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...MS-DOS, Aero, Windows Vista. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to all Dell systems. © 2009 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates...names or their products. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. A00 Page 2 of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, TravelLite, Wi-Fi Catcher, and ExpressCharge, are registered trademarks of Zvetco Biometrics, LLC; Some of the Blu...
...MS-DOS, Aero, Windows Vista. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to all Dell systems. © 2009 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates...names or their products. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. A00 Page 2 of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, TravelLite, Wi-Fi Catcher, and ExpressCharge, are registered trademarks of Zvetco Biometrics, LLC; Some of the Blu...
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... Rest...43 4.9.2 Installing the Palm Rest ...45 Page 3 of Contents 1 XT2 XFR FEATURES ...6 1.1 XT2 XFR USER MODES ...6 1.1.1 Notebook Mode...6 1.1.2 Tablet Mode ...7 1.2 XT2 XFR BUTTONS ...8 1.2.1 Tablet Buttons...8 1.2.2 Scroll Buttons ...8 1.3 XT2 XFR INTERFACE...9 1.3.1 Windows Vista/XP XT2 XFR Interface Comparison 9 1.3.2 Windows Vista...9 1.3.3 Windows XP...12 1.4 XT2 XFR SETTINGS ...13 1.4.1 Installation ...13 1.4.2 Windows™ XP vs. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Table of 94 Version A00-01
... Rest...43 4.9.2 Installing the Palm Rest ...45 Page 3 of Contents 1 XT2 XFR FEATURES ...6 1.1 XT2 XFR USER MODES ...6 1.1.1 Notebook Mode...6 1.1.2 Tablet Mode ...7 1.2 XT2 XFR BUTTONS ...8 1.2.1 Tablet Buttons...8 1.2.2 Scroll Buttons ...8 1.3 XT2 XFR INTERFACE...9 1.3.1 Windows Vista/XP XT2 XFR Interface Comparison 9 1.3.2 Windows Vista...9 1.3.3 Windows XP...12 1.4 XT2 XFR SETTINGS ...13 1.4.1 Installation ...13 1.4.2 Windows™ XP vs. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Table of 94 Version A00-01
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Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 4.10 COIN-CELL BATTERY ...48 4.10.1 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 48 4.10.2 Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 49 4.11 USB INTERFACE BOARD ...49 4.11.1 ... 70 4.23 GPS MODULE (OPTIONAL) ...70 4.23.1 Removing the GPS Module ...71 4.24 CAMERA MODULE (OPTIONAL) ...72 4.24.1 Removing the Camera Module 72 5 SPECIFICATIONS ...73 6 DELL DIAGNOSTICS...74 6.1.1 Error Messages ...77 6.2 SOLVING PROBLEMS...78 6.2.1 Battery Problems ...78 6.2.2 Drive Problems ...78 6.2.3 IEEE 1394 Device Problems ...80 6.2.4 Lockups and Software Problems 80 6.2.5 Memory...
Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 4.10 COIN-CELL BATTERY ...48 4.10.1 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 48 4.10.2 Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 49 4.11 USB INTERFACE BOARD ...49 4.11.1 ... 70 4.23 GPS MODULE (OPTIONAL) ...70 4.23.1 Removing the GPS Module ...71 4.24 CAMERA MODULE (OPTIONAL) ...72 4.24.1 Removing the Camera Module 72 5 SPECIFICATIONS ...73 6 DELL DIAGNOSTICS...74 6.1.1 Error Messages ...77 6.2 SOLVING PROBLEMS...78 6.2.1 Battery Problems ...78 6.2.2 Drive Problems ...78 6.2.3 IEEE 1394 Device Problems ...80 6.2.4 Lockups and Software Problems 80 6.2.5 Memory...
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Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 6.2.8 Video and Display Problems ...83 6.3 DELL TECHNICAL UPDATE SERVICE...83 6.4 DELL SUPPORT UTILITY ...84 6.4.1 Clicking the Dell Support Icon ...84 6.4.2 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 84 6.5 GPS DEVICE ...85 6.5.1 GPS Hardware Configuration ...85 6.5.2 Software Configuration...87 6.5.3 Diagnostics ...87 6.6 CAMERA ...88 6.6.1 Camera Configuration Verification 88 6.6.2 Diagnostics ...89 6.7 DEVICE STATUS ...
Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 6.2.8 Video and Display Problems ...83 6.3 DELL TECHNICAL UPDATE SERVICE...83 6.4 DELL SUPPORT UTILITY ...84 6.4.1 Clicking the Dell Support Icon ...84 6.4.2 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 84 6.5 GPS DEVICE ...85 6.5.1 GPS Hardware Configuration ...85 6.5.2 Software Configuration...87 6.5.3 Diagnostics ...87 6.6 CAMERA ...88 6.6.1 Camera Configuration Verification 88 6.6.2 Diagnostics ...89 6.7 DEVICE STATUS ...
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Page 6 of any other notebook computer. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1 XT2 XFR Features 1.1 XT2 XFR User Modes 1.1.1 Notebook Mode Your XT2 XFR can be used either in the image to the above, and use your XT2 XFR in notebook mode, open the display until it reaches a comfortable viewing angle as you would those of 94 Version A00-01 To use the keyboard and display as in notebook mode or tablet mode.
Page 6 of any other notebook computer. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1 XT2 XFR Features 1.1 XT2 XFR User Modes 1.1.1 Notebook Mode Your XT2 XFR can be used either in the image to the above, and use your XT2 XFR in notebook mode, open the display until it reaches a comfortable viewing angle as you would those of 94 Version A00-01 To use the keyboard and display as in notebook mode or tablet mode.
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...change according to the settings you convert your XT2 XFR will damage the XT2 XFR. Lay the display assembly on the palm rest, grasp the top of 94 Version A00-01 Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1.1.2 Tablet Mode Your XT2 XFR converts from landscape (notebook mode) to ...portrait (tablet mode). When you have established in the Dell Control Point System Manager application or the Windows Vista...
...change according to the settings you convert your XT2 XFR will damage the XT2 XFR. Lay the display assembly on the palm rest, grasp the top of 94 Version A00-01 Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1.1.2 Tablet Mode Your XT2 XFR converts from landscape (notebook mode) to ...portrait (tablet mode). When you have established in the Dell Control Point System Manager application or the Windows Vista...
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... 3 4 Power button - Each time you wish to the center/neutral position when released. In order for the XT2 XFR and the pen through Dell Control Point System Manager. Screen rotate button - Page 8 of pages, shift the control up or down and hold...control up or down and release. The control automatically returns to stop scrolling. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1.2 XT2 XFR Buttons 1.2.1 Tablet Buttons Your XT2 XFR has three tablet buttons located beside the power button. Dell Control Point tablet settings button - To rapidly scroll through a list of items...
... 3 4 Power button - Each time you wish to the center/neutral position when released. In order for the XT2 XFR and the pen through Dell Control Point System Manager. Screen rotate button - Page 8 of pages, shift the control up or down and hold...control up or down and release. The control automatically returns to stop scrolling. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1.2 XT2 XFR Buttons 1.2.1 Tablet Buttons Your XT2 XFR has three tablet buttons located beside the power button. Dell Control Point tablet settings button - To rapidly scroll through a list of items...
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... a standard Cursor mouse pointer. Windows Journal Native note-taking application which takes input directly from Microsoft. Tablet Special Tablet cursor used for success. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual To select objects, press and release the scroll control when it is drawn on the display then release. Tablet Input Panel Tool used to...
... a standard Cursor mouse pointer. Windows Journal Native note-taking application which takes input directly from Microsoft. Tablet Special Tablet cursor used for success. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual To select objects, press and release the scroll control when it is drawn on the display then release. Tablet Input Panel Tool used to...
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... a complete circle around the cursor. Using the Pen as a single-click on the screen of the screen. Page 10 of your Tablet PC. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual The table below describes how to use the Tablet PC Input Panel to enter text into the application window. Electrostatic Pen Usage Appearance Action... pen tip on a mouse. Click on : 1. Same as a Pen The Windows Vista handwriting recognition software makes it up or down along the edge of your XT2 XFR.
