Dell XPS 720 owner manual Helpful Tips, DVD-Writable Drives

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DVD-Writable Drives

Media Type

Read

Write

Rewritable

 

 

 

 

CD-R

Yes

Yes

No

CD-RW

Yes

Yes

Yes

DVD+R

Yes

Yes

No

DVD-R

Yes

Yes

No

DVD+RW

Yes

Yes

Yes

DVD-RW

Yes

Yes

Yes

DVD+R DL

Yes

Yes

No

DVD-R DL

Yes

No

No

DVD-RAM

No

No

No

 

 

 

 

BD-Writable Drives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Media Type

Read

Write

Rewritable

 

 

 

 

CD-R

Yes

Yes

No

CD-RW

Yes

Yes

Yes

DVD+R

Yes

Yes

No

DVD-R

Yes

Yes

No

DVD+RW

Yes

Yes

Yes

DVD-RW

Yes

Yes

Yes

DVD+R DL

Yes

Yes

No

DVD-R DL

Yes

No

No

DVD-RAM

No

No

No

BD-R

Yes

Yes

No

BD-RE

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

Helpful Tips

Use Microsoft Windows Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator and open a Creator project.

Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. The CD-RW drive needs 1–2 MB of the blank space to finalize the recording.

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Contents Dell XPS W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mApril NP756 Contents Power Management Options in Windows Vista Configuring Power Management SettingsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Understanding Dual-Graphics TechnologyStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Using Windows Device Driver RollbackTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Preparing to Work Inside Your ComputerNetwork Adapter and Sound Card Settings 105 General Drive Installation Guidelines 107100 102Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments 142 139140 141178 179Warranty information Drivers for my computerMy device documentation Desktop System Software DSSService Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key Your call when contacting support Finding InformationThen enter your Service Tag or product model Appropriate for your configuration, providing criticalHow to use your Windows operating system Click the topic that describes your problemOperating System Media According to the operating system you orderedFront and Back View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFront View Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving state Blinking amber An internal power problem may existComputer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown No light The computer is turned offFront I/O Connectors Back View Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network Back I/O ConnectorsComputer Attaching the Computer Stand Captive screw Stabilizing feet closed SlotsInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting Monitors DVI white connector TV-OUT connector Connecting a Monitor Without an AdapterWindows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off Connecting a Monitor With an Adapter Connecting a Monitor in a Dual Graphics Card Configuration DVI white connector DVI-to-VGA adapter optionalPrimary video card Connecting Two or More Monitors Connecting a TVWindows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off About Your RAID Configuration RAID Level 0 ConfigurationRAID Level 1 Configuration RAID Level 0+1 ConfigurationSetting Up and Using Your Computer RAID Level 5 Configuration Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAIDSetting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM UtilityUsing Nvidia MediaShield Click Create under System TasksClearing System Data window appears Free Disk Selection window appearsDeleting a RAID Array Page Using Multimedia CD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD MediaDVD player includes the following basic buttons Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesUsing a Media Card Reader Optional Network Setup Wizard Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Checklist for creating a networkTo copy data from the source computer Standby Mode Power Management Options in Windows XPTo transfer data to the new computer Power Options Properties Hibernate ModePower Schemes Tab Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes Advanced Tab Advanced tab allows you toSleep Mode Power Management Options in Windows VistaConfiguring Power Management Settings Setting Up and Using Your Computer Understanding CPU Overclocking Understanding Dual-Graphics TechnologyOptimizing for Greater Performance Optimizing for Greater Performance Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet Solving Problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computerProblems writing to an optical drive Optical drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems D O W S Ieee 1394 Device Problems Lockups and Software Problems Other software problems Memory ProblemsSolid blue screen appears Mouse Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from speakersScreen is difficult to read 3D image quality is poorPower Lights Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Ensure that the memory you are using isEnsure that no special requirements for See Memory onProblems on PCI Express Cards onRestart the computer Computer for resource conflicts seeBeep Codes Code CauseSystem Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionMessage Possible Cause When to Use Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Custom Test onlyWhat Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device ManagerUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media Click Driver and click Roll Back DriverAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next You can restore your operating system in the following ways Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Removing PC Restore Click Dell Factory Image Restore