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    Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual Model PP03X www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION Dell TravelLite, Dell Media Experience, Dell MediaDirect, and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel and Core are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth
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    31 System Functions 31 Battery 32 Display Functions 32 Wireless Networking Technology Function 32 Display Switch 32 Power Management 32 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions 32 Touch Pad 33 Customizing the Touch Pad and Mouse 34 Keyboard Battery 34 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 34
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    Replacing the Keyboard Battery 35 3 Using Multimedia 37 Playing Media 37 Adjusting the Volume 39 Adjusting the Picture 40 Copying CD, DVD, and BD Media 40 How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD 40 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 41 Helpful Tips 42 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect
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    Up the Camera 53 Accessing Help 53 Taking a Picture or Recording a Video 53 5 Using a Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 55 Inserting the Battery 55 Removing the Battery 57 Battery Performance 58 Checking the Battery Charge 59 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 59 Microsoft Windows Power Meter
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    Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 78 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . 78 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 78 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 79 Windows Firewall 79 8 Using Cards 81 Supported Cards 81 Media Memory Card Reader 81 Compact Flash
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    10 Troubleshooting 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 88 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 89 Dell Support Utility
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    earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 99 A solid blue screen appears 99 Dell MediaDirect problems 99 Other software problems 100 Memory Problems 100 Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems 102 Power Problems 102 Ensuring
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    Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 122 Using the Operating System Installation Media 124 14 Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Before You Begin 127 Recommended Tools 127 Turning Off Your Computer 127 Before Working Inside Your Computer 127 Memory 129 Mini Card 132 WLAN Cards 132 Coin
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    Service 146 Support Service 146 Problems With Your Order 147 Product Information 147 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 Before You Call 148 Contacting Dell 150 18 Appendix 175 Caution Regarding Safety and Bluetooth devices 175 Cleaning Your Computer 175 Computer, Keyboard
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    users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. Dell Product Information Guide Finding Information 11
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    Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. The Microsoft Windows License Label in on the base of your computer. Model Name, electrical ratings, and Agency approval marks are located inside the computer base battery compartment of your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on
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    Dell customers • Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Service call status and support history, service
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    Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition • Standard remote control instructions • Premium remote control instructions 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
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    15 14 6 7 13 1 camera 4 speakers (8) 7 keyboard status lights (4) 10 touch pad 13 keyboard 16 infrared sensor 12 11 10 2 display latches (4) 5 MediaDirect button 8 mouse 11 touch pad buttons (2) 14 device status lights (5) 9 8 3 display 6 power button 9 keyboard media control buttons 12
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    seconds). KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS (4) 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. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled
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    E - Wireless mouse. For more information, see "Using the Keyboard and Mouse" on page 27. M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Control playback of media. 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
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    Touch Pad" on page 33 for more information. K E Y B O A R D - The wireless keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Numeric Keypad" on page 31. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS (5) Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks
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    , the light operates as follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off). - Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. - Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. O P T I C A L D R I V E - Plays CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) media. The optical drive is
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    computer into discover mode to connect the wireless keyboard and mouse with the system using Bluetooth wireless technology if the pairing is lost. For more information, see "Pairing the Keyboard" on page 27 and "Pairing the Mouse" on page 29. DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE - Slide these latches forward to
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    Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras, hard drives, and optical drives. M E D I A M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. The
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    modem, connect the telephone line to the modem connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with network connector. Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. For
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    connection) to connect home theater receivers, minidisk players, or high-end digital decoding 5.1 speakers • IR blaster outputs are used by Windows the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide
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    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 6 2 1 memory module cover 4 battery latch release 5 4 2 battery 5 subwoofer cover 24 About Your Computer 3 3 battery charge gauge 6 fan air
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    connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery" on page 55. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - Identifies the amount of charge remaining in the battery. See "Charge Gauge" on page 60. B A T T E R Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Releases the battery. See "Replacing the Battery
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    26 About Your Computer
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    and Mouse Your computer includes a detachable wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse with Bluetooth® wireless technology. A wireless connection has been established (paired) between the computer and keyboard. If the computer does not recognize the keyboard when you first power up the computer
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    " mode. The Caps lock, Scroll, and Num lock wireless Bluetooth lights on the keyboard will be solid blue. Release the wireless connection button on the keyboard and these lights will all start flashing. 1 1 wireless connection button on keyboard The computer may go through a series of beeps before
