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Dell M1210 manual About Your Computer

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CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

A I R V E N T S — The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

C O M M U N I C A T I O N S C A R D C O V E R — Covers the WLAN card slot and the Mobile Broadband card slot. For more information, see "Using Networks" on page 75.

BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE — Releases the battery from the battery bay. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 43.

B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E — Provides information on the battery charge status. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 40.

B A T T E R Y — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 39.

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Contents

Dell XPS M1210 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsManually Adjusting the Camera Settings Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network 100 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 101Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 102Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 134 116119 121173 174176 Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram Enter your Service Tag or product model ConfigurationSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints How to use Windows XPHow to reinstall my operating system Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by DellQuickSet With your computerDetermining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout 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 Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finish Setting Up a Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Connecting a USB PrinterUninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Power Management Key CombinationsSystem Functions Display FunctionsAdjusting Keyboard Settings Touch PadQuickSet Key Combinations Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargeConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Check the Battery HealthHibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsUsing a Battery Using the Optional Camera Accessing the Camera’s Help FileUsing the Optional Camera Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings Creating a Picture or a VideoShutter button Using the Optional Camera Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write RewritableHelpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesUsing Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the Computer Is Turned On or in Standby ModeIf 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 Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioStereo Sound Mode Surround Sound ModeSound Modes Black cable connector Green cable connector Yellow cable connector Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards ExpressCardsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsRemoving a Media Memory Card Using Networks Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemUsing Networks Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Completing the Connection to the WlanMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Microsoft Windows FirewallEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenTroubleshooting Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveTracing the problem quickly Option Function Express Test10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your Symptom Tree Problem you are havingErrors Problem descriptionAccessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages Characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ManufacturerKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsUnexpected characters Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyDell MediaDirect problems Other software problemsMemory Problems Network ProblemsWireless Local Area Network Wlan Run the Dell Diagnostics seePower Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network100 Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer101 Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems102 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Picture quality 104What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 106107 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System 108109 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Enabling System Restore111 Using the Operating System CD Before You BeginAdding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Optical Drive 115Hard Drive Slide the drive out of the bay116 Slide the hard drive out of the computer 117Hard drive Hard drive carrier Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell119 Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover 121Keyboard 122123 Wlan Card 125 Install the replacement Wlan card 126127 Mobile Broadband Card 129 Mobile Broadband card Antenna cable connectors 131 Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Follow the procedures in Before You Begin onSubscriber Identity Module SIM Card 134135 136 Dell QuickSet 137Dell QuickSet 138 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 139Travel Tips Traveling by AirContacting Dell 141Contacting Dell 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia onlyWebsite support.ap.dell.com 157 158 159 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 160161 162 Specifications 163Ports and Connectors 164In-1 Media Memory Card Reader Memory165 CommunicationsVideo 166 AudioDisplay Battery 167Keyboard Touch Pad168 AC Adapter169 PhysicalEnvironmental 170 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen AppendixChanging the Boot Sequence Performing a One-Time BootCommonly Used Options Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad 173Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs CameraDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 176Glossary 177Glossary 178 Device driver See driver179 Docking device See APR180 181 182 Module bay See media bayNIC See network adapter 183 184 185 Video resolution See resolution 186Index 187Index See also hard drive See also optical drive 188See also wireless switch MediaDirect189 See SIM card 190See also media control buttons Broadband191 192