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INSPIRON
SETUP GUIDE
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™ INSPIRON SETUP GUIDE Regulatory model: P10S Regulatory type: P10S001
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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. ™ ® ® If you purchased a Dell n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable. __________________ Info
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5 Front View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Back View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Status Lights and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7 Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 65 Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 44 Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Before You Call. . . . . . .
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INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting WARNING: Do not block, push objects ™ ™ up your Dell Inspiron laptop. into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air ™ vents. Do not place your Dell computer Before Setting Up Your in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is powered on. Computer Restricting the airflow can damage the When positioning your computer, ensure that computer or cause a fire. The computer you allow
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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 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. 6
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect 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 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. C
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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 Operating System disc). You can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see “System Recovery Media” on page 59. 11
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 12
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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: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Press the wireless key 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 ke
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display on your computer: Set Up Wireless Display 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on. (Optional) 2. Ensure that wireless is enabled (see “Enable NOTE: Wireless display may not be or Disable Wireless” on page 12). supported on all computers. 3. Connect the wireless display adapter to Wireless display can only be set up on the TV. computers with: NOTE: The wireless display adapter does ® ™ not ship with your computer and must be Pro
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 9. Enter the security code that appears on your TV. To enable wireless display: ® 1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. ® The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. 15
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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. 16
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To complete setting up your wired Internet Connect to the Internet connection, follow the instructions in “Setting (Optional) Up Your Internet Connection” on page 18. To connect to the Internet, you need an external Setting Up a Wireless Connection modem or network connection and an Internet NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see Service Provider (ISP). the documentation that shipped with your If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter router. is not a p
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ® Windows 7 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” your ISP for offerings available in your country. on page 12). If you cannot connect to the Internet but have 2. Save and close any open files, and exit any successfully connected in the past, the ISP open programs. might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the ser