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    the Mouse The Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Mouse Connection Wizard launches the first time you turn on your computer. Follow the instructions 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
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    on the mouse by sliding the power switch on the bottom of the mouse to the On position. The red optical sensor lights when the mouse is on. 3 Press the wireless (Bluetooth) connection button on the bottom of the mouse to put the mouse into "discover" mode. 4 Click Next on the Wizard within 30
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    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 (Bluetooth) connection button on the bottom of the mouse. 5 Click Next on
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    Displays the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 59). Display Functions Wireless Networking Technology Function Enables and disables wireless 802.11 networking technology. It does not disable the Bluetooth wireless technology. Display Switch
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    Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network). Opens the System Properties dialog box. To adjust keyboard cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap
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    to allow the keyboard battery to recharge. If the keyboard battery fails, the keyboard power indicator will flash orange. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter window. The Battery Status tab displays the charge status for the
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    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. 3 Slide the battery forward and out of the keyboard. 1 2 3 1 keyboard 2 captive screw 3 keyboard battery To replace the
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    36 Using the Keyboard and Mouse
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    , such as the smaller 80 mm discs. If you insert a nonstandard disc, it may damage the drive. To play media: 1 Press the eject button on the media button panel in front of the optical drive. The drive will rise, exposing the slot. 2 Holding the disc by its outside edges, carefully insert the disc
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    the disc. on the media button panel in front of the optical drive. The drive will rise 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 seconds, the drive will retract itself. To format discs for storing data, to create
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    Control column and slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume. For additional volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer. Either click the icon in the taskbar and select or deselect
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    For help, open Roxio Creator, and then press . The 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" on page 41. How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD NOTE: BD media can only be copied to other
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    DVD recording media. BD-writable drives can write to CD, DVD and BD recording media. Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After creating a CD-R, you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). Use a blank CD-RW if you plan to erase
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    Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator and open a Creator project. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of
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    if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. You need the installation software to reinstall the media applications. Contact Dell for assistance. See "Contacting Dell" on page 150. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help The Dell media application on your computer
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    or Audio Device Use the adapters that came with your Dell computer to connect various electronic devices to your computer: • Composite video adapter cable, enables you to connect the computer to a TV. You want to use the best input that your display or TV will support. The best options are DVI
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    component video adapter Use the component video adapter to connect: • High definition TV • High definition DVR or DVD player NOTE: If your TV has a DVI-I connector, use the DVI-I connector instead of the component adapter. Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 1 1 audio/IR blaster adapter 2 audio
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    output connector lime green The IR blaster output ports are used by Windows Media Center to remotely control these external consumer electronics devices: • • VCR The Digital S/PDIF output (TOSLINK optical connection) port is used to connect: • Home theatre receivers • Minidisk players • High
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    Some video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other for purchase from Dell. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio available only if Cyberlink PowerDVD is installed on your computer. 1 Click in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area
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    display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer 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
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    panel to secure the display to the computer 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
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    the DVD drive from opening completely. Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only
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    may be hard to read. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of the current settings for future reference. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: Use
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    Settings tab in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop... option, and then click documentation that came with your video card for additional information. Using the Camera Your computer has a camera integrated into the display panel. The camera
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    turns on. You are able to view yourself on the camera through the QuickCapture window. 3 To take a picture, click TakeaPicture. To record a video, click RecordaVideo. 4 Your picture or video will be saved by default in the My Pictures folder of My Documents unless you change the settings. 5 For more
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    54 Using the Display
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    Using a Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with
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    3 Insert the battery straight down into the battery compartment with the battery access door in the open position. 4 Slide the battery in the direction of the #1 arrow until it snaps into place. 56 Using a Battery
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    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 1 battery access door Using a Battery
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    and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first
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    provide information on the battery charge. The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter also provides information on the keyboard battery charge status. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter window. The Battery Meter displays the status
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    capacity (health). Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of
