Dell MV909, P06S, P06S001, 1370 User Manual

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

™

Model P06S series Type P06S001

™

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

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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 Subscriber Identity Module

(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Front View Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Computer Base and Keyboard

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Multimedia Control Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Dell Extended Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 28

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 38

Contents

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .48

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 52

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

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

Finding More Information and

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

Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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

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

Information para NOM (únicamente

para México) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

INSPIRON

This section provides information about setting up your 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.

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 cord 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 and PA-12 with your computer.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

To use a wired network connection, connect one end of the network cable to the computer, and plug the other end into the wall socket.

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 Subscriber Identity Module (Optional)

NOTE: Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is not required if you are using an EVDO

card to access the Internet.

Installing a SIM on your computer allows you to connect to the Internet. To access the Internet, you must be within the network of your cellular service provider.

To install the SIM:

Turn off your computer.1.

Remove the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 2. 28).

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

Replace the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 4. 28).

Turn on your computer.5.

battery bay

SIM slot

SIM

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

Press the key or press the <Fn><F2> keys on the keyboard to enable or disable wireless. The wireless on or off icons appear on the screen to indicate the status.

NOTE: The wireless feature is available on your computer only if you purchased a WLAN or a Bluetooth card.

Wireless on:

Wireless off:

For information on changing the behavior of the Fn key, see “Multimedia Control Keys” on page 25.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

To connect to the Internet, you need an external USB 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 the Dell website at

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 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 15.

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.

Click3. → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network.

Follow the instructions on the screen to 4. 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, your ISP may have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status. Have your ISP information ready.

If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the

Internet wizard can help you find one.

To set up your Internet connection:

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

Click2. → 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.

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

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

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Right View Features

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Audio out/Headphone connector – Connects one pair of headphones, or sends audio to a

powered speaker or sound system.

USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,

external drive, or MP3 player.

Optical drive – Plays or records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs (optional). Ensure that the side

with print or writing is facing up when placing a disc in the tray. For more information on using the optical drive, see the

support.dell.com/manuals.

CAUTION: This drive supports nonstandard-sized and -shaped discs; however,

degradation in drive performance may be experienced, and in extreme cases, the drive may be damaged.

Eject button – Opens the optical drive tray when pressed.

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.

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on your hard drive or at

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Left View Features

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AC adapter connector – Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge

the battery.

Network connector – Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a

wired network.

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.

VGA connector – Connects to video devices, such as a monitor or a projector.

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 Feature

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SD/MMC - MS/Pro

7-in-1 Memory Card Reader – Provides a fast, convenient way to view

and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on a memory card (see “Basic Specifications” on page 64 for a list of supported cards).

NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the card reader slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no card is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.

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Computer Base and Keyboard Features

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