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Dell M1710, PP05XB owner manual Right Side View

Models: M1710 PP05XB

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1	smart card slot	4	IEEE 1394 connector				7	air vent
2	hard drive	5	5-in-1 media memory card
			reader
3	ExpressCard slot	6	audio connectors (2)

S M A R T C A R D S L O T — Supports one smart card. See "Smart Cards" on page 76.

NOTE: The smart card slot is optional and may not ship with your computer. H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data.

A Tour of Your Computer

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Dell M1710, PP05XB owner manual Right Side View

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 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 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 onDetermining 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 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 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 Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Using the DisplaySetting Display Resolution Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ThemesDisplay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations BatterySystem Functions CD or DVD TrayFeatures on Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery 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 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 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesHeadphones option Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio DriverCL Headphone option Video ControllerClick Advanced Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCardsTo 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 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 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 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 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support SettingsDell Support Utility 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 Ieee 1394 Device Problems Click Printers and Other HardwareDevice manufacturer Keyboard Problems External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters 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 NetworkExpressCard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104Icon on the Windows 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 ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If the Display Is BlankIf the Display Is Difficult to Read 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 113Using the Operating System CD Click Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab 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 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 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 135Travel Tips Traveling by Air136 137 Specifications138 Ports and ConnectorsMemory In-1 Media Memory card Reader139 140 141 AC Adapter 142Physical EnvironmentalOperating Storage 143144 Getting Help Online ServicesObtaining Assistance 145AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceSupport Service Problems With Your Order Before You Call147 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 633158 592 818980-9-15-3978 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 173Glossary 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