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INSPIRON
SETUP GUIDE
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™ INSPIRON SETUP GUIDE Model P06S series Type P06S001
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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. __________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any ma
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5 Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Multimedia Control Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7 Dell Extended Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Returning Items for Repair Under Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Contacting Dell. . . .
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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 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 easy acc
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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 a wall 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. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect one end of the network cable to the computer, and plug the other end into the wall socket. 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 se
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the Subscriber Identity Module (Optional) NOTE: Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access the Internet. Installing a SIM on your computer allows you to connect to the Internet. To access the Internet, you must be within the network of your cellular service provider. To install the SIM: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Remove the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 28). 3.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1 battery bay 3 2 SIM slot 3 SIM 1 2 11
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) Press the key or press the keys on the keyboard to enable or disable wireless. The wireless on or off icons appear on the screen to indicate the status. NOTE: The wireless feature is available on your computer only if you purchased a WLAN or a Bluetooth card. Wireless on: Wireless off: For information on changing the behavior of the Fn key, see “Multimedia Control Keys” on page 25. 12
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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 15. To connect to the Internet, you need an external Setting Up a Wireless Connection USB modem or network connection and an NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the Internet Service Provider (ISP). documentation that shipped with your router. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter Before
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: If you do not know which type of Setting Up Your Internet Connection connection to select, click Help me choose ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact or contact your ISP. your ISP for offerings available in your country. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and If you cannot connect to the Internet but have use the setup information provided by your successfully connected in the past, your ISP ISP to complete the setup. may have a servi
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 3 4 4 5 16 INSPIRON
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio out/Headphone connector – Connects one pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Optical drive – Plays or records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs (optional). Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing up when placing a disc in the tray. For more information on using the optical drive, see the Dell Tec
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