Dell 1470, P04G, 1570, P04F, P04F001 User Manual

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INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

Models P04F and P04G series        Types P04F001 and P04G001

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.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 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: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell

under license.

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.

July 2009      P/N 81TR2      Rev. A00

Contents

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5

Before Setting Up Your Computer

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Connect the AC Adapter

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Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

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Press the Power Button

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Set Up Microsoft Windows

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Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

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Connect to the Internet (Optional)

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16

Right View Features 16 Left View Features 18 Front View Features 20

Computer Base and Keyboard

Features 22 Touch Pad Gestures 24 Multimedia Control Keys 26

Display Features 28 Dell Extended Battery Life 30 Removing and Replacing the Battery 30 Software Features 32 Dell Dock 35

Solving Problems 36

Beep or LED Codes 36 Network Problems 37 Power Problems 38 Memory Problems 39 Lockups and Software Problems 40

Using Support Tools 42

Dell Support Center 42 System Messages 43 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 Dell Diagnostics 45

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Contents

Restoring Your Operating System 50

System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 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 Basic Specifications 66 Appendix 72

Macrovision Product Notice 72

Information for NOM, or Official

Mexican Standard (only for Mexico) 73

Index 74

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

This section provides information about setting up your DellInspiron1470/1570 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.

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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-3E, PA-10, and PA-12 with your computer.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

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

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Dell 1470, P04G, 1570, P04F, P04F001 User Manual

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Press the Power Button

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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.

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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.

Wireless on:

Wireless off:

For information on changing the behavior of the Fn key, see “Multimedia Control Keys” on page 26.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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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.

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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 optional 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 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 setup your connection to a wireless router:

Windows Vista®

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

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

3.Click Start Connect To.

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Windows® 7

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

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

3.Click Start Control PanelNetwork and Sharing CenterConnect to a network.

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

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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 Internet Service Provider (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.

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To set up your Internet connection:

Windows Vista®

NOTE: The following instructions are applicable to the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

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

2.Click Start Control Panel.

3.Click Network and InternetNetwork and Sharing CenterSet up a connection or NetworkConnect 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.

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

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Windows® 7

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

2.Click Start Control PanelNetwork and Sharing CenterSet up a new connection or networkConnect 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.

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

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron 1470/1570 laptop.

Right View Features

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1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

2Optical drive – Plays or records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs (optional). Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs.

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.

3Eject button – Opens the optical drive tray when pressed.

4 AC adapter connector – Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Left View Features

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1Security 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.

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

3 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.

4 Network connector – Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.

5 USB 2.0 connector – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

6 SD/MMC - MS/Pro 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader – Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the memory cards (see “Basic Specifications” on page 66 for supported memory cards).

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

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Front View Features

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1 Audio in/Microphone connector – Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs.

2 Audio out/Headphone connector – Connects to headphones or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system.

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Computer Base and Keyboard Features

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