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Vostro 1000
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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Adding and Replacing Parts
Error messages
Password
Connecting to the Internet
Video and Display Problems 141
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Setting Up a Printer
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Dell™ Vostro™ 1000 Owner’s Manual
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Contents
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad
Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Physically Connecting to a Network or
Connecting a Network or Broadband
Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Contents
Microsoft Windows Firewall
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Dell Technical Update Service 111
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Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area
External Keyboard problems 129
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 140 Contents
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Using Windows Vista System Restore 149
Video and Display Problems 141
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 154
Using the Operating System Media 157
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Computer, Keyboard, and Display 179
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Contents
Finding Information
With your computer
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Computer when you use
Use the Service Tag to identify your
Your call when contacting support
Microsoft Windows License Label
How to connect to the Internet
How to find information about my
Tips articles from technicians online
Site
How to use the Windows operating
Updates appropriate for your Configuration
Problem into the Search box, click
Describes your problem
Restore your operating system
Microsoft Windows System Restore
Returns your computer to an earlier
Files
About Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
About Your Computer
Front View
Display latches Power button Device status lights
Speakers 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
Air vent
Left Side View
Optical drive bay
Optical-drive-tray eject button
Right Side View
USB connectors About Your Computer
Hard 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 connector
Back View
Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor
Bottom View
Battery Hard drive
Release
Module cover
About Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
Transferring Information to a New Computer
To copy data from the old computer
On the old computer, insert the wizard disk Click Start→ Run
Microsoft Windows Vista
Connecting a USB Printer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Setting Up Your Computer
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Power Protection Devices
Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
Setting Up Your Computer
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Using a Projector
Using the Display
Windows Vista
Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display
Click OK to close the Display Settings window
Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display
Using Catalyst Control Center
Using Hot Keys
Using the Desktop Shortcut
Launching Catalyst Control Center
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Speaker Functions
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
Microsoft 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 Battery
Using a Battery
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Check the Battery Charge
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Check the Battery Health
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Press the power button Close the display Press FnEsc
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Accessing Power Options Properties
To remove the battery
Replacing the Battery
Battery-bay latch release
Storing a Battery
CD/DVD tray Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing a CD or DVD
Adjusting the Picture
Adjusting the Volume
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
To copy the CD or DVD
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
DVD-Writable Drives
Helpful Tips
Mute icon Using Multimedia
Volume icon
Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes
Using Multimedia
Using Cards
Using Cards
ExpressCards
ExpressCard Blanks
ExpressCard Using Cards
Installing an 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
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting to a Wlan
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Mobile Broadband card is listed under Modems
Setting Up and Using Networks
Securing Your Computer
Passwords
Security Cable Lock
Securing Your Computer
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Computer Tracking Software
Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Press the power button to ground the system board
Hard Drive
Optical Drive
Optical drive Device security screw
Hard drive screws
Foam packaging
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Memory
Memory module
Clips 2 per connector
Notch
Modem
Adding and Replacing Parts
Hinge Cover
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Keyboard
Hinge cover
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Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connector
Keyboard
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Wireless Mini-Card
Mini-Card
Metal securing tab Mini-Card
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Connector
Coin-Cell Battery
System board Antenna cables
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Display
Screws Display cable
Lift the display away from the computer 108
Board
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Dell Technical Update Service
Troubleshooting
Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Tab Function
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Dell Support
Dell Support Center
Click the Dell Support icon
Dell PC TuneUp
Desktop
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Dell Network Assistant
Dell PC Checkup
DellConnect
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Optical drive problems
Drive Problems
Click Start and click My Computer
Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer
Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive
Hard drive problems
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Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
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Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper
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Error Messages
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Windows XP
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Ieee 1394 Device Problems
ExpressCard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Keyboard Problems
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Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start
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Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Computer stops responding
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Solid blue screen appears
Dell MediaDirect problems
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Other software problems
Memory Problems
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Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Network Problems
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Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Power Problems
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Printer Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Scanner Problems
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No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from headphones
No sound from external speakers
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Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Remote Control Problems
Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouse 140
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
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If the display is difficult to read
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
If only part of the display is readable
Identifying Drivers
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter
Creating a Restore Point
Using Windows Vista System Restore
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Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
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Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration
Before You Begin
Using the Operating System Media
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Restoring Your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Enabling System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Dell QuickSet Features
Dell QuickSet Features
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Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Travel Tips
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Traveling by Air
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Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell
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Specifications
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ATI R485M
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Conditions. See Power Problems on
Reduced under certain power-intensive
Information on battery life
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Appendix
Using the System Setup Program
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Appendix
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Viewing the System Setup Screens
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Commonly Used Options
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Changing the Boot Sequence
Performing a One-Time Boot
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
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Mouse
Touch Pad
CDs and DVDs
Floppy Drive
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FCC Class B
FCC Notice U.S. Only
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Macrovision Product Notice
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Glossary
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Index
Index
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See also hard drive See also optical drive
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WWAN. See Mobile Broadband 210
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