Microsoft® Windows® provides a wizard to help you transfer files and other data from one Dell™ computer to another—for example, from an old computer or Tablet-PC to a new computer or Tablet-PC.
Transferring Information in Windows Vista®
Click Start, and then click Transfer files and settings®Start
Windows Easy Transfer.
In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.
Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress.
Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Vista Easy Transfer wizard.
Transferring Information in Windows XP
You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer.
NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. To transfer data over a serial connection, you must access the Network Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration steps, such as setting up an advanced connection and designating the host computer and the guest computer.
For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be available in certain countries.
For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can use the Operating System media (if available) for this process or you can create a wizard disk with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media
NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional and may not be included with certain computers.
To prepare a new computer for the file transfer:
Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start®All Programs®Accessories® System Tools®Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears,
click Next.
On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer®Next.
On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard
from the Windows XP CD®Next.
When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or
source computer. Do not click Next at this time.
To copy data from the old computer:
On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media.
On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform
additional tasks.
Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings® Next.
On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer®Next.
On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you
prefer.
On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to
transfer and click Next.
After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears.
Click Finish.
To transfer data to the new computer:
On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click
Next.
On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you
chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next.
The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer.
When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears.
Click Finished and restart the new computer.
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System
Media
To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup image file to removable media.
To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps:
Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start®All Programs®Accessories® System Tools®Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears,
click Next.
On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer®Next.
On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I want to create a
Wizard Disk in the following drive® Next.
Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK.
When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old
computer message appears, do not click Next.
Go to the old computer.
To copy data from the old computer:
On the old computer, insert the wizard disk.
Click Start®Run.
In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on
the appropriate removable media) and click OK.
On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next.
On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer®Next.
On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you
prefer.
On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to
transfer and click Next.
After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears.
Click Finish.
To transfer data to the new computer:
On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click
Next.
On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you
chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer.
When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears.
Click Finished and restart the new computer.
NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?).
NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries.
Using Notebook Mode
Your Tablet-PC can be used either in notebook mode or tablet mode. To use your Tablet-PC in notebook mode, open the display until it reaches a comfortable viewing angle, and use the keyboard and display as you would those of any other notebook computer.
NOTE: You can use all the pen and touch screen input methods (see Controlling Your Tablet-PC in Tablet Mode) while in notebook mode except for the scroll control and back button, which are not accessible with the display in this configuration.
Using Tablet Mode
NOTICE: To avoid damaging your display, ensure that your Tablet-PC is in notebook mode and that the display is closed when you travel.
Your Tablet-PC converts from notebook mode to tablet mode with a 180-degree clockwise twist of the display's rotating hinge.
Converting Your Tablet-PC Between Notebook and Tablet Modes
To convert your Tablet-PC to tablet mode:
NOTICE: Forcing the hinge beyond the 180-degree point will damage your Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: Ensure that the display does not scrape the keycaps as you rotate the display, or you may cause damage to your keyboard.
Open the display of the Tablet-PC until it reaches a 90-degree angle,
perpendicular to the base.
Brace the base with one hand on the palm rest, grasp the top of the display
with the other hand, and, following the directional arrow inscribed on the
hinge cover, turn the rotating hinge clockwise 180 degrees until you feel
the display engage securely.
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display
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display assembly
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rotating hinge
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directional arrow
Lay the display assembly on the base with the display facing upwards.
When you convert your Tablet-PC between notebook and tablet modes, the screen orientation of your Tablet-PC will automatically change according to the settings you have established in the Dell QuickSet application or the Pen and Tablet settings application, most commonly from landscape (notebook mode) to portrait (tablet mode). See QuickSet for more information on customizing your Tablet-PC settings.
To convert your Tablet-PC from tablet mode to notebook mode:
NOTICE: Forcing the hinge beyond the 180-degree point will damage your Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: Ensure that the display assembly does not scrape the keycaps as you rotate the display, or you may cause damage to your keyboard.
Lift the display until it reaches a 90-degree angle, perpendicular to the
base.
Brace the base with one hand on the palm rest, grasp the top of the display
with the other hand, and, following the directional arrow inscribed on the
grip, turn the rotating hinge counter-clockwise 180-degrees until you feel
the display assembly engage securely in the notebook mode configuration.
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display assembly
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rotating hinge
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directional arrow on grip
Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle.
