User Manuals: DELL VOSTRO 1000 PP23LB Laptop Sempron

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DELL VOSTRO 1000 PP23LB Owner's Manual (210 pages)

Brand: DELL | Category: Laptop | Size: 5.19 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information

13
2 About Your Computer

19
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  19
- Front View
  20
- Left Side View
  24
- Right Side View
  25
- Back View
  27
- Bottom View
  29
3 Setting up Your Computer

31
- Connecting to the Internet
  31
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    31
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  33
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    33
  - Microsoft Windows Vista
    36
- Setting up a Printer
  37
  - Printer Cable
    37
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    37
- Power Protection Devices
  39
  - Surge Protectors
    39
  - Line Conditioners
    39
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    39
4 Using the Display

41
- Adjusting Brightness
  41
- Using a Projector
  41
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
  41
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    42
  - Windows Vista
    42
- Using both a Monitor and Your Computer Display
  43
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    43
  - Windows Vista
    44
- Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display
  44
  - Microsoft Windows XP
    44
  - Windows Vista
    45
- Using Catalyst Control Center
  45
  - Launching Catalyst Control Center
    46
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

47
- Numeric Keypad
  47
- Key Combinations
  48
  - System Functions
    48
  - Battery
    48
  - CD or DVD Tray
    48
  - Display Functions
    48
  - Power Management
    48
  - Speaker Functions
    49
  - Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
    49
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    49
- Touch Pad
  50
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    51
6 Using a Battery

53
- Battery Performance
  53
- Checking the Battery Charge
  54
  - Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
    54
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
    55
  - Charge Gauge
    55
  - Low-Battery Warning
    56
- Conserving Battery Power
  56
- Charging the Battery
  58
- Replacing the Battery
  59
- Storing a Battery
  60
7 Using Multimedia

61
- Playing a CD or DVD
  61
- Adjusting the Volume
  62
- Adjusting the Picture
  62
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  63
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    63
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    64
  - Helpful Tips
    65
- Adjusting the Volume
  66
- Adjusting the Picture
  67
8 Using Cards

69
- Expresscards
  69
- Media Memory Cards
  72
  - Installing a Media Memory Card
    72
  - Removing a Media Memory Card
    73
9 Setting up and Using Networks

75
10 Securing Your Computer

85
- Security Cable Lock
  85
- Passwords
  85
- Computer Tracking Software
  86
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  86
11 Adding and Replacing Parts

89
- Before You Begin
  89
- Optical Drive
  92
- Hard Drive
  92
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    94
- Memory
  95
- Modem
  98
- Hinge Cover
  100
- Keyboard
  101
- Wireless Mini-Card
  103
- Coin-Cell Battery
  106
- Display
  107
12 Troubleshooting

111
- Dell Technical Update Service
  111
- Dell Diagnostics
  111
- Dell Support Center
  116
  - Dell Support
    116
  - Dell PC Tuneup
    117
  - Dell PC Checkup
    118
  - Dell Network Assistant
    118
  - Dellconnect
    118
- Drive Problems
  119
  - Optical Drive Problems
    119
  - Hard Drive Problems
    120
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  121
- Error Messages
  123
- Expresscard Problems
  128
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  128
- Keyboard Problems
  129
  - External Keyboard Problems
    129
  - Unexpected Characters
    130
- Lockups and Software Problems
  130
  - The Computer Does Not Start
    130
  - The Computer Stops Responding
    131
  - A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
    131
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears
    132
  - Dell Mediadirect Problems
    132
  - Other Software Problems
    133
- Memory Problems
  133
- Network Problems
  134
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    135
- Power Problems
  135
- Printer Problems
  137
- Scanner Problems
  138
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  138
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    139
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    139
  - No Sound from Headphones
    139
- Remote Control Problems
  140
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  140
- Video and Display Problems
  141
- Drivers
  143
  - What Is a Driver
    143
  - Identifying Drivers
    143
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    144
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
  147
- Restoring Your Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System
  153
13 Dell™ Quickset Features

159
14 Traveling with Your Computer

161
- Identifying Your Computer
  161
- Packing the Computer
  161
- Travel Tips
  162
  - Traveling by Air
    163
15 Contacting Dell

