book.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Dell™ Vostro™ 1000 Owner’s Manual Model PP23LB w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
book.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better 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 indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" on page 159.
book.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Contents 1 Finding Information 2 About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Surge Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Line Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Switching the Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Setting Display Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 6 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Low-Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 8 Using Cards ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 . . . . . . . . . . . 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 8 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 . . . 95 Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 . . . . . . . . 97 No sound from integrated speakers . . . . . . . . . 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 15 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 16 Specifications 17 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Using the System Setup Program Entering System Setup Commonly Used Options Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . 153 . .
book.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for my computer Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer.
book.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Warranty information Dell™ Product Information Guide • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer.
book.book Page 13 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License • Microsoft Windows License Label These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support.
book.book Page 14 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website — support.dell.com tips; articles from technicians; online NOTE: Select your region to view the courses; and frequently asked questions appropriate support site.
book.book Page 15 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore — Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files.
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book.book Page 17 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. To determine your computer’s video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 14.
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book.book Page 19 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE DISPLAY LATCHES DISPLAY — Press to release the display latches and open the display. — Keep the display closed. — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 37. — Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. See "Power Management Modes" on page 48.
book.book Page 20 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.
book.book Page 21 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press .
book.book Page 22 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Left Side View 1 1 air vent 4 optical-drive-tray eject button 2 2 3 security cable slot 4 3 optical drive bay 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 environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
book.book Page 23 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM — You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 114. OPTICAL DRIVE BAY OPTICAL-DRIVE-TRAY EJECT BUTTON — Press this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive.
book.book Page 24 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM — Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 114 and "Hard drive problems" on page 82. HARD DRIVE E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T — Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. You can add an ExpressCard to make WWAN connectivity available on your computer. For more information, see "Using Cards" on page 59.
book.book Page 25 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Back View 1 2 3 4 5 1 AC adapter connector 2 network connector (RJ-45) 4 USB connectors (2) video connector 5 3 modem connector (RJ-11) AC A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
book.book Page 26 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to a network. The green and yellow lights next to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) To use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
book.book Page 27 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Bottom View 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 1 battery charge gauge 2 device security screw 3 battery-bay latch release 4 battery 5 hard drive modem/memory module cover 7 fan 6 — Provides information on the battery charge status. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 46. BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 114.
book.book Page 28 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 45. BATTERY — Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 114 and "Hard drive problems" on page 82. HARD DRIVE — Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. For more information, see "Modem" on page 120 and "Memory" on page 117.
book.book Page 29 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.
book.book Page 30 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 5 Click Next.
book.book Page 31 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTE: For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, go to support.microsoft.com and search for Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be available in some countries. For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
book.book Page 32 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 7 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. 8 Click Finish. Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next.
book.book Page 33 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 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. Copy Data From the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next.
book.book Page 34 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries.
book.book Page 35 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
book.book Page 36 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection.
book.book Page 37 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device.
book.book Page 38 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM If the video resolution setting is higher than that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at one time. For example, the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the desktop may no longer be visible. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to pan up, down, left, and right. NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by using an unsupported refresh rate.
book.book Page 39 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The that the keypad is active.
book.book Page 40 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). Display Functions Displays icons representing all currently available display options (for example, display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on).
book.book Page 41 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all open windows.
book.book Page 42 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk-screen with scroll zones • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.
book.book Page 43 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTE: The scroll zones may not work with all programs. For the scroll zones to function properly, the program must be able to use the touch-pad scroll feature. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center.
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book.book Page 45 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay.
book.book Page 46 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM You can check the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 46) before you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50 for information about accessing the Power Options Properties window. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
book.book Page 47 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery, you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged.
book.book Page 48 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time. See "Power Management Modes" on page 48 for more information about standby and hibernate modes.
book.book Page 49 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50) in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods: – Press the power button. – Close the display. – Press . To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab.
book.book Page 50 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your operating system. Configuring Power Management Settings You can use Windows Power Options Properties to configure the power management settings on your computer.
book.book Page 51 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer; do not use a battery from other computers.
book.book Page 52 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 50) before you use it.