Right- and Left-handed Use
Your Tablet-PC can be adjusted for either right- or left-handed use. Several settings within the operating system enable you to customize the Tablet-PC depending on whether you are right- or left-handed.
Right-handed use:
Hold the Tablet-PC on your left forearm with your left hand on the grip, and the scroll control and back button within reach of your fingers. You can hold the pen in your right hand or use a right-hand finger to operate the tablet buttons and display.
Left-handed use:
Hold the Tablet-PC on your right forearm with your right hand on the grip. You can hold the pen in your left hand, manipulate the scroll control and back buttons with your left hand, or use a left-hand finger to operate the tablet buttons and display.
Screen Orientation
You can change the display orientation of your Tablet-PC from portrait to landscape in several different ways:
Press the screen rotate tablet button to rotate the screen 90-degrees clockwise.
Right-click the QuickSet icon in the Notification area, click Tablet Settings® Display, thenchoose the orientation you want from the Screen Orientation pull-down menu.
In Windows Vista, click Start®Control Panel®Mobile PC®Tablet PC Settings® Display.
In Windows XP, click Start®Control Panel®Printers and Other Hardware®Tablet and Pen Settings and then click the Display tab.
In Windows Vista, press the Windows Logo key and <x> to open Windows Mobility Center, and then click the button in the Screen Orientation window until the display is in the desired orientation.
Controlling Your Tablet-PC in Tablet Mode
In tablet mode, you can control your Tablet-PC using the following methods:
Using the scroll control
Using the back button
Using the tablet buttons
Using the pen
Using touch
Using the Scroll Control
To scroll through a list of items or a set of pages one at a time, shift the scroll control up or down and release. The control automatically returns to the center/neutral position when released.
To rapidly scroll through a list of items or a set of pages, shift the control up or down and hold it, releasing it when you wish to stop scrolling.
To select objects, press and release the scroll control when it is in the center/neutral position.
To launch context sensitive menus, press and hold the scroll control until a complete circle is drawn on the display, and then release. This is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button on a notebook computer.
Using the Back Button
Use the back button, located adjacent to the scroll control, to move backward in applications that support navigation, such as web browsers and Windows Explorer, and to close the active window.
To move backward, press and release the back button.
To close the active window, press and hold the back button.
To customize the back button behavior, use the Tablet and Pen Settings.
Using Tablet Buttons
Your Tablet-PC has four tablet buttons located beside the power button.
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power button
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Windows security button
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screen rotate button
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QuickSet tablet settings button
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e-mail application shortcut button
Windows security button
If you are using your Tablet-PC in tablet mode, you can press the Windows security button to access the Windows Task Manager dialog box or a login screen, the same way you use the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> key combination in notebook mode.
screen rotate button
While the Tablet-PC is in tablet mode, you can use the screen rotate button to change the display orientation from portrait to landscape mode:
Each time you press and release the screen rotate button, the screen image rotates clockwise 90 degrees.
If you press and hold the screen rotate button, the display switches off. The computer will not recognize input until you press and hold the screen rotate button a second time, or use the pen to wake the Tablet-PC. This feature provides a convenient way to prevent inadvertent input while carrying your Tablet-PC.
QuickSet tablet settings button
Press this button to view and configure options for the Tablet-PC and the pen through Dell QuickSet. You can configure this button using Tablet PC Settings (Windows Vista) or Tablet Settings (Windows XP).
e-mail application shortcut button
Launches either Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express if you have one of these applications installed on your Tablet-PC. You can configure this button using Tablet PC Settings (Windows Vista) or Tablet Settings (Windows XP).
Disabling and Enabling Tablet Buttons
You can disable and enable the tablet buttons using the Dell QuickSet application. To access QuickSet, click the QuickSet icon in the Notification area, or press the QuickSet tablet settings button.
You can change the actions assigned to the back button, the tablet settings button, the e-mail application shortcut button, and the scroll control (Windows Vista).
To access the settings for these buttons:
In Windows Vista, click Start®Control Panel®Mobile PC®Tablet PC Settings®Set tablet buttons to perform certain tasks.
In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Tablet and Pen Settings, and then click the Tablet Buttons tab.
Using the Pen
Ejecting and Storing the Pen
Press and release the pen to eject it from the pen compartment. To protect the pen when you are not using it, insert the pen, tip first, into the pen compartment on the Tablet-PC. Press to engage the pen in its compartment.
