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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ V ostro™ 1500 Owner’ s Manual Model PP22L.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make b etter 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 ind icates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents 1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2 About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Determining Y our Computer’ s Configuration . . . . . . 21 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Contents Surge Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Line Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Uninterruptible Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . 46 4 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Adjusting Brightness .
Contents 5 T ouch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Customizing the T ouch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 6 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Checking the Battery Charge .
6 Contents Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media . . . 70 How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media . . . . . . . 71 Helpful T ips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Adjusting the V olume .
Contents 7 10 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . . 97 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Setting Up a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Contents 12 T roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Dell T echnical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 9 Dell MediaDirect problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Other software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WW AN]) .
10 Contents Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating Sy stem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Restoring Windows Vista ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 0 Restoring Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 13 Adding and Replacing Parts .
Contents 11 Wireless Mini-Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Removing a WLAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Replacing a WLAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WW AN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Contents 16 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 T echnical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 198 DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Online Services .
Contents 13 Dell T echnical Support Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . 220 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals . .
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Finding Information 15 1 Finding Information NOTE: Some featu res may be optional and may not ship with your computer . Some features may not be available in certain countries.
16 Finding Information • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • How to remo ve an d rep la ce pa rt s • Specifi cations • How to c onfigure system settin gs • How to troubleshoot and solv.
Finding Information 17 • Solutions — T roubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and f requently asked questions • Community — Onl ine discussio n with other De.
18 Finding Information • How to use Microsoft W indows XP or Wi n d o w s V i s t a ™ • Ho w to work wi th pro grams an d files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support .
Finding Information 19 • How to reinstall my operating syst em Operating Sy stem Media The operating system is alr eady installed on your computer . T o reinstall your operating system, use one of t.
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About Y our Computer 21 2 About Y our Computer Determining Y our Computer’ s Configuration Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer , your computer has one of several diffe rent video controller configurations.
22 About Y our Computer Front View 1 camera indicator (opt ional) 2 camera (optional) 3 display latch 4 display 5 power button 6 keyboard 7 device status lights 8 touch pad 9 consumer IR sensor 10 med.
About Y our Computer 23 CAMERA INDICATOR — Indicates that the camera is on. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer , your computer may not include a camera. CAMERA — Built-in camera for video capture, conf erencing, and chat.
24 About Y our Computer DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue light s located to the right of the keyboard indicate the following: P ower light – T urns on when you turn on the computer , and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Hard-drive activity light – T urns on when the computer reads or writes data.
About Y our Computer 25 If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: – Solid blue: The battery is char ging. – Flashing blue: The battery is almost fully char ged. – Off: The battery is adequately charged.
26 About Y our Computer D ELL ™ M EDIA D IRECT ™ BUTTON — P ress the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on pa ge 74).
About Y our Computer 27 Left Side V iew SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 109). WIRELESS SWIT CH — When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this sw itch can scan for a wireless local ar ea network (WLAN) in your vicinity .
28 About Y our Computer CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environm ent, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflo w can damage the computer or cause a fire.
About Y our Computer 29 AUDIO CONNECTORS E XPRESS C ARD SLOT — Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. F or more information, see "Using ExpressCar ds" on page 91. Attach headphones to the connector .
30 About Y our Computer Right Side V iew OPTICA L DRIVE — F or more information about the optical drive, see "Using Multimedia" on page 67.
About Y our Computer 31 VIDEO CONNECTOR NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) USB CONNECTORS Back View Connects video devices, su ch as a monitor . Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate status and activity for wir ed network connections.
32 About Y our Computer S- VIDEO TV- OUT CONNECTOR USB CONNECTORS AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an A C adapter to the computer . The A C adapter converts AC power to the DC power requi red by the computer . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off.
About Y our Computer 33 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However , power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
34 About Y our Computer Bottom V iew LEFT SPEAKER — T o adjust the volume of the integrated speaker , press the volume control buttons or the mute button. MEMORY MODULE / COIN - CELL BATTERY COVER — Covers the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery .
About Y our Computer 35 CONSUMER IR SENSOR — Receives the signal from the Dell travel r emote controller for basic multimedia navigation control. RIGHT SPEAKER — T o adjust the volume of the in tegrated speaker , press the volu me control buttons or the mute button.
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Setting Up Y our Computer 37 3 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).
38 Setting Up Y our Computer Setting Up Y our In ternet Connection T o set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft ® W indows ® desktop.
Setting Up Y our Computer 39 Windows Vista ® NOTE: Have your ISP information ready . If you do not have an ISP , the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.
40 Setting Up Y our Computer NOTE: Y ou can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers.
Setting Up Y our Computer 41 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer . 6 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next . After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears.
