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Dell Vostro 1000 owner manual See also hard drive See also optical drive, 204

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contacting Dell, 165

copying CDs

general information, 63 helpful tips, 65

how to, 63

copying DVDs general information, 63 helpful tips, 65

how to, 63

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Dell contacting, 165 support site, 16

Dell Diagnostics about, 111

starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 113

starting from your hard drive, 111

Dell MediaDirect problems, 132

Dell Network Assistant, 118

Dell Support 3, 116

Dell Support Center, 116

DellConnect, 118

device status lights, 21

diagnostics Dell, 111

display

adjusting brightness, 41 description, 21

dual display operation, 43 primary and secondary, 44 removing, 107

switching the video image, 41

display latch, 21

documentation

End User License Agreement, 14 online, 16

Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14

safety, 14 warranty, 14

drivers about, 143 identifying, 143 reinstalling, 144

Drivers and Utilities media about, 145

Dell Diagnostics, 111

drives problems, 119

See also hard drive

See also optical drive

DVD

drive problems, 119

DVDs, 63 about, 63 playing, 61

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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 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Uninterruptible Power SuppliesCustomizing the Touch Pad Using Blank CDs and DVDs Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory CardPhysically Connecting to a Network or Connecting a Network or BroadbandEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide AreaReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Contents Microsoft Windows FirewallDell Technical Update Service 111 116117 118External Keyboard problems 129 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide AreaTouch Pad or Mouse Problems 140 Contents 129Video and Display Problems 141 Using Windows Vista System Restore 149Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 154 Using the Operating System Media 157177 179Computer, Keyboard, and Display 179 180Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information With your computerUse the Service Tag to identify your Computer when you useYour call when contacting support Microsoft Windows License LabelHow to find information about my How to connect to the InternetTips articles from technicians online SiteUpdates appropriate for your Configuration How to use the Windows operatingProblem into the Search box, click Describes your problemMicrosoft Windows System Restore Restore your operating systemReturns your computer to an earlier FilesDetermining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Display latches Power button Device status lights Front ViewSpeakers 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 buttonUSB connectors About Your Computer Right Side ViewHard drive ExpressCard slot Card readerUSB C O N N E C T O R S AC adapter connector Network connector RJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connectorBack View 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 ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XPTo copy data from the old computer On the old computer, insert the wizard disk Click Start→ Run Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Setting Up Your Computer Power Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessUsing a Projector Using the DisplayWindows Vista Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display Click OK to close the Display Settings windowUsing Catalyst Control Center Using the Desktop Shortcut Using Hot KeysLaunching Catalyst Control Center 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 boxTouch Pad Touch padCustomizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Health Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Standby ModePress the power button Close the display Press FnEsc Hibernate ModeCharging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Replacing the Battery To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Battery-bay latch releaseUsing Multimedia CD/DVD tray Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CDs and DVDs To copy the CD or DVDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesVolume icon Mute icon Using MultimediaClick Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes Using Multimedia Using Cards Using CardsExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard Using CardsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Release latchInstalling a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsRemoving a Media Memory Card Media memory card slotUsing Cards Setting Up and Using Networks Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using Networks Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the WlanMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Microsoft Windows Firewall Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardMobile Broadband card is listed under Modems Setting Up and Using Networks Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Press the power button to ground the system board Optical Drive Hard DriveOptical drive Device security screw Hard drive screws Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Foam packagingMemory Clips 2 per connector Memory moduleNotch Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard 101Hinge cover Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connector 102Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card 103Mini-Card Metal securing tab Mini-Card 105 Coin-Cell Battery ConnectorSystem board Antenna cables Display 107Lift the display away from the computer 108 Screws Display cableBoard 109 110 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics Troubleshooting 113 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 114Option Function 115 Tab FunctionDell Support Center Dell SupportDell PC TuneUp Click the Dell Support iconDesktop 117Dell PC Checkup Dell Network AssistantDellConnect 118Drive Problems Optical drive problemsClick Start and click My Computer Click the Windows Vista Start button and click ComputerHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems 121Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper 122Error Messages 123124 125 Windows XP 127 ExpressCard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problems129 Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer does not start 130Computer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly131 Dell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appears132 Memory Problems Other software problems133 Network Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on134 Power Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan135 136 Printer Problems 137Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems138 No sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers 139Remote Control Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsShut down the computer Disconnect the mouse 140 Video and Display Problems If the display is blank141 If the display is difficult to read 142What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media 145Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 147Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating SystemUsing Windows Vista System Restore Creating a Restore Point149 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 150Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 151Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin152 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System 153Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell PC Restore Enabling System Restore155 Troubleshooting 157 Troubleshooting Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features159 160 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 161Travel Tips 162Traveling by Air 163164 Contacting Dell 165Contacting Dell 166 Specifications 167168 169 ATI R485M170 171 Reduced under certain power-intensive Conditions. See Power Problems onInformation on battery life 172173 174 Using the System Setup Program Appendix175 AppendixViewing the System Setup Screens 176Commonly Used Options 177Changing the Boot Sequence 178Cleaning Your Computer Performing a One-Time BootComputer, Keyboard, and Display 179Touch Pad MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs181 FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 183184 Glossary 185186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 Index 203Index See also hard drive See also optical drive 204205 206 207 208 209 WWAN. See Mobile Broadband 210