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pen indicator LED
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pen compartment
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pen
When you remove the pen from the pen compartment, the pen indicator LED blinks quickly to indicate that the pen has been removed.
If the pen is not in its compartment when the Tablet-PC shuts down or enters sleep or hibernate mode, the pen indicator LED blinks slowly to remind you to replace the pen in the compartment. The behavior of the pen indicator LED can be enabled or disabled through the QuickSet tablet settings application (see Dell QuickSet Help for instructions on accessing QuickSet).
Replacing the Pen Tip
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pen
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erase pen button
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right-click pen button
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pen tip
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pen-tip remover tool
Your Tablet-PC ships with several of each of two types of pen tips: hard (simulates the feel of a ballpoint pen) and soft (simulates the feel of a felt-tip pen).
To replace a pen tip:
Use the pen-tip remover tool to grasp the pen tip, then firmly pull the tip
from the pen.
With your fingers, place a new tip into the pen, and insert the tip until it is
fully seated in the pen.
Calibrating the Pen
The pen can function at the default calibration or at a calibration set by you or by another user. Dell recommends that you use the pen only while it is calibrated to your personal calibration settings. Calibration optimizes pen performance for each user.
To calibrate the pen:
Press the QuickSet tablet settings button, click Control Tablet PC
Settings®Pen and Input Settings.
At the bottom of the General tab, tap the Calibrate button.
Follow the instructions on the screen. The calibration markers are
displayed on the screen as plus signs (+). Tap the pen in the exact center
of each of the calibration markers.
NOTE: Be sure to calibrate the pen for use in both portrait and landscape display orientations.
Using the Pen Like a Mouse
You can use the pen with your Tablet-PC the same way you use a mouse or touch pad with a notebook computer. When you hold the pen near the display, you see a small cursor. Moving the pen moves the cursor.
To click, tap once.
To double-click, tap the display twice.
To open a menu, tap the menu name, and then the menu item.
To drag an item, such as a file or icon, touch the pen to the item and drag it to another destination on the display.
There are two ways to right-click (to open a context-sensitive menu):
Hold down the right-click pen button and then tap the display. When you hold down the right-click pen button, the cursor is surrounded with a circle.
Touch the pen on the screen and hold it in place momentarily until Windows draws a complete circle around the cursor. When the circle is complete, lift the pen to display the context menu. If you move or lift the pen before the circle is complete, the right-click action is cancelled.
To get help and practice using the pen as a mouse by using the online training and tutorials:
In Windows Vista, click Start®All Programs®Tablet PC®Tablet PC Pen Training, and then click Using a pen instead of a mouse.
In Windows XP, click Start®Get Going with Tablet PC, and then click Start. This tutorial provides pen training.
Entering, Editing, and Erasing Text With the 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.
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. Tap the icon and the Input Panel slides out from the edge of the display. You can also open the Input Panel by tapping the Input Panel tab, which is docked at the edge of the screen when the Input Panel is hidden.
The Input Panel allows you to enter and edit text in different modes. You can write words just like you write on paper, you can write one character at a time, or you can "type" by tapping the pen on the keys of an image of a keyboard. To change the input mode, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Notification area, click Pen and Input Settings® Input Mode, and then select the desired input mode.
Edit text in the Input Panel using gestures, such as lining through text you want to delete, or tapping buttons.
Erase text in the Input Panel using the erase pen button, or by lining through text you want to delete.
To get help and practice writing and editing with Input Panel:
In Windows Vista, click Start®All Programs®Tablet PC®Tablet PC Pen Training, and tap each of the Input Panel topics.
In Windows XP, click Start®Get Going with Tablet PC and then click Start. This tutorial provides Input Panel training. You can access additional tutorials by clicking Start®All Programs®Tablet PC®Tablet PC Tutorials.
Using Pen Flicks in Windows Vista
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 quickly draw a short line in one of eight directions. When a pen flick is recognized, the Tablet-PC performs the action assigned.
The horizontal and vertical pen flicks are, by default, assigned to navigational actions, corresponding to the keys <Left-Arrow>, <Right-Arrow>, <Page Up>, and <Page Down>. The default assignments for the diagonal pen flicks are editing actions: delete, copy, paste, and undo.
To customize pen flicks, click Start®Control Panel® Mobile PC® Pen and Input Devices and click the Flicks tab. You can choose to turn pen flicks off, use the navigational pen flicks only, or use the navigational and editing pen flicks. You can also assign a new action to any of the eight pen flicks and adjust how easily your pen flicks are recognized.
