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INSPIRON
SETUP GUIDE
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™ INSPIRON 910 SETUP GUIDE Model PP39S
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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 Ultra Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 22 Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting the Network Cable Power Proble
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Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Fin
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INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device This section provides information about setting CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air up your Inspiron 910 ultra mobile device and connecting 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
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device NOTICE: When you disconnect the Connecting the AC Adapter AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the connector, not the cable itself, and pull then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to CAUTION: The AC adapter works with the cable. electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompati
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device Connecting the Network Cable (optional) To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. 7
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device Turning on Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device 8
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device This key combination allows you to quickly turn Using the Wireless Key ® all of your wireless radios (Bluetooth and WiFi) To turn on wireless, with the computer turned off, such as when you are asked to disable all on, press the wireless key combination wireless radios on an airplane flight. Pressing (<2>) on the keyboard. A confirmation <2> one time turns all of your radios off. of your selection appears on the screen. Pressing the
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Setup Connect to the Internet (Optional) If you ordered Windows XP operating system NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) with your computer, it is already configured. and ISP offerings vary by country. To set up Windows XP for the first time, follow To connect to the Internet, you need an external the instructions on the screen. he screens modem or network connection and an Internet will take you through several proce
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device Setting Up a Wireless Connection in Before you can use your wireless Internet Windows XP connection, you need to connect your computer to your wireless router. To set up your connection using a wireless router: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any 4 open programs. 2. Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet. 3 3 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to 2 complete the setup. 1 Setting Up Your Internet Connection in
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If 4. Click Next. you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the If you selected Set up my connection Internet wizard can help you get one. manually in step 3, continue to step 5. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any Otherwise, follow the instructions on the open programs. screen to complete the setup. 2. Click Start→ lnternet Explorer→ Connect to NOTE: If you do not know which type of the Internet. c
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Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device Your Inspiron 910 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 Ultra Mobile Device 1 Audio Out/ Headphone connector – Connects to a pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio In/ Microphone connector – Connects to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs. 3 USB 2.0 connector – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector – Connects to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector – If you are using a cabled network
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Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device Left Side Features 4 3 2 1 16
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Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device SD •M S/Pro •M MC 1 Security cable slot – Attaches a 4 commercially available antitheft device to 3-in-1 Media card reader – Provides a the computer. fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft documents stored on the following digital device, ensure that it works with the memory cards: security cable slot on your computer. • Secure digital (SD) memory card 2 AC adapter connect
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Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 18