Dell VOSTRO 1500 PP22L - User Manual

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Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 Owner’s Manual

Model PP22L

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Finding Information15
2 About Your Computer21
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration21
- Front View22
- Left Side View27
- Right Side View30
- Back View31
- Bottom View34
3 Setting up Your Computer37
- Connecting to the Internet37
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection38
- Transferring Information to a New Computer39
  - Microsoft Windows XP39
  - Microsoft Windows Vista43
- Setting up a Printer43
  - Printer Cable43
  - Connecting a USB Printer44
- Power Protection Devices45
4 Using the Display47
- Adjusting Brightness47
- Using a Projector47
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper47
  - Microsoft Windows XP48
  - Windows Vista48
- Using both a Monitor and Your Computer Display49
  - Microsoft Windows XP49
  - Windows Vista50
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate50
  - Microsoft Windows XP51
  - Windows Vista51
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad53
- Numeric Keypad53
- Key Combinations54
- Touch Pad55
  - Customizing the Touch Pad56
6 Using a Battery59
- Battery Performance59
- Checking the Battery Charge60
- Conserving Battery Power62
- Power Management Modes63
  - Standby and Sleep Mode63
  - Hibernate Mode63
- Configuring Power Management Settings64
  - Accessing Power Options Properties64
- Charging the Battery65
- Replacing the Battery65
- Storing a Battery66
7 Using Multimedia67
- Playing Media67
- Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote69
- Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray Disc™ (BD) Media70
- Adjusting the Volume73
- Adjusting the Picture74
- Using Dell Mediadirect74
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device75
8 Using Expresscards91
- Expresscard Blanks91
- Installing an Expresscard92
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank93
9 Using the Memory Card Reader95
- Memory Card Blanks95
- Installing a Memory Card95
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank96
10 Setting up and Using Networks97
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable97
- Setting up a Network98
  - Windows XP98
  - Windows Vista98
- Wireless Local Area Network99
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)104
- Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator107
11 Securing Your Computer109
- Security Cable Lock109
- Passwords109
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen110
12 Troubleshooting113
- Dell Technical Update Service113
- Dell Diagnostics113
- Dell Support Center118
  - Dell Support118
  - Dell PC Tuneup119
  - Dell PC Checkup120
  - Dell Network Assistant120
  - Dellconnect120
- Drive Problems121
  - Optical Drive Problems121
  - Hard Drive Problems122
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems123
- Error Messages125
- Expresscard Problems130
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems131
- Keyboard Problems131
  - External Keyboard Problems131
  - Unexpected Characters132
- Lockups and Software Problems133
  - The Computer Does Not Start133
  - The Computer Stops Responding133
  - A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly133
  - A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft Windows Operating System134
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears134
  - Dell Mediadirect Problems134
  - Other Software Problems135
- Memory Problems136
- Network Problems136
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])137
- Power Problems137
- Printer Problems139
- Scanner Problems140
- Sound and Speaker Problems141
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers141
  - No Sound from External Speakers141
  - No Sound from Headphones142
- Remote Control Problems142
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems142
- Video and Display Problems143
  - If the Display Is Blank143
  - If the Display Is Difficult to Read144
  - If Only Part of the Display Is Readable145
- Drivers145
  - What Is a Driver145
  - Identifying Drivers145
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities146
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems149
- Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Operating System150
  - Restoring Windows Vista150
  - Restoring Windows XP155
13 Adding and Replacing Parts161
- Before You Begin161
- Hard Drive164
- Optical Drive167
  - Removing the Optical Drive167
  - Replacing the Optical Drive168
- Hinge Cover168
  - Removing the Hinge Cover169
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover170
- Keyboard170
  - Removing the Keyboard170
  - Replacing the Keyboard171
- Memory172
- Subscriber Identity Module178
- Wireless Mini-Cards179
- Flash Cache Module187
  - Removing the FCM187
  - Replacing the FCM188
- Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology189
  - Removing the Card189
- Coin-Cell Battery190
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery190
14 Dell™ Quickset Features193
15 Traveling with Your Computer195
- Identifying Your Computer195
- Packing the Computer195
- Travel Tips196
  - Traveling by Air196
16 Getting Help197
- Obtaining Assistance197
- Problems with Your Order199
- Product Information200
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit200
- Before You Call201
- Contacting Dell203
17 Specifications205
18 Appendix215
- Using the System Setup Program215
- Cleaning Your Computer218
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)220
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals221
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals221
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)221
  - FCC Class B221
- Macrovision Product Notice223
Glossary225
Index243

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Dell VOSTRO 1500 PP22L Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM	1GB DDR2
Memory	DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive	120 GB / 160 GB / 200 GB - 5400 rpm
Display	15.4 in
Display Resolution	1280x800
Graphics	Intel GMA X3100
Graphics Card	Intel GMA X3100
Operating System	Windows Vista Business
Operating System Edition	Windows Vista Business
Optical Drive	DVD±RW
Optical Drive Type	DVD±RW
Battery	6-cell Lithium Ion
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz)