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Dell XPS M1710 Owner's Manual

Dell XPS M1710 Owner's Manual (190 pages)

Dell XPS M1710 Owner's Manual Model PP05XB

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.65 MB

Table of Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 A Tour of Your Computer

15
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  15
- Front View
  16
- Left Side View
  20
- Right Side View
  21
- Back View
  23
- Bottom View
  26
2 Setting up Your Computer

29
3 Using the Display

37
- Adjusting Brightness
  37
- Switching the Video Image
  37
- Setting Display Resolution
  38
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

39
- Numeric Keypad
  39
- Key Combinations
  40
  - System Functions
    40
  - Battery
    40
  - CD or DVD Tray
    40
  - Display Functions
    40
  - Wireless Networking and Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Function
    40
  - Power Management
    41
  - Speaker Functions
    41
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    41
- Touch Pad
  42
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    42
5 Using a Battery

43
- Battery Performance
  43
- Checking the Battery Charge
  44
  - Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
    44
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
    44
  - Charge Gauge
    44
  - Low-Battery Warning
    45
- Conserving Battery Power
  45
- Power Management Modes
  45
  - Standby Mode
    45
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  47
- Charging the Battery
  47
- Replacing the Battery
  47
- Storing a Battery
  48
6 Dell™ Quickset Features

49
7 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

51
8 Using Cards

71
- Expresscards
  71
- Media Memory Cards
  74
  - Installing a Media Memory Card
    74
  - Removing a Media Memory Card
    75
- Smart Cards
  76
  - Installing a Smart Card
    76
9 Setting up a Home and Office Network

79
10 Securing Your Computer

87
- Security Cable Lock
  87
- Passwords
  87
- Computer Tracking Software
  88
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  88
11 Troubleshooting

89
- Dell Technical Update Service
  89
- Dell Diagnostics
  89
- Dell Support Utility
  92
- Drive Problems
  93
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  94
- Error Messages
  96
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  99
- Keyboard Problems
  100
  - External Keyboard Problems
    100
  - Unexpected Characters
    100
- Lockups and Software Problems
  101
- Memory Problems
  103
- Network Problems
  103
  - General
    103
  - Mobile Broadband Network
    103
- Expresscard Problems
  104
- Power Problems
  105
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    106
  - Docking Power Considerations
    106
- Printer Problems
  106
- Scanner Problems
  107
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  107
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    107
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    107
  - No Sound from Headphones
    108
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  108
- Video and Display Problems
  109
- Drivers
  110
  - What Is a Driver
    110
  - Identifying Drivers
    110
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    111
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  112
- Restoring Your Operating System
  113
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    113
  - Using the Operating System CD
    114
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

117
- Before You Begin
  117
  - Recommended Tools
    117
  - Turning off Your Computer
    117
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    118
- Hard Drive
  119
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    121
- Memory
  121
- Modem
  124
- Mini-Card
  126
- Hinge Cover
  129
- Keyboard
  130
- Coin-Cell Battery
  131
- Optical Drive
  132
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  133
13 Traveling with Your Computer

135
- Identifying Your Computer
  135
- Packing the Computer
  135
- Travel Tips
  136
  - Traveling by Air
    136
14 Specifications

137
15 Getting Help

145
- Obtaining Assistance
  145
  - Online Services
    145
  - Autotech Service
    146
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    146
  - Support Service
    146
- Problems with Your Order
  147
- Product Information
  147
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  147
- Before You Call
  147
16 Appendix

149
- Using the System Setup Program
  149
  - Viewing the System Setup Screens
    149
  - System Setup Screen
    149
  - Commonly Used Options
    150
- Cleaning Your Computer
  151
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    151
  - Touch Pad
    151
  - Cds and Dvds
    151
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  152
  - FCC Class B
    152
- Macrovision Product Notice
  153
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  153
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    153
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    154
17 Contacting Dell

155
Glossary

173
Index

185

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Dell XPS M1710 Owner's Manual

Dell XPS M1710 Owner's Manual (117 pages)

Dell XPS M1710 Notebook PC owner's manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.26 MB

