Dell 0R891KA01, Mini 10 User Manual

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INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE

INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE

Model PP19S

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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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, 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; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license; SRS Premium Sound, SRS, and the (O) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

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.

April 2009 P/N R891K Rev. A01

Contents

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop 5

Before Setting Up Your Computer	5
Connect the AC Adapter	6
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)	7
Press the Power Button	8
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)	9
Ubuntu® Setup	10
Microsoft® Windows® Setup	10
Connect to the Internet (Optional)	10
Set Up the TV Tuner (Availability Varies
by Regions)	13

Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 14

Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16

Computer Base and Keyboard

Features 18

Touch Pad Gestures 20 Setting the Touch Pad Sensitivity 22 Display Features 23 Removing and Replacing the Battery 24 Software Features 25

Solving Problems 27

Network Problems 27 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30

Using Support Tools 32

Dell Support Center 32 System Messages 33 Hardware Troubleshooter 34 Dell Diagnostics 35

Contents

Restoring Your Operating System 37

System Restore 37

Using Dell™ PC Restore in

Windows XP 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 41 Operating System Reinstallation 42

Getting Help 44

Technical Support and Customer

Service 45 DellConnect™ 45 Online Services 45 Automated Order-Status Service 46 Product Information 46

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit 47 Before You Call 48 Contacting Dell 49

Finding More Information and

Resources 50 Specifications 52 Index 60

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop

This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron Mini 10 laptop.

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 Inspiron laptop 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.

WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not place your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is powered on. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in permanent damage to the computer.

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Connect the AC Adapter

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.

WARNING: 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 a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to your computer.

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Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

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Press the Power Button

Enable or Disable Wireless

(Optional)

To enable wireless:

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Double-click the icon on the system tray or press <F2>.

The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears.

3.Select the option(s) you want to enable: ––Enable Bluetooth

––Enable Wireless LAN/WiMax ––Enable Wireless WAN/GPS

4.Click OK.

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To disable wireless:
1. Double-click the	icon on the system
tray or press <F2>.

The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears.

2.Clear the option(s) you want to disable: ––Enable Bluetooth

––Enable Wireless LAN/WiMax ––Enable Wireless WAN/GPS

3.Click OK.

Note: Depending on your computer configuration, the WiMax option may not appear.

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Ubuntu® Setup

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Ubuntu operating system if you requested for Ubuntu while ordering your computer. See the

Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer for more operating system specific information.

Microsoft® Windows® Setup

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system if you requested for Windows while ordering your computer. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements,

setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.

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

Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection

If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) 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.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

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:

1.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 9).

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

3.Click the Start button and then click

Connect To.

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

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:

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

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2.Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft Windows desktop.

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

If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section.

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: 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®

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

2.Click Start → Control Panel.

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3.Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

4.Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:

a.Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection.

b.Chose Dial-up if you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN.

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

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

Windows XP

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

2.Click Start→ Control Panel.

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

Connection.

The Internet Properties window appears.

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 6. 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.

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Set Up the TV Tuner (Availability Varies by Regions)

You can set up the TV tuner through PowerCinema.

To set up the TV tuner for the first time:

1.Click the PowerCinema icon in Start→ All Programs.

2.Go to Main Menu→ Entertainment → Live TV and follow the instructions on the screen.

To re-configure your TV tuner settings:

1.Click the PowerCinema icon in Start→ All Programs.

2.Go to Main Menu→ Entertainment→ Live TV.

3.Click Advanced in the control menu.

4.Select Settings.

5.Click Run Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop

Your Inspiron Mini 10 has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices.

Right Side Features

5 4

1 2

1		Audio out/Headphone	4
	connector – Connects to a pair of
	headphones, or sends audio to a powered
	speaker or sound system.		5
2		Audio in/Microphone connector –



	Connects to a microphone or input signal
	for use with audio programs.		6
3		HDMI connector – Connects to a

TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals.

NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read.

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USB 2.0 connector – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

Power USB connector – Connects to USB devices that require more power. This port supports up to 2 A current loading.

Network connector – Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.

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Left Side Features

1Security cable slot – Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.

NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.

2 AC adapter connector – Connects to the AC adapter to power on the computer and charge the battery.

3 USB 2.0 connector – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

4Antenna in connector (on supported models) – Connects to an external antenna, through a MCX connector, to view programs using the TV tuner card (optional). For more information on TV tuner card setup, see “Setting up the TV Tuner (Availability Varies by Regions)” on page 13.

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5 SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MSPro 3-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 High Capacity (SDHC) card

•Multimedia Card (MMC)

•Memory Stick

•Memory Stick PRO

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Computer Base and Keyboard

Features

1Power/Battery indicator light – Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. The light indicates the following states while charging or using the computer with:

an AC adapter

•Solid white: The computer is on and the battery is charging.

•Blinking white: The computer is in a standby mode.

•Off: The computer is off and the battery is adequately charged.

abattery

•Solid white: The computer is on.

•Blinking white: The computer is in standby mode.

•Blinking amber: The battery charge is low. Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery.

•Off: The computer is off.

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2Keyboard – Settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using the system setting utility.

3Touch pad buttons – Provides leftand right-click functions like those on a mouse.

4Touch pad – Provides the functionality of a mouse. It supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, Rotate, and Desktop features. For more information, see “Touch Pad Gestures” on page 20.

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