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... and mini-card cover (see "Removing the Battery" on page 22). • Use the product key on the license label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly ...-PC's Microsoft® Windows® License label is located on the bottom of your Service Tag information through the System Setup program. See "System Setup Screens" in the battery bay of your Tablet-PC (see "Bottom View" on page 16). Your Tablet-PC's Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number...
... and mini-card cover (see "Removing the Battery" on page 22). • Use the product key on the license label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly ...-PC's Microsoft® Windows® License label is located on the bottom of your Service Tag information through the System Setup program. See "System Setup Screens" in the battery bay of your Tablet-PC (see "Bottom View" on page 16). Your Tablet-PC's Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number...
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...; Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your upgrade and notification system installed computing environment on the screen. 10 Quick Reference Guide Frequently asked questions, hot The Dell Support Utility is an automated... topics, and general health of your Tablet-PC. Once turned off . Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in ...
...; Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your upgrade and notification system installed computing environment on the screen. 10 Quick Reference Guide Frequently asked questions, hot The Dell Support Utility is an automated... topics, and general health of your Tablet-PC. Once turned off . Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in ...
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... Help. NOTE: The color of your screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your Tablet-PC. Find It Here • Information on tablet features and Dell QuickSet Help functionality, network activity, the Power To view Dell QuickSet Help, press the Management Wizard, ... media. Your operating system product key is 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 Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating...
... Help. NOTE: The color of your screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your Tablet-PC. Find It Here • Information on tablet features and Dell QuickSet Help functionality, network activity, the Power To view Dell QuickSet Help, press the Management Wizard, ... media. Your operating system product key is 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 Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating...
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Front View 1 2 18 17 16 15 3 14 13 4 12 5 11 10 6 9 7 8 1 grip 2 display 3 ambient light sensor (with Dual-bulb 4 device status lights CCFL LCD option only) 5 digital array microphone 6 biometric reader 7 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons 9 track stick buttons 10 keyboard 11 track stick 12 rotating hinge 13 digital array microphone 15 Windows® security button 14 power button 16 screen rotate button 17 QuickSet tablet settings button 18 e-mail application shortcut button Quick Reference Guide 13
Front View 1 2 18 17 16 15 3 14 13 4 12 5 11 10 6 9 7 8 1 grip 2 display 3 ambient light sensor (with Dual-bulb 4 device status lights CCFL LCD option only) 5 digital array microphone 6 biometric reader 7 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons 9 track stick buttons 10 keyboard 11 track stick 12 rotating hinge 13 digital array microphone 15 Windows® security button 14 power button 16 screen rotate button 17 QuickSet tablet settings button 18 e-mail application shortcut button Quick Reference Guide 13
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...management settings. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your User's Guide for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" in your Dell™ Tablet-PC with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in... communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode. Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the...
...management settings. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your User's Guide for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" in your Dell™ Tablet-PC with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in... communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode. Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the...
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... END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to previous versions of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or touching your display with this version of Windows. TURN THE TABLET-PC OFF - C H E C ...A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to select...
... END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to previous versions of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or touching your display with this version of Windows. TURN THE TABLET-PC OFF - C H E C ...A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to select...
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... 25 A solid blue screen appears TURN THE TABLET-PC OFF - 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 get a response by pressing a key on Dell™ computers. 3 In the welcome screen, click Next. 4 Follow the instructions on your Tablet-PC. • Ensure that your...
... 25 A solid blue screen appears TURN THE TABLET-PC OFF - 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 get a response by pressing a key on Dell™ computers. 3 In the welcome screen, click Next. 4 Follow the instructions on your Tablet-PC. • Ensure that your...
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NOTE: If your Tablet-PC does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on your Tablet-PC's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to wait until you see the ...'s Guide for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 23), and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for instructions if applicable. 1 Ensure that the Tablet-PC is connected to an electrical outlet that you print these procedures before you wait...
NOTE: If your Tablet-PC does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on your Tablet-PC's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to wait until you see the ...'s Guide for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 23), and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for instructions if applicable. 1 Ensure that the Tablet-PC is connected to an electrical outlet that you print these procedures before you wait...
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...settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the Tablet-PC, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for the selected device. Tab Results ...it displays the information in the device list in your Tablet-PC. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more information. 3 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error...
...settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the Tablet-PC, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for the selected device. Tab Results ...it displays the information in the device list in your Tablet-PC. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more information. 3 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error...
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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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... Main Battery 79 Removing the Main Battery 80 Installing the Main Battery 81 Storing a Battery 81 Using a Keyboard 82 4 Contents and Left-handed Use 59 Screen Orientation 61 Controlling Your Tablet-PC in Windows XP . . . . . 51 Using Notebook Mode 54 Using Tablet Mode 55 Converting Your Tablet-PC Between Notebook and...
