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Dell M1710, PP05XB owner manual Index, 185, CardBus technology media memory cards, Computer crashes

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5-in-1 media memory card reader, 74

A

audio connectors description, 22

audio device connecting, 57 enabling, 69

audio. See sound

B

battery

charge gauge, 26 charging, 47 checking the charge, 44 description, 26 performance, 43 power meter, 44 removing, 47 storing, 48

blanks ExpressCards, 71 removing, 73

Bluetooth wireless technology device status light, 19 installing, 133

boot sequence, 150

brightness adjusting, 37

C

CardBus technology media memory cards, 74

carnet, 136

CD drive problems, 93

CD-RW drive problems, 94

CDs about, 54

operating system, 14 playing, 51

Check Disk, 94

cleaning touch pad, 151

coin-cell battery replacing, 131

computer crashes, 101

restore to previous operating state, 113

slow performance, 95, 102 specifications, 137

stops responding, 101

conflicts

software and hardware incompatibilities, 112

connecting audio device, 57 Mobile Broadband

network, 84 TV, 57

copying CDs

general information, 54 helpful tips, 55

how to, 54

copying DVDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55

how to, 54

D

Dell

contacting, 145, 154-155support site, 13

Dell Diagnostics about, 89

starting from Drivers and

Utilities CD, 89 starting from your hard

drive, 89

Dell MediaDirect about, 19, 56 problems, 102

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Dell M1710, PP05XB owner manual Index, 185, CardBus technology media memory cards, Computer crashes

Contents

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 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Wireless Networking and Bluetooth WirelessConfiguring Power Management Settings 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 ModemDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive100 101Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents 104Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133119 121150 149151 152Finding Information Warranty informationDrivers for my computer My device documentationSetup Diagram Configuration Enter your Service Tag or product modelSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints How to use Windows XPEarlier operating state without affecting data files Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftYour operating system 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 Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New ComputerTransfer 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 Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image 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 Key Combinations BatterySystem Functions CD or DVD TrayFeatures on Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadUsing a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Standby ModeTo enter standby mode Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing 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 Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsIf the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate Mode Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the Computer Is On or in Standby 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 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesHeadphones option Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio DriverClick Advanced CL Headphone optionVideo Controller Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCardsTo install an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardPress the card in to release and remove the card To install a media memory cardRemoving a Media Memory Card Smart Cards Installing a Smart CardSmart 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 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Setting Up a New WlanStart Button and Connect To Option 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 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 PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareDell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics 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 CD and DVD Drive Problems Drive ProblemsClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconHard Drive Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound 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 Does Not Start Up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer Stops Responding Program Stops Responding or Crashes RepeatedlyOther Software Problems Dell MediaDirect ProblemsMediaDirect screen to access Help 102Network Problems Memory ProblemsGeneral Mobile Broadband NetworkIcon on the Windows ExpressCard ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104 105 Power ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsDocking Power Considerations 106Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo Sound From Integrated Speakers No Sound From External SpeakersNo Sound From Headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the Display Is Difficult to Read Video and Display ProblemsIf the Display Is Blank Drivers What Is a Driver?If Only Part of the Display is Readable Identifying Drivers111 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling DriversInfrared devices To start the Hardware TroubleshooterYou can restore your operating system in the following ways Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 113Click the System Restore tab Using the Operating System CDClick Performance and Maintenance 115 116 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer118 Before Working Inside Your Computer119 Hard Drive120 To replace the hard drive121 MemoryReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 122 123 124 Modem125 126 Mini-Card127 128 129 Hinge Cover130 Keyboard131 Coin-Cell Battery132 Optical Drive133 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology134 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 135136 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 137 Specifications138 Ports and ConnectorsMemory In-1 Media Memory card Reader139 140 141 AC Adapter 142Physical EnvironmentalOperating Storage 143144 Getting Help Online ServicesObtaining Assistance 145Support Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 147 Problems With Your OrderBefore You Call 148 Diagnostics ChecklistViewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen Appendix150 Commonly Used OptionsComputer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad CDs and DVDsFCC Class B FCC Notices U.S. OnlyMacrovision Product Notice Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 153Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 155 Contacting DellToll-free Contacting Dell156 0800 90 15751 481 604 633980-9-15-3978 158592 818 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 02 5441 167011 709 011 706168 Toll-free 1800 0060 169Toll-free 1800 0600 Toll-free 1800 0060870 366 17001344 373 01344 8608001-3605 171172 Glossary Glossary173 174 175 176 177 NIC See network adapter 178179 180 181 182 183 184 185 IndexCardBus technology media memory cards Computer crashesFloppy 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