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INSPIRON
SETUP GUIDE
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™ INSPIRON 1210 SETUP GUIDE Model PP40S
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. __________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manne
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INSPIRON Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 7 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Press the Power Butto
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Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Fin
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INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, up your Inspiron 1210 laptop and connecting or allow dust to accumulate in the air peripherals. vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as Before Setting Up Your Computer a closed briefcase, while it is running. When positioning your computer, ensure that Restricting the airflow can damage the you allow easy access to a pow
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop CAUTION: The AC adapter works with Connect the AC Adapter electrical outlets worldwide. However, Connect the AC adapter to the computer and power connectors and power strips vary then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (optional) To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. 7
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ® ® Ubuntu Information Windows Vista Setup If you requested for Ubuntu while ordering, Your Dell computer is preconfigured with your laptop is preconfigured with Ubuntu. See Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with the first time, follow the instructions on the your laptop for more operating system specific screen. These steps are mandatory and may information. take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens wi
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection in Connect to the Internet (Optional) Windows Vista NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) If you are using a dial-up connection, connect and ISP offerings vary by country. the telephone line to the external USB modem To connect to the Internet, you need an external (optional) and to the telephone wall connector modem or network connection and an Internet before you set up your Internet connection. If service provid
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection in See the documentation for your computer or Windows Vista router for more information about how to set up and use your wireless network. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. 4 To set up your connection using a wireless router: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any 3 open programs. 2 2. Click Start → Connect To. 1 3. Follow the instructions on the scree
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection in NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If Windows Vista you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one. To set up an Internet connection, perform the steps in the following section. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. ® 2. Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft 3.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. 13
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1210 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Right Side Features 5 4 3 2 1 14 INSPIRON
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 4 USB 2.0 connector – Connects to – 3-in-1 USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, Media card reader – Provides a fast and printer, external drive, or MP3 player. convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents 5 Network connector – If you are stored on the following digital memory using a cabled network signal, this cards: connects your computer to a network or • Secure Digital (SD) memory card broadband device. • Secure Di
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 16
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 VGA connector – Connects to a monitor or projector. 3 AC adapter connector – Connects to the AC adapter to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 4 Security cable slot – Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works w
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 5 1 2 4 3 18
