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Dell 1000 owner manual

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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 DVDsInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory CardPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Checking Your Wireless Network CardCD and DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec111 114Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 116 117Using the System Setup Program Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayFinding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDrivers for my computer My device documentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information At support.dell.com Finding InformationUse the Service Tag to identify your Computer when you useMicrosoft Windows License Label SupportHow to use the Windows operating How to personalize my desktopProblem Appropriate support siteMicrosoft Windows System Restore Dell PC Restore Dell PC RestoreRestore your operating system Returns your computer to an earlierFinding 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 Left Side View Air ventOptical drive bay Optical-drive-tray eject buttonUSB connectors About Your Computer Right Side ViewHard drive ExpressCard slot Card readerUSB 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 Battery Hard drive Bottom ViewRelease Module coverAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting 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 Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Click Finished and restart the new computerPower Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft 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 Using a BatteryBattery Performance Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Low-Battery Warning Check the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Health Charge GaugeStandby Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery To remove the battery Battery-bay latch releaseStoring a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using MultimediaCD/DVD tray Using Multimedia Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsTo copy the CD or DVD Helpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesUsing Multimedia Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards 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 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 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 Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell 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 appearTracing the problem quickly Symptom TreeProblem you are having Option Function Express TestErrors Problem descriptionConfiguration EncounteredDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive 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 ExpressCard Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Contact the ExpressCard manufacturerUnexpected characters Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerScanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Disable mute or reenable the integrated speakersNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersNo 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 What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers101 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using theDrivers and Utilities Media Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs103 Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 104 Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 105 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 106107 108 Using the Operating System MediaBefore You Begin 109 Reinstalling Windows XPPress the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press Enter Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Press the power button to ground the system board 113Optical Drive Hard Drive114 Optical drive Device security screw115 Hard drive screwsFoam packaging Returning a Hard Drive to Dell116 Memory 117Clips Per connectorMemory module 119 NotchModem 120121 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 Display 129Board Lift the display away from the computer 130Screws Display cable 131 132 133 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 134 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 135Travel Tips 136Traveling by Air 137138 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell139 140 Specifications 141142 143 ATI R485M144 145 Reduced under certain power-intensive Conditions. See Power Problems onInformation on battery life 146147 148 Environmental Altitude maximum OperatingUsing the System Setup Program Appendix149 AppendixEntering System Setup Commonly Used Options 151Changing the Boot Sequence 152Cleaning Your Computer Performing a One-Time BootComputer, Keyboard, and Display 153Touch Pad Mouse155 Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs 156 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 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 Index177 See also hard drive See also optical drive 178179 180 181 182 183 184