Dell Vostro 1200 (Early 2009) User Manual

Dell™ vostro™ 1200 owner’s manual

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Dell™ Vostro™ 1200 Owner’s Manual
Contents
Finding Information
About Your Computer
- Front View
- Left Side View
- Right Side View
- Back View
- Bottom View
Using a Battery
- Battery Performance
- Checking the Battery Charge
  - Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter
  - Low-Battery Warning
- Conserving Battery Power
- Power Management Modes
  - Standby and Sleep Mode
  - Hibernate Mode
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  - Accessing Power Options Properties
- Charging the Battery
- Removing the Battery
- Storing a Battery
Using the Keyboard
- Numeric Keypad
- Key Combinations
- Touch Pad
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
Using the Display
- Adjusting Brightness
- Using a Projector
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
  - Microsoft® Windows® XP
  - Windows Vista™
- Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display
  - Microsoft® Windows® XP
  - Windows Vista™
- Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display
  - Microsoft® Windows® XP
  - Windows Vista™
Using Multimedia
- Playing CDs or DVDs
- Copying CDs and DVDs
- Adjusting the Volume
- Adjusting the Picture
Setting Up and Using Networks
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
- Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System
- Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
- Microsoft® Windows® Firewall
Using Cards
- ExpressCards
Securing Your Computer
- Security Cable Lock
- Passwords
- Computer Tracking Software
- Fingerprint Reader (Optional)
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Troubleshooting Tools
- Diagnostic Lights
  - Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
- System Messages
- Hardware Troubleshooter
- Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
- Battery Problems
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
- Error Messages
- Lockups and Software Problems
- Memory Problems
- Network Problems
- Power Problems
- Printer Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
- Video and Monitor Problems
- Power Lights
- Dell Technical Update Service
- Dell Support Utility
System Setup Program
- Overview
- Viewing the System Setup Screens
- System Setup Screens
- Commonly Used Options
  - Changing the Boot Sequence
  - Enabling the Infrared Sensor
Reinstalling Software
- Drivers
- Hardware and Software Problems
- Restoring Your Operating System
Traveling With Your Computer
- Identifying Your Computer
- Packing the Computer
- Travel Tips
  - Traveling by Air
Getting Help
- Obtaining Assistance
- Problems With Your Order
- Product Information
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
- Before You Call
- Contacting Dell
Specifications
Appendix
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  - FCC Class B
- Cleaning Your Computer
- Computer, Keyboard, and Display
- Mouse (Non-Optical)
- Touch Pad
- CDs and DVDs
Glossary
Index