Dell DTN4T, W01B001, 0DTN4TA00, W01B User Manual

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

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Model W01B Type W01B001

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INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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

computer.

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Contents

Setting Up Your Inspiron One . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5

Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . . 6

Connect the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 8

Adjust the Computer Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Set Up Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 12

Using Your Inspiron One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Right View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Right Panel Buttons and Connectors. . . . . . 18

Left View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Back Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 39

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Contents

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .48

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 52

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Automated Order-Status Service. . . . . . . . . 57

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Setting Up Your Inspiron One

INSPIRON

This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron™ One.

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.

NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is

located at the back of your computer. Use this code to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or contact technical support.

Before Setting Up Your Computer

When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, controls and connections on the right side, adequate ventilation, and a stable level surface to place your computer.

Restricting airflow around your Inspiron One 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 the other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on.

Setting Up Your Inspiron One

Connect the Keyboard and Mouse

Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the computer.

NOTE: If you purchased a wireless keyboard and mouse along with your computer, connect the USB receiver to the USB connector. For more information, see the documentation that shipped with your keyboard and mouse.

Connect the Power Cable

Setting Up Your Inspiron One

Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

Setting Up Your Inspiron One

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

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

To connect your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network port or a 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.

Setting Up Your Inspiron One

Adjust the Computer Stand

WARNING: Do not use the stand to carry the computer.

NOTE: The stand must be closed before

using the computer with a VESA wall mount.

Pull the stand to adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. A distinct click is heard when the stand is opened or closed. Your computer supports UL-certified VESA wall mounts. For proper mounting, use four (ea.) 4 mm dia, 0.7 pitch x 10.0 mm long screws.

Press the Power Button

Setting Up Your Inspiron One

Set Up Microsoft Windows

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows setup screen will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. The Windows setup may take some time to complete.

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.

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 Wireless LAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at

www.dell.com.

Setting Up a Wired Connection

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

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron One

To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in “Setting Up Your Internet Connection” on page 14.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

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

Windows Vista

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

Click 2. Start → Connect To.

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

Windows® 7

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

Click 2. Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network.

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron One

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.

Windows Vista

NOTE: The following instructions are applicable to the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you have changed the settings on your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

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

Click 2. Start → Control Panel.

Click 3. Network and Internet→ Network and

Sharing Center→ Set up a connection→ Connect 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.

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

Windows 7

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

Click 2. Start → Control Panel→ Network

and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect 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.

Follow the instructions on the screen and 3. use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Setting Up Your Inspiron One

Using Your Inspiron One

This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron One.

INSPIRON

Right View Features

Using Your Inspiron One

Right panel buttons and connectors — Adjusts brightness and connects USB, audio, and

other devices into the appropriate connector.

Hard drive activity light — Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A blinking

light indicates hard drive activity.

CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer, move the computer, or adjust the stand while the hard drive activity light is blinking.

Power button and light — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light in the

center of this button indicates the following power states:

Solid amber — The system board cannot start initialization. There may be an issue with • either the system board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 60).

Blinking amber — The computer has detected an error during the • Power-on self-test (POST). Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 60).

Blinking white — The computer is in sleep state.•

Solid white — The computer is on.•

Off — The computer is off or in hibernate state.•

Using Your Inspiron One

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Right Panel Buttons and Connectors

Using Your Inspiron One

Auto adjust button — Auto adjusts the display to the incoming video signal.

Brightness adjust button — Provides direct access to the “Brightness” control menu.

You can increase or decrease the brightness by adjusting the slider-bar control. Use the + (auto adjust button) or the - (brightness adjust button) to adjust the slider.

8-in-1 Media 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• Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) card• Multi • Media Card (MMC) Memory • Stick

IEEE 1394a connector — Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital

Memory Stick PRO• xD-• Picture Card Hi Speed-SD• Hi Density• -SD

video cameras.

USB 2.0 connectors (3) — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,

external drive, or MP3 player.

Microphone or line-in connector — Connects to a microphone or an audio cable for input.

Headphone or line-out connector — Connects to headphones.

NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use the line out connector on the back

of your computer.

Using Your Inspiron One

Left View Features

Using Your Inspiron One

Computer stand — Provides stability to the computer and also allows you to adjust the display

to a comfortable viewing angle.

Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available lock to the computer.

Optical drive eject button — Opens the optical drive when pressed.

Optical drive light — Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when the disc is

being read.

Optical drive — Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Ensure that you insert the disc with the

printed side facing towards you.

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