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Dell 1000 owner manual Power Protection Devices

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1 USB connector on	2 USB printer cable	3 connector on printer
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3Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.

4Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.

Power Protection Devices

Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures:

•Surge protectors

•Line conditioners

•Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

Setting Up Your Computer

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Dell 1000 owner manual Power Protection Devices

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 SuppliesUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management SettingsChecking 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 BroadbandWindows operating system Solid blue screen appears CD and DVD drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems External Keyboard problemsUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System117 111114 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 116Computer, Keyboard, and Display Using the System Setup ProgramMy device documentation Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers for my computerAt support.dell.com Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationSupport Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Microsoft Windows License LabelAppropriate support site How to use the Windows operatingHow to personalize my desktop ProblemReturns your computer to an earlier Microsoft Windows System RestoreDell PC Restore Dell PC Restore Restore your operating systemFinding 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 bayCard reader USB connectors About Your ComputerRight Side View Hard drive ExpressCard slotUSB 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 ReleaseAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring 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 CablePower Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Setting Display Resolution Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video ImageUsing 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 FunctionsTouch 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 Charge Gauge Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery HealthStandby Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Battery-bay latch release To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using MultimediaCD/DVD tray Using Multimedia Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsTo copy the CD or DVD DVD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsUsing Multimedia ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using CardsExpressCard Release latch Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMedia Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardMedia memory card slot Removing a Media Memory CardUsing 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 NetworkCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Press and hold the Fn key while powering the system onOption Function Express Test Tracing the problem quicklySymptom Tree Problem you are havingEncountered ErrorsProblem description ConfigurationOr DVD creation software Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet 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 Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsUnexpected characters Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsDisable mute or reenable the integrated speakers No sound from integrated 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 Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable101 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs Using theDrivers and Utilities Media103 Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 104 Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 105 106 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec107 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 ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 113 Press the power button to ground the system boardOptical drive Device security screw Optical DriveHard Drive 114Hard drive screws 115Foam packaging Returning a Hard Drive to Dell116 117 MemoryClips Per connectorMemory module Notch 119120 Modem121 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 DisplayBoard 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 Computer136 Travel Tips137 Traveling by Air138 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell139 140 141 Specifications142 ATI R485M 143144 145 146 Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions. See Power Problems on Information on battery life147 Environmental Altitude maximum Operating 148Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 149Entering System Setup 151 Commonly Used Options152 Changing the Boot Sequence153 Cleaning Your ComputerPerforming a One-Time Boot Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayMouse Touch Pad155 Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs 156 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 157 Macrovision Product Notice158 159 Glossary160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 Video resolution See resolution175 176 Index Index177 178 See also hard drive See also optical drive179 180 181 182 183 184