To learn more about pen flicks and practice using them, click Start ®All Programs®Tablet PC®Pen Flicks Training.
Setting Pen Preferences
You can customize several pen behaviors in the operating system to help make using your Tablet-PC more comfortable. For example, if your double-taps are sometimes not recognized because you do not tap them fast enough, you can set a slower speed so that you have more time to tap.
In Windows Vista, you can customize the visual feedback that displays for each type of tap, and you can customize the actions assigned to pen flicks.
To access pen preferences and options:
In Windows Vista, click Start®Control Panel® Mobile PC® Pen and Input Devices.
In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Tablet and Pen Settings.
The pen preferences and options you set are specific to the pen and the Tablet-PC.
Setting Pointer Device (Mouse) Preferences
Pointer device preferences, such as pointer speed, click speed, and pointer (mouse) trails, are set in the Mouse Properties window. These preferences apply to any pointer device in the system.
To access pointing device preferences:
In Windows Vista, click Start®Control Panel® Hardware and Sound® Mouse.
In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Mouse.
Using Touch
Your Tablet-PC is able to distinguish between the pen and your fingertip (touch mode). 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.
Your Tablet-PC ships with a digitizer utility which you can use to set one of four modes for using touch:
Pen only — Touch mode is disabled.
Touch only — Pen input is disabled.
Auto mode — If the pen is close to the display, pen mode is active. If the pen is not within range, double-tap the display with your finger to enter touch mode. Touch mode remains active until the pen is close to the display again.
Dual mode — Microsoft Vista switches automatically between the pen and touch modes, based on its internal programming.
To access the digitizer utility from the Windows Notification area and set the input mode, right-click in Windows Vista or in Windows XP, click Properties, and then click the Digitizer Options tab. Click the radio button for the input mode you want to set, and click Apply.
In Windows Vista, to learn more about touch mode and practice using it, click Start®All Programs®Tablet PC®Tablet PC Touch Training.
Accessing Management Tasks and User
Information
You can use QuickSet, the Control Panel, Help and Support, and the Windows Vista Mobility Center to access online information, customize settings, and manage tasks.
QuickSet
NOTICE: If you uninstall QuickSet from your Tablet-PC you will also delete the tablet button drivers. To reinstall QuickSet and the tablet button drivers, go to support.dell.com.
QuickSet gives you easy access to settings and controls for customizing your Tablet-PC. You can access Dell QuickSet from the QuickSet icon in the Windows Notification area or through the Windows Mobility Center.
Depending on what you want to do, you can start QuickSet by either clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon in the Windows Notification area.
The Windows Notification area is located in the lower-right corner of your screen.
Clicking the QuickSet Icon
NOTE: The following features may not be available on certain computers.
Click the QuickSet icon to:
Control internal network adapter activity.
Manage hot key pop-ups:
Enable or disable the appearance of the Brightness Meter on your screen.
Enable or disable the appearance of the Volume Meter on your screen.
Turn the Wireless Activity Indicator on or off.
Enable or disable hardware buttons on your Tablet-PC.
Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon
Double-click the QuickSet icon to launch QuickSet and access the QuickSet launch panel. The main menu provides links to QuickSet features that help you configure settings for:
Network connectivity
Display settings
System settings
Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon
Right-click the QuickSet icon to:
Select Open to launch QuickSet.
View the Dell QuickSet Help file.
View the version and copyright date of the QuickSet application program installed on your computer.
Control Tablet-PC settings.
Control Panel
To access the Control Panel, click Start
(or Start in Windows XP) and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel contains several categories of tasks for managing your Tablet-PC. Clicking each category displays more information. To display these tasks as task icons, click Switch to Classic View in Windows XP or Classic View in Windows Vista.
Help and Support
To access Help and Support, click Start
(or Start in Windows XP) and then click Help and Support. Help and Support provides information for understanding how to manage your Tablet-PC.
Windows Vista Mobility Center
The Windows Mobility Center contains a set of tiles through which you can configure settings on your computer. There are additional tiles that have been customized by Dell.
You can access the Windows Mobility Center using any of the following methods:
Double-click the QuickSet icon in the Windows Notification area and click Mobility Center.
Click the Start button and point to the Mobility Center.
Click Start®All Programs®Accessories, and point to Mobility Center.
Right-click the battery icon in the Windows Notification area, and point to Mobility Center.
