Dell XPS M2010 MXP061 XPS M2010 Owners Manual

Dell XPS M2010 MXP061 Manual

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    Manual Finding Information About Your Computer Using the Keyboard and Mouse Using Multimedia Using the Display Using a Battery Setting Up Your Computer Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) Using Cards Securing Your Computer Model PP03X Troubleshooting how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION
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    Back to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View Front View 1 camera 4 speakers (8) 7 keyboard status lights (4) 10 touch pad 13 keyboard 16 infrared sensor 2
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    The blue lights located at the top right of the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate keyboard battery charge status. Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is
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    . See Touch Pad for more information. keyboard - The wireless keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Numeric Keypad. device status lights (5) Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in
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    antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device media memory card reader IEEE 1394 connector (firewire) - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video
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    . The media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: ¡ Compact Flash Type I ¡ Compact Flash Type II ¡ Microdrive ExpressCard Slot - Supports 34- and 54-mm PCI ExpressCards or USB-based ExpressCards. See Using Cards. NOTE: PCMCIA cards will not work in the ExpressCard slot
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    NOTE: The computer turns on the fan to keep the computer within proper functioning temperature. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Bottom View 1 memory module cover 4 battery latch release 2 battery 5 subwoofer cover 3 battery charge gauge 6 fan air
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    release - Releases the battery. See Replacing the Battery for instructions. subwoofer cover - Covers the compartment that contains the subwoofer within proper functioning temperature. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects
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    XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Caution Regarding Safety and environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful. If you are section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Computer, Keyboard, and
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    drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the drive. If you notice problems, such as skipping, not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. This
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    Page Using a Battery Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Replacing the Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. NOTE: The Service Tag label is located inside the battery compartment of your computer. Inserting the
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    5. Close the battery access door by pushing it down with your finger. Removing the Battery 1. Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2. Slide the battery latch release on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the #1 arrow. The battery access door will pop up. 1 battery access door 3.
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    , call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See "Battery Disposal" in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the
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    . Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see Power Problems. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: l Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
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    pad if this option has been enabled. First you must enable USB Wake Support under Power Management in System Setup. Then right click the Bluetooth icon in hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: l Click the Start button, click Turn off
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    ¡ Close the display. ¡ Press . NOTE: Some ExpressCards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card (see Removing a Card), or simply restart (reboot) your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a
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    Back to Contents Page Using Cards Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Supported Cards Extended Cards Installing a Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Removing a Card Supported Cards Your computer has two slots for memory storage media that provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos
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    documentation that came with the card. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 1394 connector 4 ExpressCard slot To insert a card: 2 media memory card slot 3 compact flash card slot 1. Hold the card with
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    base and keyboard. NOTE: If the system battery is drained and there is no power source, the latches will not automatically emerge, but you can manually activate them by sliding the display latch release buttons forward. 3. Firmly close the lid so all four latches are engaged. NOTICE: Ensure that all
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    increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. If the video resolution setting is higher than that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed the refresh rate on an external monitor, see the user's guide for the monitor.
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    palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. For more information, see your operating other computer users. The tilt of the camera is manually adjustable. For more information, see Specifications. Setting Up the Camera To
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    Accessing Help To access the camera Help file: 1. Click Start® All Programs® Logitech® Logitech QuickCam. 2. Then click QuickCapture® Help. You can also access Help from the Logitech Video icon in the system tray. Click the icon and select Help from the menu. Taking a Picture or Recording a Video To
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    XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual NOTE: Some features Warranty information l Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) l Safety instructions l Regulatory information l Ergonomics information l End User License at support.dell.com. Dell Product Information Guide Setup Diagram l Service Tag and Express Service Code
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    How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1. Click Start® Help and Support. 2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. l Information on network activity
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    control instructions Your operating system product key label is located on your computer. NOTE: The color of your installation media varies according to the operating system you ordered. Dell Media Center User's Guide Dell Premium Remote Control User's Guide This guide is available on support.dell
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    Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. A AC - alternating current -
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    L2 cache - Secondary cache that can either be external to the processor or incorporated into the processor architecture. carnet - An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport. CD-R - CD recordable - A recordable
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    bus. ExpressCard - A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are common types of ExpressCards. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the Express
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    IRQ assignment, you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. ISP - Internet service provider - A company that allows you to access its host server is typically used for data transfer ratings. media bay - A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite
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    Cards. PCI - peripheral component interconnect - PCI is a local bus that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. processor - A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions.
