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INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

Regulatory Model: D02U series

Regulatory Type: D02U001 and D02U002   

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Dell On Call, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Atom is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; AMD and AMD Athlon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license.

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.

August 2009      P/N H4MWD      Rev. A00

Contents

Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 5

Before Setting Up Your Computer

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Connect the Display

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Connect the Keyboard and Mouse

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Connect the Power Cable

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Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

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Press the Power Button

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Set Up the Operating System

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Connect to the Internet (Optional)

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Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18

Front View Features

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Top View Features

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Back View Features

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Software Features

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Dell Dock

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Solving Problems 31

Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36

Using Support Tools 38

Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41

Restoring Your Operating System 45

System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Operating System Reinstallation 50

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Contents

Getting Help 52

Technical Support and Customer

Service 53 DellConnect 53 Online Services 54 Automated Order-Status Service 55 Product Information 55

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit 56 Before You Call 57 Contacting Dell 59

Finding More Information and

Resources 60 Basic Specifications 62 Appendix 71 Index 73

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron300/400.

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Before Setting Up Your Computer

When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer.

Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Connect the Display

Inspiron 300: Connect the display using the integrated VGA connector.

Inspiron 400: Connect the display using the integrated VGA connector or the HDMI connector. For better performance it is recommended that you connect the display using the HDMI connector.

You can purchase the HDMI-to-DVI adapter and additional HDMI cables on the Dell website at www.dell.com.

Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. Refer to the following table to identify the connectors on your computer and display.

NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Connection Type

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Cable

Display

 

 

 

 

VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)

HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)

HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable)

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Connect the Keyboard and Mouse

Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Connect the Power Cable

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now.

NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector). Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector.

To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.

The network connector has two indicators, the network activity and the link integrity light.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Press the Power Button

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Set Up the Operating System

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of purchase.

Set Up Microsoft Windows

To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system.

NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

Set Up Ubuntu

To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer for more operating system specific information.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).

If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com.

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Setting Up a Wired Connection

If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection.

If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.

To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in “Setting Up Your Internet Connection” on page 16.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router.

Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router.

To set up your connection to a wireless router:

Windows XP

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click StartControl Panel.

3.Click Network Connections.

4.Under Network Connections, click Create a

New Connection.

5.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

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Windows Vista®

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click Start Connect To.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

Windows 7

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click Start Control PanelNetwork and Sharing CenterConnect to a network.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country.

If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.

Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.

To setup your Internet connection:

Windows XP

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click StartControl Panel.

3.Under Network and Internet Connections, select Setup or Change Your Internet

Connection.

The Internet Properties window appears.

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4.Click Setup.

The New Connection Wizard appears.

5.Click Connect to the Internet.

6.In the next window, select the appropriate option:

––If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs).

––If you have already obtained the setup information from your ISP but did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually.

––If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP.

7. Click Next.

If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 8. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.

8.Select the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next.

9.Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Windows Vista

NOTE: The following instructions are applicable to the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dellcomputer to the Windows classic view.

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click Start Control Panel.

3.Click Network and InternetNetwork and Sharing CenterSet up a connection or networkConnect to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

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NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Windows 7

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click Start Control Panel.

3.Click Network and Sharing CenterSet up a new connection or networkConnect to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

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Using Your Inspiron Desktop

This section provides information about the features available on your Inspirondesktop.

Front View Features

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1Optical drive (optional) — Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs.

2Optical drive eject button — Opens the optical drive disc tray when pressed.

3 4-in-1 Memory card reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards:

Secure Digital (SD) memory card

Mini Secure Digital memory card

Micro SD/SDHC memory card

4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connects to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players.

5 Headphone connector — Connects to headphones.

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Top View Features

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1 Power button and light — Turns the power on or off when pressed. The light in the center of this button indicates the power state:

Off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power.

Solid white — The computer is on.

Solid amber — The computer is in sleep state or there is a problem with the system board.

Blinking amber — Indicates a problem with the system board or the power supply.

NOTE: For information on power problems, see “Power Problems” on page 33.

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Using Your Inspiron Desktop

Back View Features

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