Dell XPS 210 User Manual

front panel door (push to open)

power button

power light

Dell™ XPS™ 210

Owner’s Manual

front panel door (open)

diagnostic lights

hard drive activity light

headphone connector

microphone connector

IEEE 1394 connector

optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader*

CD or DVD drive light

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

Model DCCY

voltage selection switch

line-out connector

line-in connector

rear surround sound connector

modem connector

network connector

Not present on certain computers.

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power connector

microphone/side-surround sound connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF connector

integrated video connector

USB 2.0 connectors (6)

IEEE 1394 connector

PCI Express x16 card slot

PCI Express x1 card slot

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.

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

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Model DCCY

August 2006 P/N FJ055 Rev. A00

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front and Back View of the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front View Back View

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Back I/O Connectors

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Setting Up a Printer

Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer

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Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)

Connecting a TV (Optional)

Changing the Display Settings

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Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard

Connecting to the Internet

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Setting Up Your Internet Connection

Playing a CD or DVD

Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture

Copying CDs and DVDs

How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips

Power Management

Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options Properties

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Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Intel Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system

Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 30

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Hyper-Threading and Dual-Core Technology

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2 Solving Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Troubleshooting Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Battery Problems

Drive Problems

CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

Error Messages

Media Card Reader Problems

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

Keyboard Problems

Lockups and Software Problems

The computer does not start up The computer stops responding A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system A solid blue screen appears Other software problems

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4 Contents

Memory Problems

Mouse Problems

Network Problems

Power Problems

Printer Problems

Scanner Problems

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Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

No sound from speakers No sound from headphones

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Video and Monitor Problems

The screen is blank The screen is difficult to read

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3 Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Diagnostic Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Dell Diagnostics

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

Drivers

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What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

Restoring Your Operating System

Using Microsoft

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Windows XP System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

4 Removing and Installing Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer

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Removing the Computer Cover

Inside View of Your Computer

System Board Components

Memory

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DDR2 Memory Overview

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Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Removing Memory

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Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Drives

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Connecting Drive Cables Drive Interface Connectors Power Cable Connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

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Hard Drive

CD/DVD Drive

Media Card Reader

Floppy Drive (Optional)

Modem

Battery

Replacing the Computer Cover

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Removing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive

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Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive

Removing a Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader

Removing a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive

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Replacing the Modem

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Replacing the Battery

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5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

6 Contents

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Options Boot Sequence

Jumper Settings

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Clearing CMOS Settings

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Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse

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CDs and DVDs

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Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)

Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals

FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

FCC Class B

Contacting Dell

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Contents 7

8 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: This Owner’s Manual is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.

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

• Desktop System Software (DSS)

Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD)

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may

not ship with your computer.

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Drivers" on page 54), run the Dell diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52), or access your documentation.

Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical reference material for technicians or experienced 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 9

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• How to set up my computer

Setup Diagram

• Service Tag and Express Service Code

• Microsoft

Windows® Product Key Label

Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key

These labels are located on your computer.

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

support.dell.com

contact support.

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

10 Finding Information

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view the

appropriate support site.

• Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system

• Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, and warranty and repair information

• Service and support — Service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with support

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

• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates

• Desktop System Software (DSS)— If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™

3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel

processors, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer.

To download Desktop System Software:

Go to segment, then enter your Service Tag or product model.

Select

Select your operating system and language, and then search for the keyword

NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary

depending on your selections.

• How to use Windows XP

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

Windows 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.

support.dell.com

, select your region or business

Drivers & Downloads

Desktop System Software

Help and Support

, then click Go.

Finding Information 11

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• How to reinstall my operating system

Operating System CD

NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may

not ship with your computer.

The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 56.

NOTE: The color of your Operating System CD varies

according to the operating system you ordered.

• How to use Linux

• E-mail discussions with users of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system

• Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer

Dell Supported Linux Sites

• linux.dell.com

• lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision

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

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

12 Finding Information

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Front and Back View of the Computer

Front View

NOTE: The front panel door does not close when you are using the Flash Media, IEEE 1394, USB, or

headphone connectors.

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6 5

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1 2

1 CD/DVD drive eject

button

2 CD/DVD drive-activity

light

3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as

4 IEEE 1394 connector Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.

5 power button Press this button to turn on the computer.

6 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:

7 front-panel door release

button

8 microphone connector Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for

9 headphone connector Use the green headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.

