Page 2 - System BIOS; BIOS Screen Navigation Keystrokes; Boot Menu; Entering System Setup
System BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual BIOS Screen Navigation Keystrokes <F12> Menu Boot Menu Entering System Setup Your Tablet-PC offers the following system BIOS options: l Bring up a one-time boot menu by pressing <F12> l Access the System Setup utility by press...
Page 3 - Diagnostics; Device Status LEDs; Battery Status; Battery Charge and Health; Keyboard Status LEDs
Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Device Status Battery Status Keyboard Status LED Error Codes Device Status LEDs Device status LEDs are a good source for diagnosing common problems that may occur on your Tablet-PC. Battery Status If the computer is connected to an elec...
Page 5 - Digitizer Options Tab; Input Mode
Digitizer Options Tab Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual The Digitizer Options tab is used for the following: l Input mode selection l Touch tuning l Launching diagnostics l Restoring default settings Input Mode The N-trig applet has 4 operating modes: l Pen Only — In this mode, the stylus is the o...
Page 8 - Interaction Options Tab; Auto Mode Switching Graphical Indicator; Sound Feedback
Interaction Options Tab Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual The Interaction Options tab controls the visual and sound effects that can modify the user experience while operating the system's various modes. Auto Mode Switching Graphical Indicator This section enables you to select a .gif file (image)...
Page 10 - Multi-Touch Gestures Feature; Gestures; Scroll Gesture
Multi-Touch Gestures Feature Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Gestures Gestures are expressions made while touching the screen of your Tablet PC with two fingers. They are interpreted as user commands to the operating system or active application software. When the operating system recognizes a g...
Page 12 - About Tab
About Tab Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual The About tab is used to find information such as the driver version and firmware revision numbers. The firmware revision number can also be obtained by hovering your pointer over the N-trig Tablet Settings icon in the system tray.
Page 13 - Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 User's Guide Main Battery Memory and Mini-Card Cover Memory Hard Drive Mini-Card System Board Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Battery Latch Coin-Cell Battery Grip Cover Display Assembly Palm Rest Speaker Interna...
Page 14 - Calibrating the Pen; Troubleshooting
Tablet-PC Pen Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Calibrating the Pen Troubleshooting Your Tablet-PC uses a specifically designed electrostatic pen or stylus for use in tablet PC mode. Instead of relying on battery power, the energy source for the stylus is magnetic energy produced by the ex...
Page 15 - Specifications
Specifications Processors System Information ExpressCard™ SD™ Card Memory Smart Card Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Display Keyboard Touch Pad Battery AC Adapter Fingerprint Reader Physical Environmental NOTE: ...
Page 19 - Scroll Buttons; Using the Scroll Control
Tablet-PC Buttons Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Your Tablet-PC has three tablet buttons located beside the power button. In order for these buttons to function properly, Dell Control Point System Manager must be installed. Power button — Used to power the system on and off. Windows Security bu...
Page 20 - Windows Vista/XP Tablet-PC Interface Comparison; Windows Vista; Pen Usage; Using the Pen as a Mouse
Tablet-PC Interface Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Microsoft™ Windows Vista™ /XP Tablet -PC Interface Comparison Windows Vista Windows™ XP Windows Vista/XP Tablet-PC Interface Comparison Depending on the configuration you ordered, your Tablet-PC shipped with either the Windows Vista or...
Page 21 - Using the Pen as a Pen; Pen Flicks
Working With Files You can open, delete, or move many files or folders at one time by selecting multiple items from a list. Using a tablet pen, hover over one item at a time and select the check box that appears to the left of each item. To turn check boxes on: 1. Go to Folder Options . 2. Click on ...
Page 22 - Touch Usage; Windows XP
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 simply quickly draw a short line in one of eight directions. When a pen flick is recognized,...
Page 24 - Notebook Mode
Table-PC User Modes Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual 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 as in the image to the right, and use the keyboard and displa...
Page 25 - Installation; WindowsTM XP vs. Windows VistaTM
Tablet-PC Settings Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Installation The N-trig Tablet Settings applet is built into the driver package. You can either install it directly from the ResourceCD or obtain the latest version from support.dell.com . Once the file has been extracted, an InstallShield Wizar...
Page 26 - Memory and Mini-Card Cover; Removing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover
Memory and Mini-Card Cover Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover Replacing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover Removing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC...
Page 27 - Replacing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover
4. Tilt the cover towards the front of the Tablet-PC. 5. Lift the cover at an angle, and remove from the Tablet-PC. Replacing the Memory and Mini-Card Cover 1. Insert the tabs of the memory and mini-card cover into the slots of the base. 2. Rotate the cover down and into place. 3. Tighten the tw...
Page 29 - Main Battery; Removing the Main Battery
Main Battery Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Main Battery Replacing the Main Battery Removing the Main Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Slide the two battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the Tablet-PC outward to each side....
