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Dell Vostro 1000 owner manual 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

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The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.

Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.

Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.

Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press <Fn><F2>.

About Your Computer

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Dell Vostro 1000 owner manual 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

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 Using the Keyboard and Touch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad Connecting a Network or Broadband Using Blank CDs and DVDsInstalling a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network orMicrosoft Windows Firewall Enabling/Disabling the Wireless NetworkMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Contents118 Dell Technical Update Service 111116 117129 External Keyboard problems 129Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 140 ContentsUsing the Operating System Media 157 Video and Display Problems 141Using Windows Vista System Restore 149 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 154180 177179 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 179Contents Finding Information With your computer What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationMicrosoft Windows License Label Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Your call when contacting supportSite How to find information about myHow to connect to the Internet Tips articles from technicians onlineDescribes your problem Updates appropriate for your ConfigurationHow to use the Windows operating Problem into the Search box, clickFiles Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestore your operating system Returns your computer to an earlierAbout 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 ConnectionSetting Up Your Computer Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerTo copy data from the old computer On the old computer, insert the wizard disk Click Start→ Run Microsoft Windows Vista Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up Your Computer Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsSetting Up Your Computer Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using a ProjectorWindows Vista Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Click OK to close the Display Settings window Using a Monitor as Your Primary DisplayUsing Catalyst Control Center Launching Catalyst Control Center Using the Desktop ShortcutUsing Hot Keys 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 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Power MeterCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery HealthStandby Mode Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Press the power button Close the display Press FnEscAccessing Power Options Properties Charging the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings To remove the battery Replacing the BatteryBattery-bay latch release Storing a BatteryPlaying 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 TipsMute icon Using Multimedia Volume iconClick Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes Using Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCardsExpressCard Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardRelease latch Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMedia Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardMedia memory card slot Removing a Media Memory CardUsing Cards Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up and Using Networks What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card 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 CardMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Mobile Broadband card is listed under Modems Microsoft Windows FirewallChecking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Setting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Computer Press the power button to ground the system board Optical drive Device security screw Optical DriveHard Drive Hard drive screws Foam packaging Returning a Hard Drive to DellMemory Memory module Clips 2 per connectorNotch Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Hinge cover Keyboard101 Keyboard Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connector102 Mini-Card Wireless Mini-Card103 Metal securing tab Mini-Card 105 System board Antenna cables Coin-Cell BatteryConnector 107 DisplayBoard Lift the display away from the computer 108Screws Display cable 109 110 Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Troubleshooting 113 Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu114 Tab Function 115Dell Support Dell Support Center117 Dell PC TuneUpClick the Dell Support icon Desktop118 Dell PC CheckupDell Network Assistant DellConnectClick the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems Click Start and click My ComputerProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Hard drive problems121 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems122 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper123 Error Messages124 125 Windows XP 127 Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard Problems129 Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems 130 Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start131 Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly 132 Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears 133 Memory ProblemsOther software problems 134 Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 135 Power ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 136 137 Printer Problems138 Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems 139 No sound from headphonesNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersShut down the computer Disconnect the mouse 140 Remote Control ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems 141 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 142 If the display is difficult to readIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readableUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities145 Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaTroubleshooting 147 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsRestoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter149 Using Windows Vista System RestoreCreating a Restore Point 150 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State151 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration152 Using the Operating System MediaBefore You Begin 153 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore 155 Using Dell PC RestoreEnabling System Restore Troubleshooting 157 Troubleshooting 159 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 160 161 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer162 Travel Tips163 Traveling by Air164 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell165 166 167 Specifications168 ATI R485M 169170 171 172 Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions. See Power Problems on Information on battery life173 174 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 175176 Viewing the System Setup Screens177 Commonly Used Options178 Changing the Boot Sequence179 Cleaning Your ComputerPerforming a One-Time Boot Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayMouse Touch Pad181 Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only183 Macrovision Product Notice184 185 Glossary186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 Index Index203 204 See also hard drive See also optical drive205 206 207 208 209 WWAN. See Mobile Broadband 210