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1Turn on the Tablet-PC. When the Dell logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window.

2Select Repair Your Computer.

The System Recovery Options window appears.

3Select a keyboard layout and click Next.

4To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK.

5Click Dell Factory Image Restore.

NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.

The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.

6Click Next.

The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

7Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next.

The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition.

8Click Finish to reboot the system.

Using the Operating System Media

Before you Begin

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 146. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System

Reinstalling Software

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Contents

Dell Latitude XT User’s Guide May PU189 Contents Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Wireless Local Area Network Wlan 100 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem100 Smart Cards and Biometric Readers 111 Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 105111 111Dell Support Utility for Windows Vista 125 Tablet-PC, Keyboard, and Display 119119 Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media 120 121145 139141 142Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card 155Memory and Mini-Card Cover 193 Pen and Whip Antenna Assembly203 Macrovision Product Notice Setting Up Your Battery SliceBattery-Slice Power-Status LED Battery Slice SpecificationsFinding Information ResourcesWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Documentation and drivers are already At support.dell.com Quick Reference GuideHow to set up my Tablet-PC License Dell Support Website support.dell.com What Are You Looking For?Dell Support Utility Windows Vista Dell QuickSet Help Getting Help Dell Support ServiceObtaining Assistance DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceProduct Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditDiagnostics Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting DellFront View About Your Tablet-PCMail application shortcut button About Your Tablet-PC About Your Tablet-PC Key Function Combination Pen Left Side ViewUSB C O N N E C T O R Right Side View Wireless radio on/off switchD I O C O N N E C T O R S Back View AC a D a P T E R C O N N E C T O R Connects video devices, such as a monitor Top View Bottom View Pen View Memory SpecificationsProcessor System InformationCommunications Ports and ConnectorsVideo Display AudioTablet Input Devices DisplayBiometric Reader BatteryAC Adapter BatteryEnvironmental PhysicalEnvironmental About Your Tablet-PC Transferring Information in Windows XP Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PCTransferring Information to a New Tablet-PC Transferring Information in Windows VistaTo prepare a new computer for the file transfer Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Using Notebook Mode Converting Your Tablet-PC Between Notebook and Tablet Modes Using Tablet ModeDisplay assembly Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Right- and Left-handed Use Setting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Screen Orientation Using Tablet Buttons Controlling Your Tablet-PC in Tablet ModeUsing the Scroll Control Using the Back ButtonPower button Windows security button Disabling and Enabling Tablet Buttons Ejecting and Storing the Pen Using the PenReplacing the Pen Tip Calibrating the Pen Using the Pen Like a MouseEntering, Editing, and Erasing Text With the Pen Setting Pen Preferences Using Pen Flicks in Windows VistaSetting Pointer Device Mouse Preferences Using TouchQuickSet Accessing Management Tasks and User InformationClicking the QuickSet Icon Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Control PanelHelp and Support Windows Vista Mobility CenterBattery Performance Using a BatteryChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Power MeterCharge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerSleep Mode in Windows Vista Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Select Enable hibernation Charging the Main Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Removing the Main Battery Storing a Battery Installing the Main BatterySystem Functions Using a KeyboardNumeric Keypad Key CombinationsSpeaker Functions BatteryPower Management Display FunctionsOpens the Windows Mobility Center Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick or Pointer Changing the Track Stick or Pointer CapUsing the Display Adjusting Brightness on the Dual-bulb Ccfl LCD Adjusting Brightness on the LED Backlit Thin-and-Light LCDExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Smart CardsAbout Smart Cards Installing a Smart CardSecure Digital SD Cards Installing an SD CardSetting Up and Using Your Tablet-PC Tablet Using Your Tablet-PC With a ProjectorDisplay Positions Classic NotebookDisplay Modes Clone Mode MirroredExtended Desktop Mode Changing the Display Settings for the ProjectorSelect Displays Manger under Graphics Settings Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up and Using NetworksWindows XP Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Windows Vista101 Checking