Dell Vostro 1700 (Early 2009) User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Vostro™ 1700 Owner’s ManualModel PP22X

10 Contents13 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 153Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Recommended Tools . . . .

100 Setting Up and Using Networks NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and the wireless switch

Securing Your Computer 101Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock NOTE: Your computer does not ship with a security cable lock.A security cable loc

102 Securing Your ComputerWhen using passwords, observe the following guidelines:• Choose a password that you can remember, but not one that is easy t

Securing Your Computer 103• Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. Provide the computer Service Tag, the case number, and the n

104 Securing Your Computer

Troubleshooting 105TroubleshootingDell Technical Update ServiceThe Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software an

106 Troubleshooting NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 195.1Ensure that the computer is co

Troubleshooting 107Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media1Insert your Drivers and Utilities media.2Shut down and restart t

108 TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics Main MenuAfter the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you wa

Troubleshooting 109For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the er

Contents 11Replacing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Removing a WPAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

110 TroubleshootingDell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center provides service, support, and system-specific information. For more information about D

Troubleshooting 111• View frequently asked questions.• Learn more about Dell Support.•Turn Dell Support off.For more information about Dell Support, c

112 TroubleshootingDell PC CheckupDell PC Checkup is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that provides customized scanning and testing of your Dell

Troubleshooting 113To begin a live session with a Dell associate:1Click the Dell Support Center icon on your computer’s desktop.2Click Assistance Fr

114 TroubleshootingProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW driveCLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS — CD-RW and DVD+/-RW drives must receive a steady stream of data

Troubleshooting 1153Click Properties→Tools→ Check Now.The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click C

116 TroubleshootingRUN THE MODEM HELPER DIAGNOSTICS —Windows XP:1Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper. 2Follow the instructions on the screen to id

Troubleshooting 117(your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and sea

118 TroubleshootingEXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED — The amount of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed

Troubleshooting 119INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA — The operating system is trying to boot to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or CD. Insert bootable m

12 ContentsAutoTech Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191Automated Order-Status Service. . . . . . . . . 191Problems With Your Order. . .

120 TroubleshootingMEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reins

Troubleshooting 121Windows Vista:1Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features.2Select the program you want

122 TroubleshootingUNEXPECTED INTERRUPT IN PROTECTED MODE — The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run the Sy

Troubleshooting 123IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the P

124 TroubleshootingCHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD —1Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again.2Verify that the numbers, capitals,

Troubleshooting 125Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in t

126 TroubleshootingA program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating systemRUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD —Windows XP:The Progr

Troubleshooting 127CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES — Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environ

128 Troubleshooting(your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and sea

Troubleshooting 129CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR — No light indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network c

Contents 13FCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211FCC Class B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211Macrovision Product

130 TroubleshootingCHECK THE POWER LIGHT — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the comput

Troubleshooting 131ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 54.RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES — If the

132 Troubleshooting3Click Properties and click Ports.4Adjust the settings, as needed.REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See the printer documentation for

Troubleshooting 133Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

134 TroubleshootingNo sound from headphonesCHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headph

Troubleshooting 135If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer.TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM

136 TroubleshootingCHECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.CONNECT T

Troubleshooting 137If only part of the display is readableCONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR —1Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the

138 TroubleshootingWindows XP:1Click Start→ Control Panel.2Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System.3In the System P

Troubleshooting 139Windows Vista:1Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer.2Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User A

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140 Troubleshooting5At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for hardware t

Troubleshooting 1417When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next.8Click Finish and restart your computer.Windows Vista:1Click the Windo

142 Troubleshooting3In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter.4In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best desc

Troubleshooting 143applications installed after you received the computer. Use Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your opera

144 TroubleshootingFor more information:1Click the Windows Vista Start button → Help and Support.2Ty p e System Restore in the search field and press

Troubleshooting 145Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open pr

146 Troubleshooting8Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition check box.9Click Next. The computer is restor

Troubleshooting 1471Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.2Insert the Operating System media.3Click Exit if the Install Windows mes

148 TroubleshootingUsing Microsoft Windows System RestoreThe Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to

Troubleshooting 149Enabling System Restore NOTE: If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore i

Finding Information 15Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features may not be available

150 Troubleshooting4When prompted, click Finish to reboot the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Click Finish and let the comput

Troubleshooting 1515Click Yes when a confirmation message appears.The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to t

152 Troubleshooting NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect

Adding and Replacing Parts 153Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You BeginThis chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in

154 Adding and Replacing Parts3Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automat

Adding and Replacing Parts 155 NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you servic

156 Adding and Replacing Parts CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Informa

Adding and Replacing Parts 157 NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting

158 Adding and Replacing Parts3Replace and tighten the screws on the hard drive.4Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the captive screws.5Install

