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Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 Owner’s Manual
Model PP22X
Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Contents
3 Setting Up Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4 Using the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8 Using ExpressCards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
9 Using the Memory Card Reader . . . . . . 89
10 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . 91
11 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
12 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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13 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 153
16 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
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Finding Information
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About Your Computer
Determining Your Computers Configuration
Front View
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NOTE:
26
The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
Left Side View
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Right Side View
30
Back View
32
Bottom View
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Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
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
Battery
Key Combinations
System Functions Display Functions
Power Management
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Dell QuickSet Key Combinations
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Configuring Power Management Settings
Using the Sleep Power State
Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
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Using Multimedia
Playing Media
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Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote
Copying CD and DVD Media
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Using Blank CD or DVD Media
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Using Dell MediaDirect
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
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S-Video and Standard Audio
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
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Composite Video and Standard Audio
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Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
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Component Video and Standard Audio
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Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
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Using ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
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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
Wireless Local Area Network
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
Connecting to a WLAN
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
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Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Passwords
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
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Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
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Dell Support Center
Dell Support
Dell PC TuneUp
Dell PC Checkup
Dell Network Assistant
DellConnect
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Error Messages
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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
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
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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
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System
Restoring Windows Vista
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Restoring Windows XP
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
Hinge Cover
Removing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Memory
Removing the DIMM A Memory Module
Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module
Removing the DIMM B Memory Module
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Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module
Subscriber Identity Module
Wireless Mini-Cards
Removing a WLAN Card
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Replacing a WLAN Card
Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
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Replacing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
Removing a WPAN Card
Replacing a WPAN Card
Flash Cache Module
Removing the FCM
Replacing the FCM
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Card
Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Dell QuickSet Features
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Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect
Online Services
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
194
Contacting Dell
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Specifications
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Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screen
System Setup Screen
Commonly Used Options
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Mouse
Media
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
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