Your Wireless Network AdapterWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Start Button and Connect To Option102 Order Confirmation for Your Tablet-PC103 Connecting to a WlanCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager104 105 Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan106 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card107 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network108 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband CardMicrosoftWindows Firewall Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator109 110 Security Cable Lock Securing Your Tablet-PCSmart Cards and Biometric Readers 112 PasswordsAbout Passwords Type of Password Features113 Using a Primary or System PasswordUsing a Hard Drive Password Using an Administrator Password114 115 Trusted Platform Module TPM116 Enabling the TPM FeatureSecurity Management Software Activating the Security Management Software117 Using the Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking Software If Your Tablet-PC Is Lost or Stolen118 119 Cleaning Your Tablet-PCTablet-PC, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad120 Optical Drives and Optical Drive MediaStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics122 123 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu124 Dell Support Utility for Windows Vista Accessing the Dell Support Utility125 126 Solving ProblemsWindows Hardware Troubleshooter Clicking the Dell Support Icon127 Hard Drive Problems128 Optical Drive ProblemsMail and Internet Problems Problems writing to an optical drive129 Error MessagesTablet-PC stops responding Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Tablet-PC does not start upSolid blue screen appears Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemOther software problems Memory Problems132 Power Problems Network Problems133 Scanner Problems Printer Problems134 135 Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems136 137 Troubleshooting Stylus and Touch ProblemsDiagnostics Touch Not FunctioningScreen is difficult to read Display ProblemsPen Pressure Sensitivity Problems Pen Problems Pen stops workingIf only part of the display is readable Power Lights139 140 Overview Using the System Setup Program141 Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensViewing the System Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence143 Performing a One-Time Boot144 Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? DriversUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities146 147 Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaRestoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling Drivers148 Starting System Restore Using Microsoft Windows System Restore149 Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore150 Before you Begin Using the Operating System Media151 152 Reinstalling the Operating System153 154 Turning Off Your Tablet-PC Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools156 Before Working Inside Your Tablet-PC157 Main Battery158 159 Hard Drive160 Removing the Hard Drive161 Installing the Hard DriveRemoving the SIM Card Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card162 Installing the SIM Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology163 164 Remove the Internal Card Caddy165 Installing a Bluetooth Card166 167 Memory and Mini-Card Cover168 Installing the Memory and Mini-Card CoverMemory Removing the Memory and Mini-Card CoverRemoving a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module169 170 Mini-Card171 Removing a Mini-Card172 173 Installing a Mini-CardRemoving the Hinge Cover Hinge Cover174 Keyboard Installing the Hinge Cover175 176 Removing the KeyboardInstalling the Keyboard Coin-Cell Battery177 Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-cell Battery178 Removing the Display Assembly Display Assembly179 180 181 182 Installing the Display Assembly183 184 185 Removing the Palm Rest Palm Rest186 187 188 189 Installing the Palm RestSystem Board Removing the System Board190 191 Installing the System BoardFan Removing the Fan192 193 Pen and Whip Antenna AssemblyInstalling the Fan Removing the Pen and Whip Antenna Assembly194 195 Wireless SwitchInstalling the Pen and Whip Antenna Assembly Removing the Wireless Switch196 197 Installing the Wireless Switch198 199 Setting Up and Using the D/BayDell D/Bay About the Dell D/Bay200 201 202 Left View Media Base Optional204 Right View205 206 207 208 209 Setting Up Your Media Base210 Securing the Media Base211 Docking Your Tablet-PC to the Media Base212 Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Media Base213 Installing the Optical Drive in the Media Base214 Media Base Specifications215 216 217 Battery Slice Optional218 Setting Up Your Battery Slice219 Docking Your Tablet-PC to the Battery Slice220 Undocking Your Tablet-PC From the Battery Slice221 Battery Slice Power Status LED Codes Charging Your Battery SliceBattery-Slice Power-Status LED Battery Slice Specifications223 224 225 Traveling With Your Tablet-PCIdentifying Your Tablet-PC Packing the Tablet-PC226 Travel Tips227 Traveling by Air228 229 AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B230 Macrovision Product Notice231 Glossary232 233 Device driver See driver 234235 236 237 238 239 NIC See network adapter 240241 242 243 244 245 Video resolution See resolution246 247 248