Dell 1011 Laptop User Manual
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1. 47 Automated Order Status Service 48 Product Information 48 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty for Credit 49 Before You 50 Contacting 51 Finding More Information and lt 52 Specifications 54 Index ei NGR ose ens wk me meen 62 Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 This section provides information about setting WARNING Do not block push objects up your Inspiron Mini 10 and connecting into or allow dust to accumulate in the air peripherals vents Do not place your Dell computer in a low airflow environment such as a Before Setting Up Your Computer closed briefcase while it is powered on When positioning your computer ensure that Restricting the airflow can damage the you allow easy access to a power source computer or cause a fire The computer adequate ventilation and a level surface to turns on the fan when the computer gets place your computer hot Fan noise is normal and does not Restricting airflow around your Inspiron indicate a problem with the fan or the Mini 10 may cause it to overheat To prevent computer overheating ensure that you leave at least CAUTION Placing or stacking heavy or 10 2 cm 4 inches at the back of the computer sharp objects on the computer may result and a minimum of 5 1 cm 2 in2. Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer E4 NOTE Before you buy an antitheft device ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer AC adapter connector Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery 3 USB 2 0 connectors 2 Connects to USB devices such as a mouse keyboard printer external drive or MP3 player Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 SD MS MMC 3 in 1 Media Card Reader Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos music videos and documents stored on the following digital memory cards Secure Digital SD memory card Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC card Multimedia Card MMC Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO 17 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Computer Base and Keyboard Features HHen Li E E E T LLH Power Battery indicator light Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate power battery charge status The light indicates the following states while charging or using the computer with an AC adapter Solid white The computer is on and or the battery is charging Blinking white The computer is in standby mode Off The computer is off or in hibernate
3. To replace the battery slide it into the bay until it clicks into place Then slide the battery lock latch to the lock position 25 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Software Features Entertainment and Multimedia 4 NOTE For more information about the You can use your computer to watch videos features described in this section see play games listen to music and Internet the Dell Technology Guide on your hard radio stations drive or on the Dell Support website at support dell com Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to create presentations brochures greeting cards fliers and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in your computer Check your purchase order for software installed on your computer After connecting to the Internet you can access websites setup an e mail account upload and download files and so on 26 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Customizing the Desktop Backing Up Your Data You can customize your desktop to change the It is recommended that you periodically back appearance resolution wallpaper screensaver up files and folders on your computer To back and so on by accessing the Display Properties up files window 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories To access the display properties window System Tools Backup 1 Right click an open area of the desktop 2 Follow the instructions in the Back up Files wizard 2 Click Properties to open the D
4. Your Inspiron Mini 10 5 Display Features 22 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Removing and Replacing the Battery 24 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Software 26 Connect the Network Cable Optional 7 Solving Problems 05 28 Press the Power Button 8 Network 28 Microsoft Windows XP Setup 9 Power Problems 0 0 30 Ubuntu Setup csse 9 31 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Connect to the Internet Optional 10 Using Support Tools 34 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 14 Dell Support 34 Right Side FeatureS 14 System 35 Left Side 16 Hardware Troubleshooter 36 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Dell Diagnostics 37 Touch Pad Gestures 20 Contents Restoring Your Operating System 40 System Restore 40 Using Dell PC Restore 42 Operating System Reinstallation 44 Getting 46 Technical Support and Customer Bd gd 47 Online
5. find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information Terms and Conditions U S only Safety instructions Regulatory information Ergonomics information and End User License Agreement find your Service tag Express Service Code You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support dell com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical reference material for technicians or experienced users Finding More Information and Resources See the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory compliance the back or bottom of your computer the Dell Support website at support dell com 53 Specifications System model Inspiron 1011 This section provides information that you may need when setting up updating drivers for and upgrading your computer E4 NOTE Offerings may vary by region For more information regarding the configuration of your computer click Start Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer 54 Processor Type L2 cache Intel Atom N270 Intel Ato
6. out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem S M A R T error possible hard disk drive failure 36 This feature can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup see Contacting Dell on page 51 for assistance Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility To start the Hardware Troubleshooter 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 Typehardware troubleshooterin the search field and press Enter to start the search 3 In the search results select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems on page 32 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 51 for technical assistance It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin E4 NOTE Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers E4 NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer To review your computer s configuration information and ensure that the device that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active See the System Setup section in the Dell Technology Guide Start the Dell Diagnostics from
