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Flash Cache Module (FCM)	144
Removing the FCM	144
Replacing the FCM	145
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology	145
Removing the Card	145
Replacing the Card	146
Coin-Cell Battery	146
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery	147
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery	147

15Dell™ QuickSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

16Traveling With Your Computer . . . . . . . 151

Identifying Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Packing the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Travel Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Traveling by Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

17Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Obtaining Assistance	153
Technical Support and Customer Service	154
DellConnect	154
Online Services	154
AutoTech Service	155
Automated Order-Status Service	155
Problems With Your Order	155
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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m August RW491 Contents Computer, Keyboard, and Display Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPSViewing the System Setup Screen Customizing the Touch Pad ContentsSwitching the Video Image From Your Computer Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using Blank CDs and DVDsRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Contents Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Connecting a Network or BroadbandLockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update ServiceMail, Modem, and Internet Problems External Keyboard problems105 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide AreaReinstalling Drivers and Utilities 113 104121 145 Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 144Definition of Third-Party Software Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditDefinition of Dell-Installed Software Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDevice documentation Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers for my computerDiagram may vary What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationDirect your call when contacting Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Enter the Express Service Code toOther Dell customers Enter your Service Tag or productSystem, and installs the updates SiteComputing environment How to work with programs and filesHow to personalize my desktop Then click Help and Support ProblemReturns your computer to an earlier Microsoft Windows System RestoreDell PC Restore Dell PC Restore Restore your operating systemAbout Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Touch pad buttons Touch pad Media direct button Power buttonFront View About Your Computer C R O P H O N E a N D a U D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Hard drive About Your Computer Video connectorHdmi connector Left Side ViewAC adapter port Right Side View Wireless On/Off Switch LED indicator Back View Battery Air ventsBottom View BatteryBattery charge/health gauge About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPSUsing the System Setup Program Using the System Setup ProgramDiskette Drive Internal HDD Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Commonly Used OptionsUSB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD Performing a One-Time BootComputer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Touch PadMedia Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Power ManagementAdjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch pad Touch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateUsing the Display Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery MeterConfiguring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Using the Sleep Power State Charging the BatteryTo remove the battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Drive opening Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Playing MediaDVD drive includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Adjusting the VolumeUsing Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the PictureDell MediaDirect button Connecting Your Computer to a TV Using the Hdmi ConnectorEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Enabling the Audio Settings for a TV ExpressCard/34 Using ExpressCardsUsing ExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Memory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Using the Memory Card ReaderRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Then click Help and Support Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardSetting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockFingerprint Reader Optional When using passwords, observe the following guidelinesIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Press and hold the Fn key while turning the computer onInsert your Drivers and Utilities media Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing Problem quicklyTest based on the symptom of the problem you are having Option Function Express TestDell Support Utility Hardware Problems on Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Optical drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsDrive and try again External Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems 100 Unexpected charactersProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops responding102 Dell MediaDirect problemsMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Solid blue screen appears103 Other software problems104 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on105 Power ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 106 107 Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers 109 Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouseIf the display is blank Video and Display Problems111 If the display is difficult to readGlare, which can cause poor picture quality If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 113 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Troubleshooting 115 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsManually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways 117 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec116 did not resolve your operating system problem Troubleshooting 119 Using the Operating System MediaBefore You Begin Troubleshooting Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Computer 123 Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive 125 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Hinge Covers and Center Control CoverCenter control cover 127Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 129 KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Plastic securing bar Replacing the KeyboardM2 x 2-mm screw Keyboard Keyboard tabs 131 MemoryRemoving the Dimm 1 Memory Module M2.5 x 5-mm screw Securing clips Replacing the Dimm 1 Memory Module133 Tab Removing the Dimm 2 Memory Module135 Replacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 137 Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-CardsBattery bay 139 Captive screw Adding and Replacing PartsRemoving a Wlan Card Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card Wlan Card M2 x 3-mmscrew 3 antenna cable connectors141 Replacing a Wlan CardRemoving a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card Captive screw Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card142 143 Replacing a Wwan CardFCM Card Flash Cache Module FCMRemoving the FCM 144145 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the FCM Removing the CardCard Securing tabs Cable Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card 146147 Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery148 Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet149 150 151 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer152 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Getting Help Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 153DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceProduct Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service156 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 157 Contacting Dell 159 Specifications160 Memory Memory module connectorLCD interface Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorTV support Ntsc or PAL in Hdmi modes Specifications 161Refresh rate 60 Hz Headphones/speakers connector162 1280 x 800 at 262 K colors90/107 Japan 1632235 mm 164 Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions see Power Problems on Information on battery life62 a 90 W continuous 165Continuous 90W166 167 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsAppendix Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only168 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B169 Macrovision Product Notice170 171 Glossary172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 Video resolution See resolution187 188 Index Index189 Index 191 Index 193 Index 195 196

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M1330 specifications

The Dell XPS M1330 is a highly regarded laptop that gained popularity for its combination of portability, performance, and style. Released in the late 2000s, it became a favorite among students and professionals alike. With a sleek and compact design, the M1330 features a 13.3-inch display, which strikes a balance between size and usability, making it easy to carry yet large enough for productive tasks.

One of the standout characteristics of the M1330 is its lightweight frame, weighing in at just about 3.5 pounds. This portability is complemented by its robust build quality, featuring a high-quality aluminum chassis that provides both aesthetics and durability. The laptop is available in a variety of colors, allowing users to express their personal style.

In terms of performance, the M1330 can be configured with various Intel Core 2 Duo processors, ranging from the T5250 to the more powerful T8300. This flexibility in processing power allows users to choose a model that best fits their needs, whether for basic tasks or more demanding applications. The laptop also supports up to 4GB of RAM, making multitasking smoother.

The M1330 is equipped with NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS graphics, offering an improved visual experience for casual gaming and multimedia. This helps enhance the user experience for watching videos and playing games while maintaining a decent battery life.

Connectivity options are robust for its time, featuring multiple USB ports, an HDMI output for external displays, and a built-in webcam for video conferencing. The wireless capabilities are supported by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ensuring users stay connected to the internet and their devices.

Dell paid considerable attention to the M1330’s keyboard and trackpad design, both of which are comfortable and responsive. The keyboard layout is well-spaced, contributing to a pleasant typing experience.

Additionally, the M1330 introduced the innovative Dell Media Direct feature, which allows users quick access to multimedia functions without booting into the full operating system, making it convenient for quick media playback.

In conclusion, the Dell XPS M1330 is a versatile laptop that effectively blends style, performance, and portability. Its combination of features makes it a timeless choice for those in need of a reliable and attractive laptop for everyday use, even in today’s fast-paced technological landscape.