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Network Problems	99
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)	99
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network)	100
Power Problems	100
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer	101
Printer Problems	101
Scanner Problems	102
Sound and Speaker Problems	102
No sound from integrated speakers	103
No sound from external speakers	103
No sound from headphones	103
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	103
Video and Display Problems	104
If the display is blank	104
If the display is difficult to read	104
If only part of the display is readable	105
Drivers	105
What Is a Driver?	105
Identifying Drivers	105
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities	106
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	108
Restoring Your Operating System	108
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	108
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec	110
Using the Operating System CD	112

12 Adding and Replacing Parts	113
Before You Begin	113
Recommended Tools	113
Turning Off Your Computer	113
Before Working Inside Your Computer	114
Optical Drive	115

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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 Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Double- Clicking the Dell Support IconIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 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 121176 173174 Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information 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 PrinterLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Setting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Power Management Key CombinationsSystem Functions Display FunctionsQuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard SettingsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance 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 Using the Optional CameraAccessing the Camera’s Help File Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings Creating a Picture or a VideoShutter button Using the Optional Camera Playing a CD or DVD Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Adjusting the Volume Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write RewritableHelpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesIf the Computer Is Turned Off or in Hibernate Mode Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the Computer Is Turned On or in Standby 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 AudioSound Modes Stereo Sound ModeSurround Sound Mode 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 Using NetworksPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 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 CardEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorMicrosoft Windows Firewall 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 Drive10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your Tracing the problem quicklyOption Function Express Test Symptom Tree Problem you are havingErrors Problem descriptionAccessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Error Messages Characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ManufacturerUnexpected characters Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems 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 see100 Power ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network 101 Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 102 Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems 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 115116 Hard DriveSlide the drive out of the bay Slide the hard drive out of the computer 117Hard drive Hard drive carrier 119 MemoryReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 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 Dell QuickSet137 138 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 139Travel Tips Traveling by AirContacting Dell Contacting Dell141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 Website support.ap.dell.com 156Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 157 158 159 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 160161 162 Specifications 163Ports and Connectors 164In-1 Media Memory Card Reader MemoryVideo 165Communications Display 166Audio Battery 167Keyboard Touch Pad168 AC AdapterEnvironmental 169Physical 170 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen AppendixCommonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot 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 Glossary177 178 Device driver See driver179 Docking device See APR180 181 NIC See network adapter 182Module bay See media bay 183 184 185 Video resolution See resolution 186Index Index187 See also hard drive See also optical drive 188189 See also wireless switchMediaDirect See SIM card 190191 See also media control buttonsBroadband 192