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Dell Vostro 1000 owner manual WWAN. See Mobile Broadband 210

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Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 33

Program Compatibility wizard, 131

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installing Mini-Card, 103

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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 Physically Connecting to a Network or Using Blank CDs and DVDsInstalling a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Connecting a Network or BroadbandReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Contents Enabling/Disabling the Wireless NetworkMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Microsoft Windows Firewall117 Dell Technical Update Service 111116 118Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 140 Contents External Keyboard problems 129Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area 129Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 154 Video and Display Problems 141Using Windows Vista System Restore 149 Using the Operating System Media 157Computer, Keyboard, and Display 179 177179 180Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information With your computerYour call when contacting support Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Microsoft Windows License LabelTips articles from technicians online How to find information about myHow to connect to the Internet SiteProblem into the Search box, click Updates appropriate for your ConfigurationHow to use the Windows operating Describes your problemReturns your computer to an earlier Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestore your operating system 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 Optical drive bay Left Side ViewAir vent Optical-drive-tray eject buttonHard drive ExpressCard slot USB connectors About Your ComputerRight Side View 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 Release Battery Hard driveBottom View Module coverAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet 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 Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Using a Projector Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness 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 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsSpeaker 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 MeterCheck the Battery Health Microsoft Windows Power MeterCheck the Battery Charge Charge GaugePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning 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 ExpressCards Using CardsUsing Cards 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 Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 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 SupportDesktop Dell PC TuneUpClick the Dell Support icon 117DellConnect Dell PC CheckupDell Network Assistant 118Click Start and click My Computer Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems 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 Computer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters 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 external speakers No sound from headphonesNo sound from integrated 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 142If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 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 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 161Travel Tips 162Traveling by Air 163164 Contacting Dell 165Contacting Dell 166 Specifications 167168 169 ATI R485M170 171 Information on battery life Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions. See Power Problems on 172173 174 175 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix AppendixViewing the System Setup Screens 176Commonly Used Options 177Changing the Boot Sequence 178Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerPerforming a One-Time Boot 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