10 hard-drive activity light The hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to

11 diagnostic lights For more information on what each diagnostic light means, see "Diagnostic Lights" on

12 front-panel door This panel covers the CD/DVD drive, the Media Card Reader, and the optional floppy

Press this button to eject a CD/DVD from the drive.

The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive.

joysticks or cameras (see "System Setup" on page 101 for more information on booting to a USB device).

It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

It is recommended that you use the back IEEE 1394 connector for devices that typically remain connected, such as external hard drives and other storage devices.

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to turn off the computer.

Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.

• No light — The computer is turned off.

• Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state.

• Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving state.

• Blinking or solid amber — See "Power Problems" on page 43.

Press this button to access the front-panel connectors.

voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device such as a CD player is operating.

page 49.

drive.

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Back View

voltage selection switch See the safety instructions in the

Information Guide

power connector Insert the power cable.

back panel connectors Plug IEEE 1394, USB and other devices into the

appropriate connector.

card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI Express

cards.

for more information.

Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15

Product

Back I/O Connectors

12 4

1 link integrity light

2 network adapter

connector

3 5

11121314 9

• Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.

• Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.

• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.

NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.

On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on the card.

It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation.

3 network activity light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network

data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

4 modem connector Use the modem connector to connect your computer to the Internet.

5 rear surround sound

connector

6 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette

7 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with

Use the black surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.

player, CD player, or VCR.

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

integrated amplifiers.

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

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8 microphone Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or

musical input into a sound or telephony program.

On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.

9 side surround sound

connector

10 center/LFE connector LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel found in digital surround sound

11 S/PDIF connector This connector is used to transmit digital audio without going through an analog

12 VGA connector If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into the VGA connector on the

13 USB 2.0 connectors (6) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as

14 IEEE 1394 connector Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.

Use the grey surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.

audio schemes that carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely low bass extension. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in the surround sound set-up.

audio conversion process.

computer.

printers and keyboards.

It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.

Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.

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.

• Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance.

Printer Cable

Your printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with your printer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may arrive in the computer box.

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Connecting a USB Printer

NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.

Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so.

Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.

Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.

1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 USB connector on printer

Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)

Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer.

The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types:

•xD-Picture Card

• SmartMedia (SMC)

• CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II)

• MicroDrive (mini SD and MS Pro Duo can be supported with an adapter)

• SecureDigital Card (SD)

• Mini SD Card

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• MultiMediaCard (MMC)

• Reduced size MMC

• Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/Duo Pro)

For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 87.

1 xD-Picture Card and

SmartMedia (SMC)

3 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 4 SecureDigital Card (SD)/

2 CompactFlash Type I and II

(CF I/II) and MicroDrive Card

MultiMediaCard (MMC)

To use the Media Card Reader:

Check the media or card to determine the proper orientation for insertion.

NOTICE: If you encounter resistance, do not force the media or card. Check the card orientation and

try again.

Slide the media or card into the appropriate slot until it is completely seated in the connector.

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Connecting a TV (Optional)

NOTE: To connect a TV to your computer, you must have a video card that has TV-out functionality and an S-video

cable, which is available at most consumer electronics stores. An S-video cable is not included with your computer.

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61.

Connect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on the back of the computer.

Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on your TV.

Changing the Display Settings

After you connect the TV, turn on the computer.

The Microsoft

Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings.

• In clone mode, the monitor and TV display the same image.

• In extended desktop mode, you can drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space.

For information on changing the display settings for your graphics card, see the user’s guide in the Help and Support Center (click the

, click

guides

Windows® desktop displays on the monitor.

Start

button, click

Device guides

, and then click the guide for your graphics card).

Help and Support

, click

User and system

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Connecting to a Network Adapter

NOTE: Plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug the network cable

into the modem connector on the computer. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone wall jack.

Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer.

Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure.

Connect the other end of the network cable to a network device.

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1 network adapter connector

on computer

3 network cable 4 network device

2 network adapter 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.

Click the

Network Setup Wizard

On the welcome screen, click

Click

NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated

firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating systems.

Complete the checklist and required preparations.

Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.

Start

button, point to

All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications

Checklist for creating a network

, and then click

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Connecting to the Internet

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.

To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:

• Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.

• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing telephone line. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the same line simultaneously.

• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV line.