Double-click the Mobility Center icon in the Control Panel.
You can access the QuickSet categories through the Mobility Center. Click one of the tiles, such as Networking, Display Settings, or System Configuration, in the Customized by Dell Inc. section, and the QuickSet application launches with the corresponding category open.
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 Tablet-PC. Do not use a battery from other Tablet-PCs with your Tablet-PC.
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.
Battery Performance
NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your Tablet-PC, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your Tablet-PC.
For optimal Tablet-PC 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 Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet the first time you use the Tablet-PC. For best results, operate the Tablet-PC 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).
Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. You can use an optional battery slice (see Battery Slice (Optional)) to significantly increase operating time.
NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Tablet-PC.
NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD.
Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following:
Using optical drives.
Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices.
Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications.
Running the Tablet-PC in maximum performance mode. See Configuring Power Management Settings for information about 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 Tablet-PC. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low.
Checking the Battery Charge
The following features provide information on the battery charge:
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and Power icon (in Windows Vista and 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 Tablet-PC.
For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Windows Notification area, and click Help.
Power Meter
The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, move your cursor over the Power icon (in Windows Vista and in Windows XP) in the Notification area to display the Power icon pop-up.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the Power icon pop-up displays the (plugged in charging) message.
Charge Gauge
By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery, you can check:
Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button)
Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button)
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).
Check the Battery Charge
To check the battery charge, pressand 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.
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 and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Windows Notification area, 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 incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery.
Low-Battery Warning
NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connect the Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet, or dock the Tablet-PC onto an optional battery slice. 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 both the main battery and the battery slice are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of both batteries is approximately 90 percent depleted. The Tablet-PC 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 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window.
Conserving Battery Power
Perform the following actions to conserve battery power:
Connect the Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged.
Place the Tablet-PC in sleep mode or hibernate mode when you leave the Tablet-PC unattended for long periods of time. See Power Management Modes.
Use the Power Management Wizard or the Power Options Properties window to select options to optimize your computer's power usage. These options can also be set to change when you press the power button, close the display, or press <Fn><Esc>.
Sleep mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the Tablet-PC exits sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering sleep mode.
NOTICE: If your Tablet-PC loses AC and battery power while in sleep mode, it may lose data.
To enter sleep mode in Windows Vista, click Start, and move your mouse over the right triangle beside the lock option to open the Power Options Properties window, and then click Sleep.
Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you may also use one of the following methods:
Press the power button
Close the display
Press <Fn><Esc>
To exit sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on how you set the power management options. You cannot make the Tablet-PC exit sleep mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick.
Hibernate Mode
Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the Tablet-PC. When the Tablet-PC exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode.
NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your Tablet-PC while your Tablet-PC is in hibernate mode.
Your Tablet-PC enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
To Manually Enter Hibernate Mode in Windows Vista
Click Start
, and move your mouse over the right triangle beside the Lock icon to open the Power Options Properties window, and then click Hibernate.
NOTE: In Windows Vista, if your Tablet-PC has Hybrid Sleep enabled, then Hibernate is not displayed.
To Manually Enter Hibernate Mode in Windows XP
To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, you must enable hibernate mode.
To enable hibernate mode:
Click Start® Control Panel® Performance and Maintenance®Power
Options.
Click the Hibernate tab.
Select Enable hibernation.
Click Apply and Ok.
To enter hibernate mode:
Press the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> key combination.
Select Shut Down® Hibernate.
Alternative Methods for Entering Hibernate Mode
Depending on how your power management options are set, you can also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode:
Press the power button
Close the display
Press <Fn><Esc>
NOTE: Some ExpressCards may not operate correctly after the Tablet-PC exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card (see Removing an ExpressCard), or simply restart (reboot) your Tablet-PC.
To Exit Hibernate Mode
To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The Tablet-PC may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. You cannot make the Tablet-PC 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.
Configuring Power Management Settings
You can use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to configure the power management settings on your Tablet-PC. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Windows Notification area and click Help.
Accessing Power Options Properties
Click the Windows Power icon in the Notification area to display the Power icon pop-up window.
Select one of the following from the Select a Power Plan section:
Dell Recommended
Power Saver
High Performance
Any custom power plan you have created
To access additional power options, click More Power Options at the bottom of the pop-up.