book.book Page 53 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Using Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs. Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray.
book.book Page 54 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 3 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play CDs or DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer or in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the drive.
book.book Page 55 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to reduce the screen resolution setting. 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs.
book.book Page 56 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 3 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings are correct and click the Disc Copy button. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive. When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you have inserted your source CD or DVD and click the Disc Copy button.
book.book Page 57 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM DVD-Writable Drives Media Type Read Write Rewritable CD-R Yes Yes No CD-RW Yes Yes Yes DVD+R Yes Yes No DVD-R Yes Yes No DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes DVD-RW Yes Yes Yes DVD+R DL Yes Yes No DVD-R DL Maybe No No DVD-RAM Maybe No No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project.
book.book Page 58 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 58 • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for additional information.
book.book Page 59 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. See "Specifications" on page 141 for information on supported ExpressCards. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device.
book.book Page 60 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
book.book Page 61 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not stop the card in the configuration utility, you could lose data.
book.book Page 62 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Media Memory Cards The 3-in-1 media memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. NOTE: A media memory card is not a bootable device. The 3-in-1 media memory card reader reads Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO and MultiMediaCard (MMC) media memory cards. Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in the computer while the computer is running.
book.book Page 63 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 1 2 1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the media memory card, if applicable. Removing a Media Memory Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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book.book Page 65 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Before you connect your computer to a network that is not wireless, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. To connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer.
book.book Page 66 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network.
book.book Page 67 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, use one of the following: • The Start button and the Connect To option • Your order confirmation Start Button and Connect To Option 1 Click the Start button. 2 Point to Connect To, and then click Show all connections.
book.book Page 68 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 2 Ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection. See "Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem" on page 65. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Your wireless router may have been shipped with an installation CD. Such CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information.
book.book Page 69 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM • Configure your wireless router to communicate with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router’s broadcast name. The technical term for the name of your router’s broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network. See "Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network" on page 69.
book.book Page 70 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card’s configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. If the Choose a wireless network window states Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card.
book.book Page 71 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a wireless network, ensure that you have all the components for establishing a WLAN (see "What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection" on page 66), and then verify that your wireless network card is enabled by pressing . You can turn your computer’s wireless networking function on and off by pressing the key combination.
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book.book Page 73 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Securing Your Computer Security Cable Lock NOTE: Your computer does not ship with a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. To use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device. NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot on your computer.
book.book Page 74 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM When using passwords, observe the following guidelines: • Choose a password that you can remember, but not one that is easy to guess. For example, do not use the names of family members or pets for passwords. • It is recommended that you do not write down your password. If you do write it down, however, ensure that the password is stored in a secure place. • Do not share your password with other people.
book.book Page 75 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTE: If you know where the computer was lost or stolen, call a law enforcement agency in that area. If you do not know, call a law enforcement agency where you live. • If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer.
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book.book Page 77 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.
book.book Page 78 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
book.book Page 79 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.
book.book Page 80 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information. Tab Function Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered.
book.book Page 81 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E — Click the Start button and click My Computer. If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses.
book.book Page 82 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM I F Y O U C A N N O T E J E C T T H E C D, C D-R W, DV D , O R D V D + R W D R I V E T R A Y — 1 Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops. IF YOU HEAR AN UNFAMILIAR SCRAPING OR GRINDING SOUND — • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.
book.book Page 83 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE — • Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it.) • Ensure that you hear a click when you insert the telephone line connector into the modem.
book.book Page 84 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E — If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.
book.book Page 85 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM E R R O R R E A D I N G P C M C I A C A R D — The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Reinsert the card or try another card. See "ExpressCards" on page 59. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I Z E H A S C H A N G E D — The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 139.
book.book Page 86 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM H A R D - D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I L U R E — The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 114), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77).
book.book Page 87 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 117). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING V A L U E — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 117).
book.book Page 88 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. S E C T O R N O T F O U N D — The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to check the file structure on the hard drive. See the Windows Help and Support Center for instructions.
book.book Page 89 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y — Insert a disk into the drive and try again. W A R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I C A L L Y L O W — The battery is running out of charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer.