7. problem If you received an Operating System disc with your computer you can use itto restore your operating system However using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows 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 Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible CAUTION Make regular backups of your data files System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them Restoring Your Operating System E4 NOTE The procedures in this document Undoing the Last System Restore were written for the Windows default view K NOTE Before you undo the last system so they may not apply if you set your Dell restore save and close all open files and computer to the Windows Classic view exit any open programs Do not alter open Starting System Restore or delete any files or programs until the 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories system restoration is complete System Tools System Restore 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories 2 In the welcome screen click Next System Tools System Restore 3 Follow the instruc
8. 10 27 inches 182 mm 7 16 inches Configurable to less than 1 35 kg 2 98 Ib Computer environment Temperature range Operating 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Storage 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F Relative humidity maximum Operating 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage 5 to 90 noncondensing Maximum vibration using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment 0 66 GRMS 1 3 GRMS Operating Storage Computer environment Maximum shock measured with hard drive in head parked position and a 2 ms half sine pulse Operating 1106 Storage 160 G Specifications 61 Index A AC adapter size and weight 57 58 airflow allowing 5 backups creating 25 C calling Dell 48 chipset 53 computer setting up 5 connect ing to the Internet 10 Contacting Dell online 49 customer service 45 62 D damage avoiding 5 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Dell Support Center 32 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for further information 50 Diagnostic Checklist 48 drivers and downloads 51 E e mail addresses for technical support 45 expansion bus 53 F finding more information 50 FTP login anonymous 46 H hardware problems diagnosing 34 Hardware Troubleshooter 34 help getting assistance and support 44 Internet connection 10 ISP Internet Service Provider 10 memory problems solving 29 Index memory support 52 Microsoft Windows XP setup 9
9. 9 inches rectangle Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight 3 cell 6 cell lithium ion 23 1 mm 0 91 inches 3 cell 45 62 mm 1 80 inches 6 cell 39 04 mm 1 54 inches 3 cell 45 7 mm 1 80 inches 6 cell 204 14 mm 8 04 inches 3 cell 214 0 mm 8 42 inches 6 cell 0 165 kg 0 36 Ib 3 cell 0 350 kg 0 77 Ib 6 cell Battery Voltage 11 1 VDC 3 6 cell Charge time approximate Computer off Operating Storage Coin cell battery AC adapter Input voltage Input current maximum Input frequency Output power 3 0 hours 3 cell 4 0 hours 6 cell 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F CR 2032 100 240 VAC 0 8A 50 60 Hz 30W AC adapter Output current Rated output voltage Dimensions 30 W APD Height Width Depth Weight with cables 30 W PI Height Width Depth Weight with cables Specifications 1 58 A continuous 19 0 VDC 63 2 mm 2 50 inches 34 0 mm 1 34 inches 85 0 mm 3 35 inches 0 19 kg 0 42 Ib 62 0 mm 2 44 inches 38 9 mm 1 53 inches 78 0 mm 3 07 inches 0 185 kg 0 41 Ib 59 Specifications AC adapter 30 W Delta Height Width Depth Weight with cables Physical Height Width Depth Weight with 3 cell battery 60 59 2 mm 2 33 inches 34 0 mm 1 34 inches 85 0 mm 3 35 inches 0 205 kg 0 45 Ib 26 8 mm to 28 3 mm 1 06 to 1 11 inches 261 mm
10. INSPIRON SETUP GUIDE YOURS IS HERE INSPIRON SETUP GUIDE Model PP19S Notes Cautions and Warnings K 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 N 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 manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron and YOURS IS HERE are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel is a registered trademark and Atom is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Ubuntu is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own February 2009 P N K621P Rev A00 Contents Setting Up
11. Pacific countries only Dell Marketing and Sales e mail addresses e apmarketing dell com Asian Pacific countries only e sales_canada dell com Canada only 47 Getting Help Anonymous file transfer protocol FTP ftp dell com Log in as user anonymous and use your e mail address as your password Automated Order Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered you can go to support dell com or you can call the automated order status service A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order For the telephone number to call your region see Contacting Dell on page 51 for problems with your order If you have a problem with your order such as missing parts wrong parts or incorrect billing contact Dell for customer assistance Have your invoice or packing slip handy when you call For the telephone number to call for your region see Contacting Dell on page 51 48 Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell or if you would like to place an order visit the Dell website at www dell com For the telephone number to call for your region or to speak to a sales specialist see Contacting Dell on page 51 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all items being returned whether for repair or credit as follows 1 Call Dell to obtain the procedures on returning
12. all and Online Scan with PCCheckUp About Your System System Documentation Warranty Information System Information Upgrades amp Accessories The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer s model number along with its service tag and express service code For more information about the Dell Support Center see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support dell com System Messages If your computer has an issue or error it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and action needed to resolve the issue K NOTE If the message you received is not listed in the following examples see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared Alternatively see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support dell com Alert Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint nnnn For help in resolving this problem please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error see Contacting Dell on page 51 for assistance Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low Replace the battery See the Dell Technology Guide on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support dell
