Finding Information, Drivers for my computer | Dell 1000 instruction

Finding Information

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

	What Are You Looking For?	Find It Here

	• A diagnostic program for my computer	Drivers and Utilities Media
	• Drivers for my computer	Documentation and drivers are already
	• My device documentation	installed on your computer. You can use
	• My device documentation	the media to reinstall drivers.
		the media to reinstall drivers.

Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users.

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com.

Finding Information

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Dell 1000 Finding Information, What Are You Looking For? Find It Here, Drivers for my computer, My device documentation

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 Supplies Using Blank CDs and DVDs Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Checking Your Wireless Network Card Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or BlankInstalling a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears CD and DVD drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems External Keyboard problems Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System 117 111114 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 116 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Using the System Setup Program My device documentation Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers for my computer At support.dell.com Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Support Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Microsoft Windows License Label Appropriate support site How to use the Windows operatingHow to personalize my desktop Problem Returns your computer to an earlier Microsoft Windows System RestoreDell PC Restore Dell PC Restore Restore your operating system Finding Information About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Speakers Touch pad buttons Display latches Power button Device status lightsFront View 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-tray eject button Left Side ViewAir vent Optical drive bay Card reader USB connectors About Your ComputerRight Side View Hard drive ExpressCard slot USB C O N N E C T O R S Back View AC adapter connector Network connectorRJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connector Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Module cover Battery Hard driveBottom View Release About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Printer Cable Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Setting Display Resolution Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Using the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Adjusting Keyboard SettingsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch pad Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery Health Standby Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Battery-bay latch release To remove the battery Storing a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using MultimediaCD/DVD tray Using Multimedia Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Volume Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsTo copy the CD or DVD DVD-Writable Drives Helpful Tips Using Multimedia ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using Cards ExpressCard Release latch Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory Card Media memory card slot Removing a Media Memory Card Using Cards Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Checking Your Wireless Network CardSetting Up a New Wlan Setting Up a Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Press and hold the Fn key while powering the system on Option Function Express Test Tracing the problem quicklySymptom Tree Problem you are having Encountered ErrorsProblem description Configuration Or DVD creation software Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems E 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 Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Other software problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsDisable mute or reenable the integrated speakers No sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems Glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable 101 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs Using theDrivers and Utilities Media 103 Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 104 Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 105 106 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 107 108 Using the Operating System MediaBefore You Begin 109 Reinstalling Windows XPPress the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press Enter Solving Problems Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer 113 Press the power button to ground the system board Optical drive Device security screw Optical DriveHard Drive 114 Hard drive screws 115 Foam packaging Returning a Hard Drive to Dell116 117 Memory Clips Per connectorMemory module Notch 119 120 Modem 121 Hinge Cover Hinge cover Keyboard123 Keyboard Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connector124 Mini-Card Wireless Mini-Card125 Metal securing tab Mini-Card 127 System board Antenna cables Coin-Cell BatteryConnector 129 Display Board Lift the display away from the computer 130Screws Display cable 131 132 133 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 134 135 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer 136 Travel Tips 137 Traveling by Air 138 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell139 140 141 Specifications 142 ATI R485M 143 144 145 146 Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions. See Power Problems on Information on battery life 147 Environmental Altitude maximum Operating 148 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 149 Entering System Setup 151 Commonly Used Options 152 Changing the Boot Sequence 153 Cleaning Your ComputerPerforming a One-Time Boot Computer, Keyboard, and Display Mouse Touch Pad 155 Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs 156 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 157 Macrovision Product Notice 158 159 Glossary 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 Video resolution See resolution 175 176 Index Index177 178 See also hard drive See also optical drive 179 180 181 182 183 184