Adding and Replacing Parts 1593Remove the locking screw from the optical drive. 4Using a plastic scribe, push the notch to release the optical drive f

16 Finding Information• How to set up my computer Setup Diagram• How to remove and replace parts• Specifications• How to configure system settings• Ho

160 Adding and Replacing PartsRemoving the Hinge Cover1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 153.2Open the display as far as i

Adding and Replacing Parts 161KeyboardFor more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 47. CAUTION:

162 Adding and Replacing PartsReplacing the Keyboard1Hook the tabs and the keyboard connector along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest,

Adding and Replacing Parts 1633Replace the four screws at the top of the keyboard.Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this sec

164 Adding and Replacing PartsYour computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other acc

Adding and Replacing Parts 165Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding

166 Adding and Replacing Parts3Replace the keyboard and hinge cover.4Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your comput

Adding and Replacing Parts 167 NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips.

168 Adding and Replacing PartsReplacing the DIMM B Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding

Adding and Replacing Parts 169 NOTICE: If the memory module/coin-cell battery cover is difficult to close, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

Finding Information 17• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions• Communi

170 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Only GSM (HSDPA) type cards need a SIM. EVDO cards do not use a SIM.1Follow the procedures in "Before You B

Adding and Replacing Parts 171If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports three type

172 Adding and Replacing Parts4Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card.5Release the WLAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the b

Adding and Replacing Parts 173Replacing a WLAN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the c

174 Adding and Replacing Parts3Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card that you are installing:• If the WLAN card has two triangles on

Adding and Replacing Parts 1751 captive screws (2) 2 Mini-Card cover12

176 Adding and Replacing Parts4Disconnect the two antenna cables from the WWAN card.5Release the WWAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward t

Adding and Replacing Parts 177Replacing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel res

178 Adding and Replacing Parts3Connect the black antenna cable with a gray stripe to the connector labeled "aux" (black triangle) and connec

Adding and Replacing Parts 179Replacing a WPAN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the c

18 Finding Information• How to use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista™• How to work with programs and files• How to personalize my desktopWindows H

180 Adding and Replacing PartsReplacing the FCM NOTICE: Install the FCM in the WWAN or WPAN slot. Do not install an FCM in the WLAN card slot. Doing

Adding and Replacing Parts 181Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, foll

182 Adding and Replacing PartsCoin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in th

Adding and Replacing Parts 1834Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board.5Slide the battery out of the mylar sleeve.Replacing the C

184 Adding and Replacing Parts

Dell™ QuickSet Features 185Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer.Dell QuickSet provides you with easy acce

186 Dell™ QuickSet Features

Traveling With Your Computer 187Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer• Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.• Write down

188 Traveling With Your Computer• Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure t

Getting Help 189Getting HelpObtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cab

Finding Information 19• How to reinstall my operating systemOperating System MediaThe operating system is already installed on your computer. To reins

190 Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer ServiceDell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. Our supp

Getting Help 191la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only)apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only)• Dell Marketing

192 Getting HelpProduct InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visi

Getting Help 193Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system di

194 Getting HelpDiagnostics ChecklistName:Date:Address:Phone number:Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):Express Service Code:

Getting Help 195Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, pa

196 Getting Help

Specifications 197Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start ,

198 SpecificationsCards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm)1.5 V and 3.3 VExpressCard connector size 26 pins8-in-1 Memory Card Rea

Specifications 199Consumer IR sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (receive only)Mini-Card three Type IIIA Mini-Card slotsModem RJ-11 portNetwork adapte

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Finding Information

200 SpecificationsAudioAudio type two-channel high-definition stereoAudio controller Sigmatel STAC9205 High Definition Audio codecStereo conversion 24

Specifications 201Viewing angles:Horizontal±40° (WXGA+) typical±65° (WUXGA)Vertical+15°/–30° (WXGA+)+45°/-55° (WUXGA)Pixel pitch:WXGA+0.255 mmWUXGA0.1

202 SpecificationsHeight20.4 mm (0.8 inch)Width209.9 mm (8.26 inches)Weight 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.33 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell)Voltage 11.1 VDCCharge

Specifications 203Dimensions:Height34.2 mm (1.34 in) Width60.87 mm (2.39 in) Depth153.45 mm (6.0 in) Weight (with cables) 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) Temperatur

204 SpecificationsMaximum shock (Measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for operating. Also measured with hard drive

Appendix 205AppendixUsing the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in system se

206 AppendixViewing the System Setup Screen1Turn on (or restart) your computer.2When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately.If you wait t

Appendix 207• USB Storage Device• CD/DVD/CD-RW drive• Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are bootable.During the boot r

208 AppendixCleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Pro

Appendix 209Touch Pad1Shut down and turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 153).2Disconnect any attached devices fr

