Dell Latitude XT User Manual [en, ru, cs, pl]

Dell™ Latitude™ XT

Quick Reference Guide

Model PP12S

www.dell.com | support.dell.com

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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

your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data

and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,

or death.

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Model PP12S

December 2007 P/N PU185 Rev. A01

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Finding Information

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Setting Up Your Computer

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About Your Tablet-PC

Front View

Left Side View

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View

Pen View

Using a Battery

Battery Performance

Checking the Battery Charge

Charging the Battery

Removing the Battery

Storing a Battery

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Lockups and Software Problems

Dell Diagnostics

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Contents 3

4 Contents

Resources

Finding Information

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your Tablet-

PC. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your Tablet-PC.

NOTE: You must use the optical drive in the D/Bay or the optional media base to

access the Driver’s and Utilities media.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• A diagnostic program for my Tablet-PC

• Drivers for my Tablet-PC

• My device documentation

Drivers and Utilities Media

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may

be optional and may not ship with your Tablet-PC.

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Notebook System Software (NSS)

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your Tablet-PC. You can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see “Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities” in your User’s Guide) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 25).

Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your TabletPC or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users.

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates

can be found at support.dell.com.

• How to remove and replace parts

• Specifications

• How to configure system settings

• How to troubleshoot and solve problems

Dell™ Latitude™ XT User’s Guide

Microsoft Windows XP and Windows

Vista™ Help and Support Center

Click

Start (

→ Help and Support→ Dell User

XP)

and System Guides

Click the computer.

Start

→

User’s Guide

in Windows

System Guides

for your

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Warranty information

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End-User License Agreement

Dell™ Product Information Guide

• How to set up my Tablet-PC

• Summary of your Tablet-PC features

• Available accessories for your Tablet-PC

Quick Reference Card

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Service Tag and Express Service Code

• Microsoft

Windows® License Label

Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License

NOTE: Your Tablet-PC’s Service Tag label is

located on the bottom of your Tablet-PC near the memory and mini-card cover (see "Bottom View" on page 16).

NOTE: You can also find your Service Tag

information through the System Setup program. See “System Setup Screens” in your User’s Guide.

Your Tablet-PC’s Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number and an Express Service Code.

• Use the Service Tag to identify your Tablet-PC when you use

support.dell.com

• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.

or contact support.

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NOTE: Your Tablet-PC’s Microsoft

Windows

License label is located under

the main battery in the battery bay of your Tablet-PC (see "Removing the Battery" on page 22).

• Use the product key on the license label if you need to reinstall your operating system.

NOTE: As an increased security measure,

the newly designed Microsoft Windows License incorporates a missing portion or “hole” to discourage removal of the label.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business

segment to view the appropriate support site.

• Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system

• Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information

• Service and Support — Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support

• Dell Technical Update Service — Proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for my Tablet-PC

• Reference — Tablet-PC documentation, details on my Tablet-PC configuration, product specifications, and white papers

• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates

• Notebook System Software (NSS) — If you reinstall the operating system for your Tablet-PC, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell TabletPC. The software automatically detects your Tablet-PC and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.

To download Notebook System Software:

Go to

support.dell.com

Drivers & Downloads.

Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click

Scroll to

Utilities Software

Select

click

NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface

may vary depending on your selections.

and click

System and Configuration

→

Dell Notebook System

and click

Drivers & Downloads

Download Now

and

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment

Dell Support Utility

The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your Tablet-PC. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Access the Dell Support Utility from the

icon in the Windows Notification area. For more information, see “Dell Support Utility” in your

• How to find information about your Tablet-PC and its components

• How to connect to the Internet

• How to add user accounts for different people

• How to transfer files and settings from another Tablet-PC

Windows Welcome Center

The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you use the Tablet-PC for the first time. You can choose to have it appear every time you start your Tablet-PC, or turn it off. Once turned off, to access the Welcome Center:

Windows Vista — Click Start Welcome Center.

Windows XP — Click Start→ Help and

Support→Welcome to Tablet PC.

• How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ and Windows XP

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

Windows Help and Support

Click

Start (

XP)

→ Help and Support

Search Help

describes your problem, and then press <Enter> or click the magnifying glass.

Click the topic that describes your problem.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

User’s Guide

Start

→

in Windows

, type a word or phrase that

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Information on tablet features and functionality, network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet

Dell QuickSet Help

To view

Dell QuickSet Help

QuickSet tablet settings button (see "Front View" on page 13), or

QuickSet icon in the Microsoft Windows Help. The Windows Notification area is located in the lower-right corner of your screen.

• How to reinstall my operating system

Operating System Media

The operating system is already installed on your Tablet-PC. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See “Using the Operating System Media” in your User’s Guide.

, press the

right-click the

Notification area, and select

After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your Tablet-PC.

