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5.1 surround sound mode, 68

5-in-1 media memory card reader, 73, 134

A

audio device connecting, 56 enabling, 67

audio. See sound

B

battery

charge gauge, 40 charging, 43 checking the charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter window, 40 removing, 43

storing, 43

battery-bay latch release, 24

blanks ExpressCards, 71 removing, 72, 74

Bluetooth wireless technology device status light, 18 installing card, 134

boot sequence, 172

brightness of display adjusting, 33

C

camera cleaning, 45 using, 45

CardBus technology ExpressCards, 71

media memory cards, 73, 134

carnet, 140

CD drive problems, 89

CD-RW drive problems, 89

CDs, 51

operating system, 14 playing, 49

Check Disk, 90

communications card cover, 24

computer crashes, 97 protecting, 84

computer (continued) restore computer to previous

operating state, 108 slow performance, 91, 98 specifications, 163 stops responding, 97

conflicts

software and hardware incompatibilities, 108

connecting audio device, 56 Mobile Broadband

network, 80 TV, 56

WLAN network, 78

contacting Dell, 141

copying CDs

general information, 51 helpful tips, 53

how to, 51

copying DVDs general information, 51 helpful tips, 53

how to, 51

D

Dell

contacting, 141, 176 support policy, 175 support site, 13

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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 Dell XPS M1210Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management SettingsComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Manually Adjusting the Camera SettingsWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Double- Clicking the Dell Support IconProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly 102 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network 100Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 101 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108121 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 134116 119174 173176 Finding Information Warranty informationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram How to use Windows XP Enter your Service Tag or product modelConfiguration Software upgrades and troubleshooting hintsWith your computer How to reinstall my operating systemWizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSetAbout Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer About Your Computer Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finish Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Setting Display Resolution Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video ImageUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Display Functions Power ManagementKey Combinations System FunctionsTouch Pad Adjusting Keyboard SettingsQuickSet Key Combinations Customizing the Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Check the Battery Charge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power MeterCheck the Battery Health Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a BatteryUsing a Battery Accessing the Camera’s Help File Using the Optional CameraUsing the Optional Camera Creating a Picture or a Video Manually Adjusting the Camera SettingsShutter button Using the Optional Camera Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsDVD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsIf the Computer Is Turned On or in Standby Mode Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the Computer Is Turned Off or in Hibernate Mode Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Video cable Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Using Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesSurround Sound Mode Stereo Sound ModeSound Modes Black cable connector Green cable connector Yellow cable connector ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using CardsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardRemoving a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Using NetworksUsing Networks What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardSetting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Completing the Connection to the Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkMicrosoft Windows Firewall Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Express Test Tracing the problem quickly10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your Problem description Symptom TreeProblem you are having ErrorsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support IconCD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages Characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listedExternal Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected characters Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingOther software problems Dell MediaDirect problemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Wireless Local Area Network WlanMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Power Problems100 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems101 Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner Problems102 No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakersPicture quality 104 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to readIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable106 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using the Drivers and Utilities CD107 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System109 Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec111 Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDTurning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 115 Optical DriveSlide the drive out of the bay Hard Drive116 117 Slide the hard drive out of the computerHard drive Hard drive carrier Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory119 Adding and Replacing Parts 121 Hinge Cover122 Keyboard123 Wlan Card 125 126 Install the replacement Wlan card127 Mobile Broadband Card 129 Mobile Broadband card Antenna cable connectors 131 Adding and Replacing Parts 133 134 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyFollow the procedures in Before You Begin on Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card135 136 137 Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet 138 139 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTraveling by Air Travel Tips141 Contacting DellContacting Dell 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 156Website support.ap.dell.com 157 158 159 160 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship161 162 163 SpecificationsMemory Ports and Connectors164 In-1 Media Memory Card ReaderCommunications 165Video Audio 166Display Touch Pad Battery167 KeyboardAC Adapter 168Physical 169Environmental 170 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenPerforming a One-Time Boot Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options 173 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadCamera Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsFCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals176 Macrovision Product Notice177 GlossaryGlossary Device driver See driver 178Docking device See APR 179180 181 Module bay See media bay 182NIC See network adapter 183 184 185 186 Video resolution See resolution187 IndexIndex 188 See also hard drive See also optical driveMediaDirect See also wireless switch189 190 See SIM cardBroadband See also media control buttons191 192