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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell XPS M1330September RW491 Contents Using the System Setup Program Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Contents Using the Memory Card Reader Setting Up and Using Networks Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Dell MediaDirect problems 127 Adding and Replacing PartsTraveling With Your Computer Glossary Drivers and Utilities Media Finding InformationDell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Dell Support Utility Operating System Media About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront View About Your Computer C R O P H O N E a N D a U D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Hard drive About Your Computer Left Side ViewAC adapter port Right Side View Wireless On/Off Switch LED indicator Back View Battery Air ventsBottom View BatteryAbout Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPSUsing the System Setup Program System Setup Screen Viewing the System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Internal HDDUSB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Touch PadMedia Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Adjusting Keyboard Settings Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery MeterConfiguring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Using the Sleep Power State Charging the BatteryTo remove the battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaDVD drive includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote OptionalStop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume Down Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs CD-Writable/DVD-ROM Drives Helpful TipsAdjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeUsing Dell MediaDirect Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Connecting Your Computer to a TV Using the Hdmi ConnectorEnabling the Audio Settings for a TV Using Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Memory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Then click Help and Support Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Fingerprint Reader Optional When using passwords, observe the following guidelinesIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing Dell Support Center ConfigurationDell Support Dell PC CheckUp Dell PC Tune-UpDellConnect Drive ProblemsDell Network Assistant Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on Optical drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Or DVD creation softwareHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsE a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames 100 101 Drive and try again Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard ProblemsContact the ExpressCard manufacturer 103External Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops respondingMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Dell MediaDirect problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears107 Other software problemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems 109 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan110 Power Problems111 Printer ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsDisable mute or re-enable the integrated speakers No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from external speakers 113If the display is blank Video and Display Problems115 If the display is difficult to readGlare, which can cause poor picture quality If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 119 Manually Reinstalling Drivers120 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System121 Using Windows Vista System RestoreTroubleshooting 123 Using the Operating System Media 125 126 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 129 Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive 131 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover133 Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 135 KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 137 MemoryRemoving the Dimm 1 Memory Module M2.5 x 5-mm screw 139 Replacing the Dimm 1 Memory ModuleRemoving the Dimm 2 Memory Module 141 Replacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 143 Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards145 Removing a Wlan CardDisconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card 147 Replacing a Wlan CardRemoving a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 148 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card149 Replacing a Wwan Card150 Flash Cache Module FCMRemoving the FCM Replacing the FCM Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card 151152 Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card 153 Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 154 155 Dell QuickSet156 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 157158 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 159 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information162 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 163 Contacting Dell 165 SpecificationsSdio 166USB 167168 169 170 171 172 Appendix Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 173Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 174175 Macrovision Product Notice176 177 Glossary178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 Video resolution See resolution193 194 195 IndexIndex 197 198 199 Index 201 202