Dell Inspiron Mini 10v User Manual

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

™

INSPIRON

Regulatory model: P09T series Regulatory type: P09T001

™

SETUP GUIDE

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.

__________________

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2010 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:
trademarks of Dell Inc.;
other countries;
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries;

Bluetooth

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.

Microsoft, Windows,

is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license.

May 2010 P/N K387P Rev. A00

Dell

, the

DELL

Intel

is a registered trademark and

and the

logo,

Windows

Inspiron

, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and

Atom

is the trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and

start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks

Ubuntu

is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd.;

DellConnect

are

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 the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Create System Recovery Media

(Recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional). . . . . 12

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 14

Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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

Left View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . 18

Status Lights and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 26

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 35

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3

Contents

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .45

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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

4

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Finding More Information and

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Information for NOM, or Official Mexican

Standard (Only for Mexico). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

INSPIRON

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, or on fabric
surfaces, such as carpets or rugs, while
it is powered on. Restricting the airflow
can damage the computer, deteriorate the
computer performance, 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.

5

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect the AC Adapter

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into an electrical 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.

6

Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

7

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Press the Power Button

8

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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.

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.

NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see
support.dell.com/MyNewDell.

Set Up Ubuntu

To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. See the Ubuntu
documentation for more operating system specific information.

9

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)

NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you set up

Microsoft Windows.

NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or
any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs.

The system recovery media can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in
when you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of the

System

disc). You can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers,

or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state.

You will require the following to create the system recovery media:

Dell DataSafe Local Backup•

USB key with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc•

NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.

™

10

Operating

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

To create a system recovery media:

Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page 1. 6).

Insert the disc or USB key in the computer.2.

Click 3. Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.

Click 4. Create Recovery Media.

Follow the instructions on the screen.5.

NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see “System Recovery Media” on
page 50.

11

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

12

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

To enable wireless:

Turn on your computer.1.

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

The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box
appears.

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

Enable Bluetooth –

Enable Wireless LAN –

Click 4. OK.

To disable wireless:

Double-click the 1. icon on the system tray
or press <F2>.

The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box
appears.

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

Enable Bluetooth –

Enable Wireless LAN –

Click 3. OK.

13

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 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 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 15.

14

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:

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

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

Click 3. Start → Control Panel.

In the search box, type 4. network, and
then click Network and Sharing Center→
Connect to a network.

Follow the instructions on the screen to 5.
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:

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

Click 2. Start → Control Panel.

In the search box, type 3. network, and then
click 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 4.
use the setup information provided by your
ISP to complete the setup.

15

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1 2

3

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

INSPIRON

Right View Features

1

Audio out/Headphone connector — Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered

speaker or sound system.

2

USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,

external drive, or MP3 player.

3

Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if

you are using a wired network.

16

Left View Features

1

2

3

VGA connector — Connects to a monitor or projector.

1

USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,

2

external drive, or MP3 player.

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

3

share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards.

3-in-1 Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and

17

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

2

3

4

1

5

6

Computer Base and Keyboard Features

18

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1

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

2

Function key row — The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease

keys, and the volume control keys are located in this row.

3

Power/Battery status light — Indicates the different power/battery states while the

computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.

For more information on the power/battery status light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on
page 20.

4

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 while the hard drive activity
light is blinking.

5

Touch 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 22.

6

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

19

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Status Lights and Indicators

Power/Battery Status Light

Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level

AC adapter

Battery

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

20

solid white on

off/hibernate

breathing white standby charging

off off/hibernate > 90%

solid white on > 10%

breathing white standby >= 10%

solid amber on/standby < 10%

off off/hibernate n/a

charging < 90%

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

2

1

Back View Features

1

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

NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your

computer.

AC adapter connector — Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge

2

the battery.

21

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Touch Pad Gestures

Scroll

Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll
feature includes:

Traditional Scroll — Allows you to scroll up or
down, and right or left.

To scroll up or down:

Move a finger up or down in the
vertical scroll zone (extreme
right of the touch pad).

To scroll right or left:

Move a finger right or left in the
horizontal scroll zone (extreme
bottom of the touch pad).

22

Circular Scroll — Allows you to scroll up or
down, and right or left.

To scroll up or down:

Move a finger in the vertical
scroll zone (extreme right of
the touch pad), in a clockwise
circular motion to scroll up
or counterclockwise circular
motion to scroll down.

To scroll right or left:

Move a finger in the horizontal
scroll zone (extreme bottom of
the touch pad), in a clockwise
circular motion to scroll right
or counterclockwise circular
motion to scroll left.