Dell XPS M1710 Manuale utente

Dell™XPS™M1710Owner'sManual

Finding Information

A Tour of Your Computer

Setting Up Your Computer

Using the Display

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Using a Battery

Dell™QuickSetFeatures

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia

Using Cards

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Securing Your Computer

Troubleshooting

Adding and Replacing Parts

Traveling With Your Computer

Specifications

Getting Help

Appendix

Contacting Dell

Glossary

Model PP05XB

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary.

IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft®Windows®operating systems are not applicable.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

©2006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, PowerConnect,PowerVault, PowerApp, Dell TravelLite, ExpressCharge,

Dell MediaDirect, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft,Outlook,and

Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license; EMC is a registered

trademark of EMC Corporation; IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation; ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency.

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.

January2006P/NRD117Rev.A00

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.

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A Tour of Your Computer

Dell™XPS™M1710Owner'sManual

Determining Your Computer's Configuration

Front View

Left Side View

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View

Determining Your Computer's Configuration

Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. To determine

your computer's video controller configuration:

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1. Access the Windows Help and Support Center. For instructions, see Windows Help and Support Center.



2. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems.

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3. Under My Computer Information, select Hardware.

From the My Computer Information -Hardware screen, you can view the type of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware

components.

Front View

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display latches —

Keeps the display closed.

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display latch release —

Slide to release the display latches and open the display.

display latches (2)

device status lights

touch pad buttons

display latch release

touch pad

keyboard

display

media control buttons

Dell MediaDirect button

power button

speakers

keyboard and wireless status lights

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display —For more information about your display, see Using the Display.

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power button —Press to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. For more information on power management modes, see

Power Management Modes.

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device status lights

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:

lSolid green: The battery is charging.

lFlashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.

If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows:

lOff: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).

lFlashing orange: The battery charge is low.

lSolid orange: The battery charge is critically low.

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touch pad —

Provides the functionality of a mouse.

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touch pad scroll zone —

Provides the functionality of the scroll button on a mouse. A vertical scroll zone is located on the right side of the touch pad. A horizontal scroll zone is located

on the bottom of the touch pad.

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media control buttons —

Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback.

Turns on when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power

management mode.

Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is

flashing.

Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.

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speakers —

To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see Speaker

Functions.

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touch pad buttons —

Touch pad buttons provide the same functionality as mouse buttons.

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keyboard —

The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see Key Combinations.

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Dell™MediaDirect™button —

Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect or Microsoft®Windows®Media Center Edition. See Using Dell Media Experience and Dell

MediaDirect™.

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keyboard and wireless status lights

The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:



touch pad scroll zone



Mute the sound.

Turn the volume down.

Turn the volume up.

Play or pause.

Play the previous track.

Play the next track.

Stop.

Left Side View



security cable slot —Letsyouattachacommerciallyavailableantitheftdevicetothecomputer.Formoreinformation,seetheinstructionsincludedwiththe

device.



air vent —

The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from overheating.



USB connectors —

Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional

floppy-drive cable

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optical drive —

You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see Optical Drive.

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optical-drive-tray eject button —

Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. This button only works when the computer is turned on.

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 enabled.

Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press <Fn><F2>.

Turns on when a card with Bluetooth®wireless technology is enabled.



NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer.

For more information, see the documentation that came with your card.

To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the Windows taskbar (in the lower-right corner of your

screen) and click Disable Bluetooth Radio.

To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press <Fn><F2>.

security cable slot

USB connectors (2)

optical-drive-tray eject button

air vent

optical drive

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NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment,

such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

Right Side View

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smart card slot —Supports one smart card. See Smart Cards.

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hard drive —

Stores software and data.

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ExpressCard slot —Supports one ExpressCard, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more

information, see Using Cards.

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IEEE 1394 connector —Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.

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5-in-1media memory card reader —Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card.

The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards:

¡Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO

¡MultiMediaCard (MMC)

¡Memory Stick

¡Memory Stick PRO

¡xD-Picture Card

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audio connectors

smart card slot

IEEE 1394 connector

air vent

hard drive

5-in-1 media memory card reader

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ExpressCard slot

audio connectors (2)



NOTE: The smart card slot is optional and may not ship with your computer.

NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does NOT support PC Cards.



air vent —

The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from overheating.

Back View

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air vent —The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

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S-video TV-out connector

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network connector (RJ-45)

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Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.

Attach a microphone to the connector.

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment,

such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

air vent

USB connectors (2)

AC adapter

connector

S-video TV-out

connector

USB connectors (2)

air vent

network (RJ-45)

connector

Digital-Video Interface (DVI)

connector

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modem (RJ-11)

connector

video (VGA) connector



CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment,

such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

ConnectsyourcomputertoaTV.AlsoconnectsdigitalaudiocapabledevicesusingtheTV/digitalaudioadaptercable.

NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the

network connector.

Connects the computer to a network. The two lights at the top of the connector indicate link status and activity for wired network

connections. The solid light on the connector provides link status information. Off indicates no link, green indicates a 10-Mb/sec link,

orange indicates a 100-Mb/sec link, and yellow indicates 1000-Mb/sec link. The blinking yellow light on the connector indicates wired

network activity.

For information on using the network adapter, see the network adapter documentation supplied with your computer under the

Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see Windows Help and Support Center.

modem connector (RJ-11)

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USB connectors



digital-video interface (DVI) connector



video connector



AC adapter connector —Attaches an AC adapter to the computer.

TheACadapterconvertsACpowertotheDCpowerrequiredbythecomputer.YoucanconnecttheACadapterwithyourcomputerturnedeitheronoroff.

Bottom View

To use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to the modem connector.

For additional information on using the modem, see the modem documentation supplied with your computer under the Windows Help

and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see Windows Help and Support Center.

Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.

Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as a flat-panel monitor. With an adapter cable, you can also connect an external

VGA-compatible monitor to the DVI connector.

Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor.

CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an

incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid

damaging the cable.

NOTE: For optimum system performance, you should always use the 130-W AC adapter that came with your computer. Using less-powerful AC adapters

may cause you to receive a WARNING message and may also cause your computer to experience a degradation in performance.

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subwoofer —

Produces a broader bass output than is provided by the speakers.



battery charge gauge —

Provides information on the battery charge status. For more information, see Checking the Battery Charge.



battery-bay latch release —

Releases the battery from the battery bay. For more information, see Replacing the Battery.



battery —

When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. For more information, see Using a Battery.



cover for optional internal card with Bluetooth®wireless technology —For more information, see the documentation that came with your card. To quickly

enable or disable all wireless devices, press <Fn><F2>.



hard drive —Stores software and data. For more information, see Hard Drive. The size displayed for your hard drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of the

drive before any operating system or programs are installed.



air vent —The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from overheating.



Mini-Card/modem cover —Covers the compartment that contains the Mini-Card and the modem. For more information, see Mini-Card and Modem.



memory module cover —Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. For more information, see Memory.



optical-drive locking screw —Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see Optical Drive.



subwoofer

cover for optional internal card with

Bluetooth®wireless technology

docking connector

battery charge

gauge

hard drive

memory module

cover

battery-bay latch

release

air vent

battery

Mini-Card/modem cover

optical-drive

locking screw

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment,

such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

docking-device connector —

Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. See the documentation that came with your docking device for more information.

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