Table of Contents

A Tour of Your Computer
2
Determining Your Computer's Configuration
2
Front View
2
Left Side View
5
Right Side View
6
Back View
7
Bottom View
8
Using the System Setup Program
11
Viewing the System Setup Screens
11
Commonly Used Options
11
Changing the Boot Sequence
11
Cleaning Your Computer
12
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
12
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)
13
FCC Class B
13
Macrovision Product Notice
13
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
13
Cds and Dvds
13
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
14
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
14
Using a Battery
15
Battery Performance
15
Checking the Battery Charge
15
Conserving Battery Power
16
Power Management Modes
16
Charge Gauge
16
Check the Battery Charge
16
Standby Mode
16
Configuring Power Management Settings
17
Charging the Battery
17
Replacing the Battery
17
Hibernate Mode
17
Storing a Battery
18
Using Cards
19
Expresscard Blanks
19
Installing an Expresscard
19
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
20
Media Memory Cards
20
Installing a Media Memory Card
21
Removing a Media Memory Card
21
Installing a Smart Card
21
Contacting Dell
23
Using the Display
31
Adjusting Brightness
31
Switching the Video Image
31
Setting Display Resolution
31
Finding Information
32
Getting Help
43
Obtaining Assistance
43
Online Services
43
Problems with Your Order
44
Product Information
44
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
44
Autotech Service
44
Support Service
44
Before You Call
45
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
46
Numeric Keypad
46
Key Combinations
46
System Functions
46
Display Functions
46
Touch Pad
47
Power Management
47
Speaker Functions
47
Customizing the Touch Pad
48
Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia
49
Playing Cds or Dvds
49
Adjusting the Volume
49
Adjusting the Picture
50
Copying Cds and Dvds
51
How to Copy a CD or DVD
51
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
51
Using Dell Media Experience and Dell Mediadirect
52
Helpful Tips
52
If the Computer Is on or in Standby Mode
52
If the Computer Is off or in Hibernate Mode
52
Dell Mediadirect and Dell Media Experience Help
53
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
53
S-Video and Standard Audio
54
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
54
Composite Video and Standard Audio
55
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
56
Component Video and Standard Audio
57
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
58
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
60
Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver
60
Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones
60
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP
61
Video Controller
61
Adding and Replacing Parts
62
Recommended Tools
62
Turning off Your Computer
62
Before Working Inside Your Computer
62
Hard Drive
63
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
64
Hinge Cover
69
Coin-Cell Battery
70
Optical Drive
71
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
71
Dell™ Quickset Features
73
Securing Your Computer
74
Security Cable Lock
74
Computer Tracking Software
74
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
75
Setting up Your Computer
76
Connecting to the Internet
76
Setting up Your Internet Connection
76
Transferring Information to a New Computer
77
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with the Operating System CD
77
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD
78
Setting up a Printer
79
Power Protection Devices
79
Printer Cable
79
Connecting a Usb Printer
79
Surge Protectors
79
Line Conditioners
80
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
80
Specifications
81
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
85
Abbreviations and Acronyms
85
Traveling with Your Computer
86
Identifying Your Computer
86
Packing the Computer
86
Travel Tips
86
Traveling by Air
86
Troubleshooting
88
Dell Technical Update Service
88
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
88
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
88
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD
89
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
89
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
90
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
90
CD and DVD Drive Problems
91
If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Drive Tray
91
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
91
Hard Drive Problems
92
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
92
Error Messages
93
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
97
External Keyboard Problems
97
Lockups and Software Problems
98
Unexpected Characters
98
The Computer Does Not Start up
98
The Computer Stops Responding
98
A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
98
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
99
Dell Mediadirect Problems
99
Other Software Problems
99
Memory Problems
100
Network Problems
100
Mobile Broadband Network
101
Expresscard Problems
101
Power Problems
102
Printer Problems
103
Scanner Problems
103
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
103
Docking Power Considerations
103
Sound and Speaker Problems
104
No Sound from Integrated Speakers
104
No Sound from External Speakers
104
No Sound from Headphones
105
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
105
Video and Display Problems
106
If the Display Is Blank
106
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
106
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
107
What Is a Driver
107
Identifying Drivers
107
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
108
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
108
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
109
Restoring Your Operating System
109
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
109
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
109
Creating a Restore Point
109
Using the Operating System CD
110
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
110
Undoing the Last System Restore
110
Reinstalling Windows XP
111
Setting up a Home and Office Network
112
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
112
Network Setup Wizard
112
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
113
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
113
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
113
Setting up a New Wlan
113
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
114
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
114
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
115
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
115
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
115
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
116
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
116
Internet Connection Firewall
116

Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual

Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual (65 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.41 MB

Table of Contents

Before You Begin
2
Recommended Tools
2
Turning off Your Computer
2
Before Working Inside Your Computer
2
Optical Drive
5
Removing the USB Port Board
6
Replacing the USB Port Board
7
Removing the Hard Drive
8
Replacing the Hard Drive
9
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
9
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
10
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
11
Removing the Memory Module(S)
12
Replacing the Memory Module(S)
13
Removing the Processor Module
15
Replacing the Processor Module
16
Removing the Modem
18
Replacing the Modem
19
Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
20
Replacing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
21
System Fans
26
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
28
Expresscard Cage
29
Removing the Hinge Cover
31
Replacing the Hinge Cover
31
Smart Card Reader
33
Removing the System Board
37
Replacing the System Board
40
Removing the Display Assembly
42
Replacing the Display Assembly
44
Removing the Display Bezel
46
Replacing the Display Bezel
48
Removing the Display Panel
48
Replacing the Display Panel
50
Removing the Display Latch
50
Replacing the Display Latch
51
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
52
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
54
Removing the Palm Rest
55
Replacing the Palm Rest
57
Flashing the BIOS
58
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
59
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
60
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
61
USB Connector
61
Video Connector
61
S-Video TV-Out Connector
62
IEEE 1394 Connector
62
Removing the Speakers
63
Replacing the Speakers
64

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Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual

Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual (55 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.89 MB

Table of Contents

Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
2
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
3
Before You Begin
5
Recommended Tools
5
Turning off Your Computer
5
Before Working Inside Your Computer
5
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
7
Expresscard Cage
8
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
12
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
12
Removing the Processor Module
14
Replacing the Processor Module
15
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
16
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
16
Display Assembly
18
Removing the Display Assembly
18
Replacing the Display Assembly
19
Display Bezel
21
Removing the Display Bezel
21
Display Panel
22
Replacing the Display Bezel
22
Removing the Display Panel
23
Replacing the Display Panel
24
Display Latch
24
Removing the Display Latch
24
Replacing the Display Latch
24
System Fans
26
Flashing the BIOS
28
Removing the Hard Drive
29
Replacing the Hard Drive
29
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
30
Removing the Hinge Cover
31
Replacing the Hinge Cover
31
Removing the Memory Module(S)
33
Replacing the Memory Module(S)
34
Removing the Modem
35
Replacing the Modem
36
Optical Drive
37
Removing the Palm Rest
38
Replacing the Palm Rest
39
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
41
USB Connector
41
S-Video TV-Out Connector
41
Video Connector
41
IEEE 1394 Connector
42
Smart Card Reader
43
Removing the Speakers
44
Replacing the Speakers
44
Removing the System Board
47
Replacing the System Board
49
Removing the USB Port Board
51
Replacing the USB Port Board
51
Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
53
Replacing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
53

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