Using a Media Card Reader Optional | Dell XPS 210 specs

Connecting a USB Printer

NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.

1Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so.

2Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.

3Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.

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1 USB connector on computer

2 USB printer cable

3 USB connector on printer

Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)

Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer.

The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types:

•xD-Picture Card

•SmartMedia (SMC)

•CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II)

•MicroDrive (mini SD and MS Pro Duo can be supported with an adapter)

•SecureDigital Card (SD)

•Mini SD Card

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Dell XPS 210 manual Using a Media Card Reader Optional, Connecting a USB Printer

Contents

Ieee 1394 connector W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m August FJ055 Contents Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables101 103 110 112 Contents Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram How to work with programs and files UpdatesAppropriate for your configuration, providing critical How to personalize my desktop How to use Linux According to the operating system you ordered Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving stateBlinking or solid amber See Power Problems on No light The computer is turned off Card slots Appropriate connectorBack View Cards Back I/O Connectors Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps networkComputer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting a USB Printer To use the Media Card Reader Changing the Display Settings Connecting a TV OptionalSetting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing a CD or DVD DVD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips DVD-Writable Drives Power Management Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Options Properties Intel Viiv Technology Optional Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalPlace the power options icon Advanced Tab Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating systemHyper-Threading and Dual-Core Technology Setting Up and Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsSolving Problems Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Solving Problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Media Card Reader Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Computer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears Memory Problems Other software problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read If the problem persists, contact Dell Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Troubleshooting Tools Placement exist see Memory on If available, install properly workingFor memory module/connector Cards on Determine if a conflict exists by Press the power buttonRemote control Removing an expansion card not a Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Troubleshooting Tools Enabling System Restore Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Removing the Computer Cover Before Working Inside Your Computer Computer cover Cover release latch Security cable slot Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Memory DDR2 Memory Overview Recommended memory configurations are Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Notch Crossbar Memory module Cutouts Cards Removing MemoryOne PCI Express x16 card slot One PCI Express x1 card slot Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Close the card retention door by snapping it into place Drives Power Cable Connector Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Serial ATA Connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Tabs Installing a Hard Drive Power cable Open bay Removing and Installing Parts CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Removing and Installing Parts Installing a CD/DVD Drive Gently position the drive until it clicks into place Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Drive release latch Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Interface cable Floppy Drive Optional Removing a Floppy Drive Cable release tab Interface cable edge connector Installing a Floppy Drive Removing and Installing Parts Modem Replacing the Modem Battery Replacing the Battery Battery release lever Battery positive side Replacing the Computer Cover Level 2 L2 cache SpecificationsProcessor Processor types System One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size Pins Video Hole D-SUB connector SpecificationsVideo Type Power Network adapter RJ45 connector ModemFloppy connector Processor power 100 101 System SetupOverview Inches/sec Entering System Setup 102 System Setup Options 103 104 Times Password option105 Monday through Friday Boot Sequence Jumper Settings 107 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting DescriptionJumpered Unjumpered Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer 109 CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMouse 110 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class B Contacting Dell 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia onlyWebsite support.ap.dell.com 128 129 130 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 131 132 133 Index 134 135 USB 136