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Dell XPS M2010
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Configuring Power Management Settings
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
Taking a Picture or Recording a Video
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Installing a Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Contents
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
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Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems 102
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 103
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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147
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Finding Information
Setup Diagram
Information. Access the Dell Support Utility from
Segment, and enter your Service Tag
Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade
Notification system installed on your computer. This
Reinstall drivers for
How to reinstall my operating system
To reinstall your operating system, use your Operating
After you reinstall your
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S
D I a C O N T R O L B U T T O N S Control playback of media
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
Left View
Telephony program
Connector
Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer
Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo
Rsmmc
Air vents
Back View
Connects the following devices
Bottom View
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About Your Computer
Using the Keyboard and Mouse
Using the Keyboard and Mouse
Pairing the Keyboard
Wireless connection button on keyboard
Keyboard Pairing Failed
Wireless connection button on computer base
Batteries
Pairing the Mouse
Mouse Pairing With the Wizard
Mouse Pairing Failed
Numeric keypad
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
System Functions
Power Management
Battery
Display Functions Wireless Networking Technology Function
Display Switch
Touch pad Scroll zone
Touch Pad
Windows logo key
Customizing the Touch Pad and Mouse
Keyboard Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Keyboard Captive screw
Replacing the Keyboard Battery
Using the Keyboard and Mouse
Press the eject button
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing Media
To remove the disc from the drive
Volume icon Volume Meter Mute icon
Adjusting the Volume
Copying CD, DVD, and BD Media
Adjusting the Picture
How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD
Yes
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
Yes Using Multimedia
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Helpful Tips
Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect
Dell MediaDirect button
If the computer is turned on or in standby mode
If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode
Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help
Standard definition TV
Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device
Connecting a Composite Video Adapter
Video TV-out connector
High definition TV High definition DVR or DVD player
Connecting a Component Video Adapter
Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter
Audio/IR blaster adapter Audio connector Using Multimedia
Gray
Center/sub output connector Orange
Satellite box Cable box
Black
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink PowerDVD
Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Closing the Display Panel
Using the Display
Using the Display
Opening the Display Panel
Switching the Video Image
Adjusting the Display Panel
Adjusting Brightness
Dual Independent Display Mode
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
Using the Camera
Taking a Picture or Recording a Video
Setting Up the Camera
Accessing Help
Using the Display
Using a Battery
Using a Battery
Replacing the Battery
Inserting the Battery
Using a Battery
Battery access door Using a Battery
Removing the Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Check the Battery Health
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Check the Battery Charge
Power Management Modes
Charging the Battery
Conserving Battery Power
Storing a Battery
Hibernate Mode
Standby Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
Using a Battery
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Click Finished and restart the new computer
Click Finished and restart the new computer
Printer Cable
Setting Up a Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
Surge Protectors
Power Protection Devices
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Setting Up Your Computer
Using Networks LAN or Wireless
Using Networks LAN or Wireless
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Network Setup Wizard
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New Wlan
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Connecting to a Wlan
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Windows Firewall
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Using Networks LAN or Wireless
Compact Flash Card Reader
Using Cards
Supported Cards
Media Memory Card Reader
Extended Cards
Installing a Media Memory Card or ExpressCard
Connector Media memory card slot
ExpressCard slot Using Cards
Removing a Card
Using Cards
Securing Your Computer
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
If Your Computer is Lost or Stolen
Computer Tracking Software
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Dell Support Utility
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
DVD drive problems
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Hard drive problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Solid blue screen appears
Dell MediaDirect problems
Other software problems
Memory Problems
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Network Problems
General
Mobile Broadband Network
Power Problems
Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems
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Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
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Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from external speakers
Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
No sound from integrated speakers
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Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
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If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
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Overview
System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Program
Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW drive
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Settings
Changing the Boot Sequence
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About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0 Configuration
Performing a One-Time Boot
Segment Hard drive
RAID Level 1 Configuration
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Configuring Your Computer for RAID
System Setup Program
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Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager
System Setup Program
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
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Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Restoring Your Operating System
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Before You Begin
Using the Operating System Installation Media
Enabling System Restore
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Turning Off Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
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Battery access door
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Memory
Captive screw
Securing clips 2 per
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Antenna cables
Mini Card
Wlan Cards
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Mini card
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Coin-cell battery
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
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Specifications
Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
Specifications
Display
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TV support Ntsc and PAL s-video, composite, or
DVI with Hdcp
Base 5 W total
Total system power
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Obtaining Assistance
Online Services
Obtaining Assistance
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AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Support Service
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Problems With Your Order
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Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
Online Support Support.ap.dell.com
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Online Support La-techsupport@dell.com
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Online Support Support.euro.dell.com
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Online Support International Access Code
Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Toll-free
Online Order Status
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Calling from Guayaquil
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Fisupport@dell.com
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Transaction Sales Toll-free 1 800 888 Corporate Sales
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Fax 21 424 01
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Sales Penang, Malaysia
Technical Support, Customer Service, 604 633
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Technical Support Fax 08 590 05 Sales 08 587 705
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020 140 14
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Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907
Country Code Customer Service Online City Code
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Corporate/Public Sector Sales 01344 860
Dell Outlet Store Toll-free Software and Peripherals Sales
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Or Speech-Impaired Country Code Fax Toll-free
Leases and Loans Toll-free Dell Preferred Accounts DPA
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Appendix
Cleaning Your Computer
Appendix
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CD, DVD, and BD Media
Macrovision Product Notice
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
FCC Class B
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Glossary
Glossary
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ALS ambient light sensor
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Docking device See APR
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Index
Index
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DVI
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See Wlan card
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See also Drivers and Utilities
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