC F r om the Media Base" on page 212). AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR 1 T ablet-PC release lever 2 AC adapter connector 3 audio connector 4 I EEE 1394 5 VGA video connector 6 digital vi deo interface (DVI) conne[...]

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, external har d drive, or external CD-ROM drive. Supports hot swapping, multiple speeds on the same bus,[...]

Media Base (Optional) 207 SERIAL CONNECTOR USB CONNECTOR POWERED USB CONNECTOR Connects a serial device, su ch as a serial mouse or a handheld device. Connect USB dev ices, such as a mouse, k eyboard, o r printer . Connect optional external D/Bay device, or standar d USB devices, such as a mouse, k eyboard, or printer . book.book Page 207 Tuesday, [...]

Media Base (Optional) 208 NETWORK CONNECTOR T op View 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. The blinking ye llow light on the connector indicates acti[...]

Media Base (Optional) 209 DOCKING CONNECTOR — Allows you to dock your T a blet-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. Howev[...]

Media Base (Optional) 210 a Ensure that the T able t-PC is not connected to the media base or to the battery slice (docked). b T urn on the T ablet-PC. c V erify that the Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® desktop appear s. d Shut down the T ablet-PC (see "T urning Off Y our T ablet-PC" on page 155). Securing the Media Base NOTE: If the T ablet[...]

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. NOTE: After docking the T ablet-PC for the firs t time, the T ablet-PC battery or[...]

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 urn on the T ablet-PC. The operating system recognizes 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. If you undock b[...]

Media Base (Optional) 213 6 Lift the back of the T ablet-PC up and slide the T ablet-PC out towar ds 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). 2 Insert the optical drive into the me[...]

Media Base (Optional) 214 2 Remove the securing screw that secu res the optical drive and use your screwdriver 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 222.56 mm (8.76 inches) W eight (without optical drive) 0.488 kg (1.076 lb) Storage DVD-ROM (o[...]

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 owered USB one 9-pin USB-2.0 complia nt connector Video 15-pin VGA connector D VI connector 24-hole connector Serial 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible U ART with 16-byte buffer Audio headp[...]

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Battery Slice (Optional) 217 14 Battery Slice (Optional) T op View 1 docking connector 2 power status light 3 AC adapter connector 4 release lever 1 3 2 4 book.book Page 217 Tuesday, M ay 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

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. NOTICE:[...]

Battery Slice (Optional) 219 Connect the AC adapter to the A C 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 slice. book.book Page 219 Tuesday, M ay 13, 2008 5:03 PM[...]

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. 3 T ur n on the T ablet-PC. The operating sy[...]

Battery Slice (Optional) 221 2 Set your T ablet-PC power management settings so that the T ablet-PC does not enter sleep, standby , or hi bernate mode when you close (lower) the display : Win d ow s V i st a 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 . b Under the When I close the [...]

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 also rechar g e whenever it is docked to the T ablet-PC and the T a blet-PC is attached to the electrical outlet using the AC adapter . See &q[...]

Battery Slice (Optional) 223 W eight 0.60 kg (1.32 lb) AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 V AC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequen cy 50–60 Hz Output current (maximum) 3.34 A Output power 65 W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions and weight: Height 28.3 mm (1.11 inches) Wi d t h 57.8 mm (2.28 inches) Depth 137.2 mm (5.40 inches) W eig[...]

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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. • W rite down your Service T ag and store it in a [...]

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 sh aving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. NOTICE: If the T ablet-PC has been exposed to ex treme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature[...]

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-PC. • P rior to entering the airplane, verify that using a T [...]

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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 energy and, if not instal led and used in accordan ce with the manufactur er ’s instruction manual, may cause interfer ence with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim[...]

230 Appendix The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC r egulations: • P roduct name: Dell™ Latitude™ XT • Model number: PP12S • Company name: Dell Inc. W orldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell W ay Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 N[...]

Glossary 231 17 Glossary T erms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features 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. ACP I — advanced con[...]

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 hardwar e and the operating system. Unless you und[...]

Glossary 233 computer components. carnet — An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport . CD-R — C D rec orda bl e — A reco rda bl e ve rs io n of a CD . D at a ca n b e rec orde d o nly once onto a CD -R. Once recor ded, the data cannot be erased or written [...]

234 Glossary device — Har dware such as a disk drive, printer , or keyboar d that is installed in 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. DIN connector — A round, six-pin connect or that confor[...]

Glossary 235 technology is dif ferent from D VD-R W technology .) DVD + RW dr i v e — drive that can read D VDs and most CD media and write to DV D+RW (rewritable DV Ds ) discs. DVI — digital video interface — A standar d for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display . E ECC — error checking and correction — A ty[...]

236 Glossary when installed. F F ahrenhe it — A temperature measur ement scale where 32° is the freezi ng 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 SDRA M chips and the system. FCC — F ederal Communic[...]

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 are often used inte rchangeably . heat sink — A metal plate on some proce ssors that helps dissipate heat. hibernate mode — A power management mode that saves everything in memory to a reserved space on the hard drive and t hen [...]

238 Glossary standards fo r infrared communications. IRQ — interrupt request — An electronic 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 devices simultaneou sly . ISP[...]

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. 1 MB equals 1024 KB. When used[...]

240 Glossary MP — megapix el — A measure of image re solution used for digital cameras. ms — millisecond — A mea s ure of time that equals one thousandth of a second. Access times of storage devices are often measured in ms. N network adapter — A chip that provides netw ork capabilities. A computer may include a network adapter on its sys[...]

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 Express ca n transfer data at speeds from 250 MB/sec to 4 GB/sec. If th e PCI Express chip set and the device are capable of different speeds, they will operate at the slo wer speed. PCMCIA ?[...]

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 CD or D VD. • It is located on a network in a directory and the system adm inistrator has assigned rights on ly to[...]

Glossary 243 individual identification number on th e SCSI controller bus. SDR AM — synchronous dynamic random-access memory — A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the processor . serial connector — An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer . S[...]

244 Glossary capabilities of the monitor , the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer . S-video TV -out — A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer . SXGA — super -extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports r esoluti[...]

Glossary 245 UPS — uninterruptible power suppl y — A ba ckup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to a n unacceptable voltage level. A UP S keeps a computer running for a limited amount of time when there is no electrical power . UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. Small[...]

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. If the computer is infected, the boot virus may r eplicate itself onto all the bootable media that ar e read or written in that computer until the virus is eradicated. V — volt — The measurement of [...]

Glossary 247 Zip format are called Zip files and usua lly have a filename extension of .z ip . A special kind of zipped file is a self-e xtracting file, which has a filename e xtension of .exe . Y ou can unzip a self -extracting file by double-clicking it. Zip drive — A high-capacity floppy drive develo ped by Iomega Corporation that uses 3.5-inc[...]

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