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INSPIRON
SETUP GUIDE
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™ INSPIRON SETUP GUIDE Model P03T Type P03T001
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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. __________________ Infor
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5 Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 30 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7 Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Press the Power Button . .
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .49 Finding More Information and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 53 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . .
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INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting WARNING: Do not block, push objects ™ up your Inspiron 11 laptop. into, or allow dust to accumulate in the ™ air vents. Do not store 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 eas
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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 Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. 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 p
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM (Optional) Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card allows you to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to a Virtual Private Network. To access these features, you must be within the network of your cellular service provider. NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access the Internet. 2 1 battery bay 2 SIM card 3 SIM card slot 1 3 10
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To install the SIM: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Remove the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on 30). 3. In the battery bay, slide the SIM into the SIM card slot. 4. Replace the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on 30). 5. Turn on your computer. To remove the SIM, press and eject the SIM. 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 To enable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Press the wireless key on the keyboard. The Wireless Radio Control dialog box appears. 3. Select the options you want to enable. 4. Click OK. To disable wireless: 1. Press the wireless key on the keyboard. The Wireless Radio Control dialog box appears. 2. Clear the options you want to disable. 3. Click OK. NOTE: The Enable Flight Mode button allows you to quickly turn all of your wireless radi
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up connection, (Optional) connect the telephone line to the optional To connect to the Internet, you need an external external USB modem and to the telephone modem or network connection and an Internet wall connector before you set up your service provider (ISP). Internet connection. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite is not
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ® Windows 7 Setting Up a Wireless Connection 1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your Before you can use your wireless Internet computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” connection, you need to connect to your on page 12). wireless router. 2. Save and close any open files, and exit any To set up your connection to a wireless router: open programs. ® Windows Vista 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network 1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your and Shar
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ® Windows Vista Setting Up Your Internet Connection NOTE: The following instructions are ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact applicable for the Windows default view, your ISP for offerings available in your country. and may not apply if you set your computer If you cannot connect to the Internet but have to the Windows Classic view. successfully connected in the past, the ISP 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any might have a service o
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ® Windows 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ 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. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. 17
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron 11 laptop. Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 18 INSPIRON