Select Repair Your ComputerUsing the Operating System Media Click Start and click Help and Support Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsClick Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list Troubleshooting Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Preparing to Work Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Computer Cover Computer cover Cover release latch Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Card cage fan connector Liquid cooling assembly MemoryDDR2 Memory Overview PCI-Express x1 card slotAddressing Memory Configurations Installing Memory Memory connector closest to Securing clipsCrossbar Removing and Installing Parts ProcessorRemoving Memory Cards Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Fan bracket Removing and Installing PartsRelease tab Card retainer PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Within slot Card connector seatedAlignment bar Alignment guide Outside of slot 100 Graphics card bridge Power connectorsCards 101 Fan bracket102 103 104 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings If you installed a sound cardIf you removed a sound card 105If you removed an add-in network connector DrivesYour computer supports 106General Drive Installation Guidelines About Serial ATA Drives107 Optical drive bays Floppy drive/media cardHard Drive Removing a Hard Drive108 Sata data cablePower cable 109110 Installing a Hard DriveBlue tabs Hard drive 111 112 Hard drive2 hard drive bayRemoving the Drive Panel Drive Panel113 114 Replacing the Drive PanelDrive release latch Drive panel Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive115 116 117 Installing a Floppy DriveDrive release latch 118 Floppy driveRemoving a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader119 120 Media card reader powerCable Installing a Media Card Reader 121122 Media card readerRemoving an Optical Drive Optical Drive123 124 Data cableInstalling an Optical Drive 125126 Optical drive127 Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly Processor Airflow Shroud128 Processor airflow shroudInstalling the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly ProcessorRemoving the Processor 129Installing the Processor 130Processor cover Socket release lever131 Removing the Card Fan Fans132 Cage housing Fan cage 133134 Installing the Card FanCard fan Rubber grommet Removing the CPU Fan 135136 Installing the CPU FanRubber grommet CPU fan Removing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 137Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan 138Screw Card fan assembly System BoardRemoving the System Board 139140 Installing the System BoardScrew Power Supply 141Power Supply PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1142 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23143 DC Power Connector P2 144+12 VC DC Blue/White +12 VA DC/SE Yellow+12 VB DC White Removing and Installing Parts 145+12 VA DC Yellow +12 VB DC/SE White +12 VC DC/SE Blue/WhiteDC Power Connector P4 Graphics Card 146 DC Power Connector P3 Graphics Card+12 VE DC/SE Blue/Yellow +12 VB DC White 147 DC Power Connector P5 FD1+12 VE DC Blue/Yellow +12 VC DC Blue/White DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 HDD0 and HDD1 DC Power Connector P6 and P7 BAY1 and Bay2148 149 DC Power Connectors P10-P13 HDD2 and HDD5+12 VB DC White +12 VA DC Yellow DC Power Connector P15 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only Pin Number Signal Name150 +12 VB DC WhiteDC Power Connector P16 Graphics Card 1-KW PSU Only Removing the Power Supply151 152 ScrewsPower supply screws 153Installing the Power Supply 154Front I/O Panel Front I/O-Panel Components155 External Ieee 1394 port External USB ports156 Removing the Front I/O PanelFront I/O panel Battery Installing the I/O PanelReplacing the Battery 157Removing the Computer Stand To replace the battery158 159 Replacing the Computer CoverComputer stand 160 Computer cover Cover hinge tabsSpecifications 161162 163 Guide Backup battery CR2032 lithium coin cell Computer Setup see System Setup on Back panel LEDs164 50.8 cm/sec 165508 cm/sec System Setup Entering System SetupUse system setup as follows OverviewSystem Setup Options 167168 169 170 Low Power Mode 171Strip or surge protector Appropriate time field172 Boot Sequence 173Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords174 Clearing Cmos Settings 175Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse 176FCC Notices U.S. Only Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs 177FCC Identification Information Class a Class B178 You can contact Dell through the Internet and by phone Contacting Dell179 180 Online Support Support.ap.dell.comOnline Support Support.euro.dell.com 181Online Support La-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Toll-free Online Support International Access Code182 183 Online Order Status184 185 Calling from Guayaquil Appendix186 Fisupport@dell.com187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 Fax 21 424 01 Appendix196 Transaction Sales Toll-free 1 800 394 Corporate Sales197 Technical Support, Customer Service, 604 633Sales Penang, Malaysia 020 140 14 198Technical Support Fax 08 590 05 Sales 08 587 705 199 Country Code Customer Service Online City Code 200Corporate/Public Sector Sales 01344 860 Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907Or Speech-Impaired Country Code Fax Toll-free 201Leases and Loans Toll-free Dell Preferred Accounts DPA 202 Glossary 203204 205 Docking device See APR206 207 208 209 210 211 Video resolution See resolution 212213 IndexIndex Reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 reinstalling Windows XP 215SLI Sleep mode, 47 System Restore 217218
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