... a complete circle around the cursor. Using the Pen as a single-click on the screen of the screen. Page 10 of your Tablet PC. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual The table below describes how to use the Tablet PC Input Panel to enter text into the application window. Electrostatic Pen Usage Appearance Action... pen tip on a mouse. Click on : 1. Same as a Pen The Windows Vista handwriting recognition software makes it up or down along the edge of your XT2 XFR.
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... after you were writing on -screen keyboard works just like a standard keyboard except that you quickly and accurately enter these types of text. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual You can write continuously as if you insert or delete your tablet pen. Page 11 of paper. The following table describes the different choices...
... after you were writing on -screen keyboard works just like a standard keyboard except that you quickly and accurately enter these types of text. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual You can write continuously as if you insert or delete your tablet pen. Page 11 of paper. The following table describes the different choices...
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...to drag the touch pointer. 1.3.3 Windows XP 1.3.3.1 Pen Usage Using the Pen as pressing or using the directional arrow keys. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Pen Flicks Pen flicks enable you to use the pen to perform actions that you can tap with your finger. The touch ... submenu. A double-tap constitutes a double-click. Right-clicking with the pen is recognized, the XT2 XFR performs the action assigned. When you use Touch Mode, a translucent image of the XT2 XFR is the same as illustrated to the right. These can be customized by holding the pen tip ...
...to drag the touch pointer. 1.3.3 Windows XP 1.3.3.1 Pen Usage Using the Pen as pressing or using the directional arrow keys. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Pen Flicks Pen flicks enable you to use the pen to perform actions that you can tap with your finger. The touch ... submenu. A double-tap constitutes a double-click. Right-clicking with the pen is recognized, the XT2 XFR performs the action assigned. When you use Touch Mode, a translucent image of the XT2 XFR is the same as illustrated to the right. These can be customized by holding the pen tip ...
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...can write continuously as if you can either install it directly from the ResourceCD or obtain the latest version from support.dell.com. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Using the Pen as a Pen The native handwriting recognition software makes it easy to enter text into your finger from... start to write, but appear after you enter text by holding your tablet pen. These are also accessed through Dell Control Point System Manager. 1.4 XT2 XFR Settings 1.4.1 Installation The N-trig Tablet Settings applet is the ability to easily switch from pen input to touch input.
...can write continuously as if you can either install it directly from the ResourceCD or obtain the latest version from support.dell.com. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Using the Pen as a Pen The native handwriting recognition software makes it easy to enter text into your finger from... start to write, but appear after you enter text by holding your tablet pen. These are also accessed through Dell Control Point System Manager. 1.4 XT2 XFR Settings 1.4.1 Installation The N-trig Tablet Settings applet is the ability to easily switch from pen input to touch input.
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... are loaded, an icon appears in the N-trig applet between XP and Vista. Right-clicking the icon brings up the sub menu below. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual an InstallShield Wizard will walk you through the process of 94 Version A00-01 The appearance of both pen and touch but the seamless...
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Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Clicking on the N-trig Tablet Settings window: • Digitizer Options • Interaction Options • Multi-Touch Gestures • About 1.4.3.1 Digitizer Options Tab The Digitizer Options tab is used for the following: • Input mode selection • Touch tuning • Launching diagnostics • Restoring default settings Page 15 of 94 Version A00-01 There are four tabs on Properties opens up the N-trig Tablet Settings window.
Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Clicking on the N-trig Tablet Settings window: • Digitizer Options • Interaction Options • Multi-Touch Gestures • About 1.4.3.1 Digitizer Options Tab The Digitizer Options tab is used for the following: • Input mode selection • Touch tuning • Launching diagnostics • Restoring default settings Page 15 of 94 Version A00-01 There are four tabs on Properties opens up the N-trig Tablet Settings window.
