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Dell PP05XB, M1710 owner manual Tour of Your Computer

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Dell PP05XB, M1710 owner manual Tour of Your Computer

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 Configuring Power Management Settings Wireless Networking and Bluetooth WirelessMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions 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 ISPCopy Data From the Old Computer Prepare the New Computer for the File TransferTransfer Data to the New Computer Next Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Using the DisplayUnder Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Setting Display ResolutionDisplay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Battery Key CombinationsSystem Functions CD or DVD TrayPower Management Features onSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadBattery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery 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 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write RewritableIf the Computer Is On or in Standby Mode Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectIf the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate 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 DriverVideo Controller CL Headphone optionClick Advanced Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards ExpressCardsTo install an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsRemoving a Media Memory Card To install a media memory cardPress the card in to release and remove the card Installing a Smart Card Smart CardsSmart card slot ExpressCard slot Using Cards Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkSetting Up a Home and Office Network 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 Completing the Connection to the Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerUnder Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area NetworkTo set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need 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 Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility 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 Click Printers and Other Hardware Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsDevice manufacturer External Keyboard Problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters 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 NetworkWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104 ExpressCard ProblemsIcon on the Windows 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 Blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the Display Is Difficult to Read 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 Performance and Maintenance Using the Operating System CDClick the System Restore tab 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 120Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory121 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 135Traveling by Air Travel Tips136 Specifications 137Ports and Connectors 138Memory In-1 Media Memory card Reader139 140 141 142 AC AdapterPhysical Environmental143 Operating Storage144 Online Services Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 145Automated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceSupport Service Before You Call Problems With Your Order147 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 633592 818 158980-9-15-3978 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 173 GlossaryGlossary 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