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... documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your Tablet-PC. You can be included on page 25). 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...
... documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your Tablet-PC. You can be included on page 25). 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...
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... "Using the Operating System Media" in the Microsoft® Windows® Notification area, and select Help. The Windows Notification area is already installed on page 22). NOTE: The color of your screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your User's Guide. To...system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media The operating system is located in your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on page 13), or right...
... "Using the Operating System Media" in the Microsoft® Windows® Notification area, and select Help. The Windows Notification area is already installed on page 22). NOTE: The color of your screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your User's Guide. To...system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media The operating system is located in your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on page 13), or right...
Quick Reference Guide
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...in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to be powered down your Tablet-...: If your Tablet-PC does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your Tablet-PC. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in your User's Guide for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. It is connected to wait until you see "...
...in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to be powered down your Tablet-...: If your Tablet-PC does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your Tablet-PC. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in your User's Guide for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. It is connected to wait until you see "...
Quick Reference Guide
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... from the diagnostics utility partition on page 28. See "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your hard drive. 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 the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence...
... from the diagnostics utility partition on page 28. See "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your hard drive. 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 the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence...
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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,...
User's Guide
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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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...hotkeys, and QuickSet tablet settings button (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on page 27), or right-click the QuickSet icon in your... system Operating System Media The operating system is on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "...key is already installed on the Microsoft® Windows® License Label located in the Microsoft® Windows® Notification area, and select Help. The Windows Notification area is located in the lower-right ...
...hotkeys, and QuickSet tablet settings button (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on page 27), or right-click the QuickSet icon in your... system Operating System Media The operating system is on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "...key is already installed on the Microsoft® Windows® License Label located in the Microsoft® Windows® Notification area, and select Help. The Windows Notification area is located in the lower-right ...
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...; Turn the Wireless Activity Indicator on or off. • Enable or disable hardware buttons on your Tablet-PC you will also delete the tablet button drivers. QuickSet NOTICE: If you easy access to : • Control internal network adapter activity. • Manage hot key pop-ups: • Enable... area. Accessing Management Tasks and User Information You can use QuickSet, the Control Panel, Help and Support, and the Windows Vista Mobility Center to support.dell.com. Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 71 Click the QuickSet icon to settings and controls for customizing your screen. ...
...; Turn the Wireless Activity Indicator on or off. • Enable or disable hardware buttons on your Tablet-PC you will also delete the tablet button drivers. QuickSet NOTICE: If you easy access to : • Control internal network adapter activity. • Manage hot key pop-ups: • Enable... area. Accessing Management Tasks and User Information You can use QuickSet, the Control Panel, Help and Support, and the Windows Vista Mobility Center to support.dell.com. Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 71 Click the QuickSet icon to settings and controls for customizing your screen. ...
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... hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. When to test displays in the system setup program and is optional and may be using as you troubleshoot problems on your Tablet-PC include: • Dell Diagnostics • Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista® only) • Windows® Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin...
... hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. When to test displays in the system setup program and is optional and may be using as you troubleshoot problems on your Tablet-PC include: • Dell Diagnostics • Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista® only) • Windows® Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin...
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...Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Tablet-PC and try again. - NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is known to be powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...; NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
...Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Tablet-PC and try again. - NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is known to be powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...; NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
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...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... When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your Tablet-PC. then, shut down and restart the...
...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... When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your Tablet-PC. then, shut down and restart the...
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... screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Accessing the Dell Support Utility If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the left pane of your computing environment. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is checked. Allows you to the Main Menu screen. Dell Support Utility for Windows Vista The Dell Support Utility, installed on...
... screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Accessing the Dell Support Utility If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the left pane of your computing environment. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is checked. Allows you to the Main Menu screen. Dell Support Utility for Windows Vista The Dell Support Utility, installed on...
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...on reinstalling the printer driver. page 168). Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the printer and the Tablet-PC. In Windows XP, click Start...begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in ...
...on reinstalling the printer driver. page 168). Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the printer and the Tablet-PC. In Windows XP, click Start...begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in ...
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...E W I V E R - Sound and Speaker Problems NOTE: The volume control in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT... WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. No sound from external ...
...E W I V E R - Sound and Speaker Problems NOTE: The volume control in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT... WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. No sound from external ...
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... cable, disconnect it for interference. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 126. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J U S T T H E W I N...Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - If you are connected to the Tablet-PC. Click or double-click the speaker icon in Windows XP)→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the...
... cable, disconnect it for interference. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 126. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J U S T T H E W I N...Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - If you are connected to the Tablet-PC. Click or double-click the speaker icon in Windows XP)→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the...
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...controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of operation to resolve the problem. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on using the pen or when touching the screen, the Tablet Settings window (i.e., Properties) and certain Windows Control Panel screens are useful to enable Touch, Pen, Dual, or Auto... preferred mode of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option. (The Tablet...
...controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of operation to resolve the problem. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on using the pen or when touching the screen, the Tablet Settings window (i.e., Properties) and certain Windows Control Panel screens are useful to enable Touch, Pen, Dual, or Auto... preferred mode of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option. (The Tablet...
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... Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact 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. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you installed the new driver. 146 Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support...
... Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact 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. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you installed the new driver. 146 Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support...
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... to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Reinstalling Software 151 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want...
... to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Reinstalling Software 151 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want...