Charging the Main Battery
When you connect the Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the Tablet-PC is connected to an electrical outlet, the Tablet-PC 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 Tablet-PC 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 Tablet-PC turned on. You can leave the battery in the Tablet-PC 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 Tablet-PC or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet.
The battery is too hot to start charging if the
light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the Tablet-PC from the electrical outlet and allow the Tablet-PC and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery.
For information about resolving problems with a battery, see Power Problems.
Removing the Main 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™ Tablet-PC. Do not use a battery from other Tablet-PCs or computers with your Tablet-PC.
CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the Tablet-PC, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the Tablet-PC, disconnect any modem from the wall connector and Tablet-PC, and remove any other external cables from the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the Tablet-PC to avoid possible connector damage.
Align the battery with the battery bay sides, then slide the battery into the
bay and ensure that the two latch releases engage.
Storing a Battery
Remove the battery when you store your Tablet-PC for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see Charging the Main Battery) before you use it.
Using a Keyboard
Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down <Fn> and press the desired key.
To enable the keypad, press <Num Lk> in Windows Vista or <Fn><Num Lk> in Windows XP.
To disable the keypad, press <Num Lk> or <Fn><Num Lk> again.
Key Combinations
System Functions
<Ctrl><Shift><Esc>
Opens the Task Manager window.
Battery
<Fn><F3>
Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter.
Display Functions
<Fn><F8>
Switches the video image to the next display option. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously.
<Fn><F7>
Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions.
<Fn> and left-arrow key
Activates the ambient light sensor, which controls brightness of the display based on light level in the current environment.
<Fn> and up-arrow key
Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).
<Fn> and down-arrow key
Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).
Power Management
<Fn><Esc>
Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window.
<Fn><F1>
Puts the Tablet-PC into hibernate mode. Dell QuickSet is required (see QuickSet).
Speaker Functions
<Fn><Insert>
Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached.
<Fn><End>
Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached.
<Fn><Delete>
Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached.
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions
NOTE: Some of the following key functions only apply to Windows Vista.
Windows logo key and <Tab>
Cycle through programs on the Windows Notification area by using Windows Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero™ interface).
<Ctrl> and Windows logo key and <Tab>
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Windows Notification area by using Windows Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero™ interface).
Windows logo key and spacebar
Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar (if using Windows Sidebar).
Windows logo key and <g>
Cycles through Windows Sidebar gadgets (if using Windows Sidebar).
Windows logo key and <u>
Opens the Ease of Access Center.
Windows logo key and <x>
Opens the Windows Mobility Center.
Windows logo key and any number key
Opens the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, use the Windows logo key and <1> to launch the first shortcut in theQuick Launch menu.
Windows logo key and <m>
Minimizes all open windows.
Windows logo key and <Shift><m>
Restores all minimized windows. This key combination functions as a toggle to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key and <m> key combination.
Windows logo key and <e>
Runs Windows Explorer.
Windows logo key and <r>
Opens the Run dialog box.
Windows logo key and <f>
Opens the Search Results dialog box.
Windows logo key and <Ctrl><f>
Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the Tablet-PC is connected to a network).
Windows logo key and <Fn><F12>
Opens the System Properties dialog box.
To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate:
In Windows Vista, click Control Panel®Hardware and Sound, and either click Keyboard or click one of the two options under the Keyboard link.
In Windows XP, click Control Panel®Printers and Other Hardware®Keyboard.
For information about the Control Panel, see Windows Help and Support. To access Help and Support, click Start
(or Start in Windows XP)®Help and Support.
Touch Pad
The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse.
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touch pad
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touch pad buttons
To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.
To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button.
To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface.
To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice.
You can also use the track stick to move the cursor. Press the track stick left, right, up, or down to change the direction of the cursor on the display. Use the track stick and track stick buttons as you would use a mouse.
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick or Pointer
You can use the Control Panel mouse options to adjust settings for the mouse and the track stick (Windows Vista) or pointer (Windows XP).
In Windows Vista, click Control Panel®Mouse.
In Windows XP, click Control Panel®Printers and Other Hardware®Mouse.
Changing the Track Stick or Pointer Cap
You can replace your track stick or pointer cap if it wears down from prolonged use or if you prefer a different color. You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com.
Pull the cap off the track stick.
Align the new cap over the square track-stick post and gently press the cap
down onto the post.
NOTICE: The track stick cap can damage the display if it is not properly seated on the post.
Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly.
