DellTM VostroTM 1000 Owner's Manual Model PP23LB 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 "Glossary" on page 159. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007 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, Vostro, and Strike Zone are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; AMD, Sempron, Turion, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 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 PP23LB May 2007 P/N WY122 Rev. A00 Contents 1 2 Finding Information ................. 11 17 17 18 22 23 25 27 About Your Computer ............... ...... Determining Your Computer's Configuration Front View ........................ ...................... ..................... Left Side View Right Side View Back View ........................ ....................... Bottom View 3 Setting Up Your Computer . Connecting to the Internet ........... 29 29 29 30 31 32 34 34 34 ............... ....... ..... .. .. Setting Up Your Internet Connection . Transferring Information to a New Computer Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media . . . . . . . Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media . . . . . Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable ................... .................... ............. Connecting a USB Printer Contents 3 Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Line Conditioners ............... 35 36 36 36 .................. .................. .......... Uninterruptible Power Supplies 4 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness .................. .................. ............... ............... 37 37 37 37 Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad .... 39 39 40 40 40 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 43 ..................... .................... .................. Key Combinations Battery System Functions CD or DVD Tray ....................... ................... ................. ................ Display Functions . Speaker Functions Power Management ................. .... Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings Touch Pad ............ ........................ ............ Customizing the Touch Pad . 4 Contents 6 Using a Battery .................... .................. .............. .......... ....... 45 45 46 46 46 47 47 48 48 50 50 50 52 Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge ® ® DellTM QuickSet Battery Meter . Charge Gauge Microsoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery Power ................... ............... ............... ............ .... Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings . Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery .................. .................. .................... 7 Using Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD . Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture .................. .................. .................. .................. ................. ............. ............ 53 53 54 54 55 55 56 57 Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips ..................... Contents 5 8 Using Cards ExpressCards ....................... ...................... ................ ............. ........ 59 59 59 59 61 62 62 63 ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards .................. .......... ......... Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card 9 Setting Up a Network ............... 65 65 66 66 66 67 67 69 71 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Network Setup Wizard .. ................. ......... ....... ...... Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New WLAN Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card . . . . . . . . . . .............. ....... .......... 10 Securing Your Computer Security Cable Lock Passwords ............. 73 73 73 ................... ........................ 6 Contents Computer Tracking Software .............. ........... 74 74 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 11 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics . Drive Problems .................. 77 77 81 81 82 82 84 89 89 89 90 91 91 91 91 92 92 92 93 93 .................... ..................... ............ CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems ................ ........ E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages ..................... ................. ExpressCard Problems Keyboard Problems ................... ............ External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters .............. ............ .......... .......... ..... . Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start up The computer stops responding A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . . . . . . A solid blue screen appears Other software problems Memory Problems Network Problems ............ ............. .................... ................... Contents 7 Power Problems ..................... ... 94 95 95 96 97 97 97 98 98 98 99 99 100 100 100 100 101 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems . 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 ........... 103 104 104 106 108 ............ ....... Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Using the Operating System Media ........ ........ 8 Contents 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin Recommended Tools ......... 111 111 111 111 112 114 114 116 117 120 122 123 125 128 129 .................... ................ ............. ...... Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer . Optical Drive Hard Drive ...................... ........................ ........... Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory Modem . ......................... ......................... ....................... Hinge Cover Keyboard . ........................ ................... Wireless Mini-Card Coin-Cell Battery Display . .................... ......................... 13 DellTM QuickSet Features ........... 133 135 135 135 136 137 14 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer . Travel Tips ....... ............... ................. ........................ .................. Traveling by Air . Contents 9 15 Contacting Dell 16 Specifications 17 Appendix ................... 139 141 149 149 150 151 153 153 154 154 155 155 156 156 157 .................... ........................ ............ Using the System Setup Program Entering System Setup Commonly Used Options Cleaning Your Computer . Touch Pad Mouse Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs ............... .............. ................ ......... Computer, Keyboard, and Display ..................... ....................... .................... ................... .................. FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B ..................... ................... Macrovision Notice Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Index 177 .............................. 10 Contents Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? · A diagnostic program for my computer · Drivers for my computer · My device documentation Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers. Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information 11 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 · Basic troubleshooting information · How to run the Dell Diagnostics · How to remove and install parts Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. 12 Finding Information 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 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. Finding Information 13 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here · Solutions -- Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website -- support.dell.com tips; articles from technicians; online NOTE: Select your region to view the courses; and frequently asked questions appropriate support site. · 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 · How to use the Windows operating system · How to work with programs and files · How to personalize my desktop 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. 14 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? · How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use one of the following methods: · Microsoft Windows System Restore -- Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. · Dell PC Restore -- Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. · Operating System media -- If you received an Operating System media with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 104. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media (see "Drivers" on page 100) to reinstall driv ...