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Dell XPS M1730 Owner's Manual (208 pages)

Dell Laptop Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 12.41 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 About Your Computer

19
- Front View
  19
- Camera
  20
- Power Button
  20
- Device Status Lights
  21
- Left Side View
  25
- Right Side View
  27
- Back View
  28
- Bottom View
  31
2 Setting up Your Computer

33
- Connecting to the Internet
  33
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    33
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  34
- Setting up a Printer
  35
  - Printer Cable
    35
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    35
- Power Protection Devices
  37
  - Surge Protectors
    37
  - Line Conditioners
    37
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    38
3 Using the Display

39
- Adjusting Brightness
  39
- Using a Projector
  39
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
  40
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    40
  - Windows Vista
    41
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
  41
  - Microsoft Windows XP
    42
  - Windows Vista
    42
4 Using the Keyboard

43
- Numeric Keypad
  43
- Keyboard Illumination
  43
- Key Combinations
  43
  - System Functions
    43
  - Battery
    44
  - Power Management
    44
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    44
- Touch Pad
  45
5 Using a Battery

47
- Battery Performance
  47
- Checking the Battery Charge
  48
  - Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
    48
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
    48
  - Charge Gauge
    49
  - Low-Battery Warning
    49
- Conserving Battery Power
  50
- Power Management Modes
  50
  - Standby and Sleep Mode
    50
  - Hibernate Mode
    51
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  52
  - Accessing Power Options Properties
    52
- Charging the Battery
  52
- Removing the Battery
  53
- Storing a Battery
  53
6 Using the Camera

55
7 Using Gamepanel

57
- Gamepanel Applications
  58
8 Using Multimedia

59
9 Using Cards

85
- Expresscards
  85
- Memory Card Reader
  88
  - Memory Card Blanks
    89
  - Installing a Memory Card
    89
  - Removing a Memory Card or Blank
    90
10 Setting up and Using Networks

91
11 Securing Your Computer

103
- Security Cable Lock
  103
- Passwords
  104
12 Cleaning Your Computer

105
- Computer, Keyboard, and Display
  105
- Cds, Dvds and Bds
  106
13 Troubleshooting

107
- Dell Technical Update Service
  107
- Dell Diagnostics
  107
- Dell Support Utility
  111
- Drive Problems
  112
  - Optical Drive Problems
    113
  - Hard Drive Problems
    114
- E-Mail and Internet Problems
  114
- Error Messages
  115
- Expresscard Problems
  120
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  121
- Keyboard Problems
  121
  - External Keyboard Problems
    122
  - Unexpected Characters
    123
- Lockups and Software Problems
  123
- Memory Problems
  126
- Network Problems
  126
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    127
- Power Problems
  128
- Printer Problems
  129
- Scanner Problems
  130
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  131
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    131
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    131
  - No Sound from Headphones
    132
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  132
- Video and Display Problems
  133
- Drivers
  135
  - What Is a Driver
    135
  - Identifying Drivers
    136
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    136
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft
  139
- Restoring Your Operating System
  140
14 Adding and Replacing Parts

149
- Before You Begin
  149
  - Recommended Tools
    149
  - Turning off Your Computer
    150
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    150
- Hard Drive
  152
- Memory
  155
- Subscriber Identity Module
  159
- Internal Card with Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology
  160
- Optical Drive
  161
15 Traveling with Your Computer

163
- Identifying Your Computer
  163
- Packing the Computer
  163
- Travel Tips
  164
  - Traveling by Air
    164
16 Getting Help

165
- Obtaining Assistance
  165
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    166
  - Dellconnect
    166
  - Online Services
    166
  - Autotech Service
    167
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    167
- Problems with Your Order
  167
- Product Information
  167
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  168
- Before You Call
  168
- Contacting Dell
  170
17 Specifications

171
A Appendix

179
- Overview
  179
- Viewing the System Setup Screens
  180
- System Setup Screens
  180
- Commonly Used Options
  180
  - Changing the Boot Sequence
    180
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  182
  - FCC Class B
    182
- Macrovision Product Notice
  183
Glossary

185
Index

201

Dell XPS M1730 Owner's Manual (194 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.29 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 About Your Computer

19
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  19
- Front View
  20
- Left Side View
  22
- Right Side View
  22
- Back View
  23
2 Setting up Your Computer

25
- Connecting to the Internet
  25
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    26
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  27
  - Windows Easy Transfer
    27
- Setting up a Printer
  27
  - Printer Cable
    28
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    28
- Power Protection Devices
  29
  - Surge Protectors
    29
  - Line Conditioners
    30
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    30
3 Using the Display

31
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

33
- Numeric Keypad
  33
- Key Combinations
  34
- Touch Pad
  35
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    36
5 Using a Battery

39
- Battery Performance
  39
- Checking the Battery Charge
  40
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    40
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
    41
  - Charge Gauge
    41
  - Low-Battery Warning
    42
- Conserving Battery Power
  42
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    42
  - Using the Sleep Power State
    43
- Charging the Battery
  43
- Replacing the Battery
  44
- Storing a Battery
  44
6 Using the Optional Camera

45
7 Using Multimedia

47
8 Using Cards

69
- Expresscards
  69
- Memory Card Reader
  72
  - Memory Card Blanks
    73
  - Installing a Memory Card
    73
  - Removing a Memory Card or Blank
    74
9 Setting up and Using Networks

75
10 Securing Your Computer

85
- Security Cable Lock
  85
- Passwords
  85
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  86
11 Troubleshooting

