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™
INSPIRON
SETUP GUIDE
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™ INSPIRON SETUP GUIDE Regulatory model: W01C series Regulatory type: W01C001; W01C002
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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 the Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable. __________________ I
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron One . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . . 6 Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the Touch Screen (Optional) . . . . . . . 36 Software Features . . . . . . . .
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Contents Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Finding More I
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INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron One This section provides information about setting Before Setting Up Your ™ up your Dell Inspiron One computer. Computer WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer. practices information, see the
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the computer. NOTE: If you purchased a wireless keyboard and mouse along with your computer, connect the USB receiver to the USB connector. For more information, see the documentation that shipped with the wireless keyboard and mouse. 6
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One 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. 7
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One Connect the Network Cable (Optional) 8
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One A network connection is not required to complete this computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. To connect your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end o
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One WARNING: Do not use the stand to carry Adjust the Computer Stand the computer or tilt the computer upside down. Pull the stand to adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. A distinct click is heard when the stand is opened or closed. 10
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) You can watch TV on your computer by connecting either a TV/digital antenna cable or a set-top box to your computer. Set Up Using a Set-Top Box 1. Peel the protective cover from the IR transmitter and adhere the IR transmitter to the IR sensor on the set-top box. 2. Connect the IR transmitter cable to the IR blaster connector on your computer. 1 2 1 IR sensor 2 IR transmitter 11
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One 3. Connect the RF cable to the RF-out connector on your set-top box and to the antenna-in connector on your computer. NOTE: The RF cable does not ship with your computer and must be purchased separately. 12
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One 4. Turn on your computer. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ settings→ TV. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 13
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One Set Up Using a TV/Digital Antenna Cable 1. If not already inserted, insert the B-CAS card into the B-CAS card slot on your computer (Japan only). 1 B-CAS card 1 14
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One 2. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable to the antenna-in connector on your computer. 3. Turn on your computer. 4. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ settings→ TV. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. 15
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One Press the Power Button 16
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of purchase. Microsoft Windows ® ® To set up Microsoft 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 One 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 ha