42 Setting Up Y our Computer 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old computer message appears, do not click Next . 7 Go to the old computer . T o copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer , insert the wizard disk. 2 Click Start → Run .
Setting Up Y our Computer 43 NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. Microsoft Windows Vista™ 1 Click the W indows Vista Star t button , and then click Tr a n s f e r f i l e s and settings → Start Windows Easy T ransfer .
44 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: Y ou can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so . 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer .
Setting Up Y our Computer 45 If your computer is running th e Windows V ista™ operating sy stem , click the W indows Vista Start button , and click Network → Add a printer to start the Add P rinter W izard.Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wi z a r d .
46 Setting Up Y our Computer Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. Line conditioners ar e designed to maintain A C voltage at a fairly co nstant level. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage.
Using the Display 47 4 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is runn ing on battery power , you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • P ress <Fn> and the up-arrow key to in crease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).
48 Using the Display and images to appear larger and can bene fit people with vision impairments. T o display a prog ram at a specific re solution, both the video card and the display must support the pr ogram, and the necessary video drivers must be installed.
Using the Display 49 NOTICE: Y ou can damage an external monitor by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adju sting the refresh rate on an external monitor , see the user’ s guide for the monitor .
50 Using the Display T o disable dual independent display mode: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Display P roperties window . 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply . If necessary , pr ess <Fn><F8> to bring the screen image back to the computer display .
Using the Display 51 If you choose a resolution or co lor pa lette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automati cally to the closes t supported values.
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Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 53 5 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e the numeric keypad on an external keyboar d. Each key on the k eypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are mark ed in blue on the right of the k eypad keys.
54 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Display Functions Battery Power Manage ment <Ctrl><Shift> <Esc> Opens the Ta s k M a n a g e r window .
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 55 Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Func tions Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is installed, you can use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activati ng power management modes.
56 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad • T o move the cursor , l ightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • T o select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button . • T o select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad.
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 57 3 Click Mouse . 4 In the Mouse P roperties window : •C l i c k t h e Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. •C l i c k t h e To u c h P a d tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window .
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Using a Battery 59 6 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer , see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty documen t that shipped with your computer .
60 Using a Battery Y ou can check the battery charge befor e you insert the battery into the computer . Y ou can also set power manage ment options to aler t you when the battery charge is l ow . CAUTION: Using an incompatible bat tery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
Using a Battery 61 F or more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon, and then click Help . Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery char ge. T o check the battery meter , double-click the icon in the notification area.
62 Using a Battery the charge capacity r emains, and you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on page 210 for mor e in formation about the battery operating time).
Using a Battery 63 Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mo de Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft W indows Vista™) conserves power by turning off the display and the har d drive after a pr edetermined period of inactivity ( a time-out).
64 Using a Battery T o enter hibernate mode in W indows XP , click the Start button, click Tu r n o f f computer , press and hold <Shift>, and then click Hibernate . T o enter hibernate mode in W indows V ista , click the W indows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate.
Using a Battery 65 Windows Vista Click the W indows Vista Start button , click Co ntrol P anel , click System and Maintenance , and then click Po w e r O p t i o n s . Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. Y ou can leave the battery in the computer for as long as yo u like.
66 Using a Battery NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby or sleep mode, you have up to 1 minute to compl ete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. T o remove the battery : 1 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.
Using Mu ltimedia 67 7 Using Multimedia Playing Media NOTICE: Do not press down on the optical dr ive tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. 1 P ress the eject button on the front of the drive.
68 Using Multimedia A CD player includes th e following basic buttons: A D VD player in cludes the following basic buttons: F o r more information on playing media, click Help on the media playe r (if available).
Using Mu ltimedia 69 Playing Media Using Dell T ravel Remote The Dell T ravel Remote is designed to control Dell Media Direct and W indows Vista™ Media Center . It can wo rk only with specified computers. F or more details, go to the Dell Support website at support.
70 Using Multimedia Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media This section applies only to computer s that hav e a D VD+/-RW drive or a BD-RE drive. NOTE: Ensure that you observe all copyright laws when copying media. NOTE: The types of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country .
Using Mu ltimedia 71 3 T o copy the CD, DVD, or BD: • If you have one optical drive , insert the source disc into the drive, ensure that the settings ar e correct, and then click the Copy Disc button to continue. The computer reads your source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive.
72 Using Multimedia DVD-Writable Drives BD-Writable Drives Helpful T ips • Use Microsoft ® W indows ® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-R W only after you start Roxio Cr eator and open a Creator project. • 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.