165
16 Specifications

167
17 Appendix

175
- Using the System Setup Program
  175
  - Viewing the System Setup Screens
    176
  - Commonly Used Options
    177
- Cleaning Your Computer
  179
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    179
  - Touch Pad
    180
  - Mouse
    180
  - Floppy Drive
    181
  - Cds and Dvds
    181
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  182
  - FCC Class B
    182
- Macrovision Product Notice
  183
Glossary

185
Index

203

DELL VOSTRO 1000 PP23LB Owner's Manual (184 pages)

Brand: DELL | Category: Laptop | Size: 10.34 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information

11
2 About Your Computer

17
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  17
- Front View
  18
- Left Side View
  22
- Right Side View
  23
- Back View
  25
- Bottom View
  27
3 Setting up Your Computer

29
4 Using the Display

37
- Adjusting Brightness
  37
- Switching the Video Image
  37
- Setting Display Resolution
  37
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

39
- Numeric Keypad
  39
- Key Combinations
  40
  - System Functions
    40
  - Battery
    40
  - CD or DVD Tray
    40
  - Display Functions
    40
  - Power Management
    40
  - Speaker Functions
    41
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    41
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    41
- Touch Pad
  42
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    43
6 Using a Battery

45
- Battery Performance
  45
- Checking the Battery Charge
  46
  - Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
    46
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
    46
  - Charge Gauge
    47
  - Low-Battery Warning
    47
- Conserving Battery Power
  48
  - Power Management Modes
    48
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    50
- Charging the Battery
  50
- Replacing the Battery
  50
- Storing a Battery
  52
7 Using Multimedia

53
- Playing a CD or DVD
  53
- Adjusting the Volume
  54
- Adjusting the Picture
  54
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  55
  - How to Copy a CD or DVD
    55
  - Using Blank Cds and Dvds
    56
  - Helpful Tips
    57
8 Using Cards

59
- Expresscards
  59
- Media Memory Cards
  62
  - Installing a Media Memory Card
    62
  - Removing a Media Memory Card
    63
9 Setting up a Network

65
10 Securing Your Computer

73
- Security Cable Lock
  73
- Passwords
  73
- Computer Tracking Software
  74
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  74
11 Solving Problems

77
- Dell Diagnostics
  77
- Drive Problems
  81
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    81
  - Hard Drive Problems
    82
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  82
- Error Messages
  84
- Expresscard Problems
  89
- Keyboard Problems
  89
  - External Keyboard Problems
    89
  - Unexpected Characters
    90
- Lockups and Software Problems
  91
- Memory Problems
  93
- Network Problems
  93
- Power Problems
  94
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    95
- Printer Problems
  95
- Scanner Problems
  96
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  97
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  98
- Video and Display Problems
  98
- Drivers
  100
  - What Is a Driver
    100
  - Identifying Drivers
    100
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    101
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  103
- Restoring Your Operating System
  104
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

111
- Before You Begin
  111
  - Recommended Tools
    111
  - Turning off Your Computer
    111
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    112
- Optical Drive
  114
- Hard Drive
  114
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    116
- Memory
  117
- Modem
  120
- Hinge Cover
  122
- Keyboard
  123
- Wireless Mini-Card
  125
- Coin-Cell Battery
  128
- Display
  129
13 Dell™ Quickset Features

133
14 Traveling with Your Computer

135
- Identifying Your Computer
  135
- Packing the Computer
  135
- Travel Tips
  136
  - Traveling by Air
    137
15 Contacting Dell

139
16 Specifications

141
17 Appendix

149
- Using the System Setup Program
  149
  - Entering System Setup
    150
  - Commonly Used Options
    151
- Cleaning Your Computer
  153
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    153
  - Touch Pad
    154
  - Mouse
    154
  - Floppy Drive
    155
  - Cds and Dvds
    155
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  156
  - FCC Class B
    156
- Macrovision Product Notice
  157
Glossary

159
Index

177

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DELL VOSTRO 1000 PP23LB Owner's Manual (210 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 Multimedia

8 Using Cards

9 Setting up and Using Networks

10 Securing Your Computer

11 Adding and Replacing Parts

12 Troubleshooting

13 Dell™ Quickset Features

14 Traveling with Your Computer

15 Contacting Dell

16 Specifications

17 Appendix

Glossary

Index