Dell XFR630 Quick Reference Guide

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XFR630 with Touch

Fully Rugged Notebook

Quick Reference Guide

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Table of Contents

1 FINDING INFORMATION 2 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER

2.1 PROTECTIVE DOORS

2.1.1 Compartment Door

2.1.2 Hinged Door

2.1.3 Friction Fit Door

2.2 INITIAL COMPUTER SETUP

3 ABOUT YOUR COMPUTER

3.1 FRONT VIEW

3.2 LEFT SIDE VIEW

3.3

FIGURE 3 12 XFR630 DOCKING DEVICE CONNECTOR DOOR IN OPEN/SECURED POSITION

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

3.4 BACK VIEW

3.5 BOTTOM VIEW

3.5.1 Accessing the Battery Compartment

3.5.2 Accessing the Docking Device Connector

3.5.3 Accessing the Hard Disk Drive Compartment

4 DIRECTVUETM TOUCH DISPLAY INFORMATION

4.1.1 Touchkit Configuration Utility

5 USING A BATTERY

5.1 BATTERY PERFORMANCE

5.2 CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE

5.2.1 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter

5.2.2 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter

5.2.3 Charge Gauge

5.3 LOW-BATTERY WARNING

5.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY

5.5 STORING A BATTERY

6 TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 LOCKUPS AND SOFTWARE PROBLEMS

6.1.1 The Computer Does Not Start Up

6.1.2 The Computer Stops Responding

6.1.3 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly

6.1.4 A Program is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System

6.1.5 A Solid Blue Screen Appears

6.1.6 Other Software Problems

6.2 DELL DIAGNOSTICS

6.2.1 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

6.2.2 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

6.2.3 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD

6.2.4 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

Table of Figures

FIGURE 2 1 REMOVING A COMPARTMENT DOOR FIGURE 2 2 SAMPLE HINGED DOOR FIGURE 2 3 SAMPLE FRICTION FIT DOOR FIGURE 2 4 CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER FIGURE 3 1 FRONT VIEW OF XFR630 FIGURE 3 2 XFR LEFT SIDE WITH CONNECTORS/DEVICES PROTECTED FIGURE 3 3 XFR LEFT PANEL WITH CONNECTORS/DEVICES REVEALED FIGURE 3 4 XFR RIGHT SIDE WITH CONNECTORS/DEVICES PROTECTED FIGURE 3 5 XFR RIGHT SIDE WITH CONNECTORS/DEVICES REVEALED FIGURE 3 6 XFR BACK VIEW WITH CONNECTORS PROTECTED FIGURE 3 7 XFR BACK VIEW WITH CONNECTORS REVEALED FIGURE 3 8 XFR BOTTOM VIEW WITH CONNECTORS/DEVICES PROTECTED FIGURE 3 9 ACCESSING THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT FIGURE 3 10 OPENING THE XFR630 DOCKING DEVICE CONNECTOR DOOR – STEP 1 FIGURE 3 11 OPENING THE XFR630 DOCKING DEVICE CONNECTOR DOOR – STEP 2

FIGURE 3 13 CLOSING THE XFR630 DOCKING DEVICE CONNECTOR DOOR

FIGURE 3 14 ACCESSING THE HARD DISK DRIVE COMPARTMENT

1 Finding Information

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media

may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. CAUTION: The XFR630 with Touch Fully Rugged Notebook User’s Guide provides important safety and

regulatory information. The XFR630 with Touch Fully Rugged Notebook User’s Guide is located in the ‘Open Me First’ envelope provided in your ship container, and can also be located on the Documentation and Drivers CD.

Documentation Purpose Document Location

‘Open Me First’ Envelope

XFR630 with Touch Fully Rugged Notebook Quick Reference Guide

XFR630 with Touch Fully Rugged Notebook User’s Guide

Documentation and Drivers CD

Dell Drivers and Utilities CD (optional)

Operating System CD (optional)

Windows Help and Support Center

Service Tag

Provides a single location where the documentation and CDs shipped with the XFR630 Notebook can be located

Guides you through your initial XFR630 with Touch Notebook setup

How to configure your system settings How to troubleshoot and solve problems

How to remove/replace parts

Specifications

Safety and regulatory information

Customer Care Program information

The Documentation and Drivers CD contains:

Product documentation

Supplemental Dell documentation

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers and to run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics

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

NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not ship with your computer.