book.book Page 90 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD — 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs→ Accessories, and then click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display.
book.book Page 91 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer does not start up E N S U R E T H A T T H E AC A D A P T E R I S F I R M L Y C O N N E C T E D T O T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T O THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
book.book Page 92 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D — The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
book.book Page 93 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S — If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77.
book.book Page 94 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S — Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.
book.book Page 95 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
book.book Page 96 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R — See the printer documentation for instructions.
book.book Page 97 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L — Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion.
book.book Page 98 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 24). A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
book.book Page 99 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y — If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
book.book Page 100 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR — 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 139.
book.book Page 101 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101.
book.book Page 102 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Using theDrivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically.
book.book Page 103 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
book.book Page 104 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 104.
book.book Page 105 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 101) to resolve the problem. If that is unsuccessful, then use System Restore.
book.book Page 106 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.
book.book Page 107 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . If you do not press in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appears, click Restore.
book.book Page 108 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer. It is recommended that you do not remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional harddrive space. If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer’s operating system to its original state.
book.book Page 109 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 104. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.
book.book Page 110 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101.
book.book Page 111 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" (see this page) and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" (see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 112).
book.book Page 112 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 2 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for several seconds until the computer turns off. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.
book.book Page 113 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 1 1 battery-bay latch release 2 2 battery 5 Press the power button to ground the system board.
book.book Page 114 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Turn the computer off. 2 Turn the computer over and remove the device security screw. 3 Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to release the drive from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the bay.
book.book Page 115 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 111) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
book.book Page 116 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing 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.
book.book Page 117 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" on page 141 for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.
book.book Page 118 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTICE: To 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). 3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the memory-module securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b Remove the module from the connector.
book.book Page 119 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 1 2 1 notch 2 tab NOTICE: If the memory module cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 5 Replace the memory module cover. 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Reinstall the hard drive. See "Hard Drive" on page 114. 8 Turn on the computer.
book.book Page 120 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Modem CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you ordered your computer, the modem is already installed. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 111. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the modem cover, and then remove the modem cover.
book.book Page 121 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 1 5 4 3 1 modem screw 2 modem pull-tab 4 modem 5 modem cable 2 3 modem connector on system board 4 Install the replacement modem: a Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: The connector is keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connector and realign the card. b Align the modem with the screw holes and press the modem down into the connector on the system board.
book.book Page 122 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To 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).
book.book Page 123 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To 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).
book.book Page 124 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 4 Remove the keyboard: a Remove the two keyboard screws. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. b Slightly slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer, and then lift the keyboard only enough to hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector.
book.book Page 125 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Wireless Mini-Card If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 111. 2 Remove the hinge cover.
book.book Page 126 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM b Release the Mini-Card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly. c Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector. 1 2 3 1 metal securing tab 2 Mini-Card 3 metal securing tab NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.
book.book Page 127 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTICE: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. b Connect the two antenna cables to the Mini-Card (black cable to the connector labeled "aux" and the white cable to the connector labeled "main").
book.book Page 128 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 1 2 1 system board connector 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To 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).
book.book Page 129 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 4 Insert a plastic scribe into the guide on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and pop the battery out. When you replace the battery, insert it at a 30-degree angle under the clip with the positive (identified by a plus [+] symbol) side up, and then push it into place. Display CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
book.book Page 130 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 5 Loosen the captive grounding-wire screw. 6 Disconnect the display cable, using the pull-tab. 7 Dislodge the display cable from the display cable channel. 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 1 screws (2) 2 display cable 3 display cable pull-tab 4 captive groundingwire screw 5 antenna cables (2) 6 standby switch 7 display cable connector on system board 8 display cable channel 8 Lift the display away from the computer.
book.book Page 131 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM When you replace the display, ensure that the display cable is lying flat in the display cable channel and securely tucked underneath the tabs. Also, ensure that the antenna cables are not twisted and that they are lying flat in the antenna cable clip.
