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Dell™ Latitude™ X1 User's Guide
Finding Information
About Your Computer
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Dell™ QuickSet Features
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Display
Using a Battery
Power Management
Travelling with Your Computer
Passwords
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.
NOTE:
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.
NOTE:
Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Dimension, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, Latitude, Inspiron, DellNet, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, Strike Zone, ExpressCharge and Dell
TravelLite are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth.
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. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model PPO5S
June 2005    Rev. A02
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Solving Problems
Using the Dell Diagnostics
Cleaning Your Computer
Drivers
Using the System Setup Program
Restoring Your Operating System
Getting Help
Contacting Dell
Specifications
Appendix
Glossary

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  • Page 1 Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth. 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. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 2: About Your Computer

      About Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ X1 User's Guide   Front View   Left View   Right View   Back View   Bottom View  Front View display keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons device and keyboard status lights Secure Digital memory slot   device status lights Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

  • Page 3: Left View

    Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, press <Fn><F2>. Indicates battery charge status. Turns on when you turn on the computer or blinks steadily when the computer is in standby mode. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:  Solid green: The battery is charging.
  • Page 4 AC adapter connector video connector powered USB connector 1394 connector audio connectors   AC adapter connector — Connects the AC adapter so that you can run the computer on AC power instead of battery power. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer.

  • Page 5: Right View

    Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Attach a microphone to the connector.  Right View CompactFlash card slot USB connector network connector modem connector power button   CompactFlash card slot — The CompactFlash card slot supports one CompactFlash card. Use CompactFlash cards to save or back up data.  ...

  • Page 6: Back View

    power button — Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, use the operating system to shut down your computer instead of pressing the power button.  Back View security cable slot  ...
  • Page 7   battery-bay latch releases — Release the battery.   battery charge gauge — Provides information on the battery charge. See "Checking the Battery Charge."   battery/battery bay — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery."...

  • Page 8: Macrovision Product Notice

     FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Most Dell computers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification applies to your computer, examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom, side, or back panel of your computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves.

  • Page 9: Using A Battery

    Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell that is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80% in about 1 hour and to 100% in approximately 2 hours when the computer is turned off. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80% in about 1 hour  and to 100% in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like.

  • Page 11: Installing A Battery

     Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.  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.

  • Page 12: Cleaning Your Computer

      Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ X1 User's Guide   Computer, Keyboard, and Display   Touch Pad CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.  Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water.

  • Page 13: Contacting Dell

    In certain countries, technical support specific to Dell Inspiron™ XPS computers is available at a separate telephone number listed for participating countries. If you do not see a telephone number listed that is specific for Inspiron XPS computers, you may contact Dell through the technical support number listed and your call will be routed appropriately.
  • Page 14    Belgium (Brussels) support.euro.dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/ Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only 02 481 92 96 International Access Code: 00 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 02 481 92 88 Country Code: 32 Technical Support Fax 02 481 92 95 Customer Care 02 713 15 .65 City Code: 2 Corporate Sales 02 481 91 00  ...
  • Page 15 Switchboard 22537 2711 Website: support.euro.dell.com     E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/dk/da/emaildell/    Technical Support for Inspiron XPS computers only 7010 0074 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 7023 0182 Denmark (Copenhagen) Customer Care (Relational) 7023 0184 International Access Code: 00 Home/Small Business Customer Care 3287 5505...
  • Page 16 0120-198-226 Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) 81-44-520-1435 Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) toll-free:0120-198-433 Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) 81-44-556-3894 Japan (Kawasaki) Technical Support (PDAs, projectors, printers, routers) toll-free: 0120-981-690...
  • Page 17 Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) 29 693 115 Website: support.ap.dell.com   Malaysia (Penang) Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) toll-free: 1 800 88 0193 Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) toll-free: 1 800 88 1306 International Access Code: 00 Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) toll-free: 1800 88 1386...
  • Page 18 Grenadines Website: support.ap.dell.com   Singapore (Singapore) Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories) toll-free: 1800 394 7430 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) toll-free: 1800 394 7488 International Access Code: 005 Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) toll-free: 1800 394 7478 Country Code: 65 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949...
  • Page 19 Transaction Sales toll-free: 00801 65 1228   Corporate Sales toll-free: 00801 651 227 Website: support.ap.dell.com   Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) toll-free: 1800 0060 07 Thailand Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) toll-free: 1800 0600 09  International Access Code: 001 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949 Country Code: 66 Corporate Sales toll-free: 1800 006 009...
  • Page 20 Software and Peripherals Sales toll-free: 1-800-671-3355 Spare Parts Sales toll-free: 1-800-357-3355 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll-free: 1-800-247-4618 toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired (1-877-335-5889) U.S. Virgin Islands General Support 1-877-673-3355 Venezuela General Support 8001-3605 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 21: Using The Dell Diagnostics

    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.

  • Page 22: Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

    4. When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD.   5. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

  • Page 23: Using The Display

    NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your Dell-installed operating system. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest possible setting.

  • Page 24: Dual Independent Display Mode

    The Windows 2000 operating system does not natively support dual independent display (extended desktop) mode on your computer. However, you can download software from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com that lets your computer use two displays together to simulate dual independent display behavior.