Using Mu ltimedia 73 • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that yo u want to play in regular ster eos. CD-RWs do not play in most home or car stereos. • Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on comp uters that have MP3 software installed.
74 Using Multimedia Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the curr ent resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Appearance and P ersonalization .
Using Mu ltimedia 75 NOTE: Y ou cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Y ou need the installation software to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 203).
76 Using Multimedia If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audi o device, it i s recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the followi ng combinations: .
Using Mu ltimedia 77 When you finish connecting the vide o and audio cables between your computer and your TV , you must enable your computer to work with the TV . See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 90 to ensure that the computer r ecognizes and works properl y with the TV .
78 Using Multimedia 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: If your TV or audio device su pports S- video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable).
Using Mu ltimedia 79 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or the audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter .
80 Using Multimedia 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digi tal audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device. 7 T urn on the TV , tu rn on any audio device that you connecte d (if applicable), and the n turn on the computer .
Using Mu ltimedia 81 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or aud io device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite vide o cable into the composite video- output connector on the composite video adapter .
82 Using Multimedia 5 Plug the single-con nector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer . 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the ot her end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device.
Using Mu ltimedia 83 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or aud io device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter .
84 Using Multimedia 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 T urn on the TV , tu rn on any audio device that you connecte d (if applicable), and the n turn on the computer .
Using Mu ltimedia 85 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or aud io device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the compon ent video cable into the component video-output connectors on the compon ent video adapter .
86 Using Multimedia 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connecto rs on the TV . Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the ca ble match the colors of the TV input connectors.
Using Mu ltimedia 87 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 S-video TV-out connect or 2 composite video cable 1 2.
88 Using Multimedia 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the compon ent video cable into the component video-output connectors on the compon ent video adapter .
Using Mu ltimedia 89 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video-input connecto rs on the TV . Make sur e that the red, gr een, and blue colors of the ca ble match the colors of the TV input connectors.
90 Using Multimedia Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 Double-click the speak er icon in the W indows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then cl ick Advanced Controls . 3 Click Advanced . 4 Click S/PDIF Interface . 5 Click Close . 6 Click OK .
Using ExpressCards 91 8 Using ExpressCards ExpressCar ds provide additional memory , wired and wir eless communications, multimedia and security features. F or example, you can add an ExpressCard to mak e wireless wide area network (WW AN) connectivity available on your computer .
92 Using ExpressCards Remove the blank befor e installing an Expr essCar d. T o remove the blank, see "Removing an Expr essCard or Blank" on page 93. Installing an ExpressCard Y ou can install an ExpressCar d while the computer is runn ing. The computer automatically detects the card.
Using ExpressCards 93 The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver . If the config uration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the ExpressCard.
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Using the Memory Card Reader 95 9 Using the Memory Card Reader The memory card r eader provides a fast an d convenient way to view and shar e digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory car d.
96 Using the Memory Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . T o install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the car d into the slot until the car d is completely seated in its connector .
Setting Up and Using Networks 97 10 Setting Up and Using Networks A computer network provides connecti vity between your computer and the Internet, another computer , or a network.
98 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network Windows XP 1 Click Start → All P rograms → Accessories → Communications → Network Setup Wiz ard → Next → Checklist for creating a network .
Setting Up and Using Networks 99 Wireless Local Area Network A wireless local ar ea network (WLAN) is a series of interconnected computers that co mmunicate with ea ch other o ver the air waves rather than through a network cable connected to each computer .
100 Setting Up and Using Networks If W ireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet, you may not have a wi rel es s n e tw or k c ard .
Setting Up and Using Networks 101 NOTE: W ait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before continuing with the network setup.
102 Setting Up and Using Networks This section provides general procedur es for connecting to a network using wireless technology . Specific network names and configuration details vary . See "W ireless Lo cal Area Network" on page 99 for more information about how to prepar e for conn ecting your computer to a WLAN.
Setting Up and Using Networks 103 T o determine which wireless configuratio n utility is managi ng your wireless network card in W indows Vista: 1 Click → Connect T o → Ma nage wireless netw orks . 2 Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen.
104 Setting Up and Using Networks The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer ’s integrated wirele ss devices are enabled or disabled. When you turn the wir eless networking function on or off, the wi reless activity indicator changes to display the st atus.
Setting Up and Using Networks 105 • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (alr eady insta lled on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your comp uter , or on the media that ac.
106 Setting Up and Using Networks NOTE: Before you connect to the Internet , you mu st activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service prov ider .
Setting Up and Using Networks 107 T o monitor the status of your wireless device, see "Monitoring the Status of the W ireless Ne twork Card Thro ugh Dell QuickSet" on page 103.