How to reinstall your operating system

How to use Windows operating system

How to work with programs and files

How to personalize your desktop

The Service Tag is located on the bottom of your computer. Use the Serial Number on

In the ship container

Available on the Documentation

and Driver CD

· Available in the ‘Open Me First’ envelope

Available on the Documentation

and Driver CD

Available online

Available in the ‘Open Me First’

envelope

Optionally available in the

‘Open Me First’ envelope

Optionally available in the ‘Open Me First’ envelope. The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your XFR630 with Touch Fully Rugged Notebook User’s Guide. After you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is located in the ‘Open Me First’ envelope.

1. Click Start or à Help and

Support

Type a word or phrase that

2. describes your problem and click the arrow icon

Click the topic that describes

3. you problem

Follow the instructions on the

4. screen

This label is located on your computer.

your Service Tag to identify your computer

Microsoft Windows License Label

Dell Support Utility

Dell Quickset Help

Warranty Document Limited Warranty for the XFR630 with Touch

when you contact Customer Support

This label contains your Microsoft Windows License information.

Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computer

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

This label is located on your computer.

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

icon in the taskbar. For more

the information, see "Dell Support Utility" in your XFR630 with Touch

Fully Rugged Notebook User’s Guide.

To view Dell QuickSet Help , rightclock the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see “Dell QuickSet in your

XFR630 with Touch Fully Rugged Notebook User’s Guide .

Available in the ‘Open Me First’

envelope

Available on the Documentation

and Driver CD

2 Setting Up Your Computer

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

XFR630 with Touch Fully Rugged Notebook User’s Guide.

2.1 Protective Doors

The XFR630 utilizes 3 types of doors to provide a secure and protected environment for the connectors and devices of the notebook. The 3 types of doors are:

Compartment Door

Hinged Door

Friction Fit Door

For further information regarding replacing a door, refer to the XFR630 with Touch Fully Rugged Notebook User’s Guide.

2.1.1 Compartment Door

Compartment doors are utilized to protect devices located on the bottom of the computer, such as those used for the battery and hard disk drive.

Figure 2 1 Removing a Compartment Door

The figure above shows the sequence to remove a compartment door. Two quarter-turn latches are used to secure each compartment door to the computer. The removal of both the battery and disk compartment doors is shown.

To remove a compartment door follow these steps:

The two quarter-turn latches on the compartment door can be secured with optional M2 screws. If the screws

1. are present, remove them using a #1 Philips screw driver. If not, proceed to step 2.

2. Lift the handle on the latch.

Turn the latch a quarter-turn in the direction of the ‘unlock’ icon.

Lift the compartment door away from the system.

Reverse this procedure to replace and secure the compartment door.

2.1.2 Hinged Door

Figure 2 2 Sample Hinged Door

1 Hinged door 2 Latch locking mechanism 3

The hinged door is utilized on doors on the back and side panels of the computer. The hinged door is secured by a sliding latch

The devices and/or connectors protected by these doors can be accessed by pushing the latch in the direction indicated by the arrow and then rotating the door away from the computer along its hinge. The door can be closed by rotating the door back along its hinge toward the computer, and pushing the latch until it is secured.

The latch on the hinged door can also be locked by sliding the lock on the latch up to the locked position as shown in the figure above.

Arrow shows latch release direction

2.1.3 Friction Fit Door

Figure 2 3 Sample Friction Fit Door

This type of door is utilized on connectors and devices on the back and side panels of the computer. The devices and/or connectors protected by these doors can be accessed by lifting the door away from the system and

rotating it along the seam. Reverse this procedure to close and secure the friction fit door.

2.2 Initial Computer Setup

Unpack the accessories box and the ‘Open Me First’ envelope.

Set aside the contents of the accessories box and the ‘Open Me First’ envelope, which you will need to complete

2. the setup of your computer.

The accessories box and ‘Open Me First’ envelope also contain 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 back of the computer and to the electrical outlet. To

3. access the AC adapter connector on the back of the computer, the cover over the connector will need to be rotated away from the connector. See the figure below for the location of the AC adapter connector.

Figure 2 4 Connecting the AC Adapter

DirectVueTM Display or

1 AC adapter 2 AC adapter connector

Open the computer display by pressing on the display latch and lifting the display. Then press the power button

4. to turn on the computer. See "Front View

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.

" for the power button’s location.

3 About Your Computer

NOTE: For additional information about the functions and use of the features identified in this section, see the

XFR630 with Touch Fully Rugged Notebook User’s Guide.

3.1 Front View

Figure 3 1 Front View of XFR630

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