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Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2007-2008Dell

Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Com

 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, yo

Back to Contents Page  Setting Up and Using Networks Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual ConnectingaNetworkorBroadbandModemCable Setti

Windows Vista  1. Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Connect To® Set up a connection or network.  2. Select an option under

 2. Ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection (see Connect

Once you have configured your computer for a wireless network, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to that network. Thereafter

 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: l A Mobile Broadband E

Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card You can turn your Mobile Broadband card on and off using the wireless switch on your computer. You

The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operating system. You can control the boot

l Plug the system into a different outlet so that the system and the receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, consult a representat

Back to Contents Page  Using a Battery Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Conserving Bat

Microsoft®Windows®Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the t

To enter standby mode in Windows XP, click Start® Turn off computer® Stand by. To enter sleep mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start bu

If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an e

Back to Contents Page  Using the Camera Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Accessing the Camera's Help File Manually Adjusting the Cam

For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see Accessing the Camera's Help File). Ba

Back to Contents Page  Using Cards Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual ExpressCards Memory Card Reader ExpressCards ExpressCards provide

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View 

The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the ma

Memory Card Blanks Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the memory card reader. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other par

Back to Contents Page  Cleaning Your Computer Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual   Computer, Keyboard, and Display  l Use a can of compress

Back to Contents Page  Getting Help Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Obtaining Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information

www.dell.ca (Canada only) You can access Dell Support through the following websites and e-mail addresses: l Dell Support websites support.dell.com

 4. Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so on) if the return is f

Back to Contents Page  Using the Display Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Adjusting Brightness Using a Projector Making Images and Tex

 1. Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel.  2. Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution.

Back to Contents Page Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Finding Information Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be option

 GamePanel — A small secondary LCD for displaying text and graphical information.  device status lights If the computer is connected to an elect

l 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Wi

Back to Contents Page  After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came

Back to Contents Page  Using GamePanel Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual GamePanel Applications The Logitech® GamePanel™isasmallseconda

Back to Contents Page  Glossary Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may

CD-RW — CD rewritable — A rewritable version of a CD. Data can be written to a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over (rewritten). CD-RW drive —

EIDE — enhanced integrated device electronics — An improved version of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. EMI — electromagnetic interfer

Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency measurement that equals 1 cycle per second. Computers and electronic devices are often measured in kilohertz (kHz), m

memory module — A small circuit board containing memory chips, which connects to the system board. MHz — megahertz — A measure of frequency that equal

RAID — redundant array of independent disks — Amethodofprovidingdataredundancy.SomecommonimplementationsofRAIDincludeRAID0,RAID1,RAID

SXGA — super-extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. SXGA+ — super-ext

 speakers — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons or mute button.  Dell™ MediaDirect™ button — Press t

WLAN — wireless local area network. A series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves using access points or wi

Back to Contents Page  Using the Keyboard Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Numeric Keypad Keyboard Illumination Key Combinations To

To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and click Keyboard.Forinformation

Back to Contents Page  Using Multimedia Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Playing Media PlayingMediaUsingDellExpressCardRemoteContr

For more information on playing media, click Helponthemediaplayer(ifavailable). PlayingMediaUsingDellExpressCardRemoteControl(Optional)

This section applies only to computers that have a DVD+/-RW, Combo, or BD-RE drive. The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of a

 Helpful Tips l Use Microsoft®Windows®Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator and open a Creator pro

 2. Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Display Properties window appears.  3. Under Resolution: click and drag the bar to

If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of

 2. Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer.  3. Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-v

display latch — Keeps the display closed.  camera Indicator — The indicator shows solid blue light when the camera is active and off when the camer

 6. Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device.  7. Turn on the TV, turn on

 6. Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device.  7. Turn o

 6. Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device.  7. Turn on the TV, turn on a

 8. See Enabling the Display Settings for a TV to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.  Component Video and S/PDIF

 6. Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device.  7. Turn on the TV, turn on a

 Windows XP  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.  2. Double-click Display and click the Settings tab.

Back to Contents Page  Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Before You Begin Hard Drive Memory Subscriber Id

 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.  2. Turn off your computer. See Turning Of

 3. Loosen the four captive screws on the hard drive cage and then lift the pull-tab to flip the cage towards the center of the computer so that th

a. Install the hard drive so that the manufacturer's label faces the bottom of the drive cage and the SATA connectors are at the open end of th

Attach a microphone to this connector.  headphone connectors — Dual headphone connectors for attaching headphones. Right Side View  ExpressCa

 5. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b.

 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. In the battery bay, locate the SIM compartment.  3. Slide in the SIM into the compartment

  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.  3. R

Back to Contents Page  Securing Your Computer Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Security Cable Lock Passwords Security Cable Lock Ase

Back to Contents Page  Setting Up Your Computer Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Connecting to the Internet Transferring Information to a

 3. Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wi

Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: l Surge protectors l Line conditioners l Uninterruptible power

Back to Contents Page  Specifications Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding th

l Memory Stick PRO l xD-Picture Card l Hi Speed-SD l Hi Density-SD  PortsandConnectors Audio microphone-in connector, two stereo headphones/sp

Dimensions:  Height 245.0 mm (9.64 inches) Width 383.0 mm (15 inches) Diagonal 431.8 mm (17 inches) Maximum resolution 1920 x 1200 Refresh rate 60 Hz

The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has an LED that operates as follows: ¡ Flashing blue: Searching for networks ¡ Solid blue: Strong network found ¡

Back to Contents Page  ACAdapter Input voltage 90–264 VAC Input current (maximum) 3.2 A Input frequency 47–63 Hz Output current 11.8A(continuous)

Back to Contents Page Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without

Back to Contents Page  Traveling With Your Computer Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Tr

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Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting Dell™XPS™M1730Owner'sManual Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service pro

The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. l During the ass

For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and proble

Click Start ® Computer. If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can so

l Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. l Ensure that the disc is inserted properly.  Hard drive problems  Allow t

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the

 USB connectors  network connector (RJ-45) Bottom View  memory module cover — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module connecto

A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see Memory).  General failure — The operating system is

Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting value — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules

3. Click Uninstall.  4. See the program documentation for installation instructions. Windows Vista  1. Click Start ® Control Panel® Programs

ExpressCard Problems   Check the ExpressCard — Ensure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted into the connector.  Check that the card is reco

External keyboard problems  Check the keyboard cable — Shut down the computer, disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage, then firmly re

The computer stops responding  Turn the computer off — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse,

Check the Dell MediaDirect help file for information — Use the Help menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help.  To play movies with Dell MediaDirect, yo

l See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see Memory). l Reseat the memory module

Check the power light — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in Sleep sta

 Check the printer documentation — See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.  Ensure that the printer is turned on 

 air vents — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.  Back to Contents

l Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.  Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft Window

Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.  Eliminate possible int

 4. At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse

Press <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key.  Eliminate possible interference — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other

Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to install drivers if you:l Upgrade your

state that existed before you installed the new driver.  Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (se

 3. Double-clickthetypeofdeviceforwhichyouareinstallingthedriver(forexample,Audio or Video).  4. Double-click the name of the devic

 1. Click Start ® Help and Support.  2. Type System Restore in the search field, then press <Enter>. NOTE: The procedures in this docum

 1. Click Start® Control Panel® Performance and Maintenance® System.  2. Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is

 4. Click OK to remove the PC Restore partition on the hard drive.  5. Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. The PC Restore partition i