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Dell 1000 owner manual Solving Problems

Contents

Dell Inspiron W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Before Working Inside Your ComputerIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readableResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Contents How to play CDs and DVDs What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationTips on using Microsoft Windows How to use standby mode and hibernate modeOrder status, warranty, and repair information Use the Service Tag toComputer when you UpdatesClick the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Display latch release About Your ComputerFront View About Your ComputerDevice Status Lights Hard Drive and Keyboard Status Lights Audio connectors Left Side ViewBattery Right Side ViewBack View USB Connectors Video Connector Memory module Cover BatteryBottom View FanSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices USB connector on computerSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Recalibrating a Battery Checking the Battery ChargeCharging the Battery Low-Battery WarningUsing a Battery Removing a Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery How to Copy a CD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsNumeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric keypadDisplay Functions Key CombinationsSystem Functions Speaker FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using PC Cards Using PC CardsInstalling a PC Card PC Card TypesRemoving a PC Card PC CardSetting Up a Network Connecting to a Network AdapterSetting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard Turning Off Your Computer Removing the Hard DriveBefore You Begin Before Working Inside Your ComputerHard Drive Hard drive Cover Hard driveRemoving the Hard Drive When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems If you there is no audioSolving Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems External Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected Characters Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemSolid blue screen appears Memory Problems Other software problemsNetwork Problems PC Card ProblemsPower Problems Solving Problems Printer Problems Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring Your Operating SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Removing PC Restore Solving Problems Processor SpecificationsAppendix System InformationCommunications Ports and ConnectorsMemory TypeExternal AudioInternal DisplayOperating KeyboardDepth StorageNiMH battery With 15-inch display NiMH battery With 14.1-inch displayLithium-ion battery With 15-inch display Lithium-ion battery AppendixUsing the System Setup Program OverviewEnvironmental Changing the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used OptionsPerforming a One-Time Boot Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 300-655-533 0820 240 5300660 02 481 91 02 481 9202 713 15 0800 90592 818 980-9-15-39783287 225377023 01-899-753-0777W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 2108129810 00800-44 14 9500800-44 14 00 2108129811W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Toll-free0120-198-433 81-44-556-416281-44-520-1435 81-44-556-38943420808075 512Or 512 Toll-free 0800001-800-882-1519 001-877-384-897950-81-8800 020 674 45001-800-507-0962 67123162298 0800-50-669420 22537 Toll-free 1800 39402 5441 011 709W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 0600Toll-free 1800 006 01344 373 01344 860Toll-free 1-877-Dellnet 8001-3605Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B FCC Identification Information Appendix Index See hard driveIndex Index Index Index