Your operating system product key is on the Microsoft

Windows® License Label located in your Tablet-PC’s main battery bay (see "Removing the Battery" on page 22).

NOTE: The color of your media varies

based on the operating system you ordered.

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Setting Up Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

Unpack the accessories box.

Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete the setup of your computer.

The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered.

Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet.

Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer (see "Front View" on page 13).

NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least

once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer.

About Your Tablet-PC

NOTICE: To avoid damaging your display, ensure that your Tablet-PC is in notebook

mode and that the display is closed when you travel.

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Front View

1grip 2display

3 ambient light sensor (with Dual-bulb

CCFL LCD option only)

5 digital array microphone 6 biometric reader

7 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons

9 track stick buttons 10 keyboard

11 track stick 12 rotating hinge

13 digital array microphone 14 power button

15 Windows

17 QuickSet tablet settings button 18 e-mail application shortcut button

security button 16 screen rotate button

4 device status lights

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Left Side View

4675

321

1 pen indicator LED 2 pen

3 external wireless WAN antenna

NOTE: The external antenna is only

provided with WWAN cards and is not included in the standard system configuration. The system comes with a plug that needs to be removed prior to installing the antenna and WWAN card.

5 USB connector 6 air vent

7 speaker

4 IEEE 1394 connector

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Right Side View

1 4 5 82 3 76

1 wireless radio on/off switch 2 Wi-Fi Catcher™ button

3 USB connector 4 ExpressCard slot

5 Secure Digital (SD) card slot 6 headphones connector

7 microphone connector 8 security cable slot

Back View

1 253

1 AC adapter connector 2 video connector

3 tablet back button 4 scroll control button

5 network connector 6 powered USB connector

7 rotating hinge 8 tablet grip

9 pen tether slot

4 6 97

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Bottom View

1 air vent 2 docking-device connector

3 memory module and mini-card cover 4 fan vent

5 battery-bay latch releases (2) 6 main battery

7 battery charge gauge/health gauge 8 battery bay (beneath main battery)

NOTE: Your Tablet-PC’s Microsoft® Windows® License label is located under the

main battery in the battery bay of your Tablet-PC (see "Removing the Battery" on page 22).

2 3

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air

vents. Do not store your Tablet-PC in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the Tablet-PC or cause a fire. The Tablet-PC turns on the fan when the Tablet-PC gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the Tablet-PC.

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Pen View

1 pen tether slots 2 right-click pen button

3 erase pen button

Using a Battery

CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or

explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.

CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery

no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See “Battery Disposal” in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn.

Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage.

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Battery Performance

NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product

Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your

computer.

For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ Tablet-PC with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay.

NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to

connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in Power Options (see “Accessing Power Options Properties” in your User’s Guide.)

NOTE: Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions.

NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet

when writing to a CD or DVD.

Operating time on battery power is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following:

• Using optical drives.

• Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices.

• Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications.

• Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See “Configuring Power Management Settings” in your accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you can use to configure power management settings.

You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low.

User’s Guide

for information about

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Checking the Battery Charge

The following features provide information on the battery charge:

• Dell QuickSet Battery Meter

• Microsoft Windows

Windows Vista and

Power Meter

in Windows XP)

• Battery charge gauge and health gauge

• Low-battery warning

Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter

If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.

For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and click Help.

Charge Gauge

By using the charge gauge on the battery, you can check:

• Battery charge (check by pressing and

• Battery health (check by pressing and

The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged. After hundreds of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity—or battery health. That is, a battery can show a status of “charged” but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health).

window and

releasing

holding

Power icon

(

the status button)

Check the Battery Charge

To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge.

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Check the Battery Health

NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge

on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help.

To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery is in good condition, and more than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents an incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. See "Using a Battery" on page 17 for more information about the battery operating time.

Low-Battery Warning

NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a

low-battery warning, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.

A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of both batteries is approximately 90 percent depleted. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is at a critically low level.

You can change the settings for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See “Configuring Power Management Settings” in your User’s Guide for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window.

To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and move your mouse over the right triangle beside the Lock icon to open the Power Options Properties window, and then click Hibernate.

To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, you must first enable Hibernate mode.

To enable Hibernate mode:

Click

Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power

Options

Click the

Hibernate

tab.

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Select

Enable hibernation

Click

Apply

and OK.

To enter Hibernate mode:

Type the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> key sequence.

Select

Shut Down→ Hibernate

If you have set you set the power management options to Hibernate in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management

Wizard, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode:

• Press the power button.

• Close the display.

• Press <Fn><Esc>.

NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the

computer exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer.

To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your operating system.

Charging the Battery

When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge.

NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC

adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. The battery’s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.

If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

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The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery.

For information about resolving problems with a battery, see “Power Problems” in your User’s Guide.

Removing the Battery

CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or

explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.

CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect

the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer.

NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible

connector damage.

NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode,

you have up to 1 minute to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data.

To remove the battery:

If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.

Ensure that the computer is turned off or hibernated in a power management mode.

Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.

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To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

Storing a Battery

Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, fully recharge the battery (see "Charging the Battery" on page 21) before you use it.

Troubleshooting

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

The Tablet-PC does not start up

ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE TABLET-PC AND

TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET

The Tablet-PC stops responding

NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system

shutdown.

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TURN THE TABLET-PC OFF — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a

key on your keyboard or touching your display with the pen or your finger, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the TabletPC turns off), and then restart your Tablet-PC.

A program stops responding

END THE PROGRAM —

Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager.

Click the

Click to select the program that is no longer responding.

Click

A program crashes repeatedly

NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation, or on

a CD or DVD.

HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION — If necessary, uninstall and then

Applications

End Task

tab.

reinstall the program.

A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system

RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD — The Program Compatibility

Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to previous versions of Windows.

Windows Vista

Click

Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with

this version of Windows.

In the welcome screen, click

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Windows XP

Click

Start→

Help and Support→ Fixing a problem→ Application and

software problems.

Click

Run Software that Worked with previous versions

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In the welcome screen, click

Follow the instructions on the screen.

A solid blue screen appears

TURN THE TABLET-PC OFF — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a

Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.

NOTE: You must use the optical drive in the D/Bay or the optional media base to

access the Driver’s and Utilities media.

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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your Tablet-PC, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 23), and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.

It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.

See “Using the System Setup Program” in your User’s Guide to review your Tablet-PC’s configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your

Tablet-PC.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.

NOTE: If your Tablet-PC does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see

“Contacting Dell” in your User’s Guide).

NOTE: If the Tablet-PC is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See

“Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base” and “Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Battery Slice” in your User’s Guide for instructions if applicable.

Ensure that the Tablet-PC is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly.

Turn on (or restart) your Tablet-PC.

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 the Microsoft Tablet-PC and try again.

Windows® desktop; then, shut down your

– When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. Select

Diagnostics

NOTE: Before attempting the following option, the Tablet-PC must be

powered down completely.

from the boot menu and press <Enter>.

– Press and hold the <Fn> key while powering the Tablet-PC on.

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The Tablet-PC runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.

• During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.

• If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” in your

User’s Guide

If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: “

Partition.Press any key to continue

Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility

Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility

.”

partition on your hard drive.

NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has

been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.

When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. See "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 28.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media

Insert the

Shut down and restart the Tablet-PC.

Drivers and Utilities media

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue

to wait until you see the Microsoft Tablet-PC and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the

next start-up, the Tablet-PC boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.

When the boot device list appears, highlight

Windows® desktop; then, shut down your

CD/DVD/CD-RW

<Enter>.

Select the

Boot from CD-ROM

option from the menu that appears and

press <Enter>.

Ty p e 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

Select

Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics

from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your Tablet-PC.

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and press

When the Dell Diagnostics

Main Menu

appears, select the test you want

to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the

Main Menu

appears, click the

button for the option you want.

NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test

on your Tablet-PC.

Option Function

Test Memory Run the stand-alone memory test

Test System Run System Diagnostics

Exit Exit the Diagnostics

After you have selected the

Test S ys te m

option from the main menu, the

following menu appears:

NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to

run a more thorough check of devices in the Tablet-PC.

Option Function

Express Test Performs a quick test of devices in the

system. This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes.

Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices in

the system. This typically can take an hour or more.

Custom Test Use to test a specific device or

customize the tests to be run.

Symptom Tree This option allows you to select tests

based on a symptom of the problem you are having. This option lists the most common symptoms.

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If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” in your

User’s Guide

NOTE: The Service Tag for your Tablet-PC is located at the top of each test

screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag.

If you run a test from the

Custom Test or Symptom Tree

option, click the

applicable tab described in the following table for more information.

Tab Function

Results Displays the results of the test and any

error conditions encountered.

Errors Displays error conditions encountered,

error codes, and the problem description.

Help Describes the test and may indicate

requirements for running the test.

Configuration Displays your hardware configuration

for the selected device.

The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your Tablet-PC or all devices attached to your Tablet-PC.

Parameters Allows you to customize the test by

changing the test settings.

When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the

screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the Tablet-PC, close

the

Main Menu

Remove the Dell

screen.

Drivers and Utilities media

(if applicable).

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Main

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Dell Latitude XT User Manual [en, ru, cs, pl]

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Quick Reference Guide

Contents

Resources

Finding Information

Setting Up Your Computer

About Your Tablet-PC

Front View

Left Side View

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View

Pen View

Using a Battery

Battery Performance

Checking the Battery Charge

Charging the Battery

Removing the Battery

Storing a Battery

Troubleshooting

Lockups and Software Problems

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