Dell P04E, P04E001, J5MFN User Manual

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

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Model P04E Regulatory type P04E001

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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 Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional). . . . . 10

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 12

Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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

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

Front Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

To uch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 32

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 43

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Contents

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .51

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 54

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

DellConnect™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Automated Order-Status Service. . . . . . . . . 59

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

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 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 Windows Vista

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 Windows Vista set up 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.

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. A confirmation of your selection appears on the screen.

Wireless enabled

Wireless disabled

To disable wireless:

Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to turn off all radios.

NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn all of your wireless radios (Bluetooth and WiFi) 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 external USB modem (optional) 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.

Setting Up a Wireless Connection

Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router.

Ensure that wireless is enabled on your 1. computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 10).

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.

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

ISPs (Internet Service Providers) 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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Right Side Features

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

ExpressCard slot – Supports 34/54 mm wide ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic

blank installed in the slot.

NOTE: Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.

Optical drive – Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Ensure that the side with print or writing is

facing upward when placing discs on the optical drive tray.

Eject button – Opens or closes the optical drive tray when pressed.

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

external drive, or MP3 player.

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Left Side Features

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

NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on

your computer.

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

the battery.

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.

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

external drive, or MP3 player.

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Front Side Features

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Power/Battery indicator light – The light indicates the following states when powered

using an AC adapter or a battery.

Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level

AC Adapter

Battery

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

Analog microphone – If you do not have the optional built-in camera with dual microphones,

this single microphone is used for conferencing and chat.

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

n/a <90%

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Audio out/Headphone connector – Connects one 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.

7-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•

Multi Media Card (MMC/MMC+) •

Memory Stick•

Memory Stick PRO•

xD-Picture Card (type - M and type - H)•

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

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Computer Base Features

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Keyboard – The media controls are located on the keyboard. These keys control media

playback.

For more information on keyboard, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.

Touch pad buttons – Provide left- and right-click functions like those on a mouse.

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 24.

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Touch Pad Gestures

Scroll

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

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

To scroll up and down:

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

To scroll right and left:

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

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

To scroll up and 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 and 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.

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