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... Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Tablet-PC and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - NSS provides ...critical updates for your operating system and support for your configuration. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my Tablet-PC ...
... Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Tablet-PC and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - NSS provides ...critical updates for your operating system and support for your configuration. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my Tablet-PC ...
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...computers. 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... software documentation for at least 8 to access the Driver's and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on the screen. NOTE: You must use the optical drive in the Product Information Guide. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER...
...computers. 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... software documentation for at least 8 to access the Driver's and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on the screen. NOTE: You must use the optical drive in the Product Information Guide. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER...
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... (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down completely. - When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. It is recommended that you ...in the system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . 26 Quick Reference Guide Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is connected to a docking device (docked),...
... (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down completely. - When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. It is recommended that you ...in the system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . 26 Quick Reference Guide Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is connected to a docking device (docked),...
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... test you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. then, shut down and restart the Tablet-PC. If multiple ...versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If...
... test you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. then, shut down and restart the Tablet-PC. If multiple ...versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If...
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... 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, 14 right side, 15 T troubleshooting...
... 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, 14 right side, 15 T troubleshooting...
User's Guide
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... 105 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 106 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 107 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 108 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler . . . . 108 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher...8482; 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...
... 105 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 106 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 107 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 108 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler . . . . 108 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher...8482; 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...
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..., 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 Windows Vista 125 Accessing the...
..., 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 Windows Vista 125 Accessing the...
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...-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 162 Installing the SIM Card 163 Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
...-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 162 Installing the SIM Card 163 Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
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...your Tablet-PC, you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your Dell Tablet-PC. Tablet-PC documentation, details on your operating system and support for components, such as the system memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - appropriate for my ...Tablet-PC • Reference - Find It Here • Solutions - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my Tablet-PC ...
...your Tablet-PC, you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your Dell Tablet-PC. Tablet-PC documentation, details on your operating system and support for components, such as the system memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - appropriate for my ...Tablet-PC • Reference - Find It Here • Solutions - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my Tablet-PC ...
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.... This provides bandwidth for multimedia operations. Restricting the airflow can damage the Tablet-PC or cause a fire. A I R V E N T S - Connect USB devices, such as a camera, external hard drive, or external CD-ROM drive. Fan noise is running. About Your Tablet-PC 33 The Tablet-PC turns on the fan when the Tablet-PC gets hot.
.... This provides bandwidth for multimedia operations. Restricting the airflow can damage the Tablet-PC or cause a fire. A I R V E N T S - Connect USB devices, such as a camera, external hard drive, or external CD-ROM drive. Fan noise is running. About Your Tablet-PC 33 The Tablet-PC turns on the fan when the Tablet-PC gets hot.
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... memory: Memory module 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
... memory: Memory module 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
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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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NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 79 for information 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 power button • Close the display • Press To exit sleep mode, press the power ...
NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 79 for information 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 power button • Close the display • Press To exit sleep mode, press the power ...
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... Tablet-PC 112 NOTE: You must purchase optional software in order to authenticate your user identity and help keep your hard drive or external hard drive (if one is a strip sensor located on your Tablet-PC secure. Using smart cards can improve system security by... following table identifies types and features 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. See the documentation that ships with internal integrated circuits. Smart cards are...
... Tablet-PC 112 NOTE: You must purchase optional software in order to authenticate your user identity and help keep your hard drive or external hard drive (if one is a strip sensor located on your Tablet-PC secure. Using smart cards can improve system security by... following table identifies types and features 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. See the documentation that ships with internal integrated circuits. Smart cards are...
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... require more security, obtain and use additional forms of the primary password. If you type your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). Using a Primary (or System) Password The primary password allows you can remember, but not.... • It is recommended that you disable the administrator password, the primary password is stored in your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you can use the names of your password. For example, do not write down ,... password within 2 minutes, the Tablet-PC returns to guess. For your Tablet-PC or hard drive.
... require more security, obtain and use additional forms of the primary password. If you type your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). Using a Primary (or System) Password The primary password allows you can remember, but not.... • It is recommended that you disable the administrator password, the primary password is stored in your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you can use the names of your password. For example, do not write down ,... password within 2 minutes, the Tablet-PC returns to guess. For your Tablet-PC or hard drive.
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... password, you can be used ) that a primary password restricts access to the Tablet-PC. Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive password helps protect the data on your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the Tablet-PC: A message appears asking for repair or ...reconfiguration. NOTICE: If you set or change a hard drive password, enter system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on the Tablet-PC and each time you turn on page 26). If you forget the primary password and do not...
... password, you can be used ) that a primary password restricts access to the Tablet-PC. Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive password helps protect the data on your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the Tablet-PC: A message appears asking for repair or ...reconfiguration. NOTICE: If you set or change a hard drive password, enter system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on the Tablet-PC and each time you turn on page 26). If you forget the primary password and do not...
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... is enabled through a system setup option. If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the Tablet-PC returns to the hard drive when a hard drive password is assigned. Securing Your Tablet-PC 115 If you that can be unable to create and manage computer-generated encryption keys. When ... TPM feature supports encryption only if the operating system supports TPM. In the event of these backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be used to assist in when you turned it does not provide access to its previous operating state. NOTE: The administrator password ...
... is enabled through a system setup option. If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the Tablet-PC returns to the hard drive when a hard drive password is assigned. Securing Your Tablet-PC 115 If you that can be unable to create and manage computer-generated encryption keys. When ... TPM feature supports encryption only if the operating system supports TPM. In the event of these backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be used to assist in when you turned it does not provide access to its previous operating state. NOTE: The administrator password ...
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... (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on your Tablet-PC. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. When to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 121 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. 8 Troubleshooting Some of the procedures in this section...
... (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on your Tablet-PC. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. When to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 121 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. 8 Troubleshooting Some of the procedures in this section...
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... media. NOTE: Before attempting the following option, the Tablet-PC must be working properly. 2 Turn on . then, shut down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press and hold... the key while powering the Tablet-PC on (or restart) your Tablet-PC. 3 Start the 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. The Tablet-PC...
... media. NOTE: Before attempting the following option, the Tablet-PC must be working properly. 2 Turn on . then, shut down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press and hold... the key while powering the Tablet-PC on (or restart) your Tablet-PC. 3 Start the 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. The Tablet-PC...
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... recognizing the drive. If you set your Dell™ Tablet-PC to continue the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the Tablet-PC, click Continue; Troubleshooting 127 ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - •...Dell Diagnostics" on page 126. RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click Start → Computer. TES T T H E DRI VE - • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the original drive is defective. NOTE: The procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. This message may appear. Hard Drive...
... recognizing the drive. If you set your Dell™ Tablet-PC to continue the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the Tablet-PC, click Continue; Troubleshooting 127 ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - •...Dell Diagnostics" on page 126. RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click Start → Computer. TES T T H E DRI VE - • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the original drive is defective. NOTE: The procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. This message may appear. Hard Drive...