If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an AOL or MSN connection:

Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

Double-click the

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop, or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP:

Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

Click the

The

Start

New Connection Wizard

MSN Explorer

button and click

appears.

AOL

icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.

Internet Explorer

Click

Connect to the Internet

In the next window, click the appropriate option:

• If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click

providers (ISPs)

• If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP, but you did not receive a setup CD,

click

Set up my connection manually

• If you have a CD, click

Click

If you selected on the screen to complete the setup.

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Set up my connection manually

Use the CD I got from an ISP

Choose from a list of Internet service

, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions

Click the appropriate option under

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.

Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 35. If you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.

How do you want to connect to the Internet?

, and then click

Playing a CD or DVD

NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are

not using the drive.

NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs.

Press the eject button on the front of the drive.

Place the disc, label side up in the center of the tray.

Press the disc into the center of the tray until it clicks into place.

Press the eject button or gently push in the tray.

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To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came with your computer.

NOTE: Ensure that you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs.

A CD player includes the following basic buttons:

Play.

Move backward within the current track.

Pause.

Move forward within the current track.

Stop.

Go to the previous track.

Eject.

Go to the next track.

A DVD player includes the following basic buttons:

Stop.

Play.

Fast forward.

Pause.

Fast reverse.

Go to the next title or chapter.

Go to the previous title or chapter.

For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available).

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Adjusting the Volume

NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing.

Click the

Volume Control

In the increase or decrease the volume.

For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window.

Start

button, point to

Volume Control

All Programs→ Accessories→ Entertainment

window, click the bar in the

Volume Control

, and then click

column and slide it up or down to

Adjusting the Picture

If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties.

Click the

Under

In the

800 by 600 pixels

Click the drop-down menu under

Click OK.

Start

button, then click

Pick a category

Pick a task...

Display Properties

, click

Control Panel

Appearance and Themes

Change the screen resolution

window, click and drag the bar in

Color quality

, and then click

Screen resolution

Medium (16 bit)

to change the setting to

Copying CDs and DVDs

NOTE: Ensure that you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs.

This section applies only to computers that have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive.

NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by country.

The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD using Roxio Creator Plus

- Dell Edition. You can also use Roxio Creator Plus for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on your computer or backing up important data. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in the upper-right corner of the window.

How to Copy a CD or DVD

NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to DVD media. If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you

experience recording problems, check for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com.

The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can write to and read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to and may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media.

NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Roxio Creator Plus.

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Click the

Under the

To copy the CD or DVD:

•

Start

button, point to

Copy

tab, click

All Programs→ Roxio→ Creator Projects

Disc Copy

If you have one CD/DVD drive

, and then click

, ensure that the settings are correct and click the

RecordNow Copy

Disc Copy

button. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive.

When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click

•

If you have two CD/DVD drives

DVD and click the

Disc Copy

, select the drive into which you have inserted your source CD or

button. The computer copies the data from the source CD or DVD

to the blank CD or DVD.

Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you have created automatically ejects.

Using Blank CDs and DVDs

CD-RW drives can write to CD recording media only (including high-speed CD-RW media) while DVD-writable drives can write to both CD and DVD recording media.

Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After the maximum storage capacity of a CD-R is reached, you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). Use blank CD-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on the CD later.

Blank DVD+/-Rs can be used to permanently store large amounts of data. After you create a DVD+/-R disc, you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is finalized or closed during the final stage of the disc creation process. Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on the disc later.

CD-Writable Drives

Media Type Read Write Rewritable

CD-R Yes Yes No

C D- RW Ye s Ye s Ye s

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DVD-Writable Drives

Media Type Read Write Rewritable

CD-R Yes Yes No

C D- RW Ye s Ye s Ye s

DVD+R Yes Yes No

DVD-R Yes Yes No

DV D +R W Ye s Ye s Ye s

DV D -R W Ye s Ye s Ye s

DVD+R DL Yes Yes No

Helpful Tips

• Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project.

• Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos. CD-RWs may not play in many home or car stereos.

• You cannot create audio DVDs with Roxio Creator Plus.

• Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed.

• Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer.

• 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 blank space to finalize the recording.

• Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R.

• See the Sonic website at

www.sonic.com

for additional information.

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Power Management

The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it is on and you are not using it. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in before it entered the mode.

