Dell Vostro 500 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Vostro 500. We have 6 Dell Vostro 500 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Quick Setup, Setting Up Your Computer

Dell Vostro 500 Owner's Manual (170 pages)

Dell Notebook Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.07 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 About Your Computer

19
- Front View
  19
- Left Side View
  24
- Right Side View
  26
- Back View
  27
- Bottom View
  28
2 Setting up Your Computer

29
- Connecting to the Internet
  29
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    30
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  31
  - Windows Easy Transfer
    31
- Setting up a Printer
  34
  - Printer Cable
    35
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    35
- Power Protection Devices
  36
  - Surge Protectors
    36
  - Line Conditioners
    37
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    37
3 Using the Display

39
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

41
- Numeric Keypad
  41
- Key Combinations
  42
  - System Functions
    42
  - Display Functions
    42
  - Battery
    42
  - Power Management
    42
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    43
  - Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
    43
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    43
- Touch Pad
  44
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    45
5 Using a Battery

47
- Battery Performance
  47
- Checking the Battery Charge
  48
- Conserving Battery Power
  49
- Power Management Modes
  50
  - Standby Mode
    50
  - Hibernate Mode
    50
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  51
  - Accessing Power Options Properties
    51
- Charging the Battery
  51
- Replacing the Battery
  52
- Storing a Battery
  53
6 Using Multimedia

55
- Playing Media
  55
- Copying CD and DVD Media
  57
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    57
  - Using Blank CD and DVD Media
    58
  - Helpful Tips
    58
- Adjusting the Volume
  59
- Adjusting the Picture
  60
7 Using Cards

61
- Expresscards
  61
- Expresscard Blanks
  62
- Installing an Expresscard
  62
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank
  63
- Memory Card Reader
  63
  - Memory Card Blanks
    63
- Installing a Memory Card
  64
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  65
8 Setting up and Using Networks

67
9 Securing Your Computer

73
- Security Cable Lock
  73
- Passwords
  73
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  74
10 Troubleshooting

75
- Dell Technical Update Service
  75
- Dell Diagnostics
  75
- Drive Problems
  79
  - Optical Drive Problems
    80
  - Hard Drive Problems
    81
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  81
- Error Messages
  82
- Expresscard Problems
  87
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  88
- Keyboard Problems
  88
  - External Keyboard Problems
    89
  - Unexpected Characters
    90
- Lockups and Software Problems
  90
- Memory Problems
  92
- Network Problems
  93
- Power Problems
  93
- Printer Problems
  94
- Scanner Problems
  95
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  96
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  97
- Video and Display Problems
  98
- Drivers
  100
  - What Is a Driver
    100
  - Identifying Drivers
    100
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    100
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System
  103
- Restoring Your Operating System
  103
11 Adding and Replacing Parts

107
- Before You Begin
  107
  - Recommended Tools
    107
  - Turning off Your Computer
    107
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    108
- Hard Drive
  109
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    110
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    111
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    111
- Optical Drive
  112
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    112
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
    112
- Hinge Cover
  113
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    113
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    114
- Keyboard
  114
  - Removing the Keyboard
    114
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    115
- Memory
  116
  - Removing Memory Module
    116
  - Replacing Memory Module
    118
- Wireless Mini-Cards
  120
  - Removing Mini-Card
    120
  - Replacing Mini-Card
    122
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  122
  - Removing the Card
    122
  - Replacing the Card
    123
12 Traveling with Your Computer

125
- Identifying Your Computer
  125
- Packing the Computer
  125
- Travel Tips
  126
  - Traveling by Air
    126
13 Getting Help

127
- Obtaining Assistance
  127
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    128
  - Dellconnect
    128
  - Online Services
    128
  - Autotech Service
    129
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    129
- Problems with Your Order
  129
- Product Information
  129
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  130
- Before You Call
  130
- Contacting Dell
  132
14 Specifications

133
A Appendix

141
- Using the System Setup Program
  141
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    142
  - System Setup Screen
    142
  - Commonly Used Options
    142
- Cleaning Your Computer
  144
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    144
  - Touch Pad
    145
  - Mouse
    145
  - Media
    145
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  146
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    146
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    146
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  147
  - FCC Class B
    147
- Macrovision Product Notice
  148
- Microsoft Windows Operating System
  149
Glossary

149
Index

165

Dell Vostro 500 Owner's Manual (170 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.94 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 About Your Computer

19
- Front View
  19
- Left Side View
  24
- Right Side View
  26
- Back View
  27
- Bottom View
  28
2 Setting up Your Computer

29
- Connecting to the Internet
  29
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    30
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  31
  - Windows Easy Transfer
    31
- Setting up a Printer
  34
  - Printer Cable
    35
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    35
- Power Protection Devices
  36
  - Surge Protectors
    36
  - Line Conditioners
    37
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    37
3 Using the Display

