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Dell Vostro 1000 owner manual Bottom View, Release, Battery Hard drive, Module cover, Fan

Models: Vostro 1000

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Bottom View

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1	battery charge gauge	2	device security screw	3	battery-bay latch
					release
4	battery	5	hard drive	6	modem/memory
					module cover
7	fan

B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E — Provides information on the battery charge status. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 54.

D E V I C E S E C U R I T Y S C R E W — Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 92.

BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE — Releases the battery from the battery bay. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 59.

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Dell Vostro 1000 owner manual Bottom View, Release, Battery Hard drive, Module cover, Fan

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 Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Using Blank CDs and DVDsPhysically Connecting to a Network or Connecting a Network or BroadbandMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Enabling/Disabling the Wireless NetworkReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Contents Microsoft Windows Firewall116 Dell Technical Update Service 111117 118Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area External Keyboard problems 129Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 140 Contents 129Using Windows Vista System Restore 149 Video and Display Problems 141Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 154 Using the Operating System Media 157179 177Computer, Keyboard, and Display 179 180Contents Finding Information With your computer What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationComputer when you use Use the Service Tag to identify yourYour call when contacting support Microsoft Windows License LabelHow to connect to the Internet How to find information about myTips articles from technicians online SiteHow to use the Windows operating Updates appropriate for your ConfigurationProblem into the Search box, click Describes your problemRestore your operating system Microsoft Windows System RestoreReturns your computer to an earlier FilesAbout 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 Air vent Left Side ViewOptical drive bay Optical-drive-tray eject buttonRight Side View USB connectors About Your ComputerHard drive ExpressCard slot Card readerUSB 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 Bottom View Battery Hard driveRelease Module coverAbout Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerSetting 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 Uninterruptible Power Supplies Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplayUsing a Projector Using the DisplayWindows 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 Speaker Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft 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 Using a BatteryBattery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Power MeterCheck the Battery Health Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby ModeHibernate 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 Using Cards Using CardsExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksExpressCard 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 PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareSecuring 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 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 CenterClick the Dell Support icon Dell PC TuneUpDesktop 117Dell Network Assistant Dell PC CheckupDellConnect 118Optical drive problems Drive ProblemsClick Start and click My Computer Click the Windows Vista Start button and click 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 Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start 130131 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 No sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphonesNo sound from external speakers 139Shut 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 readDrivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversUsing 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 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 161162 Travel Tips163 Traveling by Air164 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell165 166 167 Specifications168 ATI R485M 169170 171 Conditions. See Power Problems on Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life 172173 174 Appendix Using the System Setup Program175 Appendix176 Viewing the System Setup Screens177 Commonly Used Options178 Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 179Mouse 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

Bottom View

release

battery

hard drive

module cover

fan

About Your Computer