Dell NHPXD, P10S, N3010 User Manual

INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDE

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INSPIRON

Regulatory model: P10S Regulatory type: P10S001

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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 the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Create System Recovery Media

(Recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) . . . . . . . 14

Connect the External Optical Drive

(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 17

Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Right View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Left View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Front View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Back View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Status Lights and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Computer Base and Keyboard

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Multimedia Control Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 36

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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

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

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

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

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

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Contents

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 44

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .54

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Information for NOM, or Official Mexican

Standard (Only for Mexico). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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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.

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 the Operating System

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of purchase.

Set Up Microsoft® Windows

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.

NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell.

Set Up Ubuntu

To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. See the Ubuntu documentation for more operating system specific information.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)

NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you set up

Microsoft Windows.

The system recovery media can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of the

System

disc). You can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers,

or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state.

You will require the following to create the system recovery media:

Dell DataSafe Local Backup•

USB key with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+ R/Blu-ray Disc•

NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.

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To create a system recovery media:

Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page 1. 6).

Insert the disc or USB key in the computer.2.

Click 3. Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.

Click 4. Create Recovery Media.

Follow the instructions on the screen.5.

NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see “System Recovery Media” on page 59.

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Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

NOTE: The wireless feature is available on your computer only if you ordered a WLAN card at the time of purchase. For more information on the cards supported by your computer, see “Specifications” on page 72.

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 wireless radios, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight.

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Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)

NOTE: Wireless display may not be

supported on all computers.

Wireless display can only be set up on computers with:

Processors Intel® Core™ i3 and above

Video controller

WLAN card Intel® Centrino® 6200 or

Operating system

Driver Download and install the latest

Intel HD graphics

Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250

Windows 7® Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate

driver for “Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager” available at support.dell.com.

To set up wireless display on your computer:

Ensure that your computer is turned on.1.

Ensure that wireless is enabled (see “Enable 2. or Disable Wireless” on page 12).

Connect the wireless display adapter to 3. the TV.

NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your computer and must be purchased separately.

Turn on the TV.4.

Select the appropriate video source for your 5. TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video.

Click the Intel6. the desktop. The Intel® Wireless Display window appears.

Select 7. Scan for available displays.

Select your wireless display adapter from 8. the Detected wireless displays list.

Wireless Display icon on

Enter the security code that appears on 9. your TV.

To enable wireless display:

Click the Intel1.

Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel® Wireless Display window appears.

Select 2. Connect to Existing Adapter.

NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect the External Optical Drive (Optional)

NOTE:Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive for

the procedures that involve discs.

Connect the external optical drive to the USB connectors on your computer.

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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 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 18.

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.

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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.

In the search box, type 4. network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network.

Follow the instructions on the screen to 5. complete the setup.

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.

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To set up your Internet connection:

Windows Vista

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

Click 2. Start → Control Panel.

In the search box, type 3. network, and then click 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.

In the search box, type 3. network, and then click 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 4. use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

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

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Right View Features

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share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards.

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.

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.

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

external drive, or MP3 player.

Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if

you are using a wired network.

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

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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 the cable fits into the security cable slot on

your computer.

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.

eSATA/USB combo connector — Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard disk drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player).

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Front View Features

Power indicator light — Indicates the power states. For more information on the power

button light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on page 26.

Hard drive activity light — Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A solid

white light indicates hard drive activity.

CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is flashing.

Battery status light — Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the

battery status light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on page 26.

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

Back View Features

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

the battery.

VGA connector — Connects to a monitor or projector.

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