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Securing Y our Computer 109 11 Securing Y our Computer Security Cable Lock NOTE: Y our computer does not ship with a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft devi ce. T o use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell computer .
110 Securing Y our Computer When using passwords, observe the following guidelines: • Choose a password that you can reme mber , but not one that is easy to guess. F or example, do not use the names of family members or pets for passwords. • It is recommended that you do not write down your password.
Securing Y our Computer 111 • Contact Dell customer service to re port the mi ssing computer . Provide the computer Service T ag, the case numbe r , and the na me, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency to which you reported the missing computer .
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T roubleshooting 113 12 T roubleshooting Dell T echnical Update Service The Dell T echnical Update service provid es proactive e-mail notification of software and har dware updates for your computer . The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how fr equently you receive notifications.
114 T roubleshooting NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Conta cting Dell" on page 203. 1 Ensure that the computer is connecte d to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly . 2 T urn on (or restart) your computer .
T roubleshooting 115 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer .
116 T roubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu scr een appears, click the button for the option you want. NOTE: It is recommended that yo u select Test System to run a complete test on your computer .
T roubleshooting 117 F or any problem encounter ed during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. W rite down the error code and problem description exactly as it appear s and follow the instructions on the screen.
118 T roubleshooting Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides se rvice, support, and system-specific information. F or more in formation about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Computers purchased on June 26, 2007 an d later are pr e-inst alled with Dell Support Center .
T roubleshooting 119 • View fr equently asked questions. • Learn more about Dell Support . •T u r n Dell Support off. F or more information about Dell Support , click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell Su pport window . T o access Dell Support : •C l i c k t h e Dell Support icon in the notifi cation area of your W indows desktop.
120 T roubleshooting Dell PC Checkup Dell PC Checkup is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that provides customized scanning and testing of your Dell computer . PC Checkup verifies whether your hardwar e is working prop erly and provides automated fixes for common configuration concerns.
T roubleshooting 121 T o begin a live session with a Dell associate: 1 Click the Dell Support Center icon on your computer’s desktop. 2 Click Assistance F rom Dell → T echnical Support → DellConnect → Phone and follow the instructions.
122 T roubleshooting Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive C LOSE OTHER PROGRAMS — CD-R W and DVD+/-R W drives must receive a steady stream of data when writin g. If the stream is interr upted, an er ror occurs. T ry closing all programs before you write to the drive.
T roubleshooting 123 3 Click P roperties → T ools → Check Now . The User Account Control window may app ear . If you are an administrator on the computer , click Continue ; otherwise, conta ct your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 F ollow the instructions on the screen.
124 T roubleshooting R UN THE M ODEM H ELPER DIAGNOSTICS — Win d o ws X P : 1 Click Start → All Pr o g r a m s → Modem Helper . 2 F ollow the instructions on the scr e en to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is not available on certain computers.
T roubleshooting 125 (your program may r equire an upgra de) to scan the computer and r emove spyware. F or more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the ke yw o rd spyware . Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
126 T roubleshooting E XTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED — The amount of memory r ecorded in nonvolatile memory (NVR AM) does not match the memory installed in the computer . Restart the computer . If the er ror appears again, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" o n page 203).
T roubleshooting 127 I NSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA — The operating system is trying to boot to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or CD. Insert bootable media . I NVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION - PLEASE RUN S Y STEM S ETUP P ROGRAM — The system configuration information does not match the hardwar e configuration.
128 T roubleshooting M EMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS , READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinsta ll the memory modules and, i f necessary , replace them (see "Memory" on page 172).
T roubleshooting 129 W indows Vista : 1 Click the W indows Vista Start button → Control P anel → Pr o g r a m s → P rograms and F eatures . 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall . 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions.
130 T roubleshooting U NEXPECTED INTERRUPT IN PROTECTED MODE — The k eyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory modu le may be loose. Ru n the System Memory tests and the K eyboard Controll er test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113).
T roubleshooting 131 IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . E NSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY W IN DOWS — 1 Click Start → Control P anel → System and Maintenance → Device Manager .
132 T roubleshooting C HECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD — 1 Shut down the computer , wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 V erify that the numbers, capitals, an d scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot rou tine. 3 F rom the W indows desktop, click Start → All P r ograms → Accessories → Notepad .
T roubleshooting 133 Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . The computer does not sta rt C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Ensure that the A C adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet.
134 T roubleshooting A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® operating sy stem R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY W IZA RD — Win d o ws X P : The P rogram Compatibility W izard configur es a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non- XP operating system environm ents.
