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