87
- Dell Technical Update Service
  87
- Dell Diagnostics
  87
- Dell Support Utility
  91
- Drive Problems
  92
  - Optical Drive Problems
    93
  - Hard Drive Problems
    94
- E-Mail and Internet Problems
  94
- Error Messages
  96
- Expresscard Problems
  101
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  101
- Keyboard Problems
  102
- External Keyboard Problems
  102
- Unexpected Characters
  103
- Lockups and Software Problems
  103
- Memory Problems
  106
- Network Problems
  107
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    107
- Power Problems
  108
- Printer Problems
  109
- Scanner Problems
  110
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  111
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    111
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    111
  - No Sound from Headphones
    112
- Remote Control Problems
  112
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  112
- Video and Display Problems
  113
  - If the Display Is Blank
    113
  - If the Display Is Difficult to Read
    114
  - If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
    114
  - Drivers
    115
    
    What Is a Driver
    115
    
    Identifying Drivers
    115
    
    Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    116
  - Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
    118
  - Restoring Your Operating System
    118
    
    Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
    118
    
    Using the Operating System Media
    119
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

123
- Before You Begin
  123
  - Recommended Tools
    123
  - Turning off Your Computer
    123
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    124
- Hard Drive
  125
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    128
- Memory
  128
- Mini-Card
  131
- Hinge Cover
  136
- Keyboard
  137
- Coin-Cell Battery
  138
- Optical Drive
  140
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  141
13 Dell™ Quickset Features

143
14 Traveling with Your Computer

145
- Identifying Your Computer
  145
- Packing the Computer
  145
- Travel Tips
  146
  - Traveling by Air
    146
15 Getting Help

147
- Obtaining Assistance
  147
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    148
  - Dellconnect
    148
  - Online Services
    148
  - Autotech Service
    149
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    149
- Problems with Your Order
  149
- Product Information
  149
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  150
- Before You Call
  150
- Contacting Dell
  152
16 Specifications

153
17 Appendix

161
- Using the System Setup Program
  161
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    162
  - System Setup Screen
    162
  - Commonly Used Options
    162
- Cleaning Your Computer
  164
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    164
  - Touch Pad
    165
  - Mouse
    165
  - Media
    166
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  166
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    167
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    167
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  167
  - FCC Class B
    167
- Macrovision Product Notice
  168
Glossary

169
Index

187

Dell XPS M1730 Service Manual (88 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.35 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Before You Begin

9
2 Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless

13
3 Hard Drive

15
4 Memory

19
- Removing Memory Module
  19
5 Coin-Cell Battery

23
- Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
  23
6 Hinge Cover

25
- Removing the Hinge Cover
  25
- Replacing the Hinge Cover
  26
7 Keyboard

27
- Removing the Keyboard
  27
- Replacing the Keyboard
  28
8 Communication Cards

31
- Subscriber Identity Module
  31
- Wireless Mini Cards
  31
- Flash Cache Module
  35
  - Removing the FCM
    35
  - Replacing the FCM
    36
9 Display Assembly

37
10 LCD Camera

45
- Removing the LCD Camera
  45
- Replacing the LCD Camera
  46
11 Gamepanel

47
- Removing the Gamepanel
  47
- Replacing the Gamepanel
  48
12 Palm Rest

49
- Removing the Palm Rest
  49
- Replacing the Palm Rest
  52
13 Fan

53
14 Wireless Sniffer Board

55
15 Optical Drive

57
16 Expresscard Reader

59
17 Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

61
- Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
  61
- Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
  62
18 Processor

65
- Removing the Processor
  65
- Installing the Processor
  66
19 Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared

69
20 Memory Card Reader

73
21 Video Card and System Board

75
- Removing the Video Card
  75
- Replacing the Video Card
  76
- Removing the System Board
  76
- Replacing the System Board
  78
22 Power Management Controller Board - Hall

79
23 Battery Latch Assembly

81
- Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
  81
- Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
  84
24 Flashing the BIOS

85
- Flashing the BIOS from a CD
  85
- Flashing the BIOS from the Hard Drive
  85
25 Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors

87
- USB Connector
  87
- S-Video TV-Out Connector
  87
- IEEE 1394 Connector
  88

Dell XPS M1730 Service Manual (46 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.45 MB

Dell XPS M1730 Setup Manual (2 pages)

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Table of Contents

1 About Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using the Display

4 Using the Keyboard

5 Using a Battery

6 Using the Camera

7 Using Gamepanel

8 Using Multimedia

9 Using Cards

10 Setting up and Using Networks

11 Securing Your Computer

12 Cleaning Your Computer

13 Troubleshooting

14 Adding and Replacing Parts

15 Traveling with Your Computer

16 Getting Help

17 Specifications

A Appendix

Glossary

Index

Dell XPS M1730 Owner's Manual (194 pages)

Table of Contents

1 About Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using the Display

4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

5 Using a Battery

6 Using the Optional Camera

7 Using Multimedia

8 Using Cards

9 Setting up and Using Networks

10 Securing Your Computer

11 Troubleshooting

12 Adding and Replacing Parts

13 Dell™ Quickset Features

14 Traveling with Your Computer

15 Getting Help

16 Specifications

17 Appendix

Glossary

Index

Dell XPS M1730 Service Manual (88 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Before You Begin

2 Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless

3 Hard Drive

4 Memory

5 Coin-Cell Battery

6 Hinge Cover

7 Keyboard

8 Communication Cards

9 Display Assembly

10 LCD Camera

11 Gamepanel

12 Palm Rest

13 Fan

14 Wireless Sniffer Board

15 Optical Drive

16 Expresscard Reader

17 Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

18 Processor

19 Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared

20 Memory Card Reader

21 Video Card and System Board

22 Power Management Controller Board - Hall

23 Battery Latch Assembly

24 Flashing the BIOS

25 Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors

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