T roubleshooting 135 C ANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES — Because Dell Medi aDirect provides acces s to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is r estri cted. Licensed content is digita l content tha t has Digital Rights Manage ment (DRM) ap plied to it.
136 T roubleshooting (your program may requir e an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. F or more inf ormation, go to support.dell.com and search for the key wo rd spyware .
T roubleshooting 137 C HECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR — No light indicates that no network communicati on exists. Replace the network cable.
138 T roubleshooting C HECK 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 state—press the power button to exit Sleep state. If the light is off, pre ss the power button to turn on the computer .
T roubleshooting 139 A DJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — See "P ower Managem ent Modes" on page 63. R ESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES — If the computer power light turns on, but th e d is p la y re ma in s bl an k, rei ns t al l t h e memory modules (s ee "Mem ory" on page 172).
140 T roubleshooting 3 Click P roperties and click P orts . 4 Adjust the settings, as needed. R EINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See the printer documentation for instructions. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
T roubleshooting 141 Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . No sound from integrated speakers A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
142 T roubleshooting No sound from headphones C HECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into th e headphone connector (see "Using ExpressCar ds" on page 91). A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Click or dou ble-click the speaker icon in the lower -right corner of your sc reen .
T roubleshooting 143 If you are using a mouse extension ca ble, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the comput er . T O VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE , CHECK THE TOUCH PAD — 1 Shut down the computer . 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 T urn on the computer .
144 T roubleshooting C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the A C adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on. C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power protection device s, power strips, and extension cabl es to verify that the computer turns on.
T roubleshooting 145 If only part of the display is readable C ONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR — 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer . 2 T urn on the computer and the monitor , and then adjust the monitor brightness and contr ast controls.
146 T roubleshooting Wi n d ow s X P: 1 Click Start → Control P anel . 2 Under Pic k a Ca t eg or y , click P erformance and Maintenance , and click System . 3 In the System P roperties window , click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager . W indows Vista: 1 Click the W indows Vista Start button and right-click Computer .
T roubleshooting 147 W indows Vista: 1 Click the W indows Vista start button , and right-click Computer . 2 Click P roperties → Device Manager . NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear . If you are an administrator on the computer , click Continue ; otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager .
148 T roubleshooting 5 At the W elcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program display s drivers only for hardware that came installed in your computer . If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new hardware might not be displayed.
T roubleshooting 149 7 When the name of the approp riate driver appears, click Next . 8 Click Fi n i s h and restart your computer . W indows Vista: 1 Click the W indows Vista start button , and right-click Computer . 2 Click P roperties → Device Manager .
150 T roubleshooting 3 In the Fi x a Pr o b l e m section, click Hardware T roubleshooter . 4 In the Hardware T roubleshooter list, select the option that best de scribes the problem and click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows V ista: 1 Click the W indows Vista Start button and cli ck Help and Support.
T roubleshooting 151 applications installed after you received the computer . Use F actory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your computer , you can use it to restor e your ope rating system.
152 T roubleshooting F o r more informatio n: 1 Click the W indows Vista Start button → Help and Support . 2 Ty p e System Restore in the search fiel d and pr ess <Enter>.
T roubleshooting 153 Undoing the Last Sy stem Restore NOTICE: Before you undo th e last sy stem restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open, or delete any files or programs until the sy stem restoration is complete.
154 T roubleshooting 8 Select the Y es, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition check box. 9 Click Next . The computer is restor ed to the default factory conf iguration. 10 When the restor e operation is completed, click Fi n i s h to restart the computer .
T roubleshooting 155 NOTICE: The Operating Sy stem media provides options for reinstalling Windows. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that are insta lled on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.
156 T roubleshooting •I f y o u r e c e i v e d a n Operatin g System disc with your computer , you can use it to restore your operating system. However , using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
T roubleshooting 157 Enabling Sy stem Restore NOTE: If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, Sy stem Restore is automatically disabled. T o see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click Start → Control Pa n e l → P erformance and Maintenance → System .
158 T roubleshooting 4 When prompted, click Fi n i s h to reboot the computer . NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer . Click Fi nish and let the computer completely reboot.
T roubleshooting 159 5 Click Ye s when a confirmation message appears. The PC Restore partition is deleted an d the newly available disk spa ce is added to the free space allocation on the hard drive.
160 T roubleshooting NOTICE: The Operating Sy stem media provides options for reinstalling Windows. The options can overwrite files and po ssibly affect programs t hat are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinst all Win dows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.
Adding and Replacing Parts 161 13 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for re moving and installi ng the components in your computer .
