Dell Vostro 1000 User Manual

Dell™ Vostro™ 1000 Owner’s Manual

Model PP23LB

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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 185.

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Model PP23LB

October 2007 P/N WY122 Rev. A01

1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2 About Your Computer

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Determining Your Computer’s Configuration . . . . . . 19

Front View

Left Side View

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View

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3 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Microsoft

Microsoft Windows Vista

Setting Up a Printer

Printer Cable

Connecting a USB Printer

Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Contents 3

Power Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Surge Protectors

Line Conditioners

Uninterruptible Power Supplies

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4 Using the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Adjusting Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using a Projector

Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper

Microsoft

Windows Vista

Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display

Microsoft

Windows Vista

Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display

Microsoft Windows XP

Windows Vista

Using Catalyst

Launching Catalyst Control Center

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Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad. . . . 47

Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Key Combinations

System Functions

Battery

CD or DVD Tray

Display Functions

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4 Contents

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Speaker Functions

Microsoft

Adjusting Keyboard Settings

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Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 49

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Touch Pad

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Customizing the Touch Pad

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6 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Battery Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter

Microsoft

Charge Gauge

Low-Battery Warning

Conserving Battery Power

Windows® Power Meter . . . . . . . 55

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Power Management Modes

Configuring Power Management Settings

Accessing Power Options Properties

Charging the Battery

Replacing the Battery

Storing a Battery

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7 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Playing a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Adjusting the Picture

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Contents 5

Copying CDs and DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

How to Copy a CD or DVD

Using Blank CDs and DVDs

Helpful Tips

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Adjusting the Volume

Adjusting the Picture

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8 Using Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

ExpressCards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

ExpressCard Blanks

Installing an ExpressCard

Removing an ExpressCard or Blank

Media Memory Cards

Installing a Media Memory Card

Removing a Media Memory Card

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9 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . 75

Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem

Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable

Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows

Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista

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XP Operating System . . . . . . . . . . 76

Operating System. . . . . . . . . 76

6 Contents

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection

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Checking Your Wireless Network Card. . . . . . . 77

Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem

Connecting to a WLAN

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Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network

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Card

Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)

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What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection

Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card

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Microsoft

Windows® Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

10 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Security Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Passwords

Computer Tracking Software

If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen

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11 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . . 89

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Recommended Tools

Turning Off Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Optical Drive

Hard Drive

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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

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Contents 7

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Modem

Hinge Cover

Keyboard

Wireless Mini-Card

Coin-Cell Battery

Display

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12 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Dell Technical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Dell Diagnostics

Dell Support Center

Dell Support

Dell PC TuneUp

Dell PC Checkup

Dell Network Assistant

DellConnect

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8 Contents

Drive Problems

Optical drive problems

Hard drive problems

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E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

Error Messages

ExpressCard Problems

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

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Keyboard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

External Keyboard problems

Unexpected characters

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Lockups and Software Problems

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The computer does not start

The computer stops responding

A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly

A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft

A solid blue screen appears

Dell MediaDirect problems

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? Find It Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer

• Drivers for my computer

• My computer documentation

• My device documentation

• Notebook System Software (NSS)

Drivers and Utilities Media

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 144). To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111.

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 13

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Warranty information

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End User License Agreement

Dell™ Product Information Guide

• How to set up my computer

Setup Diagram

NOTE: See the setup diagram that came

with your computer.

14 Finding Information

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Service Tag and Express Service Code

• Microsoft Windows License Label

Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License

NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag and

Microsoft located on your computer.

Your computer’s Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number and an Express Service Code.

• Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use

support.dell.com

• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.

• Use the product key on the License Label if you need to reinstall your operating system.

NOTE: As an increased security measure,

the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to discourage removal of the label.

Windows® License labels are

or contact support.

Finding Information 15

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips; articles from technicians; online courses; and 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

• How to find information about my computer and its components

• How to connect to the Internet

• How to add user accounts for different people

• How to transfer files and settings from another computer

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business

segment to view the appropriate support site.

Windows Welcome Center (Microsoft Windows Vista

The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you use the computer for the first time. You can choose to have it appear every time you start your computer by placing a check in the Run at startup checkbox. Another method of accessing the Welcome Center is to click the Windows Vista Start button

, and then click Welcome Center.

)

16 Finding Information

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Notebook System Software (NSS)— 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 processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. 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.

• How to use the Windows operating system

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

To download Notebook System Software:

Go to

support.dell.com

Drivers & Downloads.

Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click

Scroll to

Utilities Software

Select click

NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface

may vary depending on your selections.

Windows Help and Support Center

Microsoft Windows XP:

Click the

and Support

Either select one of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that describes your problem into the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Microsoft Windows Vista:

Click the Windows Vista Start button

, and then click

Search Help

that describes your problem, and then press <Enter> or click the magnifying glass.

