Dell TM373, PP06XA User Manual

Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Owner’s Manual

Model PP06XA

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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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Model PP06XA

April 2008 P/N TM373 Rev. A04

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1 About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Left Side View

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View

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2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Setting Up a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Printer Cable

Connecting a USB Printer

Power Protection Devices

Surge Protectors

Line Conditioners

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Uninterruptible Power Supplies

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3 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using a Projector

Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper

Microsoft

Windows Vista™

Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate

Microsoft Windows XP

Windows Vista

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Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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4 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Keyboard Illumination

Key Combinations

Keyboard Illumination

System Functions

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Battery

Power Management

Microsoft

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Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44

5 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

4 Contents

Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Checking the Battery Charge

Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter

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Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter . . . . . . . 48

Charge Gauge

Low-Battery Warning

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Conserving Battery Power

Power Management Modes

Standby and Sleep Mode

Hibernate Mode

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Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . . . 52

Accessing Power Options Properties

Charging the Battery

Removing the Battery

Storing a Battery

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6 Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Accessing the Camera’s Help File . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings

Creating a Picture or a Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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7 Using GamePanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

GamePanel Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

8 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Playing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control (Optional) 61

Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media

How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD

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Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media

Helpful Tips

Adjusting the Volume

Adjusting the Picture

Using Dell MediaDirect™

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Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device

S-Video and Standard Audio

S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio

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Composite Video and Standard Audio

Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio

Component Video and Standard Audio

Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio

DVI to HDMI and Standard Audio

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Enabling the Display Settings for a TV

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9 Using Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

ExpressCard Blanks

Installing an ExpressCard

Removing an ExpressCard or Blank

Memory Card Reader

Memory Card Blanks

Installing a Memory Card

Removing a Memory Card or Blank

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10 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . . 91

Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 91

Setting Up a Network

Windows XP

Windows Vista

Wireless Local Area Network

What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection

Checking Your Wireless Network Card

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Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem

Connecting to a WLAN

Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)

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What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection

Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card

Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network

Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card

Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator

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11 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Security Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Passwords

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12 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Computer, Keyboard, and Display . . . . . . . . . 105

CDs, DVDs and BDs

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13 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Dell Technical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Dell Diagnostics

Dell Support Utility

Drive Problems

Optical drive problems

Hard drive problems

E-Mail and Internet Problems

Error Messages

ExpressCard Problems

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

Keyboard Problems

External Keyboard problems

Unexpected characters

Lockups and Software Problems

The computer does not start

The computer stops responding

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A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly

A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft operating system

A solid blue screen appears

Dell MediaDirect problems

Glossary 185

Index

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12 Contents

Finding Information

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your

computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer

• Drivers for my computer

• My device documentation

• Notebook System Software (NSS)

Drivers and Utilities Media

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 136), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107), or to access your documentation.

Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users.

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates

can be found at support.dell.com.

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Warranty information

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End User License Agreement

Dell™ Product Information Guide

• How to set up my computer

• Service Tag and Express Service Code

Setup Diagram

NOTE: The appearance of your setup

diagram may vary.

Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License

This label is located in the battery bay of your computer.

• Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use

support.dell.com

• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.

or contact support.

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Microsoft Windows License Label

The label is located on the memory module cover at the bottom of the system.

NOTE: If your operating system is

Windows XP, this label might look different.

NOTE: As an increased security

measure,the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to discourage removal of the label.

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions

• Community — Online discussion with other 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 contract, online discussions with technical support

• Dell Technical Update Service — Proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer

• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers

• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business

segment to view the appropriate support site.

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Notebook System Software (NSS)— If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.

• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment

To download Notebook System Software:

Go to

support.dell.com

Drivers & Downloads.

Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click

Scroll to

Utilities Software

Select

Drivers & Downloads

NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface

may vary depending on your selections.

Dell Support Utility

The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Access the Dell Support Utility from the

icon in the taskbar. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility

• How to use Windows XP or Windows Vista™

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center

Click

Start→

Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon.

Click the topic that describes your problem.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

and click

System and Configuration

→

Dell Notebook System

and click

Download Now

and click Go.

" on page 111

Help and Support

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet.