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    storage area for program instructions and data. Any information board of some computers that can often be used for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - serial attached SCSI - A faster, access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. setup program
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    around each pair of wires to protect against interference. UXGA - ultra extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. V video controller - The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated
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    cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than WLAN. WXGA - wide-aspect extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 800. X XGA - extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that
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    Manual Online Services AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Support Service Problems Complete the procedures in Troubleshooting. 2. Run the Service Code icon, and follow the directions. For instructions on using the support service, see Support Service. NOTE: Some of the following services
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    support service, see Obtaining Assistance and then call the number for your country as listed in Contacting Dell. Problems With Your Order If you have a problem belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so on) if the return is for credit. 5. Pack the
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    other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag
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    Fax Switchboard Bermuda Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Bolivia Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Brazil Online Support International Access Code: 00 Customer Service and Tech Support Country Code: 55 Technical Support Fax City Code: 51
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    Spare Parts and Extended Service Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Sales and Customer Support Online Support Technical Support E-mail Customer Service E-mail Technical Support Fax Technical Support - XPS computers only Technical Support - Dell™ Dimension™ and
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    Business Dominica Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Dominican Republic Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Ecuador Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales (calling from Quito) Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales (calling
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    Country Code: 30 Gold Service Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Guatemala Guyana Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Hong Kong International Access
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    International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 Fax Switchboard Corporate City Code: 02 Technical Support Customer Service Fax Switchboard Jamaica Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales (dial from within Jamaica only) Japan (Kawasaki) International Access Code: 001 Country
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    Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam) Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support for XPS computers only Technical Support Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business Customer Service 044-556-1465 044
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    : 00 Country Code: 351 Sales Fax Online Support Puerto Rico Technical Support Customer Service and Sales St. Kitts and Nevis Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales St. Lucia Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales St. Vincent and the Grenadines Online
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    City Code: 11 Fax Switchboard Southeast Asian and Pacific Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Countries Malaysia) Online Support Home and Small Business Technical Support Spain (Madrid) Customer Service Sales International Access Code: 00 Switchboard Country Code: 34
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    Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Trinidad/Tobago Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Turks and Caicos Islands Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Customer Service Online support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/form/home.asp Sales Home
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    Preferred Accounts (DPA) Sales Dell Outlet Store Software and Peripherals Sales U.S. Virgin Islands Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Venezuela Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Back to Contents Page toll-free: 1-800-274-1550 toll-free: 1-888-977
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    Back to Contents Page Using the Keyboard and Mouse Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Pairing the Keyboard Pairing the Mouse Numeric Keypad Key Combinations Touch Pad Keyboard Battery Replacing the Keyboard Battery Your computer includes a detachable wireless keyboard and a
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    on the wizard to pair your mouse with your computer. Mouse Pairing With the Wizard Follow the instructions on the Wizard: 1. Insert two AA batteries, which are shipped uninstalled, into the mouse and replace the battery cover. 1 batteries 2 battery cover 1 back button 4 scroll
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    power button to restart the computer. Wait about three minutes for the operating system to load and the computer to initialize the drivers. 4. Follow the instructions on the Wizard. Power on the mouse by sliding the switch on the bottom of the mouse to the On position, and press the wireless
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    and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. For information about the Control Panel, see the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see Windows Help and Support Center. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to
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    , and click Help. Replacing the Keyboard Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. To remove the keyboard battery: 1. Turn the keyboard over. 2. Remove the captive screw at the top of the keyboard battery
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    1 keyboard 2 captive screw 3 keyboard battery To replace the keyboard battery, follow the removal instructions in reverse. Back to Contents Page
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    Page Using Multimedia Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Playing Media Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Copying drive. The drive will rise and eject the disc. 2. Remove the disc. NOTICE: Do not manually push the drive down. 3. Push the eject button to retract the drive. If you wait 30
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    Press to open or close the optical drive. If media is present in the closed drive, pressing this button will open the drive and eject the media. Press once to go back to the start of the current playing track/chapter. Press multiple times to skip back to previous track/chapters. Press and hold to
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    types of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of a CD, DVD, or BD DVD drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. For a list of supported media formats, see Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
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    with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. l Commercially available BD players used in home theater systems may not support all available BD formats. For a list of formats supported by your BD player, see the documentation provided with your BD player or contact the manufacturer. l See the
