About Your Computer | Dell 1000 specs

B A T T E R Y — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 45.

H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 114 and "Hard drive problems" on page 82.

M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R — Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. For more information, see "Modem" on page 120 and "Memory" on page 117.

F A N — The computer uses a fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

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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 Contents Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Using Blank CDs and DVDs Installing 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 Card CD and DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 111 114Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 116 117 Using the System Setup Program Computer, Keyboard, and Display Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDrivers for my computer My device documentation What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information At support.dell.com Finding Information Use the Service Tag to identify your Computer when you useMicrosoft Windows License Label Support How to use the Windows operating How to personalize my desktopProblem Appropriate support site Microsoft Windows System Restore Dell PC Restore Dell PC RestoreRestore your operating system Returns your computer to an earlier Finding Information About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View Display latches Power button Device status lightsSpeakers 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 Left Side View Air ventOptical drive bay Optical-drive-tray eject button USB connectors About Your Computer Right Side ViewHard drive ExpressCard slot Card reader USB C O N N E C T O R S RJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connector AC adapter connector Network connectorBack View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Battery Hard drive Bottom ViewRelease Module cover About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Transferring 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 computer Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Touch Pad Touch pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Check the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Health Charge Gauge Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Replacing the Battery Charging the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings To remove the battery Battery-bay latch release Storing a Battery CD/DVD tray Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs To copy the CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips DVD-Writable Drives Using Multimedia Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards ExpressCards ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Release latch Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory Cards Removing a Media Memory Card Media memory card slot Using Cards Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkSetting Up a Network Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Press and hold the Fn key while powering the system on During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Tracing the problem quickly Symptom TreeProblem you are having Option Function Express Test Errors Problem descriptionConfiguration Encountered Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Or DVD creation software Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive 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 ExpressCard Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer Unexpected characters Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems Solid blue screen appears Network Problems Memory ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Power Problems Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Disable mute or reenable the integrated speakersNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers Video and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is difficult to read If the display is blankGlare, which can cause poor picture quality What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities101 Using theDrivers and Utilities Media Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling Drivers103 Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore104 105 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 106 107 Before You Begin Using the Operating System Media108 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press Enter Reinstalling Windows XP109 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Press the power button to ground the system board 113 Optical Drive Hard Drive114 Optical drive Device security screw 115 Hard drive screws 116 Returning a Hard Drive to DellFoam packaging Memory 117 Memory module Per connectorClips 119 Notch Modem 120 121 Hinge Cover 123 KeyboardHinge cover 124 Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connectorKeyboard 125 Wireless Mini-CardMini-Card Metal securing tab Mini-Card 127 Connector Coin-Cell BatterySystem board Antenna cables Display 129 Screws Display cable Lift the display away from the computer 130Board 131 132 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features133 134 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 135 Travel Tips 136 Traveling by Air 137 138 139 Contacting DellContacting Dell 140 Specifications 141 142 143 ATI R485M 144 145 Reduced under certain power-intensive Conditions. See Power Problems onInformation on battery life 146 147 148 Environmental Altitude maximum Operating Using the System Setup Program Appendix149 Appendix Entering System Setup Commonly Used Options 151 Changing the Boot Sequence 152 Cleaning Your Computer Performing a One-Time BootComputer, Keyboard, and Display 153 Touch Pad Mouse CDs and DVDs Floppy Drive155 FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only156 Macrovision Product Notice 157 158 Glossary 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 Video resolution See resolution 174 175 176 177 IndexIndex See also hard drive See also optical drive 178 179 180 181 182 183 184