13. all Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard relay detailed information during operations or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself Ensure that the computer documentation is available 50 Diagnostic Checklist Name Date Address Phone number Service Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computer Express Service Code Return Material Authorization Number if provided by Dell support technician Operating system and version Devices Expansion cards Are you connected to a network Yes No Network version and network adapter Programs and versions 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 Otherwise record the contents of each file before calling Dell Error message beep code or diagnostic code Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed Contacting Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 E4 NOTE If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and
14. cal power then a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed e f the battery charge is low connect the computer to the AC adapter If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals Some possible causes of interference are Power keyboard and mouse extension cables Too many devices connected to a power strip Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message e 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 If you experience other memory problems Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support dell com Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 37 31 Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet If a program stops responding End the program 1 Press Ctrl Shift Esc simultaneously 2 Click Applications 3 Click the program that is no longer responding 4 Click End Task If a program crashes re
15. ches on all other in permanent damage to the computer sides You should never place your computer in an enclosed space such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 Connect the AC Adapter 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 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector SD MS MMC Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 Connect the Network Cable Optional To use a wired network connection connect the network cable Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 Press the Power Button m rH E i EN X Microsoft Windows XP Setup If you ordered Windows XP operating system with your computer it is already configured To set up Windows XP for the first time follow the instructions on the screen These steps are mandatory and may take up t
16. com or see Contacting Dell on page 51 for assistance Hard disk drive HDD failure Possible hard disk drive failure during POST see Contacting Dell on page 51 for assistance Hard disk drive HDD read failure Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see Contacting Dell on page 51 for assistance Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable No boot device available No bootable partition on hard disk drive the hard disk drive connector is loose or no bootable device exists e f the hard drive is your boot device ensure that the connector is connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device 35 Using Support Tools Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support dell com No timer tick interrupt A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure see Contacting Dell on page 51 for assistance USB over current error Disconnect the USB device Your USB device needs more power for itto function properly Use an external power source to connect the USB device or if your device has two USB cables connect both of them NOTICE Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range Dell recommends that you back up your data regularly A parameter
17. ctly to the proper support personnel If you do not have an Express Service Code open the Dell Accessories folder double click the Express Service Code icon and follow the directions E4 NOTE Some of the services mentioned below are not always available in all locations outside the continental U S Call your local Dell representative for information on availability Technical Support and Customer Service Dell s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware Our support staff use computer based diagnostics to provide fast accurate answers To contact Dell s support service see Before You Call on page 50 and then see the contact information for your region or go to support dell com Online Services You can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites www dell com www dell com ap Asian Pacific countries only www dell com jp Japan only www euro dell com Europe only www dell com la Latin American and Caribbean countries www dell ca Canada only Getting Help You can access Dell Support through the following websites and e mail addresses Dell Support websites support dell com support jp dell com Japan only support euro dell com Europe only Dell Support e mail addresses e mobile supportGus dell com support us dell com la techsupport dell com Latin America and Caribbean countries only apsupport dell com Asian
18. esktop then shut down your computer and try again Z CAUTION If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore click Reboot 3 Click Restore and click Confirm The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete Restoring Your Operating System 4 When prompted click Finish to reboot the computer E4 NOTE Do not manually shut down the computer Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot 5 When prompted click Yes The computer restarts Because the computer is restored to its original operating state the screens that appear such as the End User License Agreement are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on 6 Click Next The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts After the computer restarts click OK 43 Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver See System Restore on page 40 Z CAUTION Before performing the installation back up all data files on your primary hard drive For conventional hard drive configurations the primary hard dri
19. for one time only On the next start up the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program 6 When the boot device list appears highlight CD DVD CD RW Drive and press lt Enter gt 7 Press any key to Boot from CD ROM Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation 45 Getting Help 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 page 28 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing 2 See Dell Diagnostics on page 37 for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics 3 Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist on page 50 4 Use Dell s extensive suite of online services available at Dell Support support dell com for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures See Online Services on page 47 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online gm If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem see Before You Call on page 50 and then Contacting Dell on page 51 46 E4 NOTE Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at the computer so that the support staff can assist you with any necessary procedures E4 NOTE Dell s Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries When prompted by Dell s automated telephone system enter your Express Service Code to route the call dire