162 Adding and Replacing Parts W in dows V ista™: Click the W indows Vista Start button , click the arrow in the lower -right corner of the Start menu as shown below , and then click Shut Down . The computer turns off after the op erating system shutdown process is complete.
Adding and Replacing Parts 163 NOTICE: T o help prevent damage to the computer , perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer . 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
164 Adding and Replacing Parts 8 T urn the computer top-side up, open the display , and press the power button to ground the system board. 9 Remove any installed cards from th e ExpressCar d slot (see.
Adding and Replacing Parts 165 NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the com puter , store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against El ectrostatic Discha rge" in the Product Information Guide ). 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer .
166 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for st oring or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector .
Adding and Replacing Parts 167 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old har d drive to Dell in its original, or comparable, foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
168 Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 169 NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the hinge cover , do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously . 3 Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side. 4 Ease the hinge cove r up, moving from right to left, and remove it.
170 Adding and Replacing Parts CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 171 Replacing the Keyb oard 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the k eyboard connector on the DIMM A memory module cover . 2 Rotate the cable release lever to secure the cable. 3 Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm r est.
172 Adding and Replacing Parts Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Y ou can incr ease you r computer memory by installing me mory modules on the system board.
Adding and Replacing Parts 173 6 Remove the module from the connector . Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
174 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Replace the memory module cover . 4 Replace the keyboar d and hinge cover . 5 Insert the battery into the battery bay , or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
Adding and Replacing Parts 175 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module The DIMM B memory module is locate d under the memory module cover on the bottom of the computer .
176 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the DIMM B Memory Modu le NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
Adding and Replacing Parts 177 NOTICE: If the memory module cover is diffi cult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer . 3 Replace the memory module cover . 4 Insert the battery into the bat tery bay , or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
178 Adding and Replacing Parts Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity . CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 179 Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o help prevent damage to the sy stem bo ard, remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin wo rking inside the computer .
180 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Disconnect the antenn a cables from the WLAN card. 5 Release the WLAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly . 6 Lift the WLAN card out of its system board connector .
Adding and Replacing Parts 181 Replacing a WLA N Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the sy stem board, and realign the card. NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the WLAN card, never place cables under the card.
182 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card that you ar e insta lling: If the WLAN card has two triangles on the label (white and black), connect the white.
Adding and Replacing Parts 183 1 captive screws (2) 2 Mini-Card cover 1 2.
184 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the WW AN card. 5 Release the WW AN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly . 6 Lift the WW AN card out of its system board connector .
Adding and Replacing Parts 185 Replacing a WW AN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the sy stem board, and realign the card. NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the WWAN card , never place cables under the card.
186 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Connect the black antenna cable with a gray stripe to the connector labeled "aux" (b lack triangle) and co nnect the white antenna cable with a gray stripe to the connector labeled "main" (white triangle).
Adding and Replacing Parts 187 Replacing a WP AN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the sy stem board, and realign the card. NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the WP AN card, never place cables under the card.
188 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the FCM NOTICE: Install the FCM in the WW AN or WP AN slot. Do not install an FCM in the WLAN card slot. Doing so may cause damage to your computer . 1 Insert the FCM connector into the system board connector at a 45-d egree angle .
Adding and Replacing Parts 189 Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedur es in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
190 Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 191 5 Slide the battery out of the mylar sleeve. 1 coin-cell battery 2 mylar sleeve 3 coin-cell battery cable connector 2 1 3.
192 Adding and Replacing Parts.
Dell™ QuickSet Features 193 14 Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer . Dell QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure or view the following typ.
194 Dell™ QuickSet Features.
T raveling With Y our Computer 195 15 T raveling With Y our Computer Identifying Y our Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer . • W r ite down your Service T ag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case.
196 T raveling With Y our Computer • P rotect the computer , the batteries, an d the hard drive from hazards such as extr eme temperatures and overe xpo sure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • P ack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an over h ead storage compartment.
Getting Help 197 16 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover , first disconnect the modem cable and all power cables from electrical outlets.
198 Getting Help T ec hnical Support and Customer Se rvice Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardwar e. Our support staff uses comput er -based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers.
Getting Help 199 la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) apsupport@dell.com (Asian/P acific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addr esses apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/P acific countries only) sales_canada@dell.
200 Getting Help Product Information If you need information ab out add itional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an orde r , visit the Dell website at www .del l.com . F or the telephone number to call for your region or to speak to a s ales specialist, see "Contacting Dell" on page 203.
Getting Help 201 Before Y ou Call NOTE: Have your Express Se rvice Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’ s automated-support telephone sy stem direct y our call more efficiently. Y ou may also be asked for your Service T ag (located on the back or bottom of your computer).
