display —
For more information about your display, see Using the Display.
ambient light sensor —
Depending on the display option you chose when ordering your Tablet-PC, your Tablet-PC may or may not have an ambient light sensor. The ambient light sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. Press <Fn> and the left-arrow key to enable or disable the sensor (see Adjusting Brightness on the Dual-bulb (CCFL) LCD).
device status lights
Turns on when the Tablet-PC reads or writes data.
NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the Tablet-PC while the light is flashing.
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
Turns on when wireless devices are enabled.
Turns on when Bluetooth®wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, move the wireless switch to the "on" position (see Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator for more information).
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature on your Tablet-PC, so the icon turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your Tablet-PC. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth wireless device.
If the Tablet-PC is connected to an electrical outlet, the
light operates as follows:
Solid blue: The battery is charging.
Flashing blue: The battery is charged and in maintenance charge mode.
Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available to charge the battery).
If the Tablet-PC is running on a battery, the
light operates as follows:
Off: The Tablet-PC is turned off, or the system is running on battery power and the battery is adequately charged to sustain the system.
Flashing amber: The battery charge is low.
Solid amber: The battery charge is critically low.
digital array microphone —
Digital directional microphones for conferencing and chat.
biometric reader —
Helps to keep your Dell™ Tablet-PC secure. When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your user identity. For information on how to activate and use the security management software that controls the biometric reader, see Security Management Software.
touch pad —
Provides the functionality of a mouse (see Touch Pad).
keyboard —
The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Using a Keyboard.
rotating hinge —
Rotate the hinge to transform the PC into tablet mode. See Using Tablet Mode.
power button —
Press the power button to turn on the Tablet-PC or exit a power management mode (see Power Management Modes).
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your Tablet-PC by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. See Turning Off Your Tablet-PC for instructions on performing an operating system shutdown.
If the Tablet-PC stops responding, press and hold the power button until the Tablet-PC turns off completely (which may take several seconds).
The power button is surrounded by a backlit ring which is illuminated blue when you turn on the Tablet-PC, and blinks when the Tablet-PC is in a power-management mode.
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. See Using Tablet Buttons for more information.
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. See Using Tablet Buttons for more information.
QuickSet tablet setting button —
Access Dell QuickSet to view and configure options for your Tablet-PC and pen. See Using Tablet Buttons for more information.
e-mail application shortcut button —
Launches your e-mail application. See Using Tablet Buttons for more information.
keyboard status lights
Three keyboard status lights on your Tablet-PC indicate when the following functions are activated by the corresponding key combination.
Key Combination
Function
<Fn><F4>
Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Located above the upper edge of the keyboard.
<Caps Lock>
Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Located on the <Caps Lock> key.
<Fn><F5>
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Located above the upper edge of the keyboard.
Left Side View
1
pen indicator LED
2
pen
3
external wireless WAN antenna
NOTE: The external antenna is provided with WWAN cards only and is not included in the standard computer configuration. The computer comes with a plug that you need to remove prior to installing the antenna and WWAN card.
4
IEEE 1394 connector
5
USB connector
6
air vent
7
speaker
pen —
To eject the pen from the compartment, press and release the end of the pen.
external wireless WAN antenna —
If your Tablet-PC supports wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity, you must extend and orient the external WWAN antenna for optimal signal strength.
IEEE 1394 connector
Connect FireWire devices, such as a camera, external hard drive, or external CD-ROM drive. Supports hot swapping, multiple speeds on the same bus, and time-based data transfer. This provides bandwidth for multimedia operations.
USB connector
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
air vents —
The Tablet-PC uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the Tablet-PC from overheating.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Tablet-PC in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the Tablet-PC or cause a fire. The Tablet-PC turns on the fan when the Tablet-PC gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the Tablet-PC.
speaker —
To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, use the volume-control keyboard shortcuts (see Key Combinations).
Right Side View
1
wireless radio on/off switch
2
Wi-Fi Catcher™ button
3
USB connector
4
ExpressCard slot
5
Secure Digital (SD) card slot
6
headphones connector
7
microphone connector
8
security cable slot
wireless radio on/off switch —
When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your vicinity. You can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology (see Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator). When moved toward the front of the Tablet-PC, the switch is off; when moved toward the back of the Tablet-PC, the switch is on.
Off: Wireless radio switch is off, no signal is found, or Microsoft Windows is running.
USB connector
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
ExpressCard slot —
Supports one ExpressCard, such as the optional smart-card reader. For more information, see Using Cards.
Secure Digital (SD) card slot —
Supports one Secure Digital memory card, a storage device used in portable devices such as digital cameras, handheld computers, PDAs, and GPS units.
audio connectors
Attach headphones to the
connector.
Attach a microphone to the
connector.
security cable slot —
Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the Tablet-PC (see Security Cable Lock).
Back View
1
AC adapter connector
2
video connector
3
tablet back button
4
scroll control button
5
network connector
6
powered USB connector
7
rotating hinge
8
tablet grip
9
pen tether slot
AC adapter connector
Connects an AC adapter to the Tablet-PC.
The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the Tablet-PC. You can connect the AC adapter with your Tablet-PC turned either on or off.
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the Tablet-PC, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.
video connector
Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
tablet back button —
Use to navigate while in tablet mode. See Using the Back Button.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Tablet-PC, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector or USB connectors.
network connector (RJ-45)
Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
powered USB connector
Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
rotating hinge —
Converts Tablet-PC between notebook and tablet modes.
pen tether slot —
Use to connect a tether between the Tablet-PC and the pen.
Top View
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
Turns on when you turn on the Tablet-PC and blinks when the Tablet-PC is in a power management mode.
Bottom View
1
air vent
2
docking-device connector
3
memory module and Mini-Card cover
4
fan vent
5
main battery
6
battery-bay latch releases (2)
7
battery charge gauge/health gauge
8
battery bay (beneath main battery)
NOTE: Your Tablet-PC's Microsoft® Windows® License label is located under the main battery in the battery bay of your Tablet-PC (see Removing the Main Battery).
air vents —
The Tablet-PC uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the Tablet-PC from overheating.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Tablet-PC in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the Tablet-PC or cause a fire. The Tablet-PC turns on the fan when the Tablet-PC gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the Tablet-PC.
memory module and Mini-Card cover —
Covers the compartment that contains the memory module and any Mini-Cards installed on your Tablet-PC (see Memory and Communications).
battery charge gauge/health gauge —
Provides information on the battery charge (see Checking the Battery Charge).
battery —
When a battery is installed, you can use the Tablet-PC without connecting the Tablet-PC to an electrical outlet (see Using a Battery).
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your Tablet-PC, click Start
(or Start in Windows XP)® Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your Tablet-PC.
Processor
Processor type
Intel® Core™ Duo or Intel® Core™ Solo
L1 cache
64 KB (internal) each processor core
L2 cache
up to 4 MB
External bus frequency
533 MHz or 667 MHz
System Information
System chipset
AMD RS600ME/SB600
Data bus width
64 bits
DRAM bus width
64 bits
Processor address bus width
32 bits
Flash EPROM
2 MB
PCI bus
32 bits
Memory
Integrated memory on system board
1 GB
Optional memory:
Memory module connector
one user-accessible SODIMM socket
Memory module capacities
1 GB and 2 GB
Maximum system memory capacity
3 GB
Memory type
3.3-V SODIMM
Storage
Internal hard drive:
Form factor
1.8-inch PATA HDD or optional 1.8-inch PATA Solid State HDD
Speed
4200-rpm
Max size
100 GB
32 GB (optional 1.8-inch PATA Solid State HDD only)
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