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    the light flashes alternately blue and orange. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery. For more information about resolving problems with
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    Hibernate mode Mechanically off (no AC power) Power LED Blue solid light Blue light blinking slowly Blue light blinking slowly Off Off Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the computer
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    and reinsert the card (see "Removing a Card" on page 83), or simply restart (reboot) your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch
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    64 Using a Battery
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    open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and
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    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 Transfer Wizard in Windows XP. This
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    use the wizard from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do not click Next at this time. Copy Data From the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert your Windows XP Operating System installation media. 2 On the
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    New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following drive: and click Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old computer message
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    . See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the
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    Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations
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    for modem protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a UPS. Connect other devices,
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    72 Setting Up Your Computer
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    cable with a telephone wall connector. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button
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    Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4 Complete the checklist. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. Wireless modem that is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN
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    any software required for your wireless router. Your wireless router may have been shipped with installation media. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer
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    NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the
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    the Windows Help and 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. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for your wireless network card. Completing the Connection to
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    is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see 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 accompanied your card if you purchased it separately from your computer). To access
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    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 Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page
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    80 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless)
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    way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card, and one slot for an ExpressCard for WWAN support. Cards are available for purchase from Dell. NOTE: Your computer does not support PC cards. For more information, see "Specifications" on page 137. Media Memory
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    Protect the exposed end of an installed card. Striking the end of the card can damage the system board. • Always remove an extended card before you pack the computer in its carrying case. Installing a Media Memory Card or ExpressCard You can install a media memory card or ExpressCard in the computer
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    card. Check the card orientation and try again. Removing a Card NOTICE: Click the icon in the taskbar to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not stop the card in the configuration utility, you could lose data. Do not attempt to eject a card
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    84 Using Cards
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    the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell™ computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot on your computer. Passwords Passwords prevent unauthorized
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    enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in your description of the computer. Your Service Tag is in the battery compartment of your computer (see "Removing the Battery" on page 57). Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number, along with the
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    for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your
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    that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any questions that
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    error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 150. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask
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    from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on your
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    For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell Support screen. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
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    disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. D I S K W I L L N O T E J E C T - Press the eject button again. If problem continues, restart the system. Problems writing to an optical drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - The optical drive must receive a steady stream of data
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    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 operate while it is connected to a digital telephone
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    or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search
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    87. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE - The hard drive may be defective. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics
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    or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking
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    in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E . T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S CRITICALLY LOW - The battery is running out of charge. Replace the battery, or connect the
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    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 THE COMPUTER AND
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    Y E R - If you purchased a DVD drive with your computer, this software should already be installed. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - Turn off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. This feature takes advantage of the special processing in some graphics cards to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs
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    or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search
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    under Help and Support. You can also download the user's guide from support.dell.com. NOTE: The icon appears in the notification area if the computer has a Dell Mobile Broadband card installed. Double-click the icon to launch the utility. CANNOT CONNECT - The Dell Mobile Broadband card must be
