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Dell PP05XB, M1710 owner manual 170, 0870 366, 01344 373, 01344 860

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Country (City)	Department Name or Service Area,	Area Codes,
International Access Code	Website and E-Mail Address	Local Numbers, and
Country Code		Toll-Free Numbers
City Code

U.K. (Bracknell)	Website: support.euro.dell.com
International Access Code: 00	Customer Care website:
Country Code: 44	support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp
Country Code: 44
City Code: 1344	E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com
City Code: 1344
	Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred	0870 908 0500
	Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees])
	Technical Support for XPS portable computers only	0870 366 4180
	Technical Support (direct and general) for all other	0870 908 0800
	products
	Global Accounts Customer Care	01344 373 186
	Home and Small Business Customer Care	0870 906 0010
	Corporate Customer Care	01344 373 185
	Preferred Accounts (500–5000 employees)	0870 906 0010
	Customer Care
	Central Government Customer Care	01344 373 193
	Local Government & Education Customer Care	01344 373 199
	Health Customer Care	01344 373 194
	Home and Small Business Sales	0870 907 4000
	Corporate/Public Sector Sales	01344 860 456
	Home and Small Business Fax	0870 907 4006

Uruguay	General Support	toll-free: 000-413-598-2521

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Contents

Dell XPS M1710 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 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Wireless Networking and Bluetooth WirelessConfiguring Power Management Settings Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection100 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 101Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 104119 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 121151 149150 152Drivers for my computer Warranty informationFinding Information My device documentationSetup Diagram Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints Enter your Service Tag or product modelConfiguration How to use Windows XPYour operating system Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftEarlier operating state without affecting data files Varies based onTour 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 ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPTransfer Data to the New Computer Prepare the New Computer for the File TransferCopy Data From the Old Computer Next Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplayDisplay Setting Display ResolutionUnder Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad System Functions BatteryKey Combinations CD or DVD TraySpeaker Functions Power ManagementFeatures on Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby ModeTo enter standby mode Replacing the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features Playing CDs or DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write RewritableIf the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate Mode Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the Computer Is On or in Standby 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 DriverClick Advanced CL Headphone optionVideo Controller Using Cards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCardsTo install an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsPress the card in to release and remove the card To install a media memory cardRemoving a Media Memory Card Installing a Smart Card Smart CardsSmart card slot ExpressCard slot Using Cards Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Checking Your Wireless Network Card Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionStart 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 connectionsConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerCompleting the Connection to the Wlan To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardClick the Start button, point to All Programs→ Dell Wireless Internet Connection FirewallSecurity Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenDell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClick Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD Drive Problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconIf You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard Drive Problems Click PropertiesAttachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Add or Remove Programs Device manufacturer Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsClick Printers and Other Hardware Unexpected Characters Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Computer Stops Responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer Does Not Start Up Program Stops Responding or Crashes RepeatedlyMediaDirect screen to access Help Dell MediaDirect ProblemsOther Software Problems 102General Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband NetworkIcon on the Windows ExpressCard ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104 Power Problems 105Docking Power Considerations Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106No Sound From Integrated Speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No Sound From External SpeakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No Sound From HeadphonesIf the Display Is Difficult to Read Video and Display ProblemsIf the Display Is Blank If Only Part of the Display is Readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities 111Infrared devices Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To start the Hardware TroubleshooterRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways 113Click the System Restore tab Using the Operating System CDClick Performance and Maintenance 115 116 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 118Hard Drive 119To replace the hard drive 120121 MemoryReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 122 123 Modem 124125 Mini-Card 126127 128 Hinge Cover 129Keyboard 130Coin-Cell Battery 131Optical Drive 132Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133134 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 135136 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Specifications 137Memory Ports and Connectors138 In-1 Media Memory card Reader139 140 141 Physical 142AC Adapter Environmental143 Operating Storage144 Obtaining Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help 145Support Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 147 Problems With Your OrderBefore You Call Diagnostics Checklist 148System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens AppendixCommonly Used Options 150Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDsFCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class BDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice 153Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Toll-free Contacting Dell155 Contacting Dell156 51 481 1570800 90 604 633980-9-15-3978 158592 818 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 011 709 16702 5441 011 706168 Toll-free 1800 0600 169Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 00601344 373 1700870 366 01344 860171 8001-3605172 Glossary Glossary173 174 175 176 177 178 NIC See network adapter179 180 181 182 183 184 CardBus technology media memory cards Index185 Computer crashesDisplay settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP Floppy drive connecting to a USB187 Index Device Driver Rollback, 111 enabling display settings for a 189190