NOTE: If your computer has a card in the PCI Express x16 slot and you add a peripheral that does not support S3

suspend, your computer will not be able to enter stand-by

NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in Windows XP Home

Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is connected to a network, different options related to security and networking appear in certain windows.

Standby Mode

Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of time, known as a time-out. When the computer exits from standby mode, it computer returns to the operating state it was in prior to entering standby mode.

NOTICE: If your computer loses power while in standby mode, it may lose data.

To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of inactivity:

Click

Start

, then click

Under

Pick a category

Under

or pick a Control Panel icon

To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity, click Start, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Stand by.

To exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse.

Control Panel

, click

Performance and Maintenance

, click

Power Options

Hibernate Mode

Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in

To activate hibernate mode:

Click

Start

Under

Define your hibernate settings on the

To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode. Because the keyboard and mouse do not function in hibernate mode, pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of hibernation.

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, then click

Pick a category

or pick a Control Panel icon

prior to entering hibernate mode.

Control Panel

, click

Performance and Maintenance

, click

Power Options

Power Schemes

tab,

Advanced

tab, and

Hibernate

tab.

Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. If the computer’s hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically.

Power Options Properties

Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the Power Options Properties window.

Click

Start

Under

Define your power settings on the

Power Schemes Tab

Each standard power setting is called a scheme. If you want to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the Power schemes drop-down menu. The settings for each scheme appear in the fields below the scheme name. Each scheme has different settings for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive.

The Power schemes drop-down menu displays the following schemes:

•

Always On

•

Home/Office Desk

•

Portable/Laptop

Presentation

•

Minimal Power Management

•

Max Battery

extended periods of time.

If you want to change the default settings for a scheme, click the drop-down menu in the Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out

from the displayed list. Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, unless you click Save As and enter a new name for the changed scheme.

, then click

Pick a category

or pick a Control Panel icon

(default) — If you want to use your computer with no power conservation.

— If you want your computer to run without interruption (using no power conservation).

— If your computer is a portable computer and you run your computer from batteries for

To access the Power Options Properties window:

Control Panel

, click

Performance and Maintenance

— If you want your home or office computer to run with little power conservation.

— If your computer is a portable computer that you use for traveling.

, click

Power Options

Power Schemes

— If you want your computer to run with minimal power conservation.

tab,

Advanced

tab, and

Hibernate

tab.

NOTICE: If you set the hard drive (hard disk) to time-out before the monitor does, your computer may appear to be

locked up. To recover, press any key on the keyboard or click the mouse. To avoid this problem, always set the monitor to time-out before the hard drive.

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Advanced Tab

The Advanced tab allows you to:

• Place the power options icon in the Windows taskbar for quick access.

• Set the computer to prompt you for your Windows password before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode.

• Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer.

To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down menu and click OK.

Hibernate Tab

The Hibernate tab allows you to enable hibernate mode. If you want to use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the Hibernate tab.

For more information on power management options:

Click the

In the

Start

button, then click

Help and Support

Performance and maintenance

window, click

Help and Support

Performance and maintenance

window, click

Conserving power on your computer

Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional)

Intel Viiv technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes:

• A BIOS that supports Intel® Quick Resume Technology

• Device drivers

This technology allows the user’s system to quickly return to an active state after non-use.

Intel Viiv technology is an option for systems that are ordered with Microsoft Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors.

Windows® XP Media

Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)

When running in the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology (QRT) mode, your power button is used as a quick on/off feature. Pressing the power button once causes the display to go blank and the audio to mute. In this mode, the computer is still operating as indicated by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. Also, you may notice that the hard drive indicator may blink when the hard drive is being accessed by an external device.

To resume normal computer operation, briefly press the power button, press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button on the optional Microsoft remote control.

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Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

+ 106 hidden pages

Dell XPS 210 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Contents

Finding Information

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Front and Back View of the Computer

Front View

Back View

Back I/O Connectors

Setting Up a Printer

Printer Cable

Connecting a USB Printer

Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)

Connecting a TV (Optional)

Changing the Display Settings

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Connecting to a Network Adapter

Network Setup Wizard

Connecting to the Internet

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

Playing a CD or DVD

Adjusting the Volume

Adjusting the Picture

Copying CDs and DVDs

How to Copy a CD or DVD

Using Blank CDs and DVDs

Helpful Tips

Power Management

Standby Mode

Hibernate Mode

Power Options Properties

Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional)

Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)