202 Getting Help Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service T ag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if .
Getting Help 203 Contacting Dell F or cust omers in the United States, call 800- WWW .DELL (800.999.3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Inte rnet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
204 Getting Help.
Specifications 205 17 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region . Fo r more information regarding the configuration of your computer , click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer .
206 Specifications Cards supported ExpressCard/34 ( 34 mm) Expr essCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V ExpressCar d connector size 26 pins 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader 8-in-1 memory card controller Ricoh R5C.
Specifications 207 Ports and Connectors Audio microphone connector , stereo headphone/speakers conn ector IEEE 1394 4-pin serial connector Consumer IR sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (receive only).
208 Specifications Video NOTE: Optional video controller upgrades are av ailable for your computer subject to availability at the time of purchase. T o det ermine the configuration of your computer , see "Determining Y our Computer ’ s Configuration" on page 21.
Specifications 209 Internal microphone Dual digital microphone array V olume contr ols program menus, media control buttons Display T ype (active- matrix TFT) 15.4-inch WXGA 15.4-inch WXGA with T rueLife 15.4-inch WXGA+ with T rueLife 15.4-inch WSXGA+ with T rueLife Dimensions: Height 222.
210 Specifications Pix el p it c h: WXGA 0.258 mm WXGA with T rueLife 0.258 mm WXGA+ with T rueLife 0.2304 mm WSXGA+ with T rueLi fe 0.197 mm Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboar d shortcuts (see "Display F unctions" on page 54) Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.
Specifications 211 W eight 0.48 kg (1.06 l b) (9 cell) 0.33 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) V oltage 11.1 VDC Charge time (approximate) : Computer off 4 hours Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be sign ificantly reduce d under certain power -intensive conditions (see "P ower Problems" on page 137).
212 Specifications Dimensions (65 W): Height 28.2 mm (1.11 in) Wi d t h 57.9 mm (2.28 in) Depth 137.2 mm (5.4 in) W eight (with cable s) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) Dimensions (90 W): Height 34.2 mm (1.34 in) Wi d t h 60.8 mm (2.39 in) Depth 153.4 mm (6.0 in) W eight (with cable s) 0.
Specifications 213 Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operat ing 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive i n operating status and a 2-ms half -sine pulse for operating.
214 Specifications.
Appendix 215 18 Appendix Using the Sy stem Setup Program NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automatica lly configure most of the options available in the sy stem setup program, t hus overriding options.
216 Appendix Viewin g the Sy stem Setup Screen 1 T urn on (or restart) your computer . 2 When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately . If you wait too long and the Microsoft W in dows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows deskto p, then shut down your computer and try again.
Appendix 217 •U S B S t o r a g e D e v i c e • CD/D VD/CD-RW d rive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are bootable. During the boot routine, the computer st arts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files.
218 Appendix Cleaning Y our Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions loc ated in the Product Information Guide . Computer , Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer , di sconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any install ed batteries.
Appendix 219 T ouch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your computer (see "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 161). 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Battery P erformance" on page 59).
220 Appendix Media NOTICE: Alway s use compressed air to clean th e lens in the o ptical drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed air pr oduct. Ne ver touch the lens in the drive. If you notice problems, such as skippi ng, with the playback quality of your media, try cleaning the discs.
Appendix 221 Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any "Dell- installed" so ftwa re and peripherals 1 . Support for thir d-party software and peripherals is provided b.
222 Appendix This device complies with P art 15 of th e FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept an y interfer ence received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation.
Appendix 223 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright prot ection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
224 Appendix.
Glossary 225 Glossary T erms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features includ ed with your particular computer . A AC — alternating curr ent — The form of electr icity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet.
226 Glossary BIOS — basic input/output system — A program (or utility) that serves as an interface between the computer hardwar e and the operating system. Unless you understand what effect these settings have on the computer , do not change them.
Glossary 227 CD-R — C D rec orda bl e — A reco rdab le ver si on of a CD . Da ta c an be re co rded onl y once onto a CD -R. Once recor ded, the data cannot be erased or written over . CD-RW — CD re writable — A rewritable version of a CD. Data can be written to a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over (r ewritten).
228 Glossary device — Har dware such as a disk drive, printer , or keyboar d that is installed in or connected to your computer . device driver — See driver . DIMM — dual in-line memory module — A ci rcuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system boar d.
Glossary 229 DVD + RW dr i v e — drive that can read DVDs and most CD media and write to DV D+RW (rewritable DV Ds ) discs. DVI — digital video interface — A standar d for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display .