39
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

41
- Numeric Keypad
  41
- Key Combinations
  42
  - System Functions
    42
  - Display Functions
    42
  - Battery
    42
  - Power Management
    42
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    43
  - Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
    43
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    43
- Touch Pad
  44
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    45
5 Using a Battery

47
- Battery Performance
  47
- Checking the Battery Charge
  48
- Conserving Battery Power
  49
- Power Management Modes
  50
  - Standby Mode
    50
  - Hibernate Mode
    50
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  51
  - Accessing Power Options Properties
    51
- Charging the Battery
  51
- Replacing the Battery
  52
- Storing a Battery
  53
6 Using Multimedia

55
- Playing Media
  55
- Copying CD and DVD Media
  57
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    57
  - Using Blank CD and DVD Media
    58
  - Helpful Tips
    58
- Adjusting the Volume
  59
- Adjusting the Picture
  60
7 Using Cards

61
- Expresscards
  61
- Expresscard Blanks
  62
- Installing an Expresscard
  62
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank
  63
- Memory Card Reader
  63
  - Memory Card Blanks
    63
- Installing a Memory Card
  64
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  65
8 Setting up and Using Networks

67
9 Securing Your Computer

73
- Security Cable Lock
  73
- Passwords
  73
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  74
10 Troubleshooting

75
- Dell Technical Update Service
  75
- Dell Diagnostics
  75
- Drive Problems
  79
  - Optical Drive Problems
    80
  - Hard Drive Problems
    81
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  81
- Error Messages
  82
- Expresscard Problems
  87
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  88
- Keyboard Problems
  88
  - External Keyboard Problems
    89
  - Unexpected Characters
    90
- Lockups and Software Problems
  90
- Memory Problems
  92
- Network Problems
  93
- Power Problems
  93
- Printer Problems
  94
- Scanner Problems
  95
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  96
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  97
- Video and Display Problems
  98
- Drivers
  100
  - What Is a Driver
    100
  - Identifying Drivers
    100
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    100
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System
  103
- Restoring Your Operating System
  103
11 Adding and Replacing Parts

107
- Before You Begin
  107
  - Recommended Tools
    107
  - Turning off Your Computer
    107
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    108
- Hard Drive
  109
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    110
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    111
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    111
- Optical Drive
  112
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    112
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
    112
- Hinge Cover
  113
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    113
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    114
- Keyboard
  114
  - Removing the Keyboard
    114
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    115
- Memory
  116
  - Removing Memory Module
    116
  - Replacing Memory Module
    118
- Wireless Mini-Cards
  120
  - Removing Mini-Card
    120
  - Replacing Mini-Card
    122
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  122
  - Removing the Card
    122
  - Replacing the Card
    123
12 Traveling with Your Computer

125
- Identifying Your Computer
  125
- Packing the Computer
  125
- Travel Tips
  126
  - Traveling by Air
    126
13 Getting Help

127
- Obtaining Assistance
  127
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    128
  - Dellconnect
    128
  - Online Services
    128
  - Autotech Service
    129
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    129
- Problems with Your Order
  129
- Product Information
  129
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  130
- Before You Call
  130
- Contacting Dell
  132
14 Specifications

133
A Appendix

141
- Using the System Setup Program
  141
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    142
  - System Setup Screen
    142
  - Commonly Used Options
    142
- Cleaning Your Computer
  144
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    144
  - Touch Pad
    145
  - Mouse
    145
  - Media
    145
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  146
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    146
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    146
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  147
  - FCC Class B
    147
- Macrovision Product Notice
  148
Glossary

149
- Microsoft Windows Operating System
  149
Index

165

Dell Vostro 500 Service Manual (55 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.47 MB

Dell Vostro 500 Quick Setup (2 pages)

Dell Vostro Setting Up

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Dell Vostro 500 Setting Up Your Computer (2 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 0.35 MB

Dell Vostro 500 Setting Up Your Computer (2 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.2 MB

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Table of Contents

1 About Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using the Display

4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

5 Using a Battery

6 Using Multimedia

7 Using Cards

8 Setting up and Using Networks

9 Securing Your Computer

10 Troubleshooting

11 Adding and Replacing Parts

12 Traveling with Your Computer

13 Getting Help

14 Specifications

A Appendix

Glossary

Index

Dell Vostro 500 Owner's Manual (170 pages)

Table of Contents

1 About Your Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Using the Display

4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

5 Using a Battery

6 Using Multimedia

7 Using Cards

8 Setting up and Using Networks

9 Securing Your Computer

10 Troubleshooting

11 Adding and Replacing Parts

12 Traveling with Your Computer

13 Getting Help

14 Specifications

A Appendix

Glossary

Index

Dell Vostro 500 Service Manual (55 pages)

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Dell Vostro 500 Quick Setup (2 pages)

Dell Vostro 500 Setting Up Your Computer (2 pages)

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