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Dell VOSTRO 1500 PP22L Owner's Manual

Dell VOSTRO 1500 PP22L Owner's Manual (250 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 9.61 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information

15
2 About Your Computer

21
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  21
- Front View
  22
- Left Side View
  27
- Right Side View
  30
- Back View
  31
- Bottom View
  34
3 Setting up Your Computer

37
- Connecting to the Internet
  37
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    38
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  39
  - Microsoft Windows XP
    39
  - Microsoft Windows Vista
    43
- Setting up a Printer
  43
  - Printer Cable
    43
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    44
- Power Protection Devices
  45
  - Surge Protectors
    45
  - Line Conditioners
    46
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    46
4 Using the Display

47
- Adjusting Brightness
  47
- Using a Projector
  47
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
  47
  - Microsoft Windows XP
    48
  - Windows Vista
    48
- Using both a Monitor and Your Computer Display
  49
  - Microsoft Windows XP
    49
  - Windows Vista
    50
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
  50
  - Microsoft Windows XP
    51
  - Windows Vista
    51
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

53
- Numeric Keypad
  53
- Key Combinations
  54
  - System Functions
    54
  - Display Functions
    54
  - Battery
    54
  - Power Management
    54
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    55
  - Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
    55
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    55
- Touch Pad
  55
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    56
6 Using a Battery

59
- Battery Performance
  59
- Checking the Battery Charge
  60
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    60
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
    61
  - Charge Gauge
    61
  - Low-Battery Warning
    62
- Conserving Battery Power
  62
- Power Management Modes
  63
  - Standby and Sleep Mode
    63
  - Hibernate Mode
    63
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  64
  - Accessing Power Options Properties
    64
- Charging the Battery
  65
- Replacing the Battery
  65
- Storing a Battery
  66
7 Using Multimedia

67
8 Using Expresscards

91
9 Using the Memory Card Reader

95
- Memory Card Blanks
  95
- Installing a Memory Card
  95
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  96
10 Setting up and Using Networks

97
11 Securing Your Computer

109
- Security Cable Lock
  109
- Passwords
  109
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  110
12 Troubleshooting

113
- Dell Technical Update Service
  113
- Dell Diagnostics
  113
- Dell Support Center
  118
  - Dell Support
    118
  - Dell PC Tuneup
    119
  - Dell PC Checkup
    120
  - Dell Network Assistant
    120
  - Dellconnect
    120
- Drive Problems
  121
  - Optical Drive Problems
    121
  - Hard Drive Problems
    122
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  123
- Error Messages
  125
- Expresscard Problems
  130
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  131
- Keyboard Problems
  131
  - External Keyboard Problems
    131
  - Unexpected Characters
    132
- Lockups and Software Problems
  133
- Memory Problems
  136
- Network Problems
  136
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    137
- Power Problems
  137
- Printer Problems
  139
- Scanner Problems
  140
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  141
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    141
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    141
  - No Sound from Headphones
    142
- Remote Control Problems
  142
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  142
- Video and Display Problems
  143
- Drivers
  145
  - What Is a Driver
    145
  - Identifying Drivers
    145
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    146
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
  149
- Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Operating System
  150
  - Restoring Windows Vista
    150
  - Restoring Windows XP
    155
13 Adding and Replacing Parts

161
- Before You Begin
  161
  - Recommended Tools
    161
  - Turning off Your Computer
    161
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    162
- Hard Drive
  164
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    164
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    166
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    167
- Optical Drive
  167
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    167
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
    168
- Hinge Cover
  168
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    169
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    170
- Keyboard
  170
  - Removing the Keyboard
    170
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    171
- Memory
  172
- Subscriber Identity Module
  178
- Wireless Mini-Cards
  179
  - Removing a WLAN Card
    179
  - Replacing a WLAN Card
    181
  - Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
    182
  - Replacing a WWAN Card
    185
  - Removing a WPAN Card
    186
  - Replacing a WPAN Card
    187
- Flash Cache Module
  187
  - Removing the FCM
    187
  - Replacing the FCM
    188
- Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  189
  - Removing the Card
    189
- Coin-Cell Battery
  190
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    190
14 Dell™ Quickset Features

193
15 Traveling with Your Computer

195
- Identifying Your Computer
  195
- Packing the Computer
  195
- Travel Tips
  196
  - Traveling by Air
    196
16 Getting Help

197
- Obtaining Assistance
  197
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    198
  - Dellconnect
    198
  - Online Services
    198
  - Autotech Service
    199
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    199
- Problems with Your Order
  199
- Product Information
  200
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  200
- Before You Call
  201
- Contacting Dell
  203
17 Specifications

205
18 Appendix

215
- Using the System Setup Program
  215
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    216
  - System Setup Screen
    216
  - Commonly Used Options
    216
- Cleaning Your Computer
  218
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    218
  - Touch Pad
    219
  - Mouse
    219
  - Media
    220
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  220
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    221
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    221
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  221
  - FCC Class B
    221
- Macrovision Product Notice
  223
Glossary

225
Index

243

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