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... with your Tablet-PC. What Are You Looking For? 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 available in the D/Bay or the optional media base to access the... Driver's and Utilities media. NOTE: You must use the optical drive in certain countries. Some features or media may not ship with your TabletPC. Resources Finding ...
... with your Tablet-PC. What Are You Looking For? 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 available in the D/Bay or the optional media base to access the... Driver's and Utilities media. NOTE: You must use the optical drive in certain countries. Some features or media may not ship with your TabletPC. Resources Finding ...
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... 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 Center • How to troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start (or Start in your Tablet-PC. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the...
... 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 Center • How to troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start (or Start in your Tablet-PC. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the...
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..., and the operating system • Customer Care - NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Dell TabletPC. Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions • Community - Quick...
..., and the operating system • Customer Care - NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Dell TabletPC. Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions • Community - Quick...
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...reinstall your User's Guide. See "Using the Operating System Media" in your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on page 13), or right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your media varies based on the Microsoft®...is located in the Microsoft® Windows® Notification area, and select Help. 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 already installed on page 22). Find It Here • ...
...reinstall your User's Guide. See "Using the Operating System Media" in your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on page 13), or right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your media varies based on the Microsoft®...is located in the Microsoft® Windows® Notification area, and select Help. 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 already installed on page 22). Find It Here • ...
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...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 your Tablet-PC. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the pen or your finger, press and hold the ...power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your Tablet-PC. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on the screen. Quick...
...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 your Tablet-PC. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the pen or your finger, press and hold the ...power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your Tablet-PC. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on the screen. Quick...
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...Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your Tablet-PC, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on (or restart) your Tablet-PC. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of ...the following two ways: NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide to review your Tablet-PC's configuration information, and ensure that the device that is connected to test displays in ...
...Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your Tablet-PC, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on (or restart) your Tablet-PC. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of ...the following two ways: NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide to review your Tablet-PC's configuration information, and ensure that the device that is connected to test displays in ...
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... see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 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 and try again. If multiple versions are... 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,...
... see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 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 and try again. If multiple versions are... 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,...
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... internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the Tablet-PC, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for all devices attached to 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 Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for running the test. Displays your Tablet-PC.
... internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the Tablet-PC, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for all devices attached to 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 Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for running the test. Displays your Tablet-PC.
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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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Some features or media may not ship with your Tablet-PC. 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 available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your Tablet-PC. What Are You Looking For? 1 Resources Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not be optional and may ship with your Tablet-PC Resources 13
Some features or media may not ship with your Tablet-PC. 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 available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your Tablet-PC. What Are You Looking For? 1 Resources Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not be optional and may ship with your Tablet-PC Resources 13
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...Looking For? • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 121). NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your Tablet-PC or advanced technicalreference material for technicians or experienced users.... You can be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) or to your Tablet-PC. Readme files may be found at support...
...Looking For? • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 121). NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your Tablet-PC or advanced technicalreference material for technicians or experienced users.... You can be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) or to your Tablet-PC. Readme files may be found at support...
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... optical drives, USB devices, and so on. Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Upgrade information for my Tablet-PC • Reference ... operating system, and installs the updates 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your configuration. What Are You Looking For? Tablet-PC documentation, details on your Dell Tablet-PC. appropriate for correct operation of software and hardware updates...
... optical drives, USB devices, and so on. Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Upgrade information for my Tablet-PC • Reference ... operating system, and installs the updates 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your configuration. What Are You Looking For? Tablet-PC documentation, details on your Dell Tablet-PC. appropriate for correct operation of software and hardware updates...
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...174; Notification area, and select Help. NOTE: The color of your screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media The operating system is already installed on page ...system product key is located in the lower-right corner of your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on page 27), or right-click the QuickSet icon in your media varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating...
...174; Notification area, and select Help. NOTE: The color of your screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media The operating system is already installed on page ...system product key is located in the lower-right corner of your Tablet-PC's main battery bay (see "Front other items controlled by Dell QuickSet View" on page 27), or right-click the QuickSet icon in your media varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating...
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...; Enable or disable the appearance of your screen. Accessing Management Tasks and User Information You can access Dell QuickSet from your Tablet-PC you will also delete the tablet button drivers. Clicking the QuickSet Icon NOTE: The following features may not be available on what you uninstall QuickSet ...and Using Your Tablet-PC 71 The Windows Notification area is located in the Windows Notification area. To reinstall QuickSet and the tablet button drivers, go to do, you can start QuickSet by either clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon in the lower-right...
...; Enable or disable the appearance of your screen. Accessing Management Tasks and User Information You can access Dell QuickSet from your Tablet-PC you will also delete the tablet button drivers. Clicking the QuickSet Icon NOTE: The following features may not be available on what you uninstall QuickSet ...and Using Your Tablet-PC 71 The Windows Notification area is located in the Windows Notification area. To reinstall QuickSet and the tablet button drivers, go to do, you can start QuickSet by either clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon in the lower-right...
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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 your Tablet-PC only if you have also purchased the optional smart-card reader that came with the ExpressCard. Press the ...
... Cards NOTE: You can use the CD that installs into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use smart cards with your Tablet-PC only if you have also purchased the optional smart-card reader that came with the ExpressCard. Press the ...
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... wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to a WLAN" on page 103). Your wireless network adapter requires specific software and drivers for connecting to stabilize. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 100. b Configure...
... wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to a WLAN" on page 103). Your wireless network adapter requires specific software and drivers for connecting to stabilize. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 100. b Configure...
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... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive or from your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your Tablet-PC. 8 Troubleshooting Some of the tools you ... you begin . 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 want ...
... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive or from your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your Tablet-PC. 8 Troubleshooting Some of the tools you ... you begin . 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 want ...