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... of software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information for my Tablet-PC • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - Proactive e-mail notification of your configuration. What Are...
... of software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Upgrade information for my Tablet-PC • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - Proactive e-mail notification of your configuration. What Are...
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... (until the TabletPC turns off), and then restart your Tablet-PC. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE TABLET-PC OFF - See the software documentation for at least 8 to run the software. NOTE: You must use the optical drive in the Product Information Guide. Other software problems CHECK THE...Guide 25 BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR TABLETPC THROUGH THE START MENU Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are unable to access the Driver's and Utilities media....
... (until the TabletPC turns off), and then restart your Tablet-PC. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE TABLET-PC OFF - See the software documentation for at least 8 to run the software. NOTE: You must use the optical drive in the Product Information Guide. Other software problems CHECK THE...Guide 25 BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR TABLETPC THROUGH THE START MENU Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are unable to access the Driver's and Utilities media....
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... to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down your hard drive. NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 23), and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: Before attempting the following...
... to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down your hard drive. NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 23), and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: Before attempting the following...
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... stating that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the Tablet-PC boots according to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. then, shut down your hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 27 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your...tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 28. See "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your Tablet-PC and try again. If multiple versions are detected during...
... stating that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the Tablet-PC boots according to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. then, shut down your hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 27 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your...tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 28. See "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your Tablet-PC and try again. If multiple versions are detected during...
User's Guide
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... the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler . . . . 108 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 109 Microsoft®Windows® Firewall 109 6 Securing Your Tablet-PC 111 Security Cable Lock 111 Smart Cards and Biometric Readers 111 Passwords 112 About Passwords 112 Using a Primary (or System) Password 113 Using an Administrator Password 114 Using a Hard Drive Password...
... the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler . . . . 108 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 109 Microsoft®Windows® Firewall 109 6 Securing Your Tablet-PC 111 Security Cable Lock 111 Smart Cards and Biometric Readers 111 Passwords 112 About Passwords 112 Using a Primary (or System) Password 113 Using an Administrator Password 114 Using a Hard Drive Password...
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... 7 Cleaning Your Tablet-PC 119 Tablet-PC, Keyboard, and Display 119 Touch Pad 119 Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media 120 8 Troubleshooting 121 Dell Diagnostics 121 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 121 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 121 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 123 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 123 Dell Support Utility for...
... 7 Cleaning Your Tablet-PC 119 Tablet-PC, Keyboard, and Display 119 Touch Pad 119 Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media 120 8 Troubleshooting 121 Dell Diagnostics 121 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 121 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 121 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 123 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 123 Dell Support Utility for...
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... Parts 155 Before You Begin 155 Recommended Tools 155 Turning Off Your Tablet-PC 155 Before Working Inside Your Tablet-PC 156 Main Battery 157 Removing the Main Battery 158 Installing the Main Battery 159 Hard Drive 159 Removing the Hard Drive 160 Installing the Hard Drive 161 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 162 Removing the SIM Card...
... Parts 155 Before You Begin 155 Recommended Tools 155 Turning Off Your Tablet-PC 155 Before Working Inside Your Tablet-PC 156 Main Battery 157 Removing the Main Battery 158 Installing the Main Battery 159 Hard Drive 159 Removing the Hard Drive 160 Installing the Hard Drive 161 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 162 Removing the SIM Card...
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...• Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS provides critical updates for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my Tablet-PC configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here ...detects your Tablet-PC and operating system, and installs the updates 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. appropriate for components, such as the system memory, the hard drive, and ...
...• Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS provides critical updates for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my Tablet-PC configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here ...detects your Tablet-PC and operating system, and installs the updates 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. appropriate for components, such as the system memory, the hard drive, and ...
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..., such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Connect USB devices, such as a camera, external hard drive, or external CD-ROM drive. A I R V E N T S - SP E AK E R - The Tablet-PC turns on page 82). This provides bandwidth for multimedia operations. About Your Tablet-PC 33 The Tablet-PC uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed...
..., such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Connect USB devices, such as a camera, external hard drive, or external CD-ROM drive. A I R V E N T S - SP E AK E R - The Tablet-PC turns on page 82). This provides bandwidth for multimedia operations. About Your Tablet-PC 33 The Tablet-PC uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed...
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... Intel® Core™ Duo or Intel® Core™ Solo 64 KB (internal) each processor core up to view information about your Tablet-PC, click Start (or Start in Windows XP)→ Help and Support, and then select the option to 4 MB 533 MHz or 667 ... connector one user-accessible SODIMM socket Memory module capacities 1 GB and 2 GB Maximum system memory capacity 3 GB Memory type 3.3-V SODIMM Storage Internal hard drive: Form factor 1.8-inch PATA HDD or optional 1.8-inch PATA Solid State HDD 42 About Your Tablet-PC For more information regarding the configuration of your...
... Intel® Core™ Duo or Intel® Core™ Solo 64 KB (internal) each processor core up to view information about your Tablet-PC, click Start (or Start in Windows XP)→ Help and Support, and then select the option to 4 MB 533 MHz or 667 ... connector one user-accessible SODIMM socket Memory module capacities 1 GB and 2 GB Maximum system memory capacity 3 GB Memory type 3.3-V SODIMM Storage Internal hard drive: Form factor 1.8-inch PATA HDD or optional 1.8-inch PATA Solid State HDD 42 About Your Tablet-PC For more information regarding the configuration of your...