Page 31 - Replacing the Main Battery
Replacing the Main Battery 1. Slide the new battery into the battery bay. 2. Slide the battery until it locks into position. When properly seated, the battery is flush with the bottom edge of the computer and the battery-bay release latches are in the inward position as shown in Step 4 above.
Page 32 - Battery Latch; Removing the Battery Latch
Battery Latch Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Remove the hard drive from the Tablet-PC. 4. Remove the memory and mini-card cover from the Tablet-PC. 5. Remov...
Page 37 - BIOS Chip; Removing the BIOS Chip
BIOS Chip Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the BIOS Chip 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Remove the memory and mini-card cover from the Tablet-PC. 4. Use the orange tab to open the BIOS chip retaining clip. 5...
Page 39 - Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1. Follow the proc...
Page 41 - Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the new Bluetooth assembly. 2. Carefully slide the Bluetooth assembly into the bay. 3. Replace the captive screw on the Bluetooth assembly to secure the Bluetooth assembly in place. 4. Replace ...
Page 42 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Turn the computer over and remove the main battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. ...
Page 43 - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Peel the backing from the new coin-cell battery. 2. Connect the coin-cell cable to the system board and press the coin-cell battery into place on the system board. See diagram in step 6 above for placement. 3. Replace the keyboard , attaching it securely with t...
Page 44 - Grip Cover; Removing the Grip Cover
Grip Cover Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Grip Cover Replacing the Grip Cover Removing the Grip Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Remove the two screws from the bottom of the grip cover. WAR...
Page 45 - Replacing the Grip Cover
4. Slide the grip cover away from the Tablet-PC and remove. Replacing the Grip Cover 1. Slide the new grip cover onto the base of the Tablet-PC. 2. Attach the grip cover with the two grip cover screws. 3. Replace the battery. See Replacing the Main Battery .
Page 46 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Loosen the four captive screws on the hard drive bracket. WA...
Page 49 - Replacing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Slide the new hard drive into position gently until the connector end fits into the system-board connector. 2. Secure the hard drive into place by replacing the hard drive bracket. Attach the bracket to the Tablet-PC with the four captive screws. 3. Replace the batter...
Page 50 - Heat Sink and Fan Assembly; Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Remove the hard drive from the Tablet-PC. 4. Remove the memory and mini-card cover fr...
Page 53 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Remove the hinge cover from the Tablet-PC. 4. Remove the two screws ...
Page 57 - Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard 1. Holding the top of the keyboard slightly above the computer, connect the touchpad cable and the keyboard cable to the system board. 2. Carefully press each side to snap the keyboard into place. 3. Secure the keyboard to the Tablet-PC with the two keyboard screws as show...
Page 58 - Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Remove the memory and mini-card cover from the Tablet-PC. 4. Remove the hinge cover from the Tablet-PC. 5...
Page 63 - Hinge Cover; Removing the Hinge Cover
Hinge Cover Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Turn the computer top-side up, and then open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it rest...
Page 64 - Replacing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover To replace the hinge cover, insert the left edge of the cover into the hinge cover slot and press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.
Page 65 - Memory; Removing a Memory Module
Memory Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Removing a Memory Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Remove the memory and mini-card cover from the Tablet-PC. 3. ...
Page 67 - Replacing a Memory Module
Replacing a Memory Module 1. Position the memory module into place by starting with the top side of the module and easing it down into place at an angle. 2. Ease the memory module down until it snaps into place between the retainer clips. 3. Replace the memory and mini-card cover . 4. Replace th...
Page 68 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Remove the hard drive from the Tablet-PC. 4. Remove the hinge cover from the Tablet-PC. 5. Remove the keyboard from the...
Page 71 - Speaker; Removing the Speaker
Speaker Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Speaker 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Remove the hard drive from the Tablet-PC. 4. Remove the memory and mini-card cover from the Tablet-PC. 5. Remove the memory...
Page 73 - System Board; Removing the System Board
System Board Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Remove the hard drive from the Tablet-PC. 4. Remove the memory and mini-card cover from the Tablet-PC. 5. Remove ...
Page 79 - Removing the Mini-Card
Mini-Card Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Service Manual Removing the Mini-C a r d Replacing the Mini-C a r d Removing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Tablet-P C . 2. Remove the battery from the Tablet-PC. 3. Remove the memory and mini-card cover from the Tablet-PC. ...
Page 81 - Replacing the Mini-Card
Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Slide the mini-card into the WLAN connector slot at an angle. 2. Press the card down to the alignment posts and hold in position. 3. Reseat the retainer clips that hold the card in position. 4. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the card you are install...
Page 84 - Working on Your Tablet-PC; Before Working Inside Your Tablet-PC; Recommended Tools; Turning Off Your Tablet-PC
Working on Your Tablet-PC Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 User's Guide Before Working Inside Your Tablet-PC Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your Tablet-PC from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document ass...
Page 85 - After Working Inside Your Tablet-PC
l In Windows Vista: Click Start , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down . l In Windows XP: Click Start ® Turn Off Computer ® Turn Off . The Tablet-PC turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2. Ensure that ...