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    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 Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page
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    your computer. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery status light flashes blue and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. Shut down the
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    , click Control Panel, and then click Scanners and Cameras. If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R EINSTALL T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist
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    DRIVER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 120. R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows is not muted. Mouse Problems C H E C connect the mouse directly to the computer. Troubleshooting 105
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    that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer. CHECK THE BATTERY - If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the
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    and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 150. Troubleshooting
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    108 Troubleshooting
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    to do so by Dell™ technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly. Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The keyboard must be awake to
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    appear less bright. System-setup key functions are listed across the bottom of installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Modular bay HDD • Internal HDD • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive device and then press or (not case-sensitive) to move the highlighted device up or down
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    on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The keyboard must be awake to recognize the keystroke
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    for RAID level 0 segment 1 segment 3 segment 5 hard drive 1 segment 2 segment 4 segment 6 hard drive 2 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
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    you purchased your computer. You must have at least two hard drives installed in your computer to set up a RAID configuration. NOTE window displays. If the pop-up window displays, press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight Yes, and press . If the setting didn't change, the pop-up window
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    1 Configuration NOTICE: You will lose any data on your hard drives when you create a RAID configuration using the following procedure keys to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system. Deleting a RAID Volume NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives
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    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 reconfigure both drives into a RAID volume without losing the existing operating system and any data, you need to use
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    Dell about replacing your hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on page 150. You can manually rebuild the computer's redundancy mirror to a new hard drive 2 Right-click the available hard drive to which you want to rebuild the RAID level 1 volume, and click Rebuild to this Disk. You can use your computer
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    carrying case. Use the Service Tag, which is located in the battery compartment of your computer (see "Removing the Battery" on page 57), if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme
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    not qualify as carry-on luggage, purchase a hard-sided travel case commonly available for shipping fragile electronics to enable you to check the computer as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on your computer to maximize battery operating time. To disable wireless activity, press
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    . Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any
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    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 occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver
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    then read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section
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    system. However, using the Operating System installation media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to
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    Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see page 120) to resolve the
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    . NOTICE: The Operating System installation media provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options 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
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    4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Reinstalling Software 125
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    126 Reinstalling Software
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    Working Inside Your Computer" on page 127. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Philips screwdriver • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support
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    computer. 5 Remove the system battery. a Ensure the keyboard is securely attached and the display is closed and latched before turning the computer over. See "Closing the Display Panel" on page 49. Then place the computer upside down on the work surface. b Slide the battery-bay latch release lock on
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    Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing
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    damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 55. 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
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    to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 7 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information. Adding and Replacing
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    If you ordered a wireless LAN (WLAN) card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
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    black triangle. NOTE: If your computer has a gray cable, connect it to the connector with the gray triangle, if one is available on your card. 6 Replace the memory cover. See "Memory" on page 129. 7 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical
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    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 on the back panel of the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery
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    settings: • Network connectivity • Power management • Display • System information Depending on what you want to do in Dell QuickSet, you can start it by either clicking, doubleclicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon, , in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. The
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    136 Dell QuickSet
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    memory Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Intel® Core™ Duo processor 64 KB (internal) 2 MB (on die) 533 or 667 MHz Mobile Intel 945 64 bits 64 bits 36 bits two user-accessible SODIMM sockets 256, 512, 1024 MB; 2 GB dual channel 533/667 DDRII SDRAM 512 MB
