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Dell M1210 manual Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions, Configuring Power Management Settings

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3Using the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Adjusting Brightness	33
Switching the Video Image	33
Setting Display Resolution	33

4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad	35
Numeric Keypad	35
Key Combinations	36
System Functions	36
Display Functions	36
Power Management	36
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions	36
QuickSet Key Combinations	37
Adjusting Keyboard Settings	37
Touch Pad	37
Customizing the Touch Pad	38

5Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Battery Performance	39
Checking the Battery Charge	40
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter	40
Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter	40
Charge Gauge	40
Low-Battery Warning	41
Conserving Battery Power	41
Power Management Modes	41
Configuring Power Management Settings	43
Charging the Battery	43
Replacing the Battery	43
Storing a Battery	43

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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 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Double- Clicking the Dell Support IconProgram 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 121174 173176 Finding Information Warranty 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 computerAbout 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 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 PrinterSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine 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 FunctionsTouch Pad Adjusting Keyboard SettingsQuickSet Key Combinations Customizing the Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing 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 Accessing the Camera’s Help File Using the Optional CameraUsing 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 How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write RewritableHelpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesIf 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 Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioSurround Sound Mode Stereo 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 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Using NetworksUsing 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 CardMicrosoft Windows Firewall Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorEnabling/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 DriveOption Function Express Test Tracing the problem quickly10 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 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 ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ManufacturerExternal Keyboard problems 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 seeMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Power Problems100 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems101 Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner 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 115Slide the drive out of the bay Hard Drive116 Slide the hard drive out of the computer 117Hard drive Hard drive carrier Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory119 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 136 137 Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet 138 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 139Travel Tips Traveling by Air141 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 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 160161 162 Specifications 163Ports and Connectors 164In-1 Media Memory Card Reader MemoryCommunications 165Video Audio 166Display Battery 167Keyboard Touch Pad168 AC AdapterPhysical 169Environmental 170 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen AppendixPerforming a One-Time Boot Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly 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 176177 GlossaryGlossary 178 Device driver See driver179 Docking device See APR180 181 Module bay See media bay 182NIC See network adapter 183 184 185 Video resolution See resolution 186187 IndexIndex See also hard drive See also optical drive 188MediaDirect See also wireless switch189 See SIM card 190Broadband See also media control buttons191 192