• How to change the LED colors for the zones, play various LED effects (like

Dell QuickSet Help

To view

Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the

QuickSet icon in the Microsoft Windows The taskbar is located in the lower-right corner of your screen.

strobe lights, breathing lights, rotating lights), enable or disable visualization plugins for select music players

• How to reinstall my operating system

Operating System Media

The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 140 in your Owner’s Manual.

taskbar, and select Help.

After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.

Your operating system product key label is located on your computer.

NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based

on the operating system you ordered.

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18 Finding Information

About Your Computer

Front View

710

About Your Computer 19

1 camera 2 display

3 power button 4 GamePanel

5 device status lights 6 right speaker

7 infrared sensor 8 media control buttons

9 touch pad 10 left speaker

11 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 12 keyboard status lights

13 digital array microphones (2) 14 display latch

15 camera indicator

CAMERA — Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat.

DISPLAY — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on

page 39.

POWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power

management mode (see "Power Management Modes" on page 50).

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a

Microsoft

Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the

power button.

If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds).

AMEPANEL — A small secondary LCD for displaying text and graphical information.

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DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS

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.

Turns on when wireless devices are enabled.

Turns on when Bluetooth disable Bluetooth wireless technology, toggle the wireless switch between the "on" and "off" positions (see "wireless switch" on page 27 for more information).

wireless technology is enabled. To enable or

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

– Solid blue: The battery is charging. – Flashing blue: The battery is almost fully charged. – Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available to charge

the battery).

If the computer is running on a battery, 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.

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TOUCH PAD — Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 45).

NFRARED SENSOR — Consumer Infrared sensor to operate the remote control.

EDIA CONTROL BUTTONS — Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback.

Mute the sound. Play the previous track.

Turn the volume down. Play the next track.

Turn the volume up. Stop.

Play or pause.

SPEAKERS — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the volume

control buttons or mute button.

22 About Your Computer

DELL™ MEDIADIRECT™ BUTTON — Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 67).

1 Dell MediaDirect button

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KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS

The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.

Turns on when the Caps Lock function is enabled.

Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.

IGITAL MICROPHONES — Digital directional microphones for conferencing and

chat.

DISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed.

CAMERA INDICATOR — The indicator shows solid blue light when the camera is

active and off when the camera is not.

24 About Your Computer

Left Side View

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 DVI-I connector (Dual link) 2 S-video connector

3 USB connector 4 IEEE 1394 connector

5 8-in-1 memory card reader 6 optical drive

7 microphone connector 8 headphone connectors (2)

DVI-I CONNECTOR — Used for connecting a DVI or VGA display (through dongle).

S-

VIDEO CONNECTOR — Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital

audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable.

CONNECTORS

USB

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

IEEE 1394

transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.

CONNECTOR — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed

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8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The 8-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards:

• Secure Digital (SD)

•SDIO

• MultiMediaCard (MMC)

•Memory Stick

• Memory Stick PRO

• xD-Picture Card

• Hi Speed-SD

• Hi Density-SD

OPTICAL DRIVE — For more information about the optical drive, see "Using

Multimedia" on page 59.

MICROPHONE CONNECTOR — Attach a microphone to this connector.

HEADPHONE CONNECTORS — Dual headphone connectors for attaching headphones.

Attach a microphone to the connector.

Attach headphones to the connectors.

26 About Your Computer

Right Side View

2 3

1 Express card slot 2 wireless switch

3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 4 USB connectors (2)

5 security cable slot

EXPRESSCARD SLOT — Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see "ExpressCards" on page 85.

WIRELESS SWITCH — You can use this switch to rapidly turn off or on any wireless

devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology.

1off 2 on

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DELL WI -FI CATCHER™ NETWORK LOCATOR — Push this button to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity.

The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has an LED that operates as follows:

– Flashing blue: Searching for networks – Solid blue: Strong network found – Solid yellow: – Off: No signal found

NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the

computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in the system setup program.

USB CONNECTORS

SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device

to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 103).

Weak network found

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

Back View

1 432

1 air vents 2 AC adapter connector

3 USB connector 4 network connector (RJ-45)

AIR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents,

which prevents the computer from overheating.

28 About Your Computer

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.

ADAPTER CONNECTOR

Connects 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.

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. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.

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USB CONNECTORS

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

NETWORK

CONNECTOR (RJ-45)

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the

network connector.

Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections.

For information on using the network adapter, see the device user’s guide supplied with your computer.

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