20. isplay Properties window and learn more about your customization options 27 Solving Problems 28 WARNING Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support dell com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions 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 Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless connection Try moving the computer closer to your wireless router Re establish your connection to the wireless router a Save and close any open files and exit any open programs b Click Start Internet Explorer Connect to the Internet c Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Solving Problems Wired Connections If the network connection is lost The cable is loose or damaged Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information on the status Green A good connection exists between a 10 Mbps network and the computer Orange A good connection exists between a 100 Mbps network and the compu
21. m N280 512 KB External bus frequency 533 MHz and Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type Memory configurations possible 667 MHz one internally accessible SO DIMM socket 512 MB and 1 GB DDR2 800 Run DDR2 533 MHz 512 MB 1 GB Computer information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EEPROM PCI Bus Internal storage Type 2 5 HDD SATA 2 5 SSD Solid state drive MLC Intel 945GSE UMA 64 bits single channel 64 bit buses 32 bits 1MB 32 bits Capacity 120 GB or 160 GB 5400 rpm 8 GB or 16 GB Communications Modem optional Modem interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video controller Video memory LCD interface Specifications External V 92 56K USB Modem Universal Serial Bus USB 10 100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN half size Mini Card with WiFi bgn Bluetooth wireless technology Intel 945GSE UMA 8 MB system memory shared LVDS 55 Specifications Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Internal interface External interface Speaker 56 2 channel High Definition Audio Realtek ALC272 24 bit analog to digital and digital to analog Intel High Definition Audio microphone in connector stereo headphones speakers connector digital MIC with camera module two 1 0 watt speakers Audio Internal speaker 1 0 wat
22. mode a battery Solid white The computer is on Blinking white The computer is in standby mode Blinking amber The battery charge is low Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery Off The computer is off or in hibernate mode Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 2 Keyboard Settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using the system setting utility 3 Touch pad Provides the functionality of a mouse 4 Touch pad buttons 2 Provides left and right click functions like those on a mouse 19 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll through content The scroll feature includes Traditional Scroll Allows you to scroll up and down or right and left To scroll up and down Move a finger up or down in the vertical scroll zone extreme right of the touch pad to scroll up or down on the active window To scroll right and left Move a finger right or left in the horizontal scroll zone extreme bottom of the touch pad to scroll right or left on the active window 20 Circular Scroll Allows you to scroll up and down or right and left To scroll up and down Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone extreme right of the touch pad in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll down To scroll right and left Move a finger in the horizontal scroll zone extreme b
23. network connection fixing 27 network speed testing 26 0 order status 46 P power problems solving 28 power strips using 6 problems solving 26 63 Index processor 52 products information and purchasing 46 reinstalling Windows 38 resources finding more 50 S setup before you begin 5 software features 24 software problems 30 solving problems 26 specifications 52 support e mail addresses 45 support sites worldwide 45 System Messages 33 64 system reinstall options 38 System Restore 38 T technical support 45 V ventilation ensuring 5 W warranty returns 47 Windows reinstalling 38 wired network network cable connecting 7 wireless network connection 26 Printed in China Printed on recycled paper www dell com support dell com 0 621
24. o 15 minutes to complete The 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 process Doing so may render your computer unusable Ubuntu Setup If you ordered Ubuntu operating system with your computer it is already configured See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer for more operating system specific information Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 Enable or Disable Wireless To turn on wireless with the computer turned on 1 Press Fn F2 or press the p key on the keyboard The Wireless Enable Disable dialog box appears 2 Select one of the following Enable Bluetooth Enable Wireless LAN 3 Click OK To turn off wireless press lt Fn gt lt F2 gt again to turn off all radios Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 Connect to the Internet Optional E4 NOTE ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country To connect to the Internet you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider ISP E4 NOTE If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order you can purchase one from the Dell website at www dell com 10 Setting Up a Wired Connection f you are using a dial up connection connect the telephone line to the external USB modem optional and to the teleph
25. one wall jack before you set up your Internet connection e If you are using a DSL or cable satellite modem connection contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions To complete setting up your wired Internet connection follow the instructions in Setting Up Your Internet Connection on page 11 Setting Up a Wireless Connection E4 NOTE To set up your wireless router see the documentation that shipped with your router Before you can use your wireless Internet connection you need to connect to your wireless router To set up your connection to a wireless router E4 NOTE The following steps were written for the Windows default view so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Click Start Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet Connections select Wireless Network Setup Wizard 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection perform the steps in the following section 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Double click the ISP icon on