Dell Latitude ST Owner's Manual

Regulatory Model: T02G Regulatory Type: T02G001

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2

1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................7

Before Working Inside Your Computer.....................................................................................................................7

Recommended Tools................................................................................................................................................8

Turning Off Your Computer.......................................................................................................................................8

After Working Inside Your Computer........................................................................................................................8

2 Overview.......................................................................................................................................9

Interface...................................................................................................................................................................9

Pen Overview..........................................................................................................................................................10

Pen Information................................................................................................................................................10

Calibrating The Pen................................................................................................................................................10

Removing / Inserting the Stylus Battery and Pen Tip.............................................................................................11

Electronic Pen Usage.............................................................................................................................................11

Using the Pen as a Mouse...............................................................................................................................11

Using the Pen as a Pen....................................................................................................................................11

Tablet PC Input Panel.......................................................................................................................................12

Working With Files..................................................................................................................................................12

Entering Text...........................................................................................................................................................12

Pen Flicks................................................................................................................................................................13

Touch Usage...........................................................................................................................................................14

Docking Station.......................................................................................................................................................15

3 Removing The SD Memory Card.............................................................................................17

Installing The SD Memory Card..............................................................................................................................17

4 Removing The Digitizer Pen.....................................................................................................19

Installing The Digitizer Pen.....................................................................................................................................19

5 Removing The Label Door........................................................................................................21

Installing The Label Door........................................................................................................................................21

6 Removing The SIM Card..........................................................................................................23

Installing The SIM Card..........................................................................................................................................24

7 Removing The Bottom Cover...................................................................................................25

Installing The Bottom Cover...................................................................................................................................26

8 Removing The Battery..............................................................................................................27

Installing The Battery..............................................................................................................................................28

9 Removing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card..............................................29

Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card...................................................................................30

10 Removing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card..........................................31

Installing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card..................................................................................32

11 Removing The Internal Storage Device (Solid State Drive).............................................33

Installing The Internal Storage Device (Solid State Drive).....................................................................................33

12 Removing The Coin-Cell Battery...........................................................................................35

Installing The Coin-Cell Battery..............................................................................................................................35

13 Removing The Speaker..........................................................................................................37

Installing The Speaker............................................................................................................................................38

14 Removing The Middle Frame Assembly..............................................................................39

Installing The Middle Frame Assembly...................................................................................................................40

15 Removing The Camera...........................................................................................................41

Installing The Camera.............................................................................................................................................42

16 Removing The Input/Output (I/O) Board..............................................................................43

Installing The Input/Output (I/O) Board...................................................................................................................44

17 Removing The Docking Board...............................................................................................45

Installing The Docking Board.................................................................................................................................46

18 Removing The System Board................................................................................................47

Installing The System Board...................................................................................................................................48

19 Removing Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Cable...........................................49

Installing The Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Cable............................................................................50

20 System Setup...........................................................................................................................51

System Setup Overview..........................................................................................................................................51

Entering System Setup............................................................................................................................................51

System Setup Navigation.......................................................................................................................................51

Boot Menu..............................................................................................................................................................52

System Setup Options.............................................................................................................................................52

21 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................55

Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA)...................................................................................................55

Running The ePSA Diagnostic Utility......................................................................................................................55

Beep Codes.............................................................................................................................................................57

LED Error Codes......................................................................................................................................................57

N-trig Digitizer Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................58

Installation IssuesTroubleshooting Steps:.......................................................................................................58

Performance issuesTroubleshooting Steps:....................................................................................................58

Performance issuesTroubleshooting Steps:....................................................................................................59

22 Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................61

23 Contacting Dell........................................................................................................................65

Working on Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:

• You have performed the steps in Working on Your Computer.

• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

• A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.

CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.

CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.

To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).

3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked) such as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it.

CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.

4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

• Small flat-blade screwdriver

• #0 Phillips screwdriver

• #1 Phillips screwdriver

• Small plastic scribe

• Flash BIOS update program CD

Turning Off Your Computer

CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.

1. Shut down the operating system.

2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off.

After Working Inside Your Computer

After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.

