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Dell™ XPS™ M1330
Owner’
s Manual
Model PP25L
book.book Page 1 Tuesday,
October 7, 2008 6:00 PM
Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Contents
1 About Y our Computer
2 Setting Up Y our Computer
3 Using the Sy stem Setup Program
4 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad
5 Using the Display
6 Using a Battery
7 Using Multimedia
8 Using ExpressCards
9 Using the Memory Card Reader
10 Setting Up and Using Networks
11 Securing Y our Computer
12 T roubleshooting
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13 Adding and Replacing Parts
14 Dell QuickSet 15 T raveling With Y our Computer
16 Getting Help
17 Specifications A Appendix
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Index
Finding Information
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About Your Computer
Determining Your Computers Configuration
Front View
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The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
Left Side View
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Right Side View
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Back View
Bottom View
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Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Mouse
Media
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Battery
Key Combinations
System Functions Display Functions
Power Management
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
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Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Configuring Power Management Settings
Using the Sleep Power State
Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Using Multimedia
Playing Media
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional)
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Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Using Dell MediaDirect
Connecting Your Computer to a TV Using the HDMI Connector
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Enabling the Audio Settings for a TV
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Using ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
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Using the Memory Card Reader
Memory Card Blanks
Installing a Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up a Network
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
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Connecting to a WLAN
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
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Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
Fingerprint Reader (Optional)
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
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Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
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Dell Support Center
Dell Support 3
Dell PC Tune-Up
Dell PC CheckUp
Dell Network Assistant
DellConnect
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
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ExpressCard Problems
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears
Dell MediaDirect problems
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System
Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Using Windows Vista System Restore
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Using the Operating System Media
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
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Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Memory
Removing the DIMM 1 Memory Module
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Replacing the DIMM 1 Memory Module
Removing the DIMM 2 Memory Module
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Replacing the DIMM 2 Memory Module
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Subscriber Identity Module
Wireless Mini-Cards
Removing a WLAN Card
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Replacing a WLAN Card
Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
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Replacing a WWAN Card
Flash Cache Module (FCM)
Removing the FCM
Replacing the FCM
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Card
Replacing the Card
Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Dell QuickSet
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect
Online Services
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
Specifications
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Appendix
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
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Index
Numerics
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