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book.book Page 133 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 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 types of settings: • Network connectivity • Power management • Display • System information Depending on what you want to do in QuickSet, you can start it by either clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
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book.book Page 135 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer. • Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case • Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as your name, address, and phone number in this file.
book.book Page 136 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment.
book.book Page 137 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Traveling by Air NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through a metal detector. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using a computer is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during flight.
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book.book Page 139 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.dell.com.
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book.book Page 142 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 3-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader 3-in-1 media memory card controller Ricoh R5C832 3-in-1 media memory card connector 3-in-1 combo card connector Cards supported SD/SDIO/MMC 3-in-1 media memory card connector 30.55 mm x 28.9 mm x 4.55 mm size Memory Memory module connector two SODIMM connectors Memory module capacities 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB Memory type 1.
book.book Page 143 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Communications Modem: Type v.
book.book Page 144 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Display Type (active-matrix TFT) 15.4-inch WXGA Display area (15.4-inch): Height 207 mm (8.2 inches) Width 331.2 mm (13.0 inches) Diagonal 391.2 mm (15.4 inches) Maximum resolution 1280 x 800 at 262,144 colors Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0° (closed) to 180° Viewing angles: Horizontal ±40° minimum Vertical +10°/–30° minimum Pixel pitch: 15.4-inch Controls 144 0.
book.book Page 145 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Width 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area Height 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle Battery Type 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-cell "smart" lithium ion (when available) Dimensions: Depth 60.1 mm (2.37 inches) (9 cell) 49 mm (1.93 inches) (6 cell) 49 mm (1.
book.book Page 146 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Battery (continued) Charge time (approximate): Computer off 3.5 hours (9-cell) 2.5 hours (6-cell) 2.5 hours (4-cell, when available) Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See "Power Problems" on page 94. See "Using a Battery" on page 45 for more information on battery life.
book.book Page 147 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM AC Adapter (continued) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Physical Height 36 mm (1.42 inches) Width 356 mm (14.02 inches) Depth 265.5 mm (10.45 inches) Weight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than 2.9 kg (6.
book.book Page 148 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Environmental (continued) Altitude (maximum): 148 Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.
book.book Page 149 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Appendix Using the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the system setup program, thus overriding options that you set through the system setup program. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through the system setup program.
book.book Page 150 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. 3 Once this F2 prompt appears, press immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press . If you press before you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost.
book.book Page 151 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Menu bar — The menu bar lists the major categories of settings available in system setup. Use the right and left arrow keys to move from one menu to another. Item Specific Help — This field Options List — This field appears on the left contains information about each option side of the system setup and the keys to use to change settings. window. The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer.
book.book Page 152 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operating system. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the system setup program. NOTE: To change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 153.
book.book Page 153 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
book.book Page 154 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM NOTICE: To prevent damage to the antiglare coating, do not wipe the display with soap or alcohol. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. • To clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.
book.book Page 155 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM 4 Blow carefully into the ball cage or use a can of compressed air to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in their channels if they are misaligned. Ensure that fluff from the swab is not left on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into place.
book.book Page 156 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM provide some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are also safe to use on DVDs. FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception.
book.book Page 157 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: Product name: Dell™ Latitude Vostro™ 1000 Model number: PP23LB Company name: Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.
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book.book Page 159 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet.
book.book Page 160 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM battery — A rechargeable internal power source used to operate portable computers when not connected to an AC adapter and an electrical outlet. battery life span — The length of time (years) during which a portable computer battery is able to be depleted and recharged. battery operating time — The length of time (minutes or hours) that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer.
book.book Page 161 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM carnet — An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport. CD — compact disc — An optical form of storage media, typically used for audio and software programs. CD drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read data from CDs. CD player — The software used to play music CDs. The CD player displays a window with buttons that you use to play a CD.
book.book Page 162 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM DDR2 SDRAM — double-data-rate 2 SDRAM — A type of DDR SDRAM that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to over 400 MHz. device — Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver — See driver. DIMM — Dual Inline Memory Module.
