Dell 1011, K621P User Manual

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

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Model PP19S

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INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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Contents

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 . . . . . . . .5

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

Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7

Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Microsoft

Ubuntu

Enable or Disable Wireless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 10

Windows® XP Setup. . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 . . . . . . . . . . .14

Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . 18

Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 24

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 32

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Contents

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .40

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Using Dell

PC Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 44

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Automated Order-Status Service. . . . . . . . . 48

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10

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This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron Mini 10 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 Mini 10 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 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™ Mini 10

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.

Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10

Press the Power Button

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10

Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup

If you ordered Windows XP operating system with your computer, it is already configured. To set up Windows XP 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.

Ubuntu® Setup

If you ordered Ubuntu operating system with your computer, it is already configured. See the

Ubuntu Quick Start Guide

computer for more operating system specific information.

that shipped with your

Enable or Disable Wireless

To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on:

Press <Fn><F2> or press the 1. keyboard.

The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears.

Select one of the following:2.

Enable Bluetooth –

Enable Wireless LAN –

Click 3. OK.

To turn off wireless, press <Fn><F2> again to turn off all radios.

key on the

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10

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).

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.

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 11.

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10

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:

NOTE: The following steps were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set 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.

Under 3. Network and Internet Connections, select Wireless Network Setup Wizard.

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

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection, perform the steps in the following section.

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

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

Follow the instructions on the screen to 3. 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.

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10

NOTE: The following steps were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell

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computer to the

Windows Classic view.

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

Click 2. Start→ Control Panel.

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

Click 4. Setup. The New Connection Wizard appears.

Click 5. Connect to the Internet.

In the next window, click the appropriate 6. option:

If you do not have an ISP, click –

Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs).

If you have already obtained setup – information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually.

If you have a setup CD, click – Use the CD

I got from an ISP.

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.

Click 7. Next. If you selected Set up my connection manually in step 6, continue to step 8. 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.

Click the appropriate option under 8. How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next.

Use the setup information provided by your 9. ISP to complete the setup.

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Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10

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Your Inspiron Mini 10 has indicators and buttons

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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

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.

Power USB connector – This connector can be used for USB devices that require more power. This connector supports up to 2 A current loading.

VGA connector – Connects to a

monitor or projector.

Network connector – Connects your

computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.

Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10

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Left Side Features

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.

AC adapter connector – Connects to

the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.

USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connects to

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

Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10

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•

Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10

Computer Base and Keyboard Features

Power/Battery indicator light –

Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate power/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/or • the battery is charging. Blinking white – The computer is in • standby mode. Off – The computer is off or in hibernate • mode.

a battery

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 or in hibernate • mode.

Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10

Keyboard – Settings for this keyboard

can be personalized by using the system setting utility.

Touch pad – Provides the functionality of

a mouse.

Touch pad buttons (2) – Provides

left- and right-click functions like those on a mouse.

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