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Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 Owner's Manual
w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Model PP22L

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  • Page 1 Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 Owner’s Manual w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Model PP22L...
  • Page 2 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries;...
  • Page 3 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\bookTOC.fm Finding Information ....About Your Computer ....Determining Your Computer’s Configuration .
  • Page 4 ....Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions ..Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations ... . Adjusting Keyboard Settings Touch Pad .
  • Page 5 ........Using Dell MediaDirect™ Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device S-Video and Standard Audio .
  • Page 6 ..... Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card ..Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 93 Contents...
  • Page 7 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\bookTOC.fm Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator ..11 Securing Your Computer ... . . Security Cable Lock ....
  • Page 8 ....A solid blue screen appears ... . Dell MediaDirect problems ... . . Other software problems .
  • Page 9 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\bookTOC.fm Using Microsoft Windows System Restore ..Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec ..Using the Operating System Media ..
  • Page 10 ..Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery ..14 Dell™ QuickSet Features ... 15 Traveling With Your Computer .
  • Page 11 ......Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) ..Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 195 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 195 Template Last Updated - 1/7/2007...
  • Page 12 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\bookTOC.fm FCC Notice (U.S. Only) ....FCC Class B ..... .
  • Page 13 Drivers and Utilities media to • Notebook System Software (NSS) reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 127) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide...
  • Page 14 Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security...
  • Page 15 • Service and support — Service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with support • Dell Technical Update Service — Proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer • Reference — Computer...
  • Page 16 Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints — Frequently asked questions, The Dell Support Utility is an automated hot topics, and general health of your upgrade and notification system installed computing environment on your computer. This support provides...
  • Page 17 Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore — Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer.
  • Page 18 Finding Information...
  • Page 19 About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. To determine your computer’s video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems.
  • Page 20 IR media control buttons touch pad buttons Dell™ MediaDirect™ button keyboard status lights digital array microphones D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 4 / 2 / 0 7 - F O R P R O O F O N LY...
  • Page 21 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\about.fm C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R — Indicates that the camera is on. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include a camera.
  • Page 22 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\about.fm D E V I C E S T A T U S L I G H T S The blue lights located to the right of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light – Turns on when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.
  • Page 23 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\about.fm ® Bluetooth status light – Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your card.
  • Page 24 — Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch ™ Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 60). K E Y B O A R D S T A T U S L I G H T S The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
  • Page 25 W I R E L E S S S W I T C H — When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your vicinity. You can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™...
  • Page 26 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\about.fm Disables wireless devices. Enables wireless devices. momentary Scans for WLAN networks (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 93). Wi-Fi Catcher light • Flashing green: Searching for networks • Solid green: Strong network found • Solid yellow: Weak network found •...
  • Page 27 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\about.fm X P R E S S A R D S L O T — Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see "Using ExpressCards" on page 77. Right Side View battery status light hard drive activity light...
  • Page 28 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\about.fm • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD C O N N E C T O R — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed IEEE 1394 transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. V I D E O C O N N E C T O R Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
  • Page 29 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\about.fm Back View S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) AC adapter connector battery modem connector (RJ-11) V I D E O O U T C O N N E C T O R Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable.
  • Page 30 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\about.fm CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to...
  • Page 31 C O N S U M E R IR — Receives the signal from the Dell travel remote controller for basic D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 4 / 2 / 0 7 - F O R P R O O F O N LY...
  • Page 32 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Lion's Gate\OM\A00\EN\LionsGate_OM_A00\Source\about.fm multimedia navigation control. R I G H T S P E A K E R — To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or the mute button. W I R E L E S S M I N I C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T —...
  • Page 33 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: •...
  • Page 34 Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. ® ® 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft Windows desktop.
  • Page 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for transferring data: •...
  • Page 36 Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with your printer and computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may arrive in the computer’s shipping box.
  • Page 37 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities"...
  • Page 38 Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage.
  • Page 39 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • Press <Fn> and the up-arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).
  • Page 40 NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your Dell-installed operating system. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values.
  • Page 41 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down <Fn>...
  • Page 42 <Fn> and down-arrow key Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Battery <Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 48). Power Management <Fn><Esc> Activates a power management mode. You can...
  • Page 43 Windows logo key and <Pause> Opens the System Properties dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is installed, you can use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help.
  • Page 44 touch pad silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button. •...
  • Page 45 3 Click Keyboard. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad...
  • Page 46 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad...
  • Page 47 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™...
  • Page 48 Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use batteries from other computers with your computer.
  • Page 49 You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery, as described below, and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help.
  • Page 50 90 percent depleted. The computer enters Sleep state when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can change the settings for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50).

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