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... Utilities media may be available in the D/Bay or the optional media base to access the Driver's and Utilities media. What Are You Looking For? NOTE: You must use the optical drive in certain countries. Some features or media may not be ...
... Utilities media may be available in the D/Bay or the optional media base to access the Driver's and Utilities media. What Are You Looking For? NOTE: You must use the optical drive in certain countries. Some features or media may not be ...
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... run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in Windows XP)→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for technicians or experienced users. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ Latitude™ XT User's Guide...
... run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in Windows XP)→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for technicians or experienced users. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell™ Latitude™ XT User's Guide...
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... software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Upgrade information for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region or business segment to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Contact information, service call status and support history, service...
... software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Upgrade information for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region or business segment to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Contact information, service call status and support history, service...
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...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 the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. Quick Reference Guide 11 To 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. See "Using the...
...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 the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. Quick Reference Guide 11 To 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. See "Using the...
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... Reference Guide 25 A solid blue screen appears TURN THE TABLET-PC OFF - NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your Tablet-PC. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on Dell™ computers. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD...
... Reference Guide 25 A solid blue screen appears TURN THE TABLET-PC OFF - NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your Tablet-PC. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on Dell™ computers. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD...
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...does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" and "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Battery Slice" in your User's Guide). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may ...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is connected to ...
...does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" and "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Battery Slice" in your User's Guide). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may ...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is connected to ...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your User's Guide). NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility ..., keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your User's Guide). NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility ..., keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start...
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... you to customize the test 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). 3 If a problem is located at the top of the screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function ...and a description of the test and any error conditions encountered. The device list may indicate requirements for your Service Tag. 4 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Quick Reference Guide 29 If you run a test from system setup...
... you to customize the test 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). 3 If a problem is located at the top of the screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function ...and a description of the test and any error conditions encountered. The device list may indicate requirements for your Service Tag. 4 If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Quick Reference Guide 29 If you run a test from system setup...
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..., 23 C computer 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...
..., 23 C computer 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...
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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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... 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 Windows Vista 125 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 125 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 126 Windows...
... 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 Windows Vista 125 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 125 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 126 Windows...
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... Overview 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...
... Overview 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...
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What Are You Looking For? Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your Tablet-PC. 1 Resources Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your Tablet-PC Resources 13 Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my Tablet-PC Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for my Tablet-PC • My device documentation NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may ship with your Tablet-PC.
What Are You Looking For? Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your Tablet-PC. 1 Resources Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your Tablet-PC Resources 13 Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my Tablet-PC Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for my Tablet-PC • My device documentation NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may ship with your Tablet-PC.
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...about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) or to your Tablet-PC. What Are You Looking For? • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Documentation and drivers are already installed on your Tablet...-PC or advanced technicalreference material for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121). Readme files ...
...about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) or to your Tablet-PC. What Are You Looking For? • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Documentation and drivers are already installed on your Tablet...-PC or advanced technicalreference material for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121). Readme files ...
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...utility. The software automatically detects your Tablet-PC and operating system, and installs the updates 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your selections. 18 Resources appropriate for your Tablet-PC, you reinstall the operating system for... questions • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - What Are You Looking For? Service call...
...utility. The software automatically detects your Tablet-PC and operating system, and installs the updates 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your selections. 18 Resources appropriate for your Tablet-PC, you reinstall the operating system for... questions • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - What Are You Looking For? Service call...
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... the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. The Windows Notification area is already... Help functionality, network activity, the Power To view Dell QuickSet Help, press the Management Wizard, hotkeys, and QuickSet tablet settings button (see "Removing the Main Battery" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media The...
... the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. The Windows Notification area is already... Help functionality, network activity, the Power To view Dell QuickSet Help, press the Management Wizard, hotkeys, and QuickSet tablet settings button (see "Removing the Main Battery" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media The...
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...the Windows Notification area or through the Windows Mobility Center. You can access Dell QuickSet from your Tablet-PC. Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 71 QuickSet gives you will also delete the tablet button drivers. Depending on what you want to do, you can use QuickSet, the... on your Tablet-PC you easy access to settings and controls for customizing your screen. Click the QuickSet icon to support.dell.com. To reinstall QuickSet and the tablet button drivers, go to : • Control internal network adapter activity. • Manage hot key pop-ups: • Enable or ...
...the Windows Notification area or through the Windows Mobility Center. You can access Dell QuickSet from your Tablet-PC. Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 71 QuickSet gives you will also delete the tablet button drivers. Depending on what you want to do, you can use QuickSet, the... on your Tablet-PC you easy access to settings and controls for customizing your screen. Click the QuickSet icon to support.dell.com. To reinstall QuickSet and the tablet button drivers, go to : • Control internal network adapter activity. • Manage hot key pop-ups: • Enable or ...
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... Cards NOTE: You can use the CD that installs into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use smart cards with the ExpressCard. The Tablet-PC recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the card into the ExpressCard slot. If the configuration program tells you to eject the...
... Cards NOTE: You can use the CD that installs into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use smart cards with the ExpressCard. The Tablet-PC recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the card into the ExpressCard slot. If the configuration program tells you to eject the...
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... set up the wireless router: a Establish communication between your Tablet-PC and your Tablet-PC to a WLAN. Your wireless network adapter requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If...
... set up the wireless router: a Establish communication between your Tablet-PC and your Tablet-PC to a WLAN. Your wireless network adapter requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If...
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... Problems" on page 130), and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin . It is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your Tablet-PC include: • Dell Diagnostics • Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista® only) ..."Using the System Setup Program" on your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you want to review your Tablet-PC's configuration information, and ...
... Problems" on page 130), and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin . It is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your Tablet-PC include: • Dell Diagnostics • Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista® only) ..."Using the System Setup Program" on your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you want to review your Tablet-PC's configuration information, and ...