Click the topic that describes your problem.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

and click

System and Configuration

→

Dell Notebook System

and click

Drivers & Downloads

Download Now

and

Start

button and click

box, click the

Help and Support

, type a word or phrase

Help

Finding Information 17

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• How to reinstall my operating system

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 Microsoft Windows returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files.

PC Restore

• Dell returns your computer to its original operating state. Dell ship with your computer.

•

Operating System

received an with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system.

For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft System" on page 148 or "Restoring Your Microsoft System" on page 153.

After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media (see "Drivers" on page 143) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.

System Restore System Restore

— Dell

PC Restore

may not

media — If you

Operating System

Windows Vista® Operating

Windows® XP Operating

media

—

18 Finding Information

About Your Computer

Determining Your Computer’s Configuration

Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. To determine your computer’s video controller configuration:

Access the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. For instructions, see

Under

Pick a Task

and diagnose problems.

Under

My Computer Information

From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you can view the type of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components.

"Windows Help and Support Center

, click

Use Tools to view your computer information

, select

Hardware

" on page 17.

About Your Computer 19

Front View

1 display latch release 2 display latches (2) 3 display

4 power button 5 device status lights 6 touch pad

7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard

10 keyboard and wireless

status lights

20 About Your Computer

DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — Press to release the display latches and open the display.

DISPLAY LATCHES — Keep the display closed.

DISPLAY — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on

page 41.

POWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit

a power management mode. See "Power Management Modes" on page 56.

DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS

Turns on when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.

Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the

light is flashing.

Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.

About Your Computer 21

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:

• Solid green: The battery is charging.

• Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.

If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows:

• Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).

• Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.

• Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.

TOUCH PAD — Provides the functionality of a mouse. Silk screening on the touch pad

indicates scrolling capabilities.

SPEAKERS — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the media

control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see "Speaker Functions" on page 49.

TOUCH PAD BUTTONS — Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse.

KEYBOARD — The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft

Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations" on page 48.

22 About Your Computer

KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS

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 23

Left Side View

3241

1 air vent 2 security cable slot 3 optical drive bay

4 optical-drive-tray eject

button

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air

vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

AIR VENT — The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which

prevents the computer from overheating.

NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the

security cable slot.

SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device

to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the device.

24 About Your Computer

OPTICAL DRIVE BAY — You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical

drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 92.

OPTICAL-DRIVE-TRAY EJECT BUTTON — Press this button to eject a CD or DVD

from the optical drive.

Right Side View

34 521

1 hard drive 2 ExpressCard slot 3 3-in-1 media memory

card reader

4 audio connectors (2) 5 USB connectors (2)

About Your Computer 25

HARD DRIVE — Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on

page 92 and "Hard drive problems" on page 120.

XPRESSCARD SLOT — Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a

plastic blank installed in the slot. You can add an ExpressCard to make WWAN connectivity available on your computer. For more information, see "Using Cards" on page 69.

IN-1 MEDIA MEMORY CARD READER — Provides a fast and convenient way to view

and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. The 3-in1 media memory card reader reads Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO and MultiMediaCard (MMC) digital media memory cards.

AUDIO CONNECTORS —

Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.

Attach a microphone to the connector.

USB

CONNECTORS

Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive USB connector using the optional floppy-drive

26 About Your Computer

directly to a

cable.

Back View

1 4532

1 AC adapter connector 2 network connector

(RJ-45)

4 USB connectors (2) 5 video connector

AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.

CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,

power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.

3 modem connector

(RJ-11)

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the

connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to help prevent damage to the cable.

About Your Computer 27

NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45)

Connects the computer to a network. The green and yellow lights next to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications.

For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer.

MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11)

To use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to the modem connector.

For additional information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer.

NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To

help prevent damage to the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.

CONNECTORS

USB

Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive USB connector using the optional floppy-drive

directly to a

cable.

VIDEO

CONNECTOR

Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor.

28 About Your Computer

Bottom View

31 2

1 battery charge gauge 2 device security screw 3 battery-bay latch

release

4 battery 5 hard drive 6 modem/memory

module cover

7fan

BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — Provides information on the battery charge status. See

"Checking the Battery Charge" on page 54.

DEVICE SECURITY SCREW — 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.

About Your Computer 29

BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without

connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 53.

HARD DRIVE — Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on

page 92 and "Hard drive problems" on page 120.

MODEM/MEMORY MODULE COVER — Covers the compartment that contains the

modem and the memory modules. For more information, see "Modem" on page 98 and "Memory" on page 95.

FAN — The computer uses a fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents

the computer from overheating.

30 About Your Computer

+ 180 hidden pages

Dell Vostro 1000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Finding Information

About Your Computer

Determining Your Computer’s Configuration

Front View

Left Side View

Right Side View

Back View

Bottom View