Overview

The Dell Latitude ST features a Windows 7 operating system in a 10" touch-screen slate, combining the mobility of a tablet with the manageability, security and compatibility of a laptop.

The Latitude ST , opens a new category of tablet platforms that address the unique needs of business users like:

• Business class security, manageability and virtualization support

• Intel Atom CPU and full multi-touch capabilities with pen input for annotation

• Unique offerings for Healthcare, Education, and Finance Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional

The familiar operating system interface allows you to develop and edit business documents on the go with enterpriseclass security features. The convenient size, weight and multi-touch features of the tablet allow mobility and ease of use of enterprise applications. Latitude ST can be configured with a full suite of Windows Office business applications. Additionally you can connect your tablet to your mouse, printer, HD display and wired network via the optional docking station. Taking notes on the Latitude ST is easy using the N-Trig stylus or gesture-enabled multi-touch screen. It also comes built in with a front-facing 720 pixel camera and a 5.0 MP back-facing camera. Latitude ST is designed to be durable with the rubberized bumper that helps protect against accidental drops, while Corning Gorilla Glass helps ensure that your screen can withstand the unexpected.

The Dell Latitude ST is built to be thin and light to match the mobility needs of executives, sales managers, doctors, and students alike. This allows the product to function as a primary system during short business trips, sales calls, etc. It was designed from the ground up to be managed similarly to how notebooks, desktops and workstations are managed today.

Interface

The following table lists the Latitude ST interfaces:

Table 1. Latitude ST Interfaces

Feature Description

Touch Ability to use finger as an input device.

Windows Journal Native note-taking application which takes input directly from pen or touch.

Snipping Tool Tool used to capture portions of visual data (documents, pictures, and so on) via pen or touch.

Flicks Gesture activated shortcuts for common tasks.

Check Boxes Visual identifier in folders for selecting files.

Cursor Feedback Visual indicator for tap location.

Tablet Input Panel Tool used to input data via pen or touch that takes the place of a keyboard.

Input Device-Sensitive Tools

Tablet Cursor Special Tablet cursor used for Tablet PC functions as opposed to a standard mouse pointer.

Touch Widget Separate tool that appears in Touch Mode used for right-clicking purposes.

Tablet Input Panel and icon change size according to pen or touch being used.

Feature Description

Cursor Feedback Ability to see if the target has been hit by using visual feedback for success.

Pen Overview

The Latitude ST uses several input devices. The standard external USB keyboard and mouse are present, plus you can opt for the electrostatic pen or just use your finger as an input device.

The Latitude ST uses a specifically designed electrostatic pen or stylus for use in tablet PC mode. Instead of relying on battery power, the energy source for the stylus is magnetic energy produced by the excitation coil built into the digitizer itself. The signal from the coil is picked up by the stylus and triggers the stylus to transmit an electric field.

The transmitted electric field is sensed by a matrix of conductive lines on the slate. The accurate stylus position is determined using the low amplitude signals received on the vertical and horizontal conductors. Thus an appropriate signal is transferred to the digitizer's on-board processor.

Pen Information

1. Pen

2. Eraser pen button

3. Right-click pen button

4. Pen tip

5. Removable cap to replace the battery

Calibrating The Pen

The pen can function at the default calibration or at a calibration set by you or by another user. It is recommended that you use the pen only while it is calibrated to your personal calibration settings. Calibration optimizes pen performance for each user.

1. Open Control Panel.

2. Double-click Tablet PC Settings.

3. On the Tablet PC Settings window, click Calibrate.

4. On the Calibrate pen or touch input screens, select Pen input.

Removing / Inserting the Stylus Battery and Pen Tip

To remove/insert the battery, un-tighten the screw cap. The battery with ‘+’ sign should be inserted into the stylus first.

To remove the pen tip, hold the pen tip and pull it out from the stylus. Install a new pen tip on the stylus pen head.

Electronic Pen Usage

The Latitude ST uses several input devices. The standard external USB keyboard and mouse are present, plus you can opt for the electrostatic pen or just use your finger as an input device.

