Dell Vostro 1400 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Vostro 1400. We have 5 Dell Vostro 1400 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Driver Installation Manual, Quick Setup

Dell Vostro 1400 Owner's Manual (248 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information

15
2 About Your Computer

23
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  23
- Front View
  24
- Left Side View
  30
- Right Side View
  31
- Back View
  32
- Bottom View
  34
3 Setting up Your Computer

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

47
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

49
- Numeric Keypad
  49
- Key Combinations
  50
  - System Functions
    50
  - Display Functions
    50
  - Battery
    50
  - Power Management
    50
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    50
  - Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
    51
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    51
- Touch Pad
  52
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    53
6 Using a Battery

55
- Battery Performance
  55
- Checking the Battery Charge
  56
- Conserving Battery Power
  58
- Power Management Modes
  59
  - Standby and Sleep Mode
    59
  - Hibernate Mode
    59
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  60
  - Accessing Power Options Properties
    60
- Charging the Battery
  61
- Replacing the Battery
  61
- Storing a Battery
  62
7 Using the Optional Camera

63
8 Using Multimedia

67
9 Using Expresscards

93
10 Using the Memory Card Reader

97
- Memory Card Blanks
  97
- Installing a Memory Card
  97
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  98
11 Setting up and Using Networks

99
12 Securing Your Computer

111
- Security Cable Lock
  111
- Passwords
  111
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  112
13 Troubleshooting

115
- Dell Technical Update Service
  115
- Dell Diagnostics
  115
- Dell Support Center
  120
  - Dell Support 3
    120
  - Dell PC Tune-Up
    121
  - Dell PC Checkup
    122
  - Dell Network Assistant
    122
  - Dellconnect
    122
- Drive Problems
  123
  - Optical Drive Problems
    124
  - Hard Drive Problems
    124
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  125
- Error Messages
  127
- Expresscard Problems
  132
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  133
- Keyboard Problems
  133
  - External Keyboard Problems
    133
  - Unexpected Characters
    134
- Lockups and Software Problems
  135
- Memory Problems
  138
- Network Problems
  139
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    139
- Power Problems
  140
- Printer Problems
  141
- Scanner Problems
  142
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  143
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    143
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    143
  - No Sound from Headphones
    144
- Remote Control Problems
  144
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  145
- Video and Display Problems
  146
- Drivers
  147
  - What Is a Driver
    147
  - Identifying Drivers
    148
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    149
  - Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
    150
  - Manually Reinstalling Drivers
    151
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
  152
- Restoring Your Microsoft ® Windows Vista
  153
- Operating System
  153
- Restoring Your Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System
  158
  - Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
    158
  - Starting System Restore
    158
  - Using Dell™ PC Restore
    159
  - Using the Operating System Media
    161
14 Adding and Replacing Parts

163
- Before You Begin
  163
  - Recommended Tools
    163
- Turning off Your Computer
  164
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    164
- Hard Drive
  166
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    166
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    168
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    168
- Optical Drive
  169
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    169
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
    170
- Central Control Cover
  170
  - Removing the Central Control Cover
    171
  - Replacing the Central Control Cover
    171
- Keyboard
  172
  - Removing the Keyboard
    172
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    173
- Memory
  174
  - Removing the Memory Module
    174
  - Replacing the Memory Module
    176
- Modem
  177
- Subscriber Identity Module
  179
- Wireless Mini-Cards
  179
  - Removing a WLAN Card
    180
  - Replacing a WLAN Card
    181
  - Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
    182
  - Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
    184
  - Replacing a WWAN Card
    185
- Flash Cache Module
  186
  - Removing the FCM
    186
  - Replacing the FCM
    187
- Coin-Cell Battery
  188
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    188
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    189
15 Dell™ Quickset Features

191
16 Traveling with Your Computer

193
- Identifying Your Computer
  193
- Packing the Computer
  193
- Travel Tips
  194
  - Traveling by Air
    194
17 Getting Help

195
- Obtaining Assistance
  195
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    196
  - Dellconnect
    196
  - Online Services
    196
  - Autotech Service
    197
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    197
- Problems with Your Order
  197
- Product Information
  198
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  198
- Before You Call
  199
- Contacting Dell
  201
18 Specifications