... Main Battery 79 Removing the Main Battery 80 Installing the Main Battery 81 Storing a Battery 81 Using a Keyboard 82 4 Contents and Left-handed Use 59 Screen Orientation 61 Controlling Your Tablet-PC in Windows XP . . . . . 51 Using Notebook Mode 54 Using Tablet Mode 55 Converting Your Tablet-PC Between Notebook and...
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... Troubleshooting Stylus and Touch Problems . . . 137 Display Problems 138 Power Lights 139 9 Using the System Setup Program . . . . . 141 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...
... Troubleshooting Stylus and Touch Problems . . . 137 Display Problems 138 Power Lights 139 9 Using the System Setup Program . . . . . 141 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...
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... and Mini-Card cover (see "Removing the Main Battery" on page 158). • Use the product key on the license label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of your Service Tag information through the System Setup program. See "System...
... and Mini-Card cover (see "Removing the Main Battery" on page 158). • Use the product key on the license label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of your Service Tag information through the System Setup program. See "System...
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...4 Follow the instructions on page 125. • How to use the Tablet-PC for Windows Vista" on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from another Tablet-PC Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your Tablet-PC... information about your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista®) hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your upgrade and notification system installed computing...
...4 Follow the instructions on page 125. • How to use the Tablet-PC for Windows Vista" on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from another Tablet-PC Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your Tablet-PC... information about your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility (Windows Vista®) hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your upgrade and notification system installed computing...
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...screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Operating System media. The Windows Notification area is located in the lower-right corner of your media varies based on your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell... system you reinstall your Tablet-PC. Find It Here • Information on tablet features and Dell QuickSet Help functionality, network activity, the Power To view Dell QuickSet Help, press the Management Wizard, hotkeys, and QuickSet tablet settings button (see "Removing the...
...screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Operating System media. The Windows Notification area is located in the lower-right corner of your media varies based on your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell... system you reinstall your Tablet-PC. Find It Here • Information on tablet features and Dell QuickSet Help functionality, network activity, the Power To view Dell QuickSet Help, press the Management Wizard, hotkeys, and QuickSet tablet settings button (see "Removing the...
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... digital array microphone 15 Windows® security button 17 QuickSet tablet settings button 8 touch pad buttons 10 keyboard 12 rotating hinge 14 power button 16 screen rotate button 18 e-mail application shortcut button G RI P - D IS PL A Y - A M B I E N T L I G H T S E N S O R - The ambient light sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display...
... digital array microphone 15 Windows® security button 17 QuickSet tablet settings button 8 touch pad buttons 10 keyboard 12 rotating hinge 14 power button 16 screen rotate button 18 e-mail application shortcut button G RI P - D IS PL A Y - A M B I E N T L I G H T S E N S O R - The ambient light sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display...
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... use the screen rotate button to change the display orientation from portrait to access the Windows Task Manager dialog box or a login... Off Your Tablet-PC" on page 62 for more information. P O W E R B U T T O N - Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Using a Keyboard" on page 62 for more information. S C R E E N R O T A T E B U T T O N - Access Dell QuickSet to transform the PC into tablet mode. See "Using Tablet Buttons" on page 155 for your e-mail application. Q U I C K S E T T A B L E T S E T T I O N S H O R T C U T B U T T O N - M A I L A P P L I C A T I...
... use the screen rotate button to change the display orientation from portrait to access the Windows Task Manager dialog box or a login... Off Your Tablet-PC" on page 62 for more information. P O W E R B U T T O N - Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Using a Keyboard" on page 62 for more information. S C R E E N R O T A T E B U T T O N - Access Dell QuickSet to transform the PC into tablet mode. See "Using Tablet Buttons" on page 155 for your e-mail application. Q U I C K S E T T A B L E T S E T T I O N S H O R T C U T B U T T O N - M A I L A P P L I C A T I...
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...Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in certain countries. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. Transferring Information in Windows XP. For instructions on removable...Information to a New Tablet-PC Microsoft® Windows® provides a wizard to help you transfer files and other data from one Dell™ computer to another-for transfer to the new computer. To transfer data over a network or serial connection, or you can ...
...Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in certain countries. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. Transferring Information in Windows XP. For instructions on removable...Information to a New Tablet-PC Microsoft® Windows® provides a wizard to help you transfer files and other data from one Dell™ computer to another-for transfer to the new computer. To transfer data over a network or serial connection, or you can ...
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...from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. To transfer data to transfer? For ... a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. screen, click I will use the Operating System media (if available) for the file transfer: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start...
...from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. To transfer data to transfer? For ... a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. screen, click I will use the Operating System media (if available) for the file transfer: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start...
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..., do not click Next. 7 Go to the old computer. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your old computer screen on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 1 On the Now go to your settings and files and click Next. Running the Files and...the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following ...
..., do not click Next. 7 Go to the old computer. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your old computer screen on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 1 On the Now go to your settings and files and click Next. Running the Files and...the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following ...