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Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ Latitude™ XT User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft Windows XP and Windows • How to configure system settings ...Vista™ Help and Support Center • How to troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start (or Start in your User's Guide) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 25). NOTE: Drivers...
Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ Latitude™ XT User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft Windows XP and Windows • How to configure system settings ...Vista™ Help and Support Center • How to troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start (or Start in your User's Guide) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 25). NOTE: Drivers...
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... your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on your media varies based on page 22). What Are You Looking For? The Windows Notification area is located in your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media The...
... your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on your media varies based on page 22). What Are You Looking For? The Windows Notification area is located in your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media The...
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... powered down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" and "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Battery Slice" in your User's Guide for technical assistance. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. When to... Problems" on your Tablet-PC's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you print these procedures before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from your Tablet-PC and try again. - It is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 23...
... powered down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" and "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Battery Slice" in your User's Guide for technical assistance. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. When to... Problems" on your Tablet-PC's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you print these procedures before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from your Tablet-PC and try again. - It is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 23...
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...failures are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, ...from the numbered list. See "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your hard drive. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next...
...failures are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, ...from the numbered list. See "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your hard drive. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next...
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... crashes, 23, 25 stops responding, 23 D Dell Diagnostics, 25 Dell support site, 9 diagnostics Dell, 25 documentation End User License Agreement, 7 ergonomics, 7 online, 9 Product Information Guide, 7 regulatory, 7 safety, 7 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 7 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 25 E End User License Agreement, 7 ergonomics information, 7 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 25 L labels Microsoft Windows, 8 Service Tag, 8 M media operating system...
... crashes, 23, 25 stops responding, 23 D Dell Diagnostics, 25 Dell support site, 9 diagnostics Dell, 25 documentation End User License Agreement, 7 ergonomics, 7 online, 9 Product Information Guide, 7 regulatory, 7 safety, 7 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 7 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 25 E End User License Agreement, 7 ergonomics information, 7 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 25 L labels Microsoft Windows, 8 Service Tag, 8 M media operating system...
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O operating system reinstalling, 11 Operating System media, 11 P problems blue screen, 25 computer crashes, 23, 25 computer stops responding, 23 Dell Diagnostics, 25 general, 23 program crashes, 24 program stops responding, 24 software, 24-25 Product Information Guide, 7 Q QuickSet Help, ...11 R regulatory information, 7 S safety instructions, 7 Service Tag, 8 software problems, 24-25 32 Index Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 27 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 26 support website, 9 system views back, 15 bottom, 16 front, 13 left side,...
O operating system reinstalling, 11 Operating System media, 11 P problems blue screen, 25 computer crashes, 23, 25 computer stops responding, 23 Dell Diagnostics, 25 general, 23 program crashes, 24 program stops responding, 24 software, 24-25 Product Information Guide, 7 Q QuickSet Help, ...11 R regulatory information, 7 S safety instructions, 7 Service Tag, 8 software problems, 24-25 32 Index Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 27 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 26 support website, 9 system views back, 15 bottom, 16 front, 13 left side,...
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... 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 Windows Vista 125 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 125 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 126 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 126...
... 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 Windows Vista 125 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 125 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 126 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 126...
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... 141 System Setup Screens 142 Viewing the System Setup Screens 142 Commonly Used Options 142 Changing the Boot Sequence 142 10 Reinstalling Software 145 Drivers 145 What Is a Driver 145 Identifying Drivers 145 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 146 Restoring Your Operating System 148 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 149 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 150 8 Contents
... 141 System Setup Screens 142 Viewing the System Setup Screens 142 Commonly Used Options 142 Changing the Boot Sequence 142 10 Reinstalling Software 145 Drivers 145 What Is a Driver 145 Identifying Drivers 145 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 146 Restoring Your Operating System 148 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 149 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 150 8 Contents
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...Operating System media. NOTE: The color of your Tablet-PC. The Windows Notification area is on the Microsoft® Windows® License Label located in your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on page 27), or right-click the QuickSet icon... in the lower-right corner of your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for...
...Operating System media. NOTE: The color of your Tablet-PC. The Windows Notification area is on the Microsoft® Windows® License Label located in your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on page 27), or right-click the QuickSet icon... in the lower-right corner of your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for...