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    Wireless Graphics Controller Data bus Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker 24-pin connector v.92 56K MDC softmodem Intel HDA bus 1 GB Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN and Bluetooth® wireless support
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    angles: Horizontal Vertical Aspect ratio Pixel pitch Supports RGB 8-bit color depth Surface treatment Power Consumption (panel W total) 15 W total system power Keyboard shortcuts or program menus WSXGA+ 453.5 mm typ (17.85 inches) 294.5 typ (11.59 inches) 511.1 typ (20.1 inches) 0° (closed) to 180°
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    Keyboard Wireless interface to system base with Bluetooth wireless technology Number of keys 100 (U.S.); 101 (Europe); 105 (Japan) Key travel: Regular keys 3.0 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.12 inch ± 0.01 inch) Hot keys 1.5 mm ± 0.2 mm (0.59 inch ± 0.01 inch) Touch pad buttons 1.5 mm ± 0.2 mm(0.59 inch ±
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    Battery (continued) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Length
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    R5C832 Media memory card connector combo card connector Cards supported MS MS Duo MS Duo Pro SD/SDIO MiniSD MMC RSMMC xD CF Type 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
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    (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating Storage Altitude (maximum): Operating Storage 0° to 35°C (32
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    144 Specifications
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    (see "Removing the Battery" on page 57). 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. 5 If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, contact Dell. NOTE: Call the support service from
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    address as your password. • Electronic Support Service [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • Electronic Quote Service [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only
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    To contact Dell's support service, see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 145 and then call the number for your country as listed in "Contacting Dell" on page 150. Problems With Your Order If you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for
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    the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try 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. 148
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    system documentation to determine the contents of the system's start-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting
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    Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Technical Support Customer Service (Xiamen, China) Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address www.dell.com/ai [email protected]
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    ™, Dell PowerEdge™, Dell PowerConnect™, and Dell PowerVault™ Technical Support Services Sales Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Australia (Sydney) Online Support International Access Code: 0011 Country Code: 61 Technical Support City Code: 2 Technical Support for XPS
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    Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.euro.dell.com [email protected] m 08 20 24 05 30 81 08 20 24 05 30 00 08 20 24 05 30 49 08 20 24
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    Tech Support Technical Support Fax Customer Service Fax Sales Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address www.dell
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    , Handheld, Digital Jukebox, and Wireless Sales Home and Home Office Sales Small Business Medium/Large Business, Government Spare Parts and Extended Service Cayman Islands Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Chile (Santiago) Online Support Country Code: 56 City Code
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    City Code: 592 Colombia Service Type Online Support Technical Support E-mail Customer Service E-mail Technical Support Fax Technical Support - XPS computers only Technical Support - Dell™ Dimension™ and Dell Inspiron™ Technical Support - Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™ Technical
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    Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45 Dominica Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support Customer Service Fax Technical Fax Switchboard Online Support Technical Support for XPS computers only Technical Support Customer Service - Relational Home/Small Business Customer
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    (calls from outside of France) Corporate Technical Support Customer Service Switchboard Sales Fax Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address www.dell.com/sv [email protected] 800-6132 support.euro.dell.com [email protected] 0207 533 555 0207 533 538 0207
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    Gold Service Switchboard Sales Fax Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.euro.dell
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    Country Code City Code Service Type Hong Kong Online Support International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 Technical Support - XPS computers only Technical Support - Dimension and Inspiron Technical Support - OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision Technical Support - Servers and Storage
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    Numbers Gold Support Only E-mail Phone Numbers XPS Support Only E-mail Phone Numbers Customer Service Home and Small Business Large Corporate Accounts Sales Large Corporate Accounts Home and Small Business Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.ap.dell.com
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    Access Code: 00 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Service Type Online Support Technical Support XPS computers only Business computers Home computers At Home Support Sales Home Small Business Medium Business Large Business Sales E-mail Customer Service Home and Small Business Business (greater than 200
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    Technical Support Customer Service Fax Switchboard Corporate Technical Support Customer Service Fax Switchboard Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales (dial from within Jamaica only) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.euro.dell.com
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    educational institutions, and medical institutions Global Segment Japan Individual User Individual User Online Sales Individual User Real Site Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.jp.dell.com toll-free: 0120-937-786 81-44-520-1235 toll-free: 0120
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    Code: 60 City Code: 4 Online Support Support Home/Small Business Sales Corporate Sales Customer Service Fax Online Support Technical Support - XPS computers only Technical Support - Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude Technical Support - Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories
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    31 City Code: 20 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 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
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    Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support for XPS computers only Technical Support Relational Customer Service Home/Small Business Customer Service Switchboard Fax Switchboard Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Peru Online Support Technical Support
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    Technical Support - XPS computers only Technical Support - Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and Accessories Technical Support - OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision Technical Support - PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault Customer Service Transaction Sales Corporate Sales
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    , Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Online Support Home and Small Business Technical Support Customer Service Sales Switchboard Fax Corporate Technical Support Customer Service Switchboard Fax Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.euro.dell.com
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    0848 802 202 Customer Service - Corporate 0848 821 721 Main 0848 335 599 Fax 022 799 01 90 Sales 022 799 01 01 Taiwan Online Support support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 002 support.dell.com.cn/email Country Code: 886 Technical Support - XPS computers only toll-free
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    Trinidad/Tobago Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Online Support Turks and Caicos Islands Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address support.ap.dell.com toll-free
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    Support XPS Computers Only 0870 366 4180 Corporate/Preferred Accounts/PCA (1000+ employees) 0870 908 0500 Other Dell Products 0870 353 0800 General Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907 4006 Online Support www.dell.com/uy [email protected] Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales
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    (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, International Access Code: 011 or Speech-Impaired Country Code: 1 Fax Technical Support XPS Home and Home Office Portable and Desktop AutoTech Small
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    Type Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Online Support Technical Support, Customer Service, Sales Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Web and E-mail Address www.dell.com/vi [email protected] toll-free: 1-877-702-4360 www.dell.com/ve [email protected]
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    174 Obtaining Assistance
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    Dell Bluetooth Module wireless Dell Bluetooth Module equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless -frequency wireless devices because
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    and keyboard. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your computer. 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. See "Replacing the
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference document in compliance with the FCC regulations: Product name: Model number: Company name: Dell™ XPS™ M2010 PP03X Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell
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    178 Appendix
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    enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to - accelerated graphics port - A dedicated graphics port that bit - The smallest unit of data interpreted by your computer. Bluetooth® wireless technology - A wireless floppy disk or CD, that you can use to start your computer. In case your hard drive
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    SDRAM - A type of DDR SDRAM that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to over 400 MHz. device - Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver - See driver. DIMM - dual in-line memory module
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    board (in some computers) where you insert an expansion card, connecting it to the system 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. Glossary
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    fonts. GUI - graphical user interface - Software that interacts with the user by means of menus, windows, and icons. Most programs that operate on the Windows operating systems are GUIs. H hard drive - A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often
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    in which the controller is integrated into the hard drive or optical drive. IEEE 1394 - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. - A high-performance serial bus used to connect IEEE 1394-compatible devices, such as digital cameras and DVD players, to the computer. infrared sensor
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    used to connect a parallel printer to your computer. Also referred to as an LPT port. partition - A physical storage area on a hard drive that is assigned to one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. Each partition can contain multiple logical drives. PC Card - A removable I/O card
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    computer components, such as memory, hard drives, and video. If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. processor - A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referred to as the CPU (central processing unit). PS
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    your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. setup program - A program that is used to install and configure hardware and software. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with most Windows software packages. Setup
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    keyboard can be connected and disconnected 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 functions. Video memory is usually faster than system memory. The amount of video memory installed
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    up to 1280 x 800. X XGA - extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768. Z ZIF - zero insertion force - A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed or removed with no stress applied to either the
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    memory card reader, 81 removing, 83 supported, 81 troubleshooting, 102 carnet, 118 CDs about, 40 cleaning, 176 Drivers and Utilities, 11 operating system, 14 ResourceCD, 11 Check Disk, 92 cleaning CDs and DVDs, 176 touch pad, 176 coin-cell battery installing, 134 removing, 134 Compact Flash card
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    setting up, 47 D Dell contacting, 150 Dell Diagnostics Drivers and Utilities CD, 88 starting from hard drive, 87 using, 87 Dell Media Center User's Guide, 14 Dell Media Experience about, 42 help, 43 Dell MediaDirect about, 42 help, 43 troubleshooting, 99 Dell support site, 13 device status
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    Windows XP, 79 firewire description, 21 firewire. See IEEE 1394 G glossary, 179 H hard drive troubleshooting, 92 hardware conflicts, 122 Dell Diagnostics, 87 drives, RAID configuration, 111 Hardware Troubleshooter, 122 headphone connector description, 20 system view, 20 Help and Support Center
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    installing, 129 removing, 130 memory module cover description, 25 system view, 25 messages error, 94 microphone connector description, 20 system view, 20 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, 14, 43 mini card See WLAN card Mobile Broadband Network (WWAN) about, 78 card, 78 connecting, 79
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    , 99 cards, 102 computer crashes, 98-99 computer does not start, 98 computer stops responding, 98 conflicts, 122 Dell Diagnostics, 87 Dell MediaDirect, 99 drives, 91 DVD drive, 91-92 error messages, 94 external keyboard problems, 97 hard drive, 92 Hardware Troubleshooter, 122 Help and Support Center
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    , 79 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 120 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 122 Help and Support Center, 13 hibernate mode, 62 Program Compatibility Wizard, 99 reinstalling, 14, 122 standby mode, 62 System Restore, 122 Windows Firewall, 79 wireless connection button
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Dell™ XPS™ M2010
Owner’s Manual
Model PP03X