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... Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating Storage 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°...
... Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating Storage 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°...
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... . Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 77 NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 79 for information on how you set the power management options. To enter... sleep mode. Depending on conserving battery power. You cannot make the Tablet-PC exit sleep mode by copying system data to open the display, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the...
... . Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 77 NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 79 for information on how you set the power management options. To enter... sleep mode. Depending on conserving battery power. You cannot make the Tablet-PC exit sleep mode by copying system data to open the display, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the...
User's Guide
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... setup in the same way a primary password restricts access to the Tablet-PC • Can be used instead of Password Primary (or system) Administrator Hard drive Features • Protects the Tablet-PC from unauthorized access NOTE: Some hard drives do not support hard drive passwords. Securing Your Tablet-PC 112 Using smart cards can improve system security by combining...
... setup in the same way a primary password restricts access to the Tablet-PC • Can be used instead of Password Primary (or system) Administrator Hard drive Features • Protects the Tablet-PC from unauthorized access NOTE: Some hard drives do not support hard drive passwords. Securing Your Tablet-PC 112 Using smart cards can improve system security by combining...
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... recommended that the password is also disabled. When you first start your Tablet-PC or hard drive. The Tablet-PC does not specifically prompt you disable the administrator password, the primary password is stored in your Tablet-PC, you must assign a primary password at the prompt. When using..., access User Accounts from unauthorized access. For example, do not use the Tablet-PC. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). NOTICE: If you for the administrator password. NOTICE: ...
... recommended that the password is also disabled. When you first start your Tablet-PC or hard drive. The Tablet-PC does not specifically prompt you disable the administrator password, the primary password is stored in your Tablet-PC, you must assign a primary password at the prompt. When using..., access User Accounts from unauthorized access. For example, do not use the Tablet-PC. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). NOTICE: If you for the administrator password. NOTICE: ...
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.... To assign or change administrator passwords, access User Accounts from the password for the hard drive password. When you set or change a hard drive password, enter system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). NOTE: The administrator password provides access to the Tablet-PC, but forget them both a primary and an administrator password assigned but it...
.... To assign or change administrator passwords, access User Accounts from the password for the hard drive password. When you set or change a hard drive password, enter system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141). NOTE: The administrator password provides access to the Tablet-PC, but forget them both a primary and an administrator password assigned but it...
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...Device option in the recovery of these backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be used to its previous operating state. If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the Tablet-PC returns to create and manage computer-generated encryption keys. Trusted Platform Module (.... Press to start -up from another device. If the hard drive password is set to allow start from another device, the Tablet-PC returns to the operating state it does not provide access to the hard drive when a hard drive password is a hardware-based security feature that came with no...
...Device option in the recovery of these backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be used to its previous operating state. If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the Tablet-PC returns to create and manage computer-generated encryption keys. Trusted Platform Module (.... Press to start -up from another device. If the hard drive password is set to allow start from another device, the Tablet-PC returns to the operating state it does not provide access to the hard drive when a hard drive password is a hardware-based security feature that came with no...
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... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 141 to review your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your Tablet-PC. Troubleshooting 121 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. When to test displays in the Product Information Guide...
... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 141 to review your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your Tablet-PC. Troubleshooting 121 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. When to test displays in the Product Information Guide...
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...the Battery Slice" on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down completely. - The Tablet-PC runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of ...the boot menu and press . NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is known to a docking device (docked), undock it. See "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on (or restart) your Tablet-PC. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you ...
...the Battery Slice" on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down completely. - The Tablet-PC runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of ...the boot menu and press . NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is known to a docking device (docked), undock it. See "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on (or restart) your Tablet-PC. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you ...
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... Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 121. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I N D O W S H A R D W A R E T R O U B L E S H O O T E R - Hard Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this document were written for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing... the drive. In Windows Vista, the User Account Control window may not apply if you are an administrator on the Tablet-PC, click Continue; If you set your Dell™ Tablet-PC to eliminate the possibility that the device is...
... Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 121. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I N D O W S H A R D W A R E T R O U B L E S H O O T E R - Hard Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this document were written for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing... the drive. In Windows Vista, the User Account Control window may not apply if you are an administrator on the Tablet-PC, click Continue; If you set your Dell™ Tablet-PC to eliminate the possibility that the device is...
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... and close any open files and exit any of memory supported by your Tablet-PC is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are... TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR TABLET-PC THROUGH THE ...using to ensure that your Tablet-PC is compatible with the operating system installed on your Tablet-PC. • Ensure that your Tablet-PC, see "Memory" ...that the program is supported by your Tablet-PC meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your Tablet-PC. Other software problems CHECK THE ...
... and close any open files and exit any of memory supported by your Tablet-PC is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are... TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR TABLET-PC THROUGH THE ...using to ensure that your Tablet-PC is compatible with the operating system installed on your Tablet-PC. • Ensure that your Tablet-PC, see "Memory" ...that the program is supported by your Tablet-PC meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your Tablet-PC. Other software problems CHECK THE ...