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    a TV. You want to use the best input that your display or TV will support. The best options are DVI and component. There are arguments for either one, depending display or TV type. If neither one of these connectors is supported, then S-Video or composite are the alternate options. The following
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    l VCR l DVR Connecting a Component Video Adapter 1 s-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter Use the component video adapter to connect: l High definition TV l High definition DVR or DVD player NOTE: If your TV has a DVI-I connector, use the DVI-I connector instead of the component
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    6 rear L/R output connector black 7 front L/R output connector lime green The IR blaster output ports are used by Windows Media Center to remotely control these external consumer electronics devices: l Satellite box l Cable box l VCR The Digital S/PDIF output (TOSLINK optical connection) port is
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    card installed in your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, click Start ® Help and Support. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5. In the
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    ) Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Physically Connecting to a Network or XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4. Complete the checklist. 5. Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions
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    a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the
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    router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center: 1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides.s 3. Under Device Guides
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    , as long as the computer remains in the service area of your cellular service provider. What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for instructions. The user's guide is available through the Windows Help and Support Center (or on the CD that
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    to the Internet, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. For instructions and for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and
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    Manual BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Handle components and a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is
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    you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 5. Remove the system battery. See Specifications for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the
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    The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B, located under the memory module cover. If you replace or upgrade the memory in your computer, both memory modules must be the same size. To install a memory module in DIMM A or DIMM B: 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Turn the
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    installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information. Mini Card If you ordered a of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by
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    outlet. 8. Turn on the computer. Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector
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    Back to Contents Page
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    Back to Contents Page Dell QuickSet Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer. Dell™ QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure or view the following types of
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    Page Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for
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    XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Security Cable Lock Passwords on your Dell™ computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an stolen, you must contact the company that provides the tracking service to report the missing computer. If Your Computer is
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    where you live. l If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company. l Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. Provide the computer Service Tag, the case number, and the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency to which you
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    click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). l If you have already obtained selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the problems connecting to the Internet, see E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems.
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    can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. NOTE: For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, go to support.microsoft.com and search for Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #293118, titled How to Use Files and Settings
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    chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From
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    Connect the printer to the computer. l Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Your printer may not come with a printer
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    electrical outlet. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical
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    Page System Setup Program Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell™ technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Certain changes might make your computer work
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    Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operating system. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Sequence page, which is located in the System category. NOTE: To change the boot
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    Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is that it utilizes the full capacities of the drives. For example, if you have two 100-GB drives installed, you have 200 GB on which to store data. NOTICE: Because RAID level 0 configurations provide no data redundancy, if one drive fails, then the
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    6. Press . NOTE: For more information about RAID options, see System Setup Screens. 7. Press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight Save/Exit, and press to exit system setup and resume the boot process. Configuring for RAID Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility NOTE: Although any
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    4. Press to confirm the deletion of the RAID volume. 5. Press to exit the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager If you already have one hard drive with the operating system installed on it, and you want to add a second hard drive and
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    1 Configuration If your computer has reported a degraded RAID level 1 volume, contact Dell about replacing your hard drive. See Contacting Dell. You can manually rebuild the computer's redundancy mirror to a new hard drive by performing the following steps: 1. Click the Start button and point to All
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    XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Drivers Resolving Software and support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem
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    Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer to the operating it might prompt you to install setup files. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the screen to continue. 3. From the Language drop-down menu in the
