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Dell VOSTRO ALL IN ONE - VOSTRO ALL IN ONE Owner's Manual

Dell VOSTRO ALL IN ONE - VOSTRO ALL IN ONE Owner's Manual (240 pages)

Dell Notebook PC Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.34 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information

15
2 About Your Computer

21
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  21
- Front View
  22
- Left Side View
  27
- Right Side View
  29
- Back View
  31
- Bottom View
  33
3 Setting up Your Computer

35
- Connecting to the Internet
  35
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    36
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  37
  - Microsoft Windows XP
    37
  - Microsoft Windows Vista
    41
- Setting up a Printer
  41
  - Printer Cable
    41
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    42
- Power Protection Devices
  43
  - Surge Protectors
    43
  - Line Conditioners
    44
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    44
4 Using the Display

45
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

47
- Numeric Keypad
  47
- Key Combinations
  47
  - System Functions
    47
  - Display Functions
    47
  - Battery
    47
  - Power Management
    48
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    48
  - Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
    48
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    48
- Touch Pad
  49
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    50
6 Using a Battery

51
- Battery Performance
  51
- Checking the Battery Charge
  52
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    52
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
    53
  - Charge Gauge
    53
  - Low-Battery Warning
    54
- Conserving Battery Power
  54
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    54
  - Using the Sleep Power State
    55
- Charging the Battery
  55
- Replacing the Battery
  56
- Storing a Battery
  57
7 Using Multimedia

59
8 Using Expresscards

85
9 Using the Memory Card Reader

89
- Memory Card Blanks
  89
- Installing a Memory Card
  89
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  90
10 Setting up and Using Networks

91
11 Securing Your Computer

101
- Security Cable Lock
  101
- Passwords
  101
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  102
12 Troubleshooting

105
- Dell Technical Update Service
  105
- Dell Diagnostics
  105
- Dell Support Center
  110
  - Dell Support
    110
  - Dell PC Tuneup
    111
- Dell PC Checkup
  112
- Dell Network Assistant
  112
- Dellconnect
  112
- Drive Problems
  113
  - Optical Drive Problems
    113
  - Hard Drive Problems
    114
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  115
- Error Messages
  117
- Expresscard Problems
  122
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  123
- Keyboard Problems
  123
  - External Keyboard Problems
    123
  - Unexpected Characters
    124
- Lockups and Software Problems
  125
- Memory Problems
  128
- Network Problems
  128
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    129
- Power Problems
  129
  - Printer Problems
    131
  - Scanner Problems
    132
  - Sound and Speaker Problems
    133
    
    No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    133
    
    No Sound from External Speakers
    133
    
    No Sound from Headphones
    134
  - Remote Control Problems
    134
  - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
    134
  - Video and Display Problems
    135
    
    If the Display Is Blank
    135
    
    If the Display Is Difficult to Read
    136
    
    Microsoft Windows Operating System
    137
    
    If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
    137
  - Drivers
    137
    
    What Is a Driver
    137
    
    Identifying Drivers
    137
    
    Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    138
  - Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
    141
  - Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Operating System
    142
    
    Restoring Windows Vista
    142
    
    Restoring Windows XP
    147
13 Adding and Replacing Parts

153
- Before You Begin
  153
  - Recommended Tools
    153
  - Turning off Your Computer
    153
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    154
- Hard Drive
  155
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    156
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    157
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    158
- Optical Drive
  158
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    158
- Hinge Cover
  159
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    160
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    160
- Keyboard
  161
  - Removing the Keyboard
    161
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    162
- Memory
  163
- Subscriber Identity Module
  169
- Wireless Mini-Cards
  170
  - Removing a WLAN Card
    171
  - Replacing a WLAN Card
    173
  - Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
    174
  - Replacing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
    177
  - Removing a WPAN Card
    178
  - Replacing a WPAN Card
    179
- Flash Cache Module
  179
  - Removing the FCM
    179
  - Replacing the FCM
    180
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  181
  - Removing the Card
    181
- Coin-Cell Battery
  182
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    182
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    183
14 Dell™ Quickset Features

185
15 Traveling with Your Computer

187
- Identifying Your Computer
  187
- Packing the Computer
  187
- Travel Tips
  188
  - Traveling by Air
    188
16 Getting Help

189
- Obtaining Assistance
  189
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    190
  - Dellconnect
    190
  - Online Services
    190
  - Autotech Service
    191
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    191
- Problems with Your Order
  191
- Product Information
  192
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  192
- Before You Call
  193
- Contacting Dell
  195
17 Specifications

197
18 Appendix

205
- Using the System Setup Program
  205
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    206
  - System Setup Screen
    206
  - Commonly Used Options
    206
- Cleaning Your Computer
  208
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    208
  - Touch Pad
    209
  - Mouse
    209
  - Media
    210
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  210
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    211
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    211
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  211
  - FCC Class B
    211
- Macrovision Product Notice
  213
Glossary

215
Index

233

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