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SETUP GUIDE INSPIRON ™.
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SETUP GUIDE Regulatory model: P17F Regulatory type: P17F001 INSPIRON ™.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important informa tion 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 W ARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
3 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop . . . . 5 Before Setting Up Y our Computer . . . . . . 5 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . 7 Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Set Up the Operating System .
4 Contents Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lockups and Software Problems. . . . . . . 58 Using Support T ools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Dell Support Center . . . . . .
5 This section provides information about setting up your Dell Inspiron laptop. Before Setting Up Y our Computer When positioning your computer , ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer .
6 Setting Up Y our 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.
7 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) T o use a wired network connection, connect the network cable..
8 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button.
9 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Y our Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of purchase. Set Up Microsoft Windows T o set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen.
10 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows.
11 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop T o create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer . 3. Click Start → All Programs → Dell DataSafe Local Backup .
12 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is available in your computer only if you ordered a WW AN card at the time of purchase. NOTE: Installing a SIM card is not required if you are using an EVDO car d to access the Internet.
13 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 SIM card slot 2 SIM card 3 battery bay 1 2 3.
14 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional).
15 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop T o enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turnedon. 2. Press <Fn> along with the < > key on the function key row on the keyboar d. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the screen.
16 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on all computers. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display , see www.intel.
17 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop T o 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: Y ou can download and install the latest driver for “Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager” from support.
18 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection.
19 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Y our Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage.
20 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features a vailable on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 INSPIRON.
21 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive — Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). For more information, see “Using the Optical Drive” on page40 . 2 Optical drive light — Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you insert a disc and it is being read.
22 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Left View Features 1 2 3.
23 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer , external drive, or MP3 player . 2 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. NOTE: When used with a monitor , only the video signal is read.
24 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 4.
25 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 4 8-in-1 Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. For the supported memory cards, see “Specifications” on page86.
26 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Back View Features 1 2 3 4 5.
27 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer . NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer . 2 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.
28 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Front View Features 1 2 3 4.
29 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light — Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on page30 . 2 Hard drive activity light — T urns on when the computer reads or writes data.
30 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge status AC adapter solid white on/standby/off/ hibernate chargin.
31 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) solid white breathing white off on standby off/hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see “Power Pr oblems” on page56.
32 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 4 3.
33 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light — Press to turn on or off your computer . The light on the button indicates the power states. For more information on the power button light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on page30 .
34 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 5.
35 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button — Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center . Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on.
36 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop T ouch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. T o change the touch pad gestures settings, click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Devices and Printers → Mouse . Scroll Allows you to scroll through content.
37 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: Pinch — Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the touch pad.
38 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key r ow on the keyboard. T o use the multimedia controls, press the required k ey. Y ou can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center .
39 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Play the previous track or chapter Decrease the volume level Play or pause Increase the volume level Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound.
40 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the optical drive tray closed when you are not using the drive. CAUTION: Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc.
41 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 emergency eject hole 5 optical drive eject button 1 3 5 2 4.
42 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Display Features 1 2 3.
43 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 Microphone — Provides high quality sound for video conferencing and voice recor ding. 2 Camera — Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera indicator light — Indicates if the camera is on or off .
44 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the T op Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer . WARNING: Before removing the top cover , shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter).
45 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 top cover 2 release button 3 back of the computer 1 2 3.
46 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop T o replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover . 1. Align the top cover on the display back. 2. Slide the top cover until it clicks into place.
47 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop.
48 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer . WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
49 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 battery lock latch 2 battery 3 battery release latch 1 2 3.
50 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Y our computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This featur e helps keep your Dell computer secure by .
51 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is recommended for fast upload/download speeds.
52 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to your favorite media applications. T o launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs → Dell Stage → Dell Stage . NOTE: Some of the applications on Dell Stage can also be launched from the All Programs menu.
53 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop • PHOT O — View, organize, or edit your pictures. Y ou can create slideshows and collections of your pictures and upload them to Facebook or Flickr when connected to the Internet. • DELL WEB — Provides a preview of up to four of your favorite web pages.
