DellTM InspironTM 1000 Owner's Manual Model PP08S w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. If you purchased a DellTM n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Axim, and DellNet are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Model PP08S December 2004 P/N Y6960 Rev. A01 Contents Finding Information ............................ 9 1 About Your Computer Front View. ................................ .............................. .............................. 13 16 17 17 20 Left Side View . Right Side View Back View ................................ ............................... Bottom View. 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet ......................... .................. 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Printer ............................ ....................... ....................... Printer Cable . . . . . . Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection Devices ......................... .................... .................... .................... Surge Protectors . . . . . . . Line Conditioners . . . . . . . Uninterruptible Power Supplies 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance . ........................... ....................... 25 26 26 26 26 28 Contents 3 Checking the Battery Charge . Low-Battery Warning Charging the Battery . ......................... ........................... .......................... Recalibrating a Battery Removing a Battery ............................ Installing a Battery Storing a Battery. ............................ 28 28 ............................. 4 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs . Copying CDs . ........................... 29 29 29 30 30 ............................... ................... ................... ................... How to Copy a CD . . . . . . . . Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs . Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad . Key Combinations ............................. ............................. .............. .............. .............. .............. 31 32 32 32 32 32 33 33 System Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speaker Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions. Touch Pad . ................................ ...................... Customizing the Touch Pad 6 Using PC Cards PC Card Types ............................... ............................ ............................ ............................ 35 35 35 36 Extended PC Cards. Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card 7 Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard . ..................... 37 38 .......................... 4 Contents 8 Removing the Hard Drive Before You Begin ............................. ................. ................. 39 39 39 40 Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . Before Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive. ................................ 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics . ............................. ................... 43 43 45 45 46 46 46 46 48 49 49 50 50 50 50 51 51 51 51 51 52 52 53 53 53 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Drive Problems .............................. .......... .......... .......... .......... CD and DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . If you there is no audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages ................... .............................. ............................ ..................... ..................... Keyboard Problems External Keyboard Problems . Unexpected Characters . . . Lockups and Software Problems ...................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The computer does not start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The computer stops responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slow computer performance or problems connecting to the Internet. A program stops responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A program crashes repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . A solid blue screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory Problems ............................. ............................ Network Problems. PC Card Problems Power Problems . ............................. ............................. Contents 5 Printer Problems. ............................. ............................ ....................... .................. .................. .................. 55 55 56 56 56 57 58 58 58 59 60 60 60 60 61 62 62 62 64 Scanner Problems . Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers . No sound from headphones . . . . Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems ....................... ........................ ................. ................. ................. If the display is blank . . . . . . . . If the display is difficult to read. . . . If only part of the display is readable . Drivers .................................. .................... .................... .................... ............ What Is a Driver? . . . . . . . Identifying Drivers. . . . . . . Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System . ..................... ............. ............. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec . . . . . 10 Appendix Specifications . .............................. ..................... .................. .................. .................. .................. ................. ......... ......... 67 72 72 73 73 73 74 75 75 Using the System Setup Program . Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing the System Setup Screens. System Setup Screens. . . . . . . Commonly Used Options. . . . . . Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) . Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals . 6 Contents Contacting Dell .............................. ........................ 75 92 92 Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices (U.S. Only) .......................... Index .................................... 95 Contents 7 8 Contents Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? · · · · · · Warranty information Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) Safety instructions Regulatory information Ergonomics information End User License Agreement Find It Here DellTM Product Information Guide · How to set up my computer Setup Diagram · · · · · Tips on using Microsoft® Windows® How to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate mode How to change my display resolution How to clean my computer Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. Finding Information 9 www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? · Service Tag and Express Service Code · Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. · Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. · Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. · Solutions -- Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions · Community -- Online discussion with other Dell customers · Upgrades -- Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system · Customer Care -- Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information · Service and support -- Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support · Reference -- Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers · Downloads -- Certified drivers, patches, and software updates · If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for DellTM 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. Dell Support Website -- support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site. NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be available in all regions. 10 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? · How to use Windows XP · Documentation for my computer · Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Finding Information 11 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 Finding Information About Your Computer Front View display latch release display hard drive and keyboard status lights keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons device status lights power button speakers DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE -- Press this button to release the display latch and open the display. D I S P L A Y -- For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. POWER BUTTON -- Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your computer instead of pressing the power button. About Your Computer 13 www.dell.com | support.dell.com SPEAKERS -- To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the volume-control key combinations. For more information, see page 32. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or flashes when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily when the battery is being charged or flashes when the battery charge is low. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: ­ Solid green: The battery is charging. ­ Off: The battery is adequately charged, the computer is turned off, or no battery is installed. ­ Rapidly flashing green: An error has occurred regarding the battery. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: ­ Off: The battery is discharging normally with use. ­ Flashing green: The battery charge is low. TOUCH PAD AND TOUCH PAD BUTTONS KEYBOARD -- Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. See page 33 for more information. -- The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. For information on supported key combinations, see page 32. 14 About Your Computer HARD DRIVE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the computer reads or w ...