Using the Display
Your Tablet-PC has two display options available:
LED backlit thin-and-light LCD (optimized for indoor viewing)
Dual-bulb (CCFL) LCD (optimized for outdoor viewing)
Depending on which display option you selected, how you adjust the brightness on your display will differ.
Adjusting Brightness on the LED Backlit Thin-and-Light LCD
When a Dell Tablet-PC equipped with the LED backlit thin-and-light LCD display is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard.
NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your Tablet-PC, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your Tablet-PC or docking device. If your Tablet-PC is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change.
You can press the following keys to adjust display brightness:
Press <Fn> and the up-arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).
Press <Fn> and the down-arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).
NOTE: If your operating system display default is set to a specific value, you may have to reset your manual selections after using sleep, standby, or hibernate mode.
Adjusting Brightness on the Dual-bulb (CCFL) LCD
The Dual-bulb LCD includes an integrated ambient light sensor (see Front View).
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ambient light sensor
The ambient light sensor is located on the front of the Tablet-PC display. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to compensate for low-light and high-light environments.
You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the <Fn> and left-arrow key combination.
NOTE: Do not cover the ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. If covered up, the sensor—when enabled—automatically sets the display brightness to the minimum level.
The ambient light sensor is disabled when your Tablet-PC is shipped to you. If you enable the sensor and then use any of the display brightness key combinations, the sensor is disabled and the display brightness is increased or decreased accordingly.
Dell QuickSet allows you to enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature. You can also adjust maximum and minimum brightness settings that are activated when you enable the ambient light sensor feature. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Windows Notification area, and click Help.
NOTE: Rebooting the Tablet-PC returns the ambient light sensor to the setting it was before it was adjusted.
NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on your Tablet-PC display only. It does not control the brightness on any external monitors or projectors.
Using Cards
ExpressCards
ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia, and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors:
ExpressCard/34 (34-mm wide)
ExpressCard/54 (54-mm wide in an L-shape with a 34-mm connector)
The 34-mm card fits into both the 34-mm and 54-mm card slots. The 54-mm card only fits into a 54-mm card slot.
NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device.
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ExpressCard/34
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ExpressCard/54
Installing an ExpressCard
You can install an ExpressCard while the Tablet-PC is running. The Tablet-PC automatically detects the card.
ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
To install an ExpressCard:
Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up.
Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its
connector.
If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.
The Tablet-PC recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the ExpressCard.
Removing an ExpressCard
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Press the card into the slot to eject the card.
Smart Cards
NOTE: You can use smart cards with your Tablet-PC only if you have also purchased the optional smart-card reader that installs into the ExpressCard slot.
About Smart Cards
Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated circuits. The top surface of the smart card usually contains an embedded processor under the gold contact pad. The combination of the small size and integrated circuits make smart cards valuable tools for security, data storage, and special programs. Using smart cards can improve system security by combining something a user has (the smart card) with something only the user should know (a PIN) to provide more secure user-authentication than passwords alone.
You can install a smart card in the Tablet-PC while the Tablet-PC is running. The Tablet-PC automatically detects the card.
To install a smart card:
NOTE: You can use smart cards with your Tablet-PC only if you have also purchased the optional smart-card reader that installs into the ExpressCard slot.
Hold the card so that the gold contact pad is facing upward and pointing
toward the smart-card reader's slot.
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gold contact pad
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smart card (top)
Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely
seated in its connector. The smart card will protrude approximately 1/2
inch from the slot.
If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.
Secure Digital (SD) Cards
Secure Digital (SD) cards are storage media used in portable devices such as digital cameras, handheld computers, PDAs, and GPS units.
Installing an SD Card
Hold the card so that the gold contact pad is facing upward and pointing
toward the SD card slot. The SD card slot is located above the
ExpressCard slot.
Slide the SD card into the SD card slot until the card is completely seated
in its connector. The SD card will protrude approximately 1/2 inch from
the slot.
If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.
(or Start in Windows XP) and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel contains several categories of tasks for managing your Tablet-PC. Clicking each category displays more information. To display these tasks as task icons, click Switch to Classic View in Windows XP or Classic View in Windows Vista. 
(or Start in Windows XP) and then click Help and Support. Help and Support provides information for understanding how to manage your Tablet-PC. 
, and move your mouse over the right triangle beside the Lock icon to open the 
light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the Tablet-PC from the electrical outlet and allow the Tablet-PC and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery.
(or Start in Windows XP)