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    Manually Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter not resolve your operating system problem. Using Microsoft Windows XP Support. 2. Click the task for System Restore. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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    driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. See Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. See
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    can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so. 1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2. Insert the Operating System installation media
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    Contents Page Specifications Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External : Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Graphics Controller Data bus Video memory LCD interface TV support Intel® Core™ Duo processor 64 KB (internal) 2 MB (on die) 533 or
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    or program menus Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Aspect ratio Pixel pitch Supports RGB 8-bit color depth Surface treatment Power Consumption (panel with backlight) Controls WSXGA+ 453.5 mm typ (17.85 inches) 294
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    upon configuration ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. It does NOT support PC Cards. ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) ExpressCard connector size 26 pins
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    I/II Microdrive Camera Type Sensor type Video capture resolution Still image capture resolution Frame rate Field of view Interface Activity light Manual tilt range Software Logitech 1.3 MP Camera Module 1.3 megapixel CMOS with RightLight low light enhancement technology Up to 640x480 pixels (VGA
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    Page Traveling With Your Computer Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Traveling by Air Identifying Your Computer l Attach a name tag or business card to the computer. l Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the
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    CAUTION: Use On Aircraft: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. l Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer. l Some
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    Page Troubleshooting Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Dell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Dell Support Utility Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Memory Problems Network Problems
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    the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. See Contacting Dell. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your
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    Dell Support Utility l Turn the Dell Support Utility off Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to manually check Support screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide
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    button again. If problem continues, restart the system. Problems writing to an optical the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center for information on power management modes. Change facing up - See Playing Media for proper insertion instructions. Verify the type of disc being used -
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    for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. 7. Click Start. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does not
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    . For help, contact your Internet service provider. Scan the computer for spyware more information, go to support.dell.com and search for follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the in the system setup program. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See Contacting Dell.
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    accessible in MediaDirect - Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on the file, so the file cannot be played. See Dell MediaDirect problems.
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    Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See Memory. Memory allocation error - The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system
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    check the file structure on the hard drive. See the Help and Support Center for instructions. If a large number of sectors are defective, back up the Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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    of letters. Verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer does not start up Ensure that the AC adapter is firmly connected to
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    Wizard. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. A solid blue screen appears Turn the computer off until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer. Dell MediaDirect problems Check the Dell MediaDirect help file for information - Click the
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    more information, go to support.dell.com and search problem. Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist) as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide
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    the Internet, you must activate the Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. For instructions and for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and
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    Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does not support PC cards. Check the Card - Ensure that the card is properly inserted into the
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    to receive a WARNING message. Printer Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist) as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical
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    instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. Check the scanner documentation - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out
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    the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Mouse Problems Check the mouse cable if using a USB mouse - Shut down the computer , disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer. To verify that the problem is with the mouse, check the touch pad - 1. Shut down the computer.
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    you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your
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    Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Run the Video diagnostics tests - If no error message appears and you still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the Dell Diagnostics. Then contact Dell. See Contacting Dell. See
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Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual
Model PP03X
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see
Glossary
.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
©
2006
—2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text:
Dell
, the
DELL
logo,
Inspiron
,
Dell Precision
,
Dimension
,
OptiPlex
,
Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp
,
PowerConnect
,
Dell TravelLite
,
Dell Media
Experience
,
Dell MediaDirect,
and XPS
are trademarks of Dell Inc.;
Intel
and Core a
re registered trademarks of Intel Corporation;
Microsoft
,
Windows
, and
Outlook
are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;
Bluetooth
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EMC
is a registered trademark of EMC
Corporation;
ENERGY STAR
is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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Finding Information
About Your Computer
Using the Keyboard and Mouse
Using Multimedia
Using the Display
Using a Battery
Setting Up Your Computer
Using Networks (LAN or Wireless)
Using Cards
Securing Your Computer
Troubleshooting
System Setup Program
Traveling With Your Computer
Reinstalling Software
Adding and Replacing Parts
Dell QuickSet
Specifications
Obtaining Assistance
Appendix
Glossary
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.