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...Touch Only - Changing Touch Only mode into Pen Only mode as an overriding priority. Dual Mode is a unique operational mode that the XT2 XFR's finger detection function is not working properly, a recalibration of the digitizer. A message indicating success or failure appears once the reset routine...button. In this , click the Reset button and then follow the on the N-trig Applet icon in progress. Auto Mode - Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1.4.3.1.1 Input Mode Selection The N-trig applet has 4 operating modes: Pen Only - CAUTION: Do NOT touch the screen while ...
...Touch Only - Changing Touch Only mode into Pen Only mode as an overriding priority. Dual Mode is a unique operational mode that the XT2 XFR's finger detection function is not working properly, a recalibration of the digitizer. A message indicating success or failure appears once the reset routine...button. In this , click the Reset button and then follow the on the N-trig Applet icon in progress. Auto Mode - Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1.4.3.1.1 Input Mode Selection The N-trig applet has 4 operating modes: Pen Only - CAUTION: Do NOT touch the screen while ...
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... pen or touch position is not functional. 48 Critical Malfunction Device Error Critical malfunction was detected, test cannot continue. Diagnostics tool is reported. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual After the test is complete, the results are displayed as illustrated below 11 Stylus excitation No pen excitation certain limit. Digitizer Self Test Result...
... pen or touch position is not functional. 48 Critical Malfunction Device Error Critical malfunction was detected, test cannot continue. Diagnostics tool is reported. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual After the test is complete, the results are displayed as illustrated below 11 Stylus excitation No pen excitation certain limit. Digitizer Self Test Result...
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... Tab The Interaction Options tab controls the visual and sound effects that will be displayed whenever an auto mode switching event is detected. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 49 Host Timeout Error Capacitor 50 Calibration Required Host Timeout Error Hardware calibration is required to be played when the finger touches the screen...
... Tab The Interaction Options tab controls the visual and sound effects that will be displayed whenever an auto mode switching event is detected. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 49 Host Timeout Error Capacitor 50 Calibration Required Host Timeout Error Hardware calibration is required to be played when the finger touches the screen...
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... the sliders for the two-finger gestures, double-click the N-trig icon ( ) in the system tray, and tap the Multi-Touch Gestures tab. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Scroll Gesture Placing two fingers on the screen and moving them horizontally or vertically generates scrolling in the direction of 94 Version A00-01...
... the sliders for the two-finger gestures, double-click the N-trig icon ( ) in the system tray, and tap the Multi-Touch Gestures tab. Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual Scroll Gesture Placing two fingers on the screen and moving them horizontally or vertically generates scrolling in the direction of 94 Version A00-01...
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...coil is magnetic energy produced by the excitation coil built into the digitizer itself. This will oftentimes remedy the problem with the XT2 XFR. This tool also ships with the digitizer. 1.5.1 Calibrating the Pen The pen can function at the default calibration or at a...damaged it is transferred to your personal calibration settings. The system ships with a total of 94 Version A00-01 Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1.5 XT2 XFR Pen Your XT2 XFR uses a specifically designed electrostatic pen or stylus for use the pen only while it needs to transmit an electric ...
...coil is magnetic energy produced by the excitation coil built into the digitizer itself. This will oftentimes remedy the problem with the XT2 XFR. This tool also ships with the digitizer. 1.5.1 Calibrating the Pen The pen can function at the default calibration or at a...damaged it is transferred to your personal calibration settings. The system ships with a total of 94 Version A00-01 Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1.5 XT2 XFR Pen Your XT2 XFR uses a specifically designed electrostatic pen or stylus for use the pen only while it needs to transmit an electric ...
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... touch mode, the pen tip is in the exact center of each of 94 Version A00-01 Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1. Verify the tip is the most likely suspect. Open Dell Control Point. 2. On the Dell Tablet Settings window, click Pen & Input then click Calibrate. 4. Tap the pen in good shape (free of...
... touch mode, the pen tip is in the exact center of each of 94 Version A00-01 Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 XFR Service Manual 1. Verify the tip is the most likely suspect. Open Dell Control Point. 2. On the Dell Tablet Settings window, click Pen & Input then click Calibrate. 4. Tap the pen in good shape (free of...