54 This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer . If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support T ools” on page62 or “Contacting Dell” on page82. WARNING: Only trained service personnelshould remove the computer cover .
55 Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer . • Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub).
56 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power . • Press the power button.
57 Solving Problems If the power light is breathing white — The computer is in standby mode or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the k eyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation.
58 Solving Problems Memor y Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message — • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements.
59 Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears — CAUTION: Y ou might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
60 Solving Problems If you have other software problems — • Back up your files immediately . • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu.
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62 Dell Support Center All the support you need – one convenient location. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services.
63 Using Support T ools Detailed System Information — View detailed information about your hardware and operating system configurations; access copies of your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options.
64 Using Support T ools Hardware T roubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware T roubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. T o start the Hardware T roubleshooter: 1.
65 Using Support T ools NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press <Enter>.
66 Y ou can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer .
67 Restoring Y our Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state.
68 Restoring Y our Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.
69 Restoring Y our Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all regions. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer , use Dell Factory Image Restore (see “Dell F actory Image Restore” on page72) to restore your operating system.
70 Restoring Y our Operating System 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may take an hour or more depending on the size of the data to be restored.
71 Restoring Y our Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preser ve the data files on your computer , it is recommended that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media.
72 Restoring Y our Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer .
73 Restoring Y our Operating System 3. Select Repair Y our Computer . The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next . 5. T o access the recovery options, log on as alocal user . T o access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK .
74 If you experience a problem with your computer , you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. See “Solving Problems” on page54 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.
75 Getting Help NOTE: Some of the services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S . Call your local Dell representative for information on availability. T echnical Support and Customer Service Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware.
76 Getting Help Online Services Y ou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites: • dell.com • dell.com/ap (Asian/Pacific countries only) • dell.com/jp (Japan only) • euro.dell.com (Europe only) • dell.
77 Getting Help Automated Order- Status Service T o check on the status of any Dell products thatyou have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com , or you can call the automated order-sta tus service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order .
78 Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under W arranty or for Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you back up any data onthe hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the product.
79 Getting Help 5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. NOTE: Y ou are responsible for paying shipping expenses. Y ou are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell.
80 Getting Help Before Y ou Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently .
81 Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer .
82 Getting Help See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer , print each file.
83 Getting Help T o contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to dell.com/ContactDell . 2. Select your country or region. 3. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your requirement. 4. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.
84 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page71 run a diagnostic program for your computer “Dell Diagnostics.
85 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty informa tion, T erms and Conditions (U.
86 This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for , and upgrading your computer . NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more informa tion regarding the configuration of your computer , see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center .
87 Specifications Memory Possible memory configurations 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB , 6 GB, and 8 GB Memory type 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.
88 Specifications Media Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick PRO (MS- PRO) MultiMedia Card (MMC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) xD-Pictur e Card Keyboard Number of keys 86 (U.
89 Specifications Video Discrete: Video controller AMD Radeon HD 6470M NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M Video memory 512 MB/1 GB DDR3 UMA: Video controller Intel HD Graphics 3000 Video memory up to 1.6 GB of shar ed memory Camera Camera resolution 1.0 megapixel Camera type widescreen HD Video resolution 1280 x 720 Display T ype 15.
90 Specifications T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Height 56 mm (2.20 inches) Width 100 mm (3. 94 inches) Battery 6-cell “smart” lithium ion: Height 22.80 mm (0 .90 inches) Width 214 mm (8. 43 inches) Depth 57 .
91 Specifications Physical Depth 260.20 mm (10 .24 inches) Weight (with 6-cell battery and optical drive) configurable to less than 2.54 kg (5. 40 lb) AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer . See the safety information that shipped with your computer .
92 Specifications Computer Environment T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.
93 Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico) The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this document in accordance with the requirements of the Official Mexican Standard (NOM): Importer: Dell México S.
94 A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer , setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 1.
95 Index F finding more information 84 FTP login, anonymous 76 G gestures T ouch Pad 36 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 64 Hardware T roubleshooter 64 HDMI connector 23 hel.
96 Index problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service T ag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for .
97 Index Program Compatibility Wizard 59 Windows Mobility Center 38 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connecting 14 problems 55.
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