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Dell PP05XB, M1710 owner manual Index

Models: M1710 PP05XB

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power light conditions, 105

power management adjusting settings, 49 QuickSet, 49

printer cable, 33 connecting, 33 problems, 106 setting up, 33 USB, 33

problems

blue screen, 101 CD drive, 93 CD-RW drive, 94 computer crashes, 101 computer does not start

up, 101 computer stops

responding, 101 conflicts, 112 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Dell MediaDirect, 102 drives, 93

DVD drive, 93 error messages, 96 hard drive, 94 IEEE 1394, 99 keyboard, 100 lockups, 101 network, 103 power, 105

power light conditions, 105 printer, 106

program crashes, 101 programs and Windows

compatibility, 101

problems (continued) restore computer to previous

operating state, 113 scanner, 107

slow computer performance, 95, 102

software, 101-102sound and speakers, 107 speaker, 107

spyware, 95, 102 video and monitor, 109

Product Information

Guide, 11

Q

QuickSet, 40-41, 49, 56

R

RAM. See memory

regulatory information, 11

reinstalling Windows XP, 113

resolution setting, 38

ResourceCD

Dell Diagnostics, 89

S

S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 69

safety instructions, 11

scanner problems, 107

screen. See monitor

security cable slot description, 20

Service Tag, 12

smart cards installing, 76

software conflicts, 112 problems, 101-102

sound problems, 107 volume, 107

speaker problems, 107 volume, 107

speakers description, 18

specifications, 137

spyware, 95, 102

standby mode about, 45

stolen computer, 88

subwoofer description, 26

support

contacting Dell, 145, 154-155

support website, 13

S-video TV-out connector connecting a TV, 23 description, 23

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Dell PP05XB, M1710 owner manual Index

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 ConnectionStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon100 101Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents 104Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147119 121149 150151 152Warranty information Finding InformationDrivers for my computer My device documentationSetup Diagram Enter your Service Tag or product model ConfigurationSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints How to use Windows XPMicrosoft Windows System Restore Microsoft Earlier operating state without affecting data filesYour 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 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection 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 Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching 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 Battery Key CombinationsSystem Functions CD or DVD TrayPower Management Features onSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesLow-Battery Warning Standby ModeTo enter standby mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing 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 Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Click the DVD Audio Setting iconHeadphones option Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio DriverClick Advanced CL Headphone optionVideo Controller Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards 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 Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up a New Wlan Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband ModemStart 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 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardClick the Start button, point to All Programs→ Dell Wireless Internet Connection FirewallPasswords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenTroubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell 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 Drive Problems CD and DVD Drive ProblemsClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard Drive 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 Lockups and Software Problems Computer Does Not Start UpComputer Stops Responding Program Stops Responding or Crashes RepeatedlyDell MediaDirect Problems Other Software ProblemsMediaDirect screen to access Help 102Memory Problems Network ProblemsGeneral Mobile Broadband NetworkIcon on the Windows ExpressCard ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104 Power Problems 105Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDocking Power Considerations 106Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo Sound From Integrated Speakers 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 What Is a Driver? DriversIf Only Part of the Display is Readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities 111Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesInfrared devices To start the Hardware TroubleshooterUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System 113Click the System Restore tab Using the Operating System CDClick Performance and Maintenance 115 116 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools 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 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 135136 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Specifications 137Ports and Connectors 138Memory In-1 Media Memory card Reader139 140 141 142 AC AdapterPhysical Environmental143 Operating Storage144 Online Services Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 145Support Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 147 Problems With Your OrderBefore You Call Diagnostics Checklist 148Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screen AppendixCommonly Used Options 150Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad CDs and DVDsFCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class BDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Macrovision Product NoticeDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 153Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell 155Toll-free Contacting Dell156 157 0800 9051 481 604 633980-9-15-3978 158592 818 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 02 5441011 709 011 706168 169 Toll-free 1800 0060Toll-free 1800 0600 Toll-free 1800 006170 0870 36601344 373 01344 860171 8001-3605172 Glossary Glossary173 174 175 176 177 178 NIC See network adapter179 180 181 182 183 184 Index 185CardBus technology media memory cards 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