Dell 8X93C, P08F001, P08F, 1564 User Manual

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INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE

INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE

Regulatory Model: P08F series Regulatory Type: P08F001

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.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.

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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Dell on Call, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; 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.

September 2009 P/N 8X93C Rev. A00

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
Set Up Microsoft Windows	9
Install the SIM Card (Optional)	10
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)	12
Connect to the Internet (Optional)	14

Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18

Right View Features 18 Front View Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Touch Pad Gestures 26

Multimedia Control Keys 28 Using the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Dell Extended Battery Life 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40

Solving Problems 41

Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 45 Lockups and Software Problems 46

Contents

Using Support Tools 48

Dell Support Center 48 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 52

Restoring Your Operating System 55

System Restore 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Operating System Reinstallation 60

Getting Help 62

Technical Support and Customer

Service 63 DellConnect 63 Online Services 64 Automated Order-Status Service 65 Product Information 65

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit 66 Before You Call 67 Contacting Dell 69

Finding More Information and

Resources 70 Basic Specifications 72 Appendix 78

Macrovision Product Notice 78

Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico) 79

Index 80

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ Inspiron™ 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. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

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

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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.

NOTE: Connect the power cable to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power.

NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E, PA-3E, and PA-12 with your computer.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Press the Power Button

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Set Up Microsoft Windows

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up 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.

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 at support.dell.com.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Install the SIM Card (Optional)

Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card allows you to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to a Virtual Private Network. To access these features, you must be within the network of your cellular service provider.

1SIM card

2SIM card slot

3battery bay

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

To install the SIM card:

1.Turn off your computer.

2.Remove the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 34).

3.In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.

4.Replace the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 34).

5.Turn on your computer.

To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

To enable wireless:

1.Ensure that your computer is turned on.

2.Press the wireless key on the keyboard.

A confirmation of your selection appears on the screen. Wireless enabled

Wireless disabled

To disable wireless:

Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to turn off all radios.

NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off all wireless radios (WiFi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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 a part of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com.

Setting Up a Wired Connection

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

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

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 Vista®

1.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 12).

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

3.Click Start → Connect To.

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Windows® 7

1.Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 12).

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

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

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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 set up your Internet connection:

Windows Vista

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

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

2.Click Start → Control Panel → Network and Internet→ Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a 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.

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

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Windows 7

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

2.Click 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.

3.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 Laptop

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

Right View Features

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1 Audio out/Headphone connector — Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system.

2 Audio in/Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs.


3	SD/MMC - MS/Pro	7-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 media
	cards:
	• Secure Digital (SD) memory card		• Memory Stick
	• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card		• Memory Stick PRO
	• Multi Media Card (MMC)		• xD-Picture Card (type - M and type - H)

• MMC+

NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the media card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no media card is

installed in the slot. Blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.

4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

5Optical drive — Plays or records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs (optional). Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when placing discs on the optical drive tray.

6Eject button — Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed.

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Left View Features

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer.

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

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

3 VGA connector — Connects to a monitor or projector.

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

5 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.

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

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Front View Features

1 2 3

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1 Power indicator light — Indicates the following power states:

•Solid white — The computer is on.

•Breathing white — The computer is in standby mode.

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

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

3 Battery indicator light — Indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.

	Indicator light status	Computer state(s)	Battery charge level

AC adapter	Solid white	on/off/standby/hibernate	<98%

	off	on/off/standby/hibernate	>98%

Battery	Solid amber	on/standby	<=10%

	off	on/off/standby/hibernate	>10%

NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using an AC adapter.

4 Analog microphone — Built-in microphone for conferencing and chatting.

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Computer Base and Keyboard Features

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1 Power button — Turns the computer on or off when pressed.

2Function key row — The wireless enable and disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, multimedia keys, and the touch pad enable or disable key are located in this row.

For more information on the multimedia keys, see “Multimedia Control Keys” on page 28.

3Touch pad — Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left-click by tapping the surface. It supports the Scroll and Zoom features. For more information, see “Touch Pad Gestures” on page 26.

NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the key on the function key row on the keyboard.

4Touch pad buttons (2) — Provide left-click and right-click functions like those on a mouse.

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