Dell Latitude X1 User manual

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Dell™ Latitude™ X1
Quick Reference Guide
Model PP05S

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.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in your User’s Guide.
NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks
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Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
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Model PP05S
January 2005 P/N N6869 Rev. A00

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Contents
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Notebook System Software (NSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and
Utilities CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Finding Information
NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries.
NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• A diagnostic program for my computer
• Drivers for my computer
• My computer documentation
• My device documentation
• Notebook System Software (NSS)
Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your
computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the
Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation.
Readme files may be
included on your CD to
provide last-minute
updates about technical
changes to your
computer or advanced
technical-reference
material for technicians
or experienced users.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at
support.dell.com.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not
ship with your computer.
• How to set up my computer
• Basic troubleshooting information
• How to run the Dell Diagnostics
• How to remove and install parts
Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is optional and may not
ship with your computer.
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at
support.dell.com.

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• Warranty information
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
• Safety instructions
• Regulatory information
• Ergonomics information
• End User License Agreement
Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to remove and replace parts
• Specifications
• How to configure system settings
• How to troubleshoot and solve problems
User’s Guide
Microsoft®Windows®XP Help and Support Center
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support .
2 Click User’s and system guides and click User’s guides .
The User’s Guide is also available on the optional Drivers
and Utilities
CD .
• Service Tag and Express Service Code
• Microsoft Windows License Label
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
These labels are located on
the bottom of your computer.
• Use the Service Tag to
identify your
computer when you
use
support.dell.com
or contact technical
support.
• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when
contacting technical support.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles
from technicians, online courses, frequently asked
questions
• 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
• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my
computer 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 computer, you should also
reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates
for your operating system and support for Dell™
3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel
®
Pentium
®
M
processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is
necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer.
The software automatically detects your computer and
operating system and installs the updates appropriate
for your configuration.
To download Notebook System Software:
1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads .
2 Enter your Service Tag or product model.
3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All .
4 Select the operating system and operating system
language for your computer, and click
Submit .
5 Under Select a Device , scroll to System and
Configuration Utilities
, and click Dell Notebook
System Software
.
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support
site.
NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers
can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website
at premier.support.dell.com.The website may not be
available in all regions.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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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.
1 Unpack the accessories box.
2 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.
• How to use Windows XP
• Documentation for my computer
• Documentation for devices (such as a modem)
Windows Help and Support Center
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support .
2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and
click the arrow icon.
3 Click the topic that describes your problem.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
• How to reinstall my operating system
Operating System CD
The operating system is already installed on your
computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the
Operating System CD. See your User’s Guide for
instructions.
After you reinstall your
operating system, use the
Drivers and Utilities CD
to reinstall drivers for the
devices that came with
your computer.
Your operating system
product key label is
located on your
computer.
NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating
system you ordered.
NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not
ship with your computer.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the
electrical outlet.
4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.

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About Your Computer
Front View
display
keyboard
device and keyboard status lights
touch pad
touch pad buttons (2)
Secure Digital memory slot

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Left View
Right View
Back View
AC adapter
connector
video
connector
powered USB
connector
1394 connector audio connectors
CompactFlash
card slot
USB
connector
network connector
power button
modem connector
security cable slot

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Bottom View
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
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™
portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Use a battery to run the computer
when it is not connected to an electrical outlet. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in
the battery bay.
speaker
battery-bay latch
releases
(2)
battery charge gauge battery

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Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Operating time is significantly
reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following:
• Using wireless communications devices or USB devices
• Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs
such as 3D games
• Running the computer in maximum performance mode
NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD
or DVD.
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.
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 lithium-ion 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.
Checking the Battery Charge
The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Power Meter window and icon,
the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the
battery charge.
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter.
The
Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery
in your computer.

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The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window:
For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click
Help .
Microsoft®Windows®Power Meter
The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter,
double-click the icon on the taskbar. For more information about the
Power Meter tab, see
"Power Management" in your
User’s Guide .
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.
Charge Gauge
Before you insert a battery, press 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.
The computer or docking device is running on battery power.
The computer is connected to AC power and the battery is charging.
The computer is connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged.

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Health Gauge
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. To
check the battery health, 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. See "Specifications" in your
User’s Guide 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. For
more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in your
User’s Guide .
Charging the Battery
NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with the
computer turned off. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in the
computer as long as you like. The battery’s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.
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.
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.
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 more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" in your
User’s
Guide
.

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Removing a Battery
CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack.
1 Ensure that the computer is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet.
2 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the computer, and then remove
the battery from the bay.
Installing a Battery
Slide the battery into the bay until the latch releases click.
latch releases (2)

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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, recharge the battery fully before
you use it.
Solving Problems
Notebook System Software (NSS)
If you reinstall the operating system for your Dell™ computer, it is also recommended to reinstall
the NSS utility. The utility is available on the optional
Drivers and Utilities CD and on the Dell
Support website at
support.dell.com .
To download the utility, go to
Downloads at support.dell.com and select your computer model
from the drop-down menu. Under
Select Your Download Category , select System and
Configuration Utilities
, select your operating system and language, and then follow the
instructions.
NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy
drives, Intel
®
Pentium
®
M processors, Intel Celeron
®
M processors, optical drives, and USB
devices. NSS is necessary for the correct operation of your Dell computer. The software
automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for
your configuration.
NOTE: NSS is critical for the correct operation of USB devices.
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 computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL
OUTLET.
TURN THE COMPUTER OFF —If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or
moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer
turns off. Then restart your computer.

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A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows®operating system
A solid blue screen appears
END THE PROGRAM —
1 Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
2 Click Applications .
3 Click the program that is no longer responding.
4 Click End Task .
CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION —If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
IFYOU ARE USING WINDOWS XP, RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD —
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-
Windows XP operating system environments.
1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs → Accessories , and then click Program Compatibility
Wizard
.
2 In the welcome screen, click Next .
3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
TURN THE COMPUTER OFF —If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or
moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer
turns off. Then restart your computer.

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Other software problems
Using the Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run
the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.
NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD
(also known as the
ResourceCD ).
CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION —
• Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.
• Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See
the software documentation for information.
• Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY.
USE AVIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS.
SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE
Start MENU.
SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE —If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you
frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your
computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware
protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more
information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.
RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS —If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a
software problem.

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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 computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell.
1 Shut down the computer.
2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press <Enter>.
The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system
board, keyboard, hard drive, and display.
• During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.
• If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and restart
the computer, press <n>; to continue to the next test, press <y>; to retest the
component that failed, press <r>.
• If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error
code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on to the Dell Diagnostics.
If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the message
Booting
Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue
.
NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell
Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD.
4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard
drive.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD
1 Connect a CD drive to the system.
2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.
3 Shut down and restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the
Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer
boots according to the devices specified in system setup.
4 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.
5 Select the CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive option from the CD boot menu.
6 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears.