Dell XPS M1210 - Dell Mediadirect and Dell Media Experience Help

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- Finding Information11
1 About Your Computer15
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration15
- Front View16
- Left Side View20
- Right Side View21
- Back View22
- Bottom View23
2 Setting up Your Computer25
- Connecting to the Internet25
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection25
- Transferring Information to a New Computer26
  - Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with the Operating System CD27
  - Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD28
- Setting up a Printer29
  - Printer Cable29
  - Connecting a USB Printer30
- Power Protection Devices30
3 Using the Display33
- Adjusting Brightness33
- Switching the Video Image33
- Setting Display Resolution33
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad35
- Numeric Keypad35
- Key Combinations36
- Touch Pad37
  - Customizing the Touch Pad38
5 Using a Battery39
- Battery Performance39
- Checking the Battery Charge40
- Conserving Battery Power41
  - Power Management Modes41
  - Configuring Power Management Settings43
- Charging the Battery43
- Replacing the Battery43
- Storing a Battery43
6 Using the Optional Camera45
- Accessing the Camera's Help File45
- Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings46
- Creating a Picture or a Video46
7 Using Multimedia49
- Playing a CD or DVD49
- Adjusting the Volume50
- Adjusting the Picture51
- Copying Cds and Dvds51
- Using Dell Media Experience and Dell Mediadirect54
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device56
- Sound Modes68
  - Stereo Sound Mode68
  - 5.1 Surround Sound Mode68
8 Using Cards71
- Expresscards71
- Media Memory Cards73
  - Installing a Media Memory Card73
  - Removing a Media Memory Card74
9 Using Networks75
- Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem75
- Network Setup Wizard76
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)76
- Connecting to a WLAN78
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)80
- Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator82
- Microsoft ® Windows ® Firewall82
10 Securing Your Computer83
- Security Cable Lock83
- Passwords83
- Computer Tracking Software84
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen84
11 Troubleshooting85
- Dell Diagnostics85
- Dell Support Utility88
  - Accessing the Dell Support Utility88
  - Clicking the Dell Support Icon88
  - Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon88
- Drive Problems89
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems89
  - If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Drive Tray89
  - If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound90
  - Hard Drive Problems90
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems90
- Error Messages91
- Expresscard Problems95
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems95
- Keyboard Problems96
  - External Keyboard Problems96
  - Unexpected Characters96
- Lockups and Software Problems97
  - The Computer Does Not Start up97
  - The Computer Stops Responding97
  - A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly97
  - A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System97
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears97
  - Dell Mediadirect™ Problems98
  - Other Software Problems98
- Memory Problems99
- Network Problems99
  - Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)99
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network)100
- Power Problems100
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer101
- Printer Problems101
- Scanner Problems102
- Sound and Speaker Problems102
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers103
  - No Sound from External Speakers103
  - No Sound from Headphones103
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems103
- Video and Display Problems104
  - If the Display Is Blank104
  - If the Display Is Difficult to Read104
  - If Only Part of the Display Is Readable105
- Drivers105
  - What Is a Driver105
  - Identifying Drivers105
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities106
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities108
- Restoring Your Operating System108
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore108
  - Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec110
  - Using the Operating System CD112
12 Adding and Replacing Parts113
- Before You Begin113
- Optical Drive115
- Hard Drive116
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell119
- Memory119
- Hinge Cover121
- Keyboard122
- WLAN Card124
- Mobile Broadband Card128
- Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card134
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology134
13 Dell™ Quickset137
14 Traveling with Your Computer139
- Identifying Your Computer139
- Packing the Computer139
- Travel Tips140
  - Traveling by Air140
15 Contacting Dell141
16 Specifications163
17 Appendix171
- Using the System Setup Program171
- Cleaning Your Computer173
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)174
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals175
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals175
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)175
  - FCC Class B175
- Macrovision Product Notice176
Glossary177
Index187

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