Dell 8X93C, P08F001, P08F, 1564 User Manual

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

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INSPIRON

Regulatory Model: P08F series Regulatory Type: P08F001

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SETUP GUIDE

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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your

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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 Card (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

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

Right View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . 24

Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Multimedia Control Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Dell Extended Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 34

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 46

Contents

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .55

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 60

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Automated Order-Status Service. . . . . . . . . 65

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Information for NOM, or Official Mexican

Standard (Only for Mexico). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ 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.

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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 cable 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, PA-3E, and PA-12 with 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 at support.dell.com.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Install the SIM Card (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.

SIM card

SIM card slot

battery bay

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

To install the SIM card:

Turn off your computer.1.

Remove the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 2. 34).

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

Replace the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 4. 34).

Turn on your computer.5.

To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

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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 off all wireless radios (WiFi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, 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 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 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 16.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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:

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.

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.

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

Click 2. Start → Control Panel → 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 3. 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

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 to a pair of headphones or to a powered

speaker or sound system.

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

with audio programs.

SD/MMC - MS/Pro

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 media cards:

Secure Digital (SD) memory card• Memory Stick• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card• Memory Stick PRO• Multi Media Card (MMC)• xD-Picture Card (type - M and type - H)• MMC+•

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.

USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connect 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 upward when placing discs on the optical drive tray.

Eject button — Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed.

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Left View 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 the 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.

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.

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 Features

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Power indicator light — Indicates the following power states:

Solid white — The computer is on.•

Breathing white — The computer is in standby mode.•

Off — The computer is off or in hibernate state.•

Hard drive indicator light — Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

A blinking light indicates hard drive activity.

Battery indicator light — Indicates the following states when the computer is powered

using either the AC adapter or the 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 — Built-in microphone for conferencing and chatting.

Solid white on/off/standby/hibernate <98%

off on/off/standby/hibernate >98%

Solid amber on/standby <=10%

off on/off/standby/hibernate >10%

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Computer Base and Keyboard Features

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Power button — Turns the computer on or off when pressed.

Function key row — The wireless enable and disable key, brightness increase and decrease

keys, multimedia keys, and the touch pad enable or disable key are located in this row.

For more information on the multimedia keys, see “Multimedia Control Keys” on page 28.

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 26.

NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the key on the function key row on the keyboard.

Touch pad buttons (2) — Provide left-click and right-click functions like those on a mouse.

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