About Your Computer 21About Your ComputerDetermining Your Computer’s ConfigurationBased on selections that you made when purchasing your computer, you

210 AppendixMedia NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the optical drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed

Appendix 211Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Support for third-p

212 AppendixThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harm

Appendix 213Macrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectu

214 Appendix

Glossary 215GlossaryTerms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your partic

216 GlossaryBD-RE — Blu-ray disc RE can be erased and re-recorded multiple times. BIOS — basic input/output system — A program (or utility) that serve

Glossary 217CD-R — CD recordable — A recordable version of a CD. Data can be recorded only once onto a CD-R. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased

218 Glossarydevice driver — See driver.DIMM — dual in-line memory module — A circuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the s

Glossary 219DVI — digital video interface — A standard for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display.EECC — error checking a

22 About Your ComputerFront View1 camera indicator (optional) 2 camera (optional)3 display latch 4 display5 power button 6 keyboard7 device status lig

220 GlossaryFFahrenheit — A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of water.FBD — fully-buffered

Glossary 221Hhard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used interchangeably.heat si

222 GlossaryIrDA — Infrared Data Association — The organization that creates international standards for infrared communications.IRQ — interrupt reque

Glossary 223MMb — megabit — A measurement of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 Kb.Mbps — megabits per second — One million bits per second. This m

224 Glossarymodem — A device that allows your computer to communicate with other computers over analog telephone lines. Three types of modems include:

Glossary 225PC Card — A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are common types of PC Cards.PCI — peripheral

226 GlossaryRAM — random-access memory — The primary temporary storage area for program instructions and data. Any information stored in RAM is lost w

Glossary 227ScanDisk — A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the hard disk’s surface for errors. ScanDisk often runs when you restart th

228 GlossaryNetwork connections cannot be protected by surge protectors. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during electri

Glossary 229UUAC — user account control— Microsoft Windows® Vista™ security feature that, when enabled, provides an added layer of security between us

About Your Computer 23CAMERA INDICATOR — Indicates that the camera is turned on. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your compute

230 Glossaryvideo resolution — See resolution.virus — A program that is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on your computer. A vi

Glossary 231WXGA — wide-aspect extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 800.X

232 Glossary

Index 233IndexNumbers8-in-1 memory card reader, 89Aaudio deviceconnecting, 66enabling, 82audio. See soundBbatterycharge gauge, 53charging, 55checking

234 Indexconnectingaudio device, 66Mobile Broadband network, 96TV, 66copying CDsgeneral information, 62helpful tips, 64copying DVDsgeneral information

Index 235EEnd User License Agreement, 15ergonomics information, 15error messages, 117ExpressCard slotdescription, 27ExpressCards, 85blanks, 85, 87, 89

236 IndexMmediaplaying, 59media control buttonsDell MediaDirect button, 65description, 25memoryDIMM A, 165DIMM B, 166installing, 163removing, 164memor

Index 237printercable, 41connecting, 41problems, 131setting up, 41USB, 42problemsblue screen, 126CD drive, 113CD-RW drive, 114computer crashes, 125-12

238 Indexsecurity cable slotdescription, 27Service Tag, 16SIM. See Subscriber Identity Modulesoftwareproblems, 126-127software and hardware incompatib

Index 239Uuninterruptible power supply. See UPSUPS, 43USB connectordescription, 31User’s Guide, 16Vvideoproblems, 135video controllerdetermining confi

24 About Your ComputerDEVICE STATUS LIGHTSThe blue lights located to the right of the keyboard indicate the following:Power light – Turns on when you

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About Your Computer 25If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:– Solid blue: The battery is charging.– Fl

26 About Your ComputerDELL™ MEDIADIRECT™ BUTTON — Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™&quo

About Your Computer 27Left Side ViewSECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer (see "Securit

28 About Your Computer1 off position Disables wireless devices.2 on position Enables wireless devices.3 momentary position Scans for WLAN networks (se

About Your Computer 29Right Side ViewAUDIO CONNECTORS1 battery status light 2 hard-drive activity light3 power light 4 USB connectors (2)5 network con

Contents 3Contents1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Determining Your

30 About Your ComputerOPTICAL DRIVE — For more information about the optical drive, see "Using Multimedia" on page 59.EJECT BUTTON — Press t

About Your Computer 31USB CONNECTORSBack ViewS-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTORUSB CONNECTORSConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.1 S-vide

32 About Your ComputerAC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the

About Your Computer 33Bottom ViewLEFT SPEAKER — To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or the mute button.CO

34 About Your ComputerMEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL BATTERY COVER — Covers the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. For additional information, s

Setting Up Your Computer 35Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet

36 Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:1Save and close an

Setting Up Your Computer 37Windows Vista® NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can he

38 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the in

Setting Up Your Computer 395On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer.6On the What do you want to transfer? screen,

4 ContentsPower Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Surge Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Line Conditioners. . .

