Dell Vostro 1400 (Mid 2007) User Manual

Dell™ vostro™ 1400 owner’s manual

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Dell™ Vostro™ 1400 Owner’s Manual

Model PP26L

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Table of contents

Document Outline

Contents
Finding Information
About Your Computer
- Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
- Front View
- Left Side View
- Right Side View
- Back View
- Bottom View
Setting Up Your Computer
- Connecting to the Internet
  - Setting Up Your Internet Connection
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  - Microsoft® Windows® XP
  - Microsoft Windows Vista™
- Setting Up a Printer
  - Printer Cable
  - Connecting a USB Printer
- Power Protection Devices
Using the Display
- Adjusting Brightness
- Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
  - Microsoft® Windows® XP
  - Windows Vista™
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
- Numeric Keypad
- Key Combinations
- Touch Pad
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
Using a Battery
- Battery Performance
- Checking the Battery Charge
- Conserving Battery Power
- Power Management Modes
  - Standby and Sleep Mode
  - Hibernate Mode
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  - Accessing Power Options Properties
- Charging the Battery
- Replacing the Battery
- Storing a Battery
Using the Optional Camera
- Accessing the Camera’s Help File
- Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
- Creating a Picture or a Video
Using Multimedia
- Playing Media
- Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control
- Copying CD and DVD Media
- Adjusting the Volume
- Adjusting the Picture
- Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Using ExpressCards
- ExpressCard Blanks
- Installing an ExpressCard
- Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Using the Memory Card Reader
- Memory Card Blanks
- Installing a Memory Card
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
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
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
- Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
Securing Your Computer
- Security Cable Lock
- Passwords
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Troubleshooting
- Dell Technical Update Service
- Dell Diagnostics
- Dell Support Center
  - Dell Support 3
  - Dell PC Tune-Up
  - Dell PC Checkup
  - Dell Network Assistant
  - DellConnect
- Drive Problems
  - Optical drive problems
  - Hard drive problems
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
- Error Messages
- ExpressCard Problems
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
- Keyboard Problems
  - External Keyboard problems
  - Unexpected characters
- Lockups and Software Problems
  - The computer does not start
  - The computer stops responding
  - A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
  - A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system
  - A solid blue screen appears
  - Dell MediaDirect problems
  - Other software problems
- Memory Problems
- Network Problems
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
- Power Problems
- Printer Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  - No sound from integrated speakers
  - No sound from external speakers
  - No sound from headphones
- Remote Control Problems
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
- Video and Display Problems
  - If the display is blank
  - If the display is difficult to read
  - If only part of the display is readable
- Drivers
  - What Is a Driver?
  - Identifying Drivers
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
  - Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
  - Manually Reinstalling Drivers
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
- Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System
  - Using Windows Vista System Restore
  - Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration
  - Using the Operating System Media
- Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System
  - Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
  - Starting System Restore
  - Using Dell™ PC Restore
  - Using the Operating System Media
Adding and Replacing Parts
- Before You Begin
  - Recommended Tools
- Turning Off Your Computer
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
- Hard Drive
- Optical Drive
  - Removing the Optical Drive
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
- Central Control Cover
  - Removing the Central Control Cover
  - Replacing the Central Control Cover
- Keyboard
  - Removing the Keyboard
  - Replacing the Keyboard
- Memory
  - Removing the Memory Module
  - Replacing the Memory Module
- Modem
- Subscriber Identity Module
- Wireless Mini-Cards
- Flash Cache Module
  - Removing the FCM
  - Replacing the FCM
- Coin-Cell Battery
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ QuickSet Features
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
- Using the System Setup Program
- Cleaning Your Computer
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  - FCC Class B
- Macrovision Product Notice
Glossary
Index