Dell P03T, 1110, P03T001 User Manual

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

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Model P03T Type P03T001

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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 SIM (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Computer Base Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 30

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 40

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Contents

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .49

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 53

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Automated Order-Status Service. . . . . . . . . 58

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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

Finding More Information and

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

Basic 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 Inspiron™ 11 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 store 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 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.

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 on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Install the SIM (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.

NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access the Internet.

battery bay

SIM card

SIM card slot

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

To install the SIM:

Turn off your computer.1.

Remove the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on 2. 30).

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

Replace the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on 4. 30).

Turn on your computer.5.

To remove the SIM, press and eject the SIM.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

To enable wireless:

Ensure that your computer is turned on.1.

Press the wireless key 2. on the keyboard. The Wireless Radio Control dialog box appears.

Select the options you want to enable.3.

Click 4. OK.

To disable wireless:

Press the wireless key 1. on the keyboard. The Wireless Radio Control dialog box appears.

Clear the options you want to disable.2.

Click 3. OK.

NOTE: The Enable Flight Mode button allows you to quickly turn all of your wireless radios (Bluetooth, Mobile Broadband, and GPS) off, 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 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 optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall connector 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 16.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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:

Windows Vista

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 → Connect To.

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

Windows® 7

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→ 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, 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.

Windows Vista

NOTE: The following instructions are applicable for the Windows default view, and may not apply if you set your computer to the Windows Classic view.

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

Click 2. Start → Control Panel.

Click 3. 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.

Follow the instructions on the screen and 4. use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Windows® 7

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

Click 2. 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.

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

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This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron 11 laptop.

INSPIRON

Right Side Features

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards:

Secure Digital (SD) memory card• Memory Stick•

Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card• Memory Stick PRO•

Multi Media Card (MMC/MMC+) •

a powered speaker or sound system.

with audio programs.

external drive, or MP3 player.

the battery.

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.

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

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

Audio in/Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone or input signal for use

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

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

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Left Side Features

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. The two lights next to the connector indicate status and activity for a wired network connection.

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.

Power USB connector — Connects to USB devices that require more power, such as certain printers and bar code scanners. This connector supports a current load of up to 2 A.

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Computer Base Features

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