40 Setting Up Your Computer6When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old computer message appears, do not click Next.7Go to the old com

Setting Up Your Computer 41 NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries.Microsoft Windows Vista™1Clic

42 Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.1Complete the operating system

Setting Up Your Computer 43If your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→

44 Setting Up Your ComputerLine Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions.Line conditioners are designed to m

Using the Display 45Using the DisplayAdjusting BrightnessWhen a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the disp

46 Using the DisplayYou can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the screen by adjusting display resolution. As you i

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric KeypadThe numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external k

48 Using the Keyboard and Touch PadPower ManagementMicrosoft® Windows® Logo Key FunctionsDell™ QuickSet Key CombinationsIf Dell QuickSet is installed,

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 49Touch PadThe touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the disp

Contents 56 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Battery Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Checking the Batte

50 Using the Keyboard and Touch PadCustomizing the Touch PadYou can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad s

Using a Battery 51Using a BatteryBattery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Gui

52 Using a BatteryYou can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set power management options to alert

Using a Battery 53For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon, and then click Help.Microsoft® Windows® Battery MeterThe battery

54 Using a Batterythe charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on page 201 for more information

Using a Battery 55• To use Windows Power Options, do one of the following:• Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then s

56 Using a BatteryWhen you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet,

Using a Battery 574Slide and click the battery release latches to keep them open.5Slide the battery out of the bay.To replace the battery, slide the b

58 Using a Battery

Using Multimedia 59Using MultimediaPlaying Media NOTICE: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed

6 ContentsConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66S-Video and Standard Audio . . . . . . . .

60 Using MultimediaA CD player includes the following basic buttons:A DVD player includes the following basic buttons:For more information on playing

Using Multimedia 61Playing Media Using Dell Travel RemoteThe Dell Travel Remote is designed to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista® Media Cent

62 Using MultimediaCopying CD and DVD MediaThis section applies only to computers that have a DVD+/-RW drive. NOTE: Ensure that you observe all copyr

Using Multimedia 63•If you have two optical drives, select the drive into which you have inserted your source disc and click the Copy Disc button to c

64 Using MultimediaHelpful Tips• Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator and ope

Using Multimedia 65For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Mixer window.The Volume Meter displays the current volume

66 Using Multimedia NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. You need the installation software to re

Using Multimedia 67Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a c

68 Using MultimediaIf you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your com

Using Multimedia 69S-Video and Standard Audio 1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: If your TV or aud

Contents 7Wireless Local Area Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Using Multimedia4Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer.5Plug the two RCA connectors on the

Using Multimedia 711Turn off the computer and the TV and/or the audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the composite video adapter to the S-vi

72 Using Multimedia6Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device.7Turn on the TV, tu

Using Multimedia 731Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video

74 Using Multimedia5Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer.6Plug the two RCA connectors on the

Using Multimedia 751Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video

76 Using Multimedia6Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device.7Turn on the TV, tu

Using Multimedia 771Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the component video adapter to the S-video

78 Using Multimedia4Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connectors on the TV. Mak

Using Multimedia 79Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video cable1 2

8 ContentsDell PC Checkup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Dell Network Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112DellConnect. . . . . . . . .

80 Using Multimedia1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.2Connect the component video adapter to the S-video

Using Multimedia 814Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connectors on the TV. Mak

82 Using MultimediaEnabling S/PDIF Digital Audio1Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area.2Click the Options menu and then click

Using Multimedia 834Click the tab for your video card. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your computer, see Windows Help and Sup

84 Using Multimedia

Using ExpressCards 85Using ExpressCardsExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. Fo

86 Using ExpressCardsRemove the blank before installing an ExpressCard. To remove the blank, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page

Using ExpressCards 87The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells

88 Using ExpressCards

Using the Memory Card Reader 89Using the Memory Card ReaderThe memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos,

Contents 9Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Scanner Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Sound and Speaker

90 Using the Memory Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Inform

Setting Up and Using Networks 91Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting up a computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Interne

92 Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a Network1Click Start , and then click Connect To.2Click Set up a connection or network.3Select an option u

Setting Up and Using Networks 93• A wireless router or access point• A wireless network card for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN•

94 Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem1Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to ob

Setting Up and Using Networks 9513Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes.14See the documentation that came with your wireless r

96 Setting Up and Using NetworksTo connect to the network:1Click Start , and then click Network.2Click Network and Sharing on the navigation bar at th

Setting Up and Using Networks 97covers only from 100 to 1000 feet. Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as the computer

98 Setting Up and Using NetworksTo check your Mobile Broadband card in Windows Help and Support:1Click Start → Help and Support→ Use Tools to view yo

Setting Up and Using Networks 99Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a Mobile Broadband network, e