  • Page 25: What Is A Driver

    A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your computer.
  • Page 26   5. Click Device Manager.   6. Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties.   7. Click the Drivers tab.   8. Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver.

  • Page 27: Finding Information

      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.  Warranty information   Dell™ Product Information Guide  Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)  Safety instructions  Regulatory information  Ergonomics information  End User License Agreement...
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 29: Getting Help

    Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. If you do not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions.

  • Page 30: Problems With Your Order

     Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com. For the telephone number to call to speak to a sales specialist, see the contact numbers for your region.

  • Page 31: Before You Call

    Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you.  Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist.
  • Page 32 Glossary A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   K   L   M   N   O   P   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Z    Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer.  A AC —...
  • Page 33 CD drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read data from CDs. CD player — The software used to play music CDs. The CD player displays a window with buttons that you use to play a CD. CD-R — CD recordable — A recordable version of a CD. Data can be recorded only once onto a CD-R. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over.
  • Page 34 — A connector on the system board (in some computers) where you insert an expansion card, connecting it to the system bus. Express Service Code — A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance.  Express Service Code service may not be available in some countries.
  • Page 35 HTML — hypertext markup language — A set of codes inserted into an Internet web page intended for display on an Internet browser. HTTP — hypertext transfer protocol — A protocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet. Hz —...
  • Page 36 — A device that allows your computer to communicate with other computers over analog telephone lines. Three types of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. You typically use your modem to connect to the Internet and exchange e-mail. module bay — A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. monitor — The high-resolution TV-like device that displays computer output.
  • Page 37 — An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer. Service Tag — A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support.
  • Page 38 The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. S-video TV-out — A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA —...
  • Page 39 wallpaper — The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel. You can also scan in your favorite picture and make it wallpaper. write-protected — Files or media that cannot be changed. Use write-protection when you want to protect data from being changed or destroyed. To write- protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its write-protect tab to the open position.

  • Page 40: Using The Keyboard And Touch Pad

    <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the Task Manager window <Fn><F4> Enables and disables the numeric keypad <Fn><F5> Enables and disables the scroll lock   Battery <Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter   CD or DVD Tray <Fn><F10> Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed).  ...
  • Page 41   Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology) <Fn><F2> Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless technology   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.

  • Page 42: Customizing The Touch Pad

     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.   Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust their settings.  ...

  • Page 43: Notes, Notices, And Cautions

    Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth. 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. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 44: About Passwords

    If you forget any of your passwords, contact your system administrator or contact Dell. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can use the computer.

  • Page 45: Using A Hard Drive Password

    You can also use the Asset Tag utility to enter an owner tag that appears in the system log-on screen and with the primary password prompt. Go to support.dell.com to obtain the asset tag utility. Use a bootable floppy to assign an asset tag:  ...
  • Page 46 NOTE: An asset tag can have up to 10 characters; any combination of characters excluding spaces is valid.   7. When the computer prompts you to verify the asset tag, type y. The computer displays the new or modified asset tag and the Service Tag.  ...

  • Page 47: Enabling Tpm

    TPM users are responsible for following the backup procedures documented in the "Broadcom Secure Foundation Getting Started Guide" to secure their TPM data and encryption keys. In the event of an emergency if these backups are incomplete, lost, or damaged it will be impossible for Dell to assist in the recovery of encrypted data.

  • Page 48: Power Management Tips

      Power Management Dell™ Latitude™ X1 User's Guide   Power Management Tips   Power Management Wizard   Power Management Modes   Power Options Properties  Power Management Tips NOTE: "Using a Battery" for more information on conserving battery power.  Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is charged.

  • Page 49: Power Management Modes

    The screen allows you to select, create, and edit power scheme settings. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you create, but you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Wireless Disabled). You can change a QuickSet predefined power scheme through the Windows Power Options Properties window. To restore the default QuickSet values for a power scheme, you can do one of the following:  Set the power scheme through the QuickSet Power Management Wizard.

  • Page 50: Power Options Properties

     Press the power button. ¡  Close the display. ¡  Press <Fn><Esc>. ¡ To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab. You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad.  ...

  • Page 51: Hibernate Tab

     Program the following functions (depending on your operating system):  Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do). ¡  Enter standby mode. ¡  Enter hibernate mode. ¡  Shut down Windows and turn off the computer. ¡  Choose no action (None or Do nothing). ¡...

  • Page 52: Dell™ Quickset Features

    Dell™ Latitude™ X1 User's Guide   Clicking the QuickSet Icon   Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon   Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the taskbar and functions differently when you click, double-click, or right-click the icon.  Clicking the QuickSet Icon Click the icon to perform the following tasks:  Adjust power management settings using the...

  • Page 53: Restoring Your Operating System

      Restoring Your Operating System Dell™ Latitude™ X1 User's Guide   Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore   Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP  Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state.

  • Page 54: Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Xp

    The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.
  • Page 55   1. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter>.   2. Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press <F8> to accept the license agreement.   3. If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD.

