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    How to verify features of the newly arrived Vostro

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by 21Rouge, Oct 10, 2007.

  1. 21Rouge

    21Rouge Notebook Enthusiast

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    Right out of the box what is the easiest way to verify certain features of my Vostro 1400 (Vista Ultimate) are really there?

    ie

    - slightly upgraded LCD Panel ie 14.1 inch Wide Screen XGA +

    - wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal

    - the battery is the 9 cell

    Now that I think of it is there a standard routine one should go through when first using a new laptop? eg install security software,...


    Thanks for the help
     
    21Rouge, Oct 10, 2007
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  2. aebrowne84

    aebrowne84 Notebook Consultant

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    XGA+: For vista, right click and go to personalize and select display resolution, (one of the 5 options I believe) and make sure it's 1400x900

    Not too sure about the bluetooth aside from using a bluetooth device with it or checking it in device manager (can be run from start menu as a search, just type device manager and press enter)

    The 9 cell will stick out the back of your laptop past everything else.
     
    aebrowne84, Oct 10, 2007
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    for bluetooth it will be seen in the bios (hit f2 immediately upon boot).
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 10, 2007
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  4. billcsho

    billcsho Notebook Deity

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    all can be see in BIOS setting.

    By the way, WXGA+ is 1440x900 not 1400x900.
     
    billcsho, Oct 10, 2007
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  5. 21Rouge

    21Rouge Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the replies. How does one confirm the FSB? I already checked in the BIOS under "Processor".
     
    21Rouge, Oct 10, 2007
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    look on intels website for your processor number
     
    chipper3152, Oct 10, 2007
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    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    Get CPU-Z to find out the exact model of your procs and ram information.
     
    lordnikon, Oct 10, 2007
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    If you actually want to know the functionality of devices like bluetooth or your USBs you'll need to actually test them.

    Or I guess you can BIOS word that if it's installed it must be working.
     
    aebrowne84, Oct 11, 2007
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