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... documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" 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™ Help and Support...
... documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" 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™ Help and Support...
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...8226; How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your media varies based on page 13), or right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your Tablet-PC. Quick Reference Guide 11 After you ordered. The Windows Notification area is located in..., network activity, the Power To view Dell QuickSet Help, press the Management Wizard, hotkeys, and QuickSet tablet settings button (see "Removing the Battery" on the Microsoft® Windows® License Label located in your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating ...
...8226; How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your media varies based on page 13), or right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your Tablet-PC. Quick Reference Guide 11 After you ordered. The Windows Notification area is located in..., network activity, the Power To view Dell QuickSet Help, press the Management Wizard, hotkeys, and QuickSet tablet settings button (see "Removing the Battery" on the Microsoft® Windows® License Label located in your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating ...
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... utility partition on (or restart) your Tablet-PC. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in your Tablet-PC's configuration information, and ensure that the device that is known to be powered down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base... before you contact Dell for instructions if applicable. 1 Ensure that the Tablet-PC is connected to an electrical outlet that you want to test displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is connected to wait until you...
... utility partition on (or restart) your Tablet-PC. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in your Tablet-PC's configuration information, and ensure that the device that is known to be powered down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base... before you contact Dell for instructions if applicable. 1 Ensure that the Tablet-PC is connected to an electrical outlet that you want to test displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is connected to wait until you...
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... the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight... your User's Guide). 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; The Tablet-PC runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board,...
... the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight... your User's Guide). 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; The Tablet-PC runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board,...
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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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... Help, press the Management Wizard, 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 the lower-right corner of your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see ... Resources After you ordered. NOTE: The color of your screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your Tablet-PC. Your operating system product key is located in the Microsoft® Windows® Notification area, and select Help. See "Reinstalling the Operating System" on the operating system...
... Help, press the Management Wizard, 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 the lower-right corner of your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see ... Resources After you ordered. NOTE: The color of your screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your Tablet-PC. Your operating system product key is located in the Microsoft® Windows® Notification area, and select Help. See "Reinstalling the Operating System" on the operating system...
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... icon in the Windows Notification area or through the Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Notification area is located in the Windows Notification area. Accessing Management Tasks and User Information You can access Dell QuickSet from your Tablet-PC you will also delete the tablet button drivers. QuickSet gives you...: The following features may not be available on what you want to do, you easy access to support.dell.com. To reinstall QuickSet and the tablet button drivers, go to settings and controls for customizing your Tablet-PC. Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 71...
... icon in the Windows Notification area or through the Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Notification area is located in the Windows Notification area. Accessing Management Tasks and User Information You can access Dell QuickSet from your Tablet-PC you will also delete the tablet button drivers. QuickSet gives you...: The following features may not be available on what you want to do, you easy access to support.dell.com. To reinstall QuickSet and the tablet button drivers, go to settings and controls for customizing your Tablet-PC. Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC 71...
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... drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media 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 . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on...
... drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media 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 . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on...
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... to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" on page 212 and "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Battery Slice" on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you ... partition has been found, run . NOTE: If your Tablet-PC does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). NOTE: Before attempting the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
... to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base" on page 212 and "Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Battery Slice" on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you ... partition has been found, run . NOTE: If your Tablet-PC does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 26). NOTE: Before attempting the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
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...stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting 123 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your Tablet-PC and try again. If ...multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your Tablet-PC. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell...
...stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting 123 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your Tablet-PC and try again. If ...multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your Tablet-PC. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell...
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... Utility for all the components installed on the Windows Notification area option is not available from the Windows Vista start button menu, go 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). The device list...
... Utility for all the components installed on the Windows Notification area option is not available from the Windows Vista start button menu, go 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). The device list...
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... documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension... • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver. E L I M I N A T E I V E R - Some possible causes of the procedures in this section, follow the...
... documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension... • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver. E L I M I N A T E I V E R - Some possible causes of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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... that the volume on page 147. No sound from external speakers E N S 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 - See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off. If your screen. NOTE: If you begin any of your speakers..., click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Always check to the scanner and the Tablet-PC. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I ...
... that the volume on page 147. No sound from external speakers E N S 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 - See "Using the Drivers and Utilities Media" on the media player(s) has not been turned down or off. If your screen. NOTE: If you begin any of your speakers..., click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Always check to the scanner and the Tablet-PC. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I ...
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...fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the Tablet-PC. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 146. Click or double-click the speaker icon in Windows XP)→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse... D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - No sound from the speaker is not muted. Shut down the Tablet-PC. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 136 Troubleshooting 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 - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - adjust ...
...fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the Tablet-PC. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 146. Click or double-click the speaker icon in Windows XP)→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse... D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - No sound from the speaker is not muted. Shut down the Tablet-PC. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 136 Troubleshooting 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 - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - adjust ...
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...I N G S - This test verifies that the option Use your Troubleshooting 137 If the test result produces a diagnostic code, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Tablet-PC. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the factory default configuration. E I T H E R TO U C H O R P E...icon and click the Trouble Shooting button to enable Touch, Pen, Dual, or Auto (Windows Vista only). If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. TE S T T H E M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - on page 141. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 121). E X E C U T E D I G...
...I N G S - This test verifies that the option Use your Troubleshooting 137 If the test result produces a diagnostic code, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Tablet-PC. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the factory default configuration. E I T H E R TO U C H O R P E...icon and click the Trouble Shooting button to enable Touch, Pen, Dual, or Auto (Windows Vista only). If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. TE S T T H E M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - on page 141. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 121). E X E C U T E D I G...
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... the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. In Windows XP, click Start and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: In Windows Vista®, the User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your Tablet-PC to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the Tablet-PC, click Continue;
... the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. In Windows XP, click Start and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: In Windows Vista®, the User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your Tablet-PC to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the Tablet-PC, click Continue;
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... driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. The restore process begins and may need to correct a problem with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory...the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Reinstalling Software 151 1 Turn on page 146. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. ...
... driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. The restore process begins and may need to correct a problem with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory...the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Reinstalling Software 151 1 Turn on page 146. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. ...