book.book Page 163 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM DVD-R — DVD recordable — A recordable version of a DVD. Data can be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over. DVD+RW — DVD rewritable — A rewritable version of a DVD. Data can be written to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written over (rewritten). (DVD+RW technology is different from DVD-RW technology.) DVD+RW drive — A drive that can read DVDs and most CD media and write to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs.
book.book Page 164 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Express Service Code — A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in some countries. extended display mode — A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as an extension of your display. Also referred to as dual display mode.
book.book Page 165 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM graphics mode — A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by z colors. Graphics modes can display an unlimited variety of shapes and fonts. GUI — graphical user interface — Software that interacts with the user by means of menus, windows, and icons. Most programs that operate on the Windows operating systems are GUIs. H hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk.
book.book Page 166 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM IEEE 1394 — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. — A highperformance serial bus used to connect IEEE 1394-compatible devices, such as digital cameras and DVD players, to the computer. infrared sensor — A port that allows you to transfer data between the computer and infrared-compatible devices without using a cable connection. integrated — Usually refers to components that are physically located on the computer’s system board.
book.book Page 167 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM L LAN — local area network — A computer network covering a small area. A LAN usually is confined to a building or a few nearby buildings. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network (WAN). LCD — liquid crystal display — The technology used by portable computer and flatpanel displays.
book.book Page 168 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM MHz — megahertz — A measure of frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. The speeds for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are often measured in MHz. Mini PCI — A standard for integrated peripherals with an emphasis on communications such as such as modems and NICs. Mini PCI is a small card that is functionally equivalent to a standard PCI expansion card.
book.book Page 169 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM P parallel connector — An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to your computer. Also referred to as an LPT port. partition — A physical storage area on a hard drive that is assigned to one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. Each partition can contain multiple logical drives. PC Card — A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are common types of PC Cards.
book.book Page 170 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM PS/2 — personal system/2 — A type of connector for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. PXE — pre-boot execution environment — A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely. R RAID — redundant array of independent disks — A method of providing data redundancy.
book.book Page 171 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM RTC — real time clock — Battery-powered clock on the system board that keeps the date and time after you shut down the computer. RTCRST — real-time clock reset — A jumper on the system board of some computers that can often be used for troubleshooting problems. S ScanDisk — A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the hard disk’s surface for errors. ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after it has stopped responding.
book.book Page 172 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Strike Zone™ — Reinforced area of the platform base that protects the hard drive by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is on or off). surge protectors — Prevent voltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet.
book.book Page 173 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM travel module — A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of a portable computer to reduce the weight of the computer. U UMA — unified memory allocation — System memory dynamically allocated to video. UPS — uninterruptible power supply — A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level. A UPS keeps a computer running for a limited amount of time when there is no electrical power.
book.book Page 174 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM video resolution — See resolution. virus — A program that is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on your computer. A virus program moves from one computer to another through an infected disk, software downloaded from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. When an infected program starts, its embedded virus also starts. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is stored in the boot sectors of a floppy disk.
book.book Page 175 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Z ZIF — zero insertion force — A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed or removed with no stress applied to either the chip or its socket. Zip — A popular data compression format. Files that have been compressed with the Zip format are called Zip files and usually have a filename extension of .zip. A special kind of zipped file is a self-extracting file, which has a filename extension of .exe.
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book.book Page 177 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM Index Numbers C 3-in-1 media memory card reader, 62 CardBus technology ExpressCards, 59 media memory cards, 62 A audio connectors, 24 audio.
book.book Page 178 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 103 display (continued) resolution, 37 switching the video image, 37 connecting WLAN, 66 display latch, 19 contacting Dell, 139 copying CDs general information, 55 helpful tips, 57 how to, 55 copying DVDs general information, 55 helpful tips, 57 how to, 55 display.
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book.book Page 182 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM R stolen computer, 74 RAM. See memory support contacting Dell, 139 regulatory information, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 104 resolution setting, 37 S support website, 14 System Restore, 104 system setup entering, 150 screens, 150 system setup program commonly used options, 151 safety instructions, 12 scanner problems, 96 screen.
book.book Page 183 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM troubleshooting (continued) restore computer to previous operating state, 104 U uninterruptible power supply.
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