Setting Up Your Computer | Dell PP05XB, M1710 instruction

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Setting Up Your Computer

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Dell PP05XB, M1710 owner manual Setting Up Your Computer

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Dell XPS M1710 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Wireless Configuring Power Management SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon100 101 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents 104 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147119 121 149 150151 152 Warranty information Finding InformationDrivers for my computer My device documentation Setup Diagram Enter your Service Tag or product model ConfigurationSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints How to use Windows XP Microsoft Windows System Restore Microsoft Earlier operating state without affecting data filesYour operating system Varies based on Determining 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 Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Prepare 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 Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Using the Display Setting Display Resolution Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ThemesDisplay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Battery Key CombinationsSystem Functions CD or DVD Tray Power Management Features onSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Conserving Battery Power Power Management ModesLow-Battery Warning Standby Mode To enter standby mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery To remove the battery Storing a Battery Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Dell 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 Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the Computer Is On or in Standby ModeIf 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 Driver CL Headphone option Video ControllerClick Advanced Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards ExpressCards To install an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory Cards To install a media memory card Removing a Media Memory CardPress the card in to release and remove the card Installing a Smart Card Smart Cards Smart 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 Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting 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 connections Connecting 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 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Dell Wireless Internet Connection Firewall Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Insert 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 Drive Problems CD and DVD Drive ProblemsClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard Drive ProblemsIf You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound Click Properties Attachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Add or Remove Programs Ieee 1394 Device Problems Click Printers and Other HardwareDevice manufacturer Keyboard Problems External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Lockups and Software Problems Computer Does Not Start UpComputer Stops Responding Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly Dell MediaDirect Problems Other Software ProblemsMediaDirect screen to access Help 102 Memory Problems Network ProblemsGeneral Mobile Broadband Network ExpressCard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104Icon on the Windows Power Problems 105 Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDocking Power Considerations 106 Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo Sound From Integrated Speakers No Sound From External Speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No Sound From Headphones Video and Display Problems If the Display Is BlankIf the Display Is Difficult to Read What Is a Driver? DriversIf Only Part of the Display is Readable Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 111 Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesInfrared devices To start the Hardware Troubleshooter Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System 113 Using the Operating System CD Click Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab 115 116 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Hard Drive 119 To replace the hard drive 120 Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell121 122 123 Modem 124 125 Mini-Card 126 127 128 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 130 Coin-Cell Battery 131 Optical Drive 132 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133 134 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 135 Travel Tips Traveling by Air136 Specifications 137 Ports and Connectors 138Memory In-1 Media Memory card Reader 139 140 141 142 AC AdapterPhysical Environmental 143 Operating Storage 144 Online Services Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 145 AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceSupport Service Problems With Your Order Before You Call147 Diagnostics Checklist 148 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screen Appendix Commonly Used Options 150 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad CDs and DVDs FCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Macrovision Product NoticeDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 153 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell 155Toll-free Contacting Dell 156 157 0800 9051 481 604 633 158 592 818980-9-15-3978 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 02 5441011 709 011 706 168 169 Toll-free 1800 0060Toll-free 1800 0600 Toll-free 1800 006 170 0870 36601344 373 01344 860 171 8001-3605 172 Glossary 173Glossary 174 175 176 177 178 NIC See network adapter 179 180 181 182 183 184 Index 185CardBus technology media memory cards Computer crashes Display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP Floppy drive connecting to a USB 187 Index Device Driver Rollback, 111 enabling display settings for a 189 190