Table Of Contents - Dell XPS M1710 Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents

A Tour Of Your Computer2
Determining Your Computer's Configuration2
Front View2
Left Side View5
Right Side View6
Back View7
Bottom View8
Using The System Setup Program11
Viewing The System Setup Screens11
Commonly Used Options11
Changing The Boot Sequence11
Cleaning Your Computer12
Computer, Keyboard, And Display12
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)13
Fcc Class B13
Macrovision Product Notice13
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.s. Only)13
Cds And Dvds13
Definition Of "Dell-Installed" Software And Peripherals14
Definition Of "Third-Party" Software And Peripherals14
Using A Battery15
Battery Performance15
Checking The Battery Charge15
Conserving Battery Power16
Power Management Modes16
Charge Gauge16
Check The Battery Charge16
Standby Mode16
Configuring Power Management Settings17
Charging The Battery17
Replacing The Battery17
Hibernate Mode17
Storing A Battery18
Using Cards19
Expresscard Blanks19
Installing An Expresscard19
Removing An Expresscard Or Blank20
Media Memory Cards20
Installing A Media Memory Card21
Removing A Media Memory Card21
Installing A Smart Card21
Contacting Dell23
Using The Display31
Adjusting Brightness31
Switching The Video Image31
Setting Display Resolution31
Finding Information32
Getting Help43
Obtaining Assistance43
Online Services43
Problems With Your Order44
Product Information44
Returning Items For Warranty Repair Or Credit44
Autotech Service44
Support Service44
Before You Call45
Using The Keyboard And Touch Pad46
Numeric Keypad46
Key Combinations46
System Functions46
Display Functions46
Touch Pad47
Power Management47
Speaker Functions47
Customizing The Touch Pad48
Using Cds, Dvds, And Other Multimedia49
Playing Cds Or Dvds49
Adjusting The Volume49
Adjusting The Picture50
Copying Cds And Dvds51
How To Copy A Cd Or Dvd51
Using Blank Cds And Dvds51
Using Dell Media Experience And Dell Mediadirect52
Helpful Tips52
If The Computer Is On Or In Standby Mode52
If The Computer Is Off Or In Hibernate Mode52
Dell Mediadirect And Dell Media Experience Help53
Connecting Your Computer To A Tv Or Audio Device53
S-Video And Standard Audio54
S-Video And S/Pdif Digital Audio54
Composite Video And Standard Audio55
Composite Video And S/Pdif Digital Audio56
Component Video And Standard Audio57
Component Video And S/Pdif Digital Audio58
Enabling S/Pdif Digital Audio60
Enabling S/Pdif In The Windows Audio Driver60
Setting Up The Cyberlink (Cl) Headphones60
Enabling The Display Settings For A Tv In Microsoft® Windows® Xp61
Video Controller61
Adding And Replacing Parts62
Recommended Tools62
Turning Off Your Computer62
Before Working Inside Your Computer62
Hard Drive63
Returning A Hard Drive To Dell64
Hinge Cover69
Coin-Cell Battery70
Optical Drive71
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology71
Dell™ Quickset Features73
Securing Your Computer74
Security Cable Lock74
Computer Tracking Software74
If Your Computer Is Lost Or Stolen75
Setting Up Your Computer76
Connecting To The Internet76
Setting Up Your Internet Connection76
Transferring Information To A New Computer77
Running The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard With The Operating System Cd77
Running The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard Without The Operating System Cd78
Setting Up A Printer79
Power Protection Devices79
Printer Cable79
Connecting A Usb Printer79
Surge Protectors79
Line Conditioners80
Uninterruptible Power Supplies80
Specifications81
Notes, Notices, And Cautions85
Abbreviations And Acronyms85
Traveling With Your Computer86
Identifying Your Computer86
Packing The Computer86
Travel Tips86
Traveling By Air86
Troubleshooting88
Dell Technical Update Service88
When To Use The Dell Diagnostics88
Starting The Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive88
Starting The Dell Diagnostics From The Drivers And Utilities Cd89
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu89
Accessing The Dell Support Utility90
Double-Clicking The Dell Support Icon90
Cd And Dvd Drive Problems91
If You Cannot Eject The Cd, Cd-Rw, Dvd, Or Dvd+Rw Drive Tray91
If You Hear An Unfamiliar Scraping Or Grinding Sound91
Hard Drive Problems92
E-Mail, Modem, And Internet Problems92
Error Messages93
Ieee 1394 Device Problems97
External Keyboard Problems97
Lockups And Software Problems98
Unexpected Characters98
The Computer Does Not Start Up98
The Computer Stops Responding98
A Program Stops Responding Or Crashes Repeatedly98
A Solid Blue Screen Appears99
Dell Mediadirect Problems99
Other Software Problems99
Memory Problems100
Network Problems100
Mobile Broadband Network101
Expresscard Problems101
Power Problems102
Printer Problems103
Scanner Problems103
Ensuring Sufficient Power For Your Computer103
Docking Power Considerations103
Sound And Speaker Problems104
No Sound From Integrated Speakers104
No Sound From External Speakers104
No Sound From Headphones105
Touch Pad Or Mouse Problems105
Video And Display Problems106
If The Display Is Blank106
If The Display Is Difficult To Read106
If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable107
What Is A Driver107
Identifying Drivers107
Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities108
Using The Drivers And Utilities Cd108
Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities109
Restoring Your Operating System109
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore109
Manually Reinstalling Drivers109
Creating A Restore Point109
Using The Operating System Cd110
Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State110
Undoing The Last System Restore110
Reinstalling Windows Xp111
Setting Up A Home And Office Network112
Physically Connecting To A Network Or Broadband Modem112
Network Setup Wizard112
Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan)113
What You Need To Establish A Wlan Connection113
Checking Your Wireless Network Card113
Setting Up A New Wlan113
Connecting To A Wireless Local Area Network114
Determining The Wireless Network Device Manager114
Mobile Broadband Or Wireless Wide Area Network115
Completing The Connection To The Wlan115
What You Need To Establish A Mobile Broadband Network Connection115
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card116
Connecting To A Mobile Broadband Network116
Internet Connection Firewall116