Using the Pen as a Mouse

You can use the pen the same way you use a mouse or touch pad with a notebook computer. Holding the pen near the display makes a small cursor appear. Moving the pen moves the cursor. The following table describes how to use the pen.

Table 2. Electrostatic Pen Usage

Appearance Action Function

Gently tap the pen tip on the screen of your Tablet PC.

Gently tap the pen tip twice in quick succession on the screen of your Tablet PC.

Touch the pen on the screen and hold it in place momentarily until Windows draws a complete circle around the cursor.

Same as a single-click on a mouse.

Same as a double-click on a mouse.

Same as a right-click on a mouse.

Using the Pen as a Pen

The handwriting recognition software makes it easy to enter text into your applications with the pen. Some applications, such as Windows Journal, allow you to write with the pen directly into the application window.

Tablet PC Input Panel

When an application does not directly support pen input, you can use the Tablet PC Input Panel to enter text into your application. If you tap in an editable area, the Tablet PC Input Panel icon appears. Tapping the icon makes the Input Panel slide out from the edge of the display.

You can move the Input Panel tab by dragging it up or down along the edge of the screen. Then, when you tap it, the Input Panel opens at the same horizontal location on the screen that the tab appears.

Working With Files

You can open, delete, or move many files or folders at one time by selecting multiple items from a list. Using a tablet pen, hover over one item at a time and select the check box that appears to the left of each item.

To turn check boxes on:

1. Open Control Panel.

2. Go to Folder options.

3. Click View.

4. Under Advanced settings , select the Use check boxes to select items check box, and then click OK.

Entering Text

You can use handwriting recognition or the touch keyboard to enter text.

Table 3. Input Panel Icons

Icon Name Function

Handwriting recognition

Touch keyboard

The writing pad and the character pad have a number pad, a symbol pad, and web quick keys to help you quickly and accurately enter these types of text. These quick keys are hidden when you start to write, but appear after you insert or delete your writing.

By default, The Input Panel automatically switches to the touch keyboard when you place the insertion point in a box for entering a password.

The writing pad and character pad convert handwriting into typed text. You can write continuously on the writing pad, like writing on a piece of lined paper. Use the character pad to enter one character at a time. The character pad converts your handwriting to typed text, one letter, number or symbol at a time, but does not take the context of the full word into account and does not take advantage of the handwriting dictionary. To switch to the character pad in Input Panel, tap Tools, and then select Write character by character.

The touch keyboard is like a standard keyboard, but you enter text by tapping the keys with your tablet pen or finger.

Pen Flicks

Pen flicks enable you to use the pen to perform actions that normally require a keyboard, such as pressing <Page Up> or using the directional arrow keys. Pen flicks are quick, directional gestures. You simply quickly draw a short line in one of eight directions. When a pen flick is recognized, the Tablet PC performs the action assigned.

The following image below depicts the default pen flick settings.

These can be customized by going to Start → > Control Panel → Pen and Touch and clicking on the Flicks tab.

Touch Usage

One of the key advantages of the Tablet PC is the ability to easily switch from pen input to touch input.

When you use Touch Mode , a translucent image of a computer mouse, called the touch pointer, floats beneath your finger. The touch pointer has left and right mouse buttons that you can tap with your finger. You use the area beneath the buttons to drag the touch pointer.

To show the touch pointer, go to Start → Control Panel → Pen and Touch and clicking on the Touch tab. Then at the Touch Pointer section, check the option Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the screen.

Docking Station

The docking station is designed for Latitude ST. The docking station can be purchased separately from dell.com. For more information, see the docking station setup guide available on support.dell.com.

Figure 1. Docking Station Front View

1. Dock Connector

2. Power LED

Figure 2. Docking Station Back View

1. AC Adapter Connector

2. USB 2.0 Connector (1)

3. USB 2.0 Connector (2)

4. Network Connector (RJ45)

5. HDMI Connector

6. Audio Connector

Removing The SD Memory Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.

2. Press in on the SD memory card to release it from the computer.

3. Slide the SD memory card out of the computer.

Installing The SD Memory Card

1. Push the memory card into the compartment until it clicks into place.

2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

Removing The Digitizer Pen