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Dell M1710, PP05XB owner manual 183

Models: M1710 PP05XB

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Zip drive — A high-capacity floppy drive developed by Iomega Corporation that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip disks. Zip disks are slightly larger than regular floppy disks, about twice as thick, and hold up to 100 MB of data.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell XPS M1710Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Wireless Configuring Power Management SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem101 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 100104 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents121 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 119152 149150 151My device documentation Warranty informationFinding Information Drivers for my computerSetup Diagram How to use Windows XP Enter your Service Tag or product modelConfiguration Software upgrades and troubleshooting hintsVaries based on Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftEarlier operating state without affecting data files Your operating systemDetermining Your Computer’s Configuration Tour of Your ComputerTour 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 Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New ComputerPrepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Copy Data From the Old ComputerTransfer Data to the New Computer Next Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Up Your Computer Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video ImageSetting Display Resolution Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ThemesDisplay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad CD or DVD Tray BatteryKey Combinations System FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementFeatures on Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Charge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power MeterStandby Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Low-Battery WarningTo enter standby mode To remove the battery Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsUsing Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the Computer Is On or in Standby ModeIf the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate Mode Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DevicePage 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 Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesClick the DVD Audio Setting icon Headphones optionCL Headphone option Video ControllerClick Advanced ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using CardsTo install an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardTo install a media memory card Removing a Media Memory CardPress the card in to release and remove the card Smart Cards Installing a Smart CardSmart card slot ExpressCard slot Using Cards Setting Up a Home and Office Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Home and Office Network What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardPoint to Connect To, and then click Show all connections Setting Up a New WlanConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Start Button and Connect To OptionConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Completing the Connection to the WlanUnder Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardTo set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkInternet Connection Firewall Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Dell WirelessSecuring Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support SettingsDell Support Utility Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD Drive Problems Clicking the Dell Support IconClick Properties Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard Drive Problems If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding SoundAttachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Add or Remove Programs Ieee 1394 Device Problems Click Printers and Other HardwareDevice manufacturer Keyboard Problems External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer Does Not Start Up Computer Stops Responding102 Dell MediaDirect ProblemsOther Software Problems MediaDirect screen to access HelpMobile Broadband Network Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems GeneralExpressCard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104Icon on the Windows 105 Power Problems106 Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Docking Power ConsiderationsNo Sound From External Speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No Sound From Integrated SpeakersNo Sound From Headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If the Display Is BlankIf the Display Is Difficult to Read Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If Only Part of the Display is Readable111 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesTo start the Hardware Troubleshooter Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Infrared devices113 Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing the Operating System CD Click Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab 115 116 Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools118 Before Working Inside Your Computer119 Hard Drive120 To replace the hard driveMemory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell121 122 123 124 Modem125 126 Mini-Card127 128 129 Hinge Cover130 Keyboard131 Coin-Cell Battery132 Optical Drive133 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology134 135 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTravel Tips Traveling by Air136 137 SpecificationsIn-1 Media Memory card Reader Ports and Connectors138 Memory139 140 141 Environmental 142AC Adapter PhysicalOperating Storage 143144 145 Online ServicesGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceSupport Service Problems With Your Order Before You Call147 148 Diagnostics ChecklistAppendix Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screen150 Commonly Used OptionsCDs and DVDs Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadFCC Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only153 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell Contacting Dell155 Toll-free156 604 633 1570800 90 51 481158 592 818980-9-15-3978 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 011 706 16702 5441 011 709168 Toll-free 1800 006 169Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 060001344 860 1700870 366 01344 3738001-3605 171172 Glossary 173Glossary 174 175 176 177 NIC See network adapter 178179 180 181 182 183 184 Computer crashes Index185 CardBus technology media memory cardsFloppy drive connecting to a USB Display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP187 Index 189 Device Driver Rollback, 111 enabling display settings for a190