Dell 1000 owner manual Adjusting the Volume, Adjusting the Picture

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3Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle.

NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play CDs or DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer or in certain countries).

4Push the tray back into the drive.

To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came with your computer.

NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs.

Adjusting the Volume

NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing.

1Click the Start button, point to Programs→ Accessories→ Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control.

2In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume.

For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window.

Adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following key combinations:

•Press <Fn><PageUp> to increase the volume.

•Press <Fn><PageDn> to decrease the volume.

•Press <Fn><End> to mute the volume.

Adjusting the Picture

If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties.

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.

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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 Uninterruptible Power Supplies Customizing the Touch Pad ContentsPower Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Using Blank CDs and DVDsPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or BlankInstalling a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Checking Your Wireless Network CardExternal Keyboard problems CD and DVD drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 116 111114 117Using the System Setup Program Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayDrivers for my computer Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here My device documentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information At support.dell.com Finding InformationMicrosoft Windows License Label Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use SupportProblem How to use the Windows operatingHow to personalize my desktop Appropriate support siteRestore your operating system Microsoft Windows System RestoreDell PC Restore Dell PC Restore 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 ViewSpeakers 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 Optical drive bay Left Side ViewAir vent Optical-drive-tray eject buttonHard drive ExpressCard slot USB connectors About Your ComputerRight Side View 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 Release Battery Hard driveBottom View Module coverAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Click Finished and restart the new computerPower Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsSpeaker 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 Health Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings To remove the battery Battery-bay latch releaseStoring a Battery Using Multimedia CD/DVD tray Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CDs and DVDs To copy the CD or DVDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesUsing Multimedia Using Cards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCardsExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Release latchInstalling a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsRemoving a Media Memory Card Media memory card slotUsing 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 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePress and hold the Fn key while powering the system on During the assessment, answer any questions that appearProblem you are having Tracing the problem quicklySymptom Tree Option Function Express TestConfiguration ErrorsProblem description EncounteredProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Or DVD creation softwareMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive 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 External Keyboard problems ExpressCard ProblemsKeyboard Problems Contact the ExpressCard manufacturerUnexpected characters Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Power Problems Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerScanner Problems No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsDisable mute or reenable the 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 If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback101 Using theDrivers and Utilities Media Save and close any open files, and exit any open programsManually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities103 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating System104 105 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 106107 Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin108 Reinstalling Windows XP Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press Enter109 Solving Problems Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Press the power button to ground the system board 113114 Optical DriveHard Drive Optical drive Device security screw115 Hard drive screwsReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 116Foam packaging Memory 117Per connector Memory moduleClips 119 NotchModem 120121 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 Display 129Lift the display away from the computer 130 Screws Display cableBoard 131 132 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features133 134 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 135Travel Tips 136Traveling by Air 137138 Contacting Dell 139Contacting Dell 140 Specifications 141142 143 ATI R485M144 145 Information on battery life Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions. See Power Problems on 146147 148 Environmental Altitude maximum Operating149 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix AppendixEntering System Setup Commonly Used Options 151Changing the Boot Sequence 152Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerPerforming a One-Time Boot 153Touch Pad MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs155 FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B156 Macrovision Product Notice 157158 Glossary 159160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 Video resolution See resolution 174175 176 Index 177Index See also hard drive See also optical drive 178179 180 181 182 183 184

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