203
19 Appendix

213
- Using the System Setup Program
  213
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    214
  - System Setup Screen
    214
  - Commonly Used Options
    214
- Cleaning Your Computer
  216
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    216
  - Touch Pad
    217
  - Mouse
    217
  - Media
    218
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  218
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    219
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    219
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  219
  - FCC Class B
    219
- Macrovision Product Notice
  221

Dell Vostro 1400 Service Manual (46 pages)

Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

Before You Begin
2
Recommended Tools
2
Turning off Your Computer
2
Before Working Inside Your Computer
2
Flashing the BIOS
4
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
5
Removing and Replacing the Camera Module
6
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
7
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
7
Removing the Microprocessor Module
9
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
10
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
12
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
12
Removing the Display Assembly
14
Replacing the Display Assembly
15
Removing the Display Bezel
16
Replacing the Display Bezel
17
Removing the Display Panel
17
Replacing the Display Panel
18
Removing the Fan
20
Replacing the Fan
20
Removing the FCM
22
Replacing the FCM
22
Removing the Hard Drive
24
Replacing the Hard Drive
25
Removing the Keyboard Cover
26
Replacing the Keyboard Cover
26
Removing the Keyboard
27
Replacing the Keyboard
27
Removing the Memory Module
29
Replacing the Memory Module
30
Communication Cards
31
Removing a WLAN Card
31
Replacing a WLAN Card
32
Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
32
Replacing a WWAN Card
33
Removing the Optical Drive
35
Replacing the Optical Drive
35
Removing the Palm Rest
36
Replacing the Palm Rest
37
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
39
USB Connector
39
S-Video TV-Out Connector
39
Video Connector
39
IEEE 1394 Connector
40
Removing the Speakers
41
Replacing the Speakers
41
Removing the System Board
43
Replacing the System Board
44

Dell Vostro 1400 Service Manual (46 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

Before You Begin
2
Recommended Tools
2
Turning off Your Computer
2
Before Working Inside Your Computer
2
Flashing the BIOS
4
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
5
Removing and Replacing the Camera Module
6
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
7
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
7
Removing the Microprocessor Module
9
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
10
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
12
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
12
Removing the Display Assembly
14
Replacing the Display Assembly
15
Removing the Display Bezel
16
Replacing the Display Bezel
17
Removing the Display Panel
17
Replacing the Display Panel
18
Removing the Fan
20
Replacing the Fan
20
Removing the FCM
22
Replacing the FCM
22
Removing the Hard Drive
24
Replacing the Hard Drive
25
Removing the Keyboard Cover
26
Replacing the Keyboard Cover
26
Removing the Keyboard
27
Replacing the Keyboard
27
Removing the Memory Module
29
Replacing the Memory Module
30
Communication Cards
31
Removing a WLAN Card
31
Replacing a WLAN Card
32
Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
32
Replacing a WWAN Card
33
Removing the Optical Drive
35
Replacing the Optical Drive
35
Removing the Palm Rest
36
Replacing the Palm Rest
37
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
39
USB Connector
39
S-Video TV-Out Connector
39
IEEE 1394 Connector
40
Removing the Speakers
41
Replacing the Speakers
41
Removing the System Board
43
Replacing the System Board
44

Dell Vostro 1400 Quick Setup (2 pages)

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Dell Vostro 1400 Driver Installation Manual (2 pages)

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Dell Vostro 1400 Owner's Manual (248 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Finding Information

2 About Your Computer

3 Setting up Your Computer

4 Using the Display

5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

6 Using a Battery

7 Using the Optional Camera

8 Using Multimedia

9 Using Expresscards

10 Using the Memory Card Reader

11 Setting up and Using Networks

12 Securing Your Computer

13 Troubleshooting

14 Adding and Replacing Parts

15 Dell™ Quickset Features

16 Traveling with Your Computer

17 Getting Help

18 Specifications

19 Appendix

Dell Vostro 1400 Service Manual (46 pages)

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