Dell 1000 owner manual Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S

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The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

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A

Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.

Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.

Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press <Fn><F2>.

About Your Computer

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Customizing the Touch Pad Contents Uninterruptible Power SuppliesUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management SettingsInstalling a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or BlankPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Checking Your Wireless Network CardMail, Modem, and Internet Problems CD and DVD drive problemsExternal Keyboard problems Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec114 111Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 116 117Computer, Keyboard, and Display Using the System Setup ProgramWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationDrivers for my computer My device documentationAt support.dell.com Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationComputer when you use Use the Service Tag to identify yourMicrosoft Windows License Label SupportHow to personalize my desktop How to use the Windows operatingProblem Appropriate support siteDell PC Restore Dell PC Restore Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestore your operating system Returns your computer to an earlierFinding Information Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Display latches Power button Device status lights Front View Speakers Touch pad buttons V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Air vent Left Side ViewOptical drive bay Optical-drive-tray eject buttonRight Side View USB connectors About Your ComputerHard drive ExpressCard slot Card readerUSB C O N N E C T O R S AC adapter connector Network connector RJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connectorBack View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Battery Hard driveRelease Module coverAbout Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Click Finished and restart the new computerPower Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Speaker Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog boxTouch pad Touch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Charge Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Health Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Battery-bay latch release To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Using Multimedia CD/DVD tray Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs To copy the CD or DVDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable DVD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsUsing Multimedia Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCardsExpressCard Release latch Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMedia Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardMedia memory card slot Removing a Media Memory CardUsing Cards Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New WlanConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Setting Up a Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Press and hold the Fn key while powering the system onSymptom Tree Tracing the problem quicklyProblem you are having Option Function Express TestProblem description ErrorsConfiguration EncounteredCD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Or DVD creation softwareHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsE a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems See Contacting Dell on Keyboard Problems ExpressCard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Contact the ExpressCard manufacturerUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Other software problemsMemory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Disable mute or reenable the integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blank If the display is difficult to readGlare, which can cause poor picture quality Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback101 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs Using theDrivers and Utilities MediaManually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities103 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating System104 105 106 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec107 Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin108 Reinstalling Windows XP Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press Enter109 Solving Problems Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 113 Press the power button to ground the system boardHard Drive Optical Drive114 Optical drive Device security screwHard drive screws 115Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 116Foam packaging 117 MemoryPer connector Memory moduleClips Notch 119120 Modem121 Hinge Cover Keyboard 123Hinge cover Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connector 124Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card 125Mini-Card Metal securing tab Mini-Card 127 Coin-Cell Battery ConnectorSystem board Antenna cables 129 DisplayLift the display away from the computer 130 Screws Display cableBoard 131 132 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features133 134 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 135136 Travel Tips137 Traveling by Air138 Contacting Dell 139Contacting Dell 140 141 Specifications142 ATI R485M 143144 145 Conditions. See Power Problems on Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life 146147 Environmental Altitude maximum Operating 148Appendix Using the System Setup Program149 AppendixEntering System Setup 151 Commonly Used Options152 Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 153Mouse Touch PadFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs155 FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B156 157 Macrovision Product Notice158 159 Glossary160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 Video resolution See resolution175 176 Index 177Index 178 See also hard drive See also optical drive179 180 181 182 183 184

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