  • Page 56: Using The System Setup Program

     System security and hard-drive password settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly.  Viewing the System Setup Screens  ...
  • Page 57   2. Turn on 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.

  • Page 58: Solving Problems

    Check the cable connections   Check for hardware incompatibilities   Run the Dell Diagnostics  — "Using the Dell Diagnostics."   CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.

  • Page 59: E-Mail, Modem, And Internet Problems

    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.  Error Messages...
  • Page 60 Dell.   Disk C: failed initialization — The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics."   Drive not ready — The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay.
  • Page 61 Keyboard stuck key failure — For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics."  ...

  • Page 62: Ieee 1394 Device Problems

    Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working in MS-DOS® mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional.  ...

  • Page 63: Lockups And Software Problems

    If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. Contact Dell.   Run the keyboard diagnostics tests — Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Using the Dell Diagnostics. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell.  ...

  • Page 64: Memory Problems

    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.  ...

  • Page 65: Power Problems

     Ensure that the card is properly inserted into the connector.   Ensure that the card is recognized by Windows  —  Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed.   If you have problems with a Dell-provided CompactFlash Card  — Contact Dell.   If you have problems with a PC Card not provided by Dell  —  Contact the PC Card manufacturer.

  • Page 66: Printer Problems

      Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Your computer is designed to use the 50-W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you should always use this adapter. You can also use the 65-W and 90-W AC adapters used in other Dell™ portable computers.  Printer Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.

  • Page 67: Sound And Speaker Problems

     Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.   Reinstall the audio driver —   "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities."   Run the Dell Diagnostics —   "Using the Dell Diagnostics.   No sound from headphones  ...

  • Page 68: Touch Pad Or Mouse Problems

    Test the mouse controller — To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Using the Dell Diagnostics.  ...

  • Page 69: If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable

      Run the Video diagnostics tests — If no error message appears and you still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the Using the Dell Diagnostics. Then contact Dell.

  • Page 70: Specifications

      Specifications Dell™ Latitude™ X1 User's Guide   Microprocessor  Microprocessor types Intel® Pentium® M L1 cache 32 KB (internal) L2 cache 2,048 KB External bus frequency 400 MHz   System Information  System chip set Intel 915GMS Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits Microprocessor address bus width...
  • Page 71 Core frequency 133 MHz Video controller Intel 915GMS graphics Video memory:   System memory, 128 MB Maximum memory allocation support based on total system memory System memory, 256+ MB LCD interface WXGA   Audio  Audio type Sigmatel 9751 Intel AC'97 Stereo conversion 18-bit (stereo analog-to-digital) and 20-bit (stereo digital-to-analog)
  • Page 72 Dimensions:   Height 21 mm (0.83 inch) (27-WHr battery) 21 mm (0.83 inch) (53-WHr battery) Width 204 mm (8.03 inches) (27-WHr battery) 204 mm (8.03 inches) (53-WHr battery) Depth 33.5 mm (1.32 inches) (27-WHr battery) 52.2 mm (2.06 inches) (53-WHr battery) Weight 165 g (0.36 lb) (27-WHr battery) 310 g (0.68 lb) (53-WHr battery)
  • Page 73 Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum):   Operating –15.2 to 3,048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)   Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...

  • Page 74: Travelling With Your Computer

     Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.  Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as your name, address, and phone number in this file.

  • Page 75: If Your Computer Is Lost Or Stolen

    If possible, give the name of the investigating officer. The Dell customer service representative will log your report under the computer Service Tag and flag the computer as missing or stolen. If someone calls Dell for technical assistance and gives your Service Tag, the computer is identified automatically as missing or stolen.

  • Page 76: Connecting To A Wireless Local Area Network

    The user's guide is located on your Drivers and Utilities CD (that came with your computer) in the "User's Guides-Network User's Guides" category. The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
  • Page 77 (identified by a icon), you must enter a WEP or WPA password when prompted. NOTE: Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network.

  • Page 78: Using Microsoft® Windows® Xp

      Using Microsoft® Windows® XP Dell™ Latitude™ X1 User's Guide   Help and Support Center   Switching to Classic View   Desktop Cleanup Wizard   Transferring Information to a New Computer   User Accounts and Fast User Switching   Setting Up a Home and Office Network   Internet Connection Firewall NOTE: Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional offer different features and appearances. Also, options available in Windows XP Professional vary depending on whether the computer is connected to a domain.

  • Page 79: Transferring Information To A New Computer

    To turn off the Desktop Cleanup Wizard:   1. Right-click an empty spot on the desktop and click Properties.   2. Click the Desktop tab and click Customize Desktop.   3. Click Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days to remove the check mark.  ...

  • Page 80: Running The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard Without The Operating System Cd

      2. On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks.   3. Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings.   4. On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next.  ...

  • Page 81: Setting Up A Home And Office Network

    3. Click Finished and restart the new computer. NOTE: For more detailed information about this procedure, see the dell.support.com website for document #PA1089586, titled: How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?  User Accounts and Fast User Switching...

  • Page 82: Internet Connection Firewall

    1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.   2. On the welcome screen, click Next.   3. Click Checklist for creating a network. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP  ...

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