230 Glossary F F ahrenhe it — A temperature measur ement scale where 32° is the freezi ng point and 212° is the boiling point of water . FBD — fully-buffered DIMM — A DIMM with DDR2 DRAM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRA M chips and the system.
Glossary 231 H hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a har d disk. The terms hard drive and har d disk are often used inte rchangeably .
232 Glossary IrD A — Infrared Data Association — The organizat ion that cr eates international standards fo r infrared communications. IRQ — interrupt request — An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that the device can communicate with the pr ocessor .
Glossary 233 M Mb — megabit — A measur ement of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 Kb. Mbps — megabits per second — One million bits per second. This measurement is typically used for transmission speeds for networks and modems. MB — megabyte — A measur ement of data storage that equals 1,048,576 bytes.
234 Glossary modem — A device that allows your computer to communicate with other computers over analog telephone lines. Three types of modems include: exte rnal, PC Card, and internal. Y ou typically use your modem to connect to the Internet and exchange e-mail.
Glossary 235 PC Card — A removable I/O car d adher ing to the PCMCIA standar d. Modems and network adapters are common type s of PC Cards. PCI — peripheral component in terconnect — PCI is a loc.
236 Glossary RAM — rand om-access memory — The primar y temporary storage ar ea for program instructions and data. Any information stored in R AM is lost when you shut down your computer . readme file — A text file included with a softwar e package or hardware product.
Glossary 237 ScanDisk — A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the har d disk’s surface for errors. ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after it has stopped res p on di n g.
238 Glossary Network connections cannot be protected by surge protectors. Alwa ys disconnect the network cable from the network conne ctor during electrical storms. SVGA — super -video graphics array — A video standard for video car ds and controllers.
Glossary 239 U UAC — user account control— Microsoft W indows ® Vista™ security feature that, when enabled, provides an added layer of security between user accounts and access to operating system settings. UMA — unified memory allocation — Syst em memory dynamically allocated to video .
240 Glossary video resolution — See reso lu ti on . virus — A program that is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on your computer . A virus pr ogram moves fr om one computer to another through an infected disk, software downloaded from th e Internet, or e-mail attachments.
Glossary 241 X XGA — extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolution s up to 1024 x 768. Z ZIF — zero insertion force — A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed or removed with no str ess applied to either the chip or its socket.
242 Glossary.
Index 243 Index Numbers 8-in-1 memor y card r eader , 95 A audio device connecting, 7 5 enabling, 9 0 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 6 1 charging, 6 5 checking the charge, 6 0 performance, 5 9 power meter , 6 1 re mo v i ng , 6 5 replacing coin-cell battery , 1 9 0 storing, 6 6 BD.
244 Index computer cleaning, 2 1 8 c r a s h e s , 133-134 restor e to previous operating state, 1 5 6 slow performance, 1 2 4 , 1 3 5 specifications, 2 0 5 stops r esponding, 1 3 3 connecti ng audio .
Index 245 documentation (continued) User ’s Guide, 1 6 warranty , 1 5 Dolby headphones, s etting up, 90 drivers about, 1 4 5 identifying, 1 4 5 r e i n s t a l l i n g , 146 Drivers and Utilities me.
246 Index Internet connection about, 3 7 options, 3 7 setting up, 3 8 K key boa rd cleaning, 2 1 8 numeric k eypad, 5 3 problems, 13 1 rem ov i ng , 1 6 9 shortcuts, 5 4 keyboar d status lights descri.
Index 247 N network installing WLAN Mini-Card, 1 7 9 Mobile Broadband (WW AN), 1 3 6 problems, 1 3 6 QuickSet, 1 9 3 network connector description, 3 1 O operating system reinstalling W indows Vista, .
248 Index problems (continued) scanner , 1 4 0 slow computer performance, 1 2 4 , 135 s o f t w a r e , 133-135 sound and speakers, 1 4 1 speakers , 1 4 1 s p y w a r e , 124, 135 Product Information Guide, 15 Q QuickSet, 193 QuickSet He lp, 18 R RAM .
Index 249 System Restore , 156 system setu p program commonly used option s, 2 1 6 screens, 2 1 6 viewing, 2 1 6 T taskbar Dell Mobile Broadband Card U t i l i t y , 137 QuickSet icon, 1 9 3 Sa fe l y.
250 Index W indows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 1 4 6 P rogram Compatibility w i z a r d , 134 rei ns ta l li ng , 1 5 6 System Restore, 1 5 6 W indows Easy T ransf er wizard, 3 9 Wi n d o w s X P De.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Dell PP22L c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Dell PP22L - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Dell PP22L, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Dell PP22L va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Dell PP22L, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Dell PP22L.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Dell PP22L. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Dell PP22L ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
