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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 / 3 0 / 0 7 – F O R P R O O F O N LY
Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 Owner's Manual
Model PP22X
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  • Page 1 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 / 3 0 / 0 7 – F O R P R O O F O N LY Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 Owner’s Manual Model PP22X w w w .
  • 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, Outlook, 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\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\bookTOC.fm Contents Finding Information ....About Your Computer ....
  • Page 4 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions ..Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations ..Adjusting Keyboard Settings ........
  • Page 5 Adjusting the Picture ....Using Dell MediaDirect™ ....
  • 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\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_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 Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive ... . . Returning a Hard Drive to Dell ... Optical Drive .
  • 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 193 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 193 Template Last Updated - 1/7/2007...
  • Page 12 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\bookTOC.fm FCC Notice (U.S. Only) ....FCC Class B ..... .
  • Page 13 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\bookTOC.fm Template Last Updated - 1/7/2007 Contents...
  • Page 14 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\bookTOC.fm Contents...
  • Page 15 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 16 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 17 • 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 18 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 19 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 20 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\findinfo.fm 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 / 3 0 / 0 7 - F O R P R O O F O N LY Finding Information...
  • Page 21 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 22 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\about.fm Front View camera indicator (optional) camera (optional) display latch display power button keyboard device status lights touch pad 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 / 3 0 / 0 7 - F O R P R O O F O N LY About Your Computer...
  • Page 23 RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\about.fm consumer IR sensor media control buttons touch pad buttons Dell™ MediaDirect™ button keyboard status lights digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R — Indicates that the camera is turned on. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include a camera.
  • Page 24 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_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 25 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\about.fm ® Bluetooth status light – Turns on when an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. The light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer.
  • Page 26 B U T T O N — 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 (Num Lock) is enabled.
  • Page 27 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 28 Disables wireless devices. on position Enables wireless devices. momentary position Scans for WLAN networks (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 93). Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ • Flashing green: Searching for networks Network Locator light • Solid green: Strong network found •...
  • Page 29 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\about.fm IEEE 1394 connector 8-in-1 memory card reader eject button optical drive audio connectors A U D I O C O N N E C T O R S Attach headphones to the connector.
  • Page 30 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\about.fm • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD C O N N E C T O R IEEE 1394 — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed 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 31 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\about.fm Back View S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) AC adapter connector modem connector (RJ-11) USB connector V I D E O O U T C O N N E C T O R Connects your computer to a TV.
  • Page 32 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\about.fm A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off.
  • Page 33 C O N S U M E R S E N S O R — Receives the signal from the Dell travel remote controller for basic multimedia navigation control. 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 / 3 0 / 0 7 - F O R P R O O F O N LY...
  • Page 34 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\about.fm M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O I N C E L L B A T T E R Y C O V E R —...
  • Page 35 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 36 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\setting.fm 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 37 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\setting.fm 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 38 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\setting.fm 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 39 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\setting.fm 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 40 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\setting.fm 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 41 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 42 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 43 Battery <Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 48). 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 / 3 0 / 0 7 - F O R P R O O F O N LY...
  • Page 44 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 45 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\keyboard.fm Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. touch pad silk-screen scroll zones •...
  • Page 46 FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Great Belt\OM\Great Belt OM with RED\GreatBelt_OM_A00\Source\keyboard.fm Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse.
  • 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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