Dell Inspiron 1410 User Manual

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

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Model PP38L

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INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you

how to avoid the problem.

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Contents

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About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . .6

Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Windows Vista

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . .6

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Device Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Keyboard Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Computer Base and Display Features . . . . .14

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 15

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 20

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .28

Windows Operating System

Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

About Your Computer

This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron 1410 laptop and connecting peripherals.

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 in) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in) on all other sides. You should never put your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on.

NOTICE: 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.

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 a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.

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Connect the Network Cable (optional)

To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.

Press the Power Button

Windows Vista® Setup

If you selected Windows Vista operating system while ordering, your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista 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.

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

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and

ISP offerings vary by country.

NOTE: The instructions in this section are applicable for Windows only.

About Your Computer

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

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

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, then connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.

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:

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

Click 2. Start

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

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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.

→ Connect To.

About Your Computer

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

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

Click 2. Start

→ Control Panel.

Under 3. Network and Internet, click Connect

to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

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

Choose a. Broadband if you use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth

wireless technology

connection.

Chose b. Dial-up if you 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.

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

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Click the 1. Windows Vista Start button and then click Transfer files and settings → Start Windows Easy Transfer.

In the 2. User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.

Click 3. Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress.

Follow the instructions provided on the 4. screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

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Your Inspiron 1410 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks.

Device Status Lights

The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of the computer indicate the following:

1 42 3

Power light – Turns on when you

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

Hard drive activity light – Turns

on when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity.

NOTE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is flashing.

Battery status light – Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status

WiFi status light – Turns on when

wireless networking is enabled.

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Keyboard Status Lights

The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

1 2 3

Num Lock light – Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock key) is enabled.

Caps Lock light – Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock key) is enabled.

Scroll Lock light – Turns on when

the scroll lock function is enabled.

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Right Side Features

Optical drive – Plays or burns CDs and

DVDs. Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs.

Optical drive light – Blinks when you press

the optical drive eject button or when you insert a disc and it is being read.

Optical drive eject button – Opens the

optical drive.

Modem Connector – Connects the

telephone line to the modem connector.

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

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 on or off.

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Left Side Features

Air vents – The computer uses an internal

fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. The fan automatically turns on when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell™ 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. 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.

Security 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.

VGA connector – Connects to a

monitor or projector.

Network connector – Connects the

computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections.

For information on using the network adapter, see the device user’s guide supplied with your computer.

USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connect to

USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

IEEE 1394a connector– Connects devices

supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.

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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)•

PC Card Slot – Supports one PC Card,

such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a blank installed in the slot to prevent foreign matter from entering the computer interior when a card is not installed.

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Computer Base and Display Features

Display – Your display can vary based on

your selection you made while purchasing your computer. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide.

Keyboard – The settings for this keyboard

can be personalized by using the system setting utility.

Touch pad buttons – Provide left- and

right-click functions like those on a mouse.

Audio Out/ Headphone connector

– Connects to a pair of headphones, or

sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system.

Audio In/ Microphone connector –

Connects to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs.

Touch pad – Provides the functionality of

a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left-click by tapping the surface.

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