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Dell PP05XB, M1710 owner manual 149, 150, 151, 152, 153

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16Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Using the System Setup Program	149
Viewing the System Setup Screens	149
System Setup Screen	149
Commonly Used Options	150
Cleaning Your Computer	151
Computer, Keyboard, and Display	151
Touch Pad	151
CDs and DVDs	151
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	152
FCC Class B	152
Macrovision Product Notice	153
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	153
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals	153
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals	154

17Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

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Dell PP05XB, M1710 owner manual 149, 150, 151, 152, 153

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Dell XPS M1710 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Wireless Networking and Bluetooth WirelessMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection 100 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 101 Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 104 119 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 121 151 149150 152 Drivers for my computer Warranty informationFinding Information My device documentation Setup Diagram Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints Enter your Service Tag or product modelConfiguration How to use Windows XP Your operating system Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftEarlier operating state without affecting data files Varies based on Tour of Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationTour of Your Computer Front View Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View Right Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Back View Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer D E O C O N N E C T O R Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Copy Data From the Old Computer Prepare the New Computer for the File TransferTransfer Data to the New Computer Next Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Setting Display ResolutionDisplay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad System Functions BatteryKey Combinations CD or DVD Tray Speaker Functions Power ManagementFeatures on Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby Mode To enter standby mode Replacing the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery To remove the battery Storing a Battery Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable If the Computer Is On or in Standby Mode Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate Mode Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience HelpPage Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Video 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 CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Headphones option Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesClick the DVD Audio Setting icon Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver Video Controller CL Headphone optionClick Advanced Using Cards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCards To install an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory Cards Removing a Media Memory Card To install a media memory cardPress the card in to release and remove the card Installing a Smart Card Smart Cards Smart card slot ExpressCard slot Using Cards Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkSetting Up a Home and Office Network Checking Your Wireless Network Card Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Start Button and Connect To Option Setting Up a New WlanConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Point to Connect To, and then click Show all connections Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerUnder Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area NetworkTo set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Dell Wireless Internet Connection Firewall Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD Drive Problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard Drive Problems Click Properties Attachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Add or Remove Programs Click Printers and Other Hardware Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsDevice manufacturer External Keyboard Problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Computer Stops Responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer Does Not Start Up Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly MediaDirect screen to access Help Dell MediaDirect ProblemsOther Software Problems 102 General Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband Network Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104 ExpressCard ProblemsIcon on the Windows Power Problems 105 Docking Power Considerations Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106 No Sound From Integrated Speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No Sound From External Speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No Sound From Headphones If the Display Is Blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the Display Is Difficult to Read If Only Part of the Display is Readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 111 Infrared devices Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To start the Hardware Troubleshooter Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways 113 Click Performance and Maintenance Using the Operating System CDClick the System Restore tab 115 116 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Hard Drive 119 To replace the hard drive 120 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory121 122 123 Modem 124 125 Mini-Card 126 127 128 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 130 Coin-Cell Battery 131 Optical Drive 132 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133 134 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 135 Traveling by Air Travel Tips136 Specifications 137 Memory Ports and Connectors138 In-1 Media Memory card Reader 139 140 141 Physical 142AC Adapter Environmental 143 Operating Storage 144 Obtaining Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help 145 Automated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceSupport Service Before You Call Problems With Your Order147 Diagnostics Checklist 148 System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Appendix Commonly Used Options 150 Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDs FCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class B Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice 153 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Toll-free Contacting Dell155 Contacting Dell 156 51 481 1570800 90 604 633 592 818 158980-9-15-3978 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 011 709 16702 5441 011 706 168 Toll-free 1800 0600 169Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 006 01344 373 1700870 366 01344 860 171 8001-3605 172 173 GlossaryGlossary 174 175 176 177 178 NIC See network adapter 179 180 181 182 183 184 CardBus technology media memory cards Index185 Computer crashes Display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP Floppy drive connecting to a USB 187 Index Device Driver Rollback, 111 enabling display settings for a 189 190