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Accessing Management Tasks and User Information You can access Dell QuickSet from your Tablet-PC. You can use QuickSet, the Control Panel, Help and Support, and the Windows Vista Mobility Center to access online information, customize settings, and manage tasks. QuickSet gives you easy access ...what you want to settings and controls for customizing your Tablet-PC you will also delete the tablet button drivers. The Windows Notification area is located in the Windows Notification area. QuickSet NOTICE: If you can start QuickSet by either clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking...
Accessing Management Tasks and User Information You can access Dell QuickSet from your Tablet-PC. You can use QuickSet, the Control Panel, Help and Support, and the Windows Vista Mobility Center to access online information, customize settings, and manage tasks. QuickSet gives you easy access ...what you want to settings and controls for customizing your Tablet-PC you will also delete the tablet button drivers. The Windows Notification area is located in the Windows Notification area. QuickSet NOTICE: If you can start QuickSet by either clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking...
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NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your Tablet-PC include: • Dell Diagnostics • Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista® only) • Windows® Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Using the System Setup...
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your Tablet-PC include: • Dell Diagnostics • Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista® only) • Windows® Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Using the System Setup...
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...Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to a docking device (docked), undock it. See "Dell... Diagnostics Main Menu" on . NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is connected to start the Dell ...and try again. - When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately...until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). The Tablet-PC...Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers... down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see a message stating that is connected...
...Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to a docking device (docked), undock it. See "Dell... Diagnostics Main Menu" on . NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is connected to start the Dell ...and try again. - When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately...until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). The Tablet-PC...Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers... down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see a message stating that is connected...
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...CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting 123 .... Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu appears, click the button for the option you want . If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and...
...CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting 123 .... Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu appears, click the button for the option you want . If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and...
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... by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Access the Dell Support Utility from the Windows Vista® Start menu. Dell Support Utility for all the components installed on your Tablet-PC, provides self-support information, software updates, and...
... by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Access the Dell Support Utility from the Windows Vista® Start menu. Dell Support Utility for all the components installed on your Tablet-PC, provides self-support information, software updates, and...
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...the Product Information Guide. 134 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - In Windows XP, click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 If the printer is working by testing it with another ...device, such as needed. page 168). See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the electrical...
...the Product Information Guide. 134 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - In Windows XP, click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 If the printer is working by testing it with another ...device, such as needed. page 168). See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the electrical...
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... U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off. Ensure that the sound is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking... tab or button). VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. See the scanner documentation for...
... U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off. Ensure that the sound is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking... tab or button). VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. See the scanner documentation for...
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... double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 146. If you are connected to check for damage, and... for interference. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the Tablet-PC headphone connector. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 126. Click or double-click the speaker icon in Windows XP)→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - C H E C K T H ...
... double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 146. If you are connected to check for damage, and... for interference. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the Tablet-PC headphone connector. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 126. Click or double-click the speaker icon in Windows XP)→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - C H E C K T H ...
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...) and certain Windows Control Panel screens are useful to execute a diagnostic self test. on the system Control Panel, open the Pen and Input Devices icon. Diagnostics I N I T I A L I ZE D I G I T I N G S - If the test result produces a diagnostic code, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121). See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146. E X E C U T E D I G I T I C S - T E S T D I A G N O S T I Z E R S E L F - Touch Not Functioning VE...
...) and certain Windows Control Panel screens are useful to execute a diagnostic self test. on the system Control Panel, open the Pen and Input Devices icon. Diagnostics I N I T I A L I ZE D I G I T I N G S - If the test result produces a diagnostic code, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121). See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146. E X E C U T E D I G I T I C S - T E S T D I A G N O S T I Z E R S E L F - Touch Not Functioning VE...
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... source of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your operating system. In Windows XP, click Start and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your Tablet-PC to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your...
... source of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your operating system. In Windows XP, click Start and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your Tablet-PC to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your...
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...use Windows Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 146). NOTE: In Windows Vista, the User Account Control window may appear. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and ...install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
...use Windows Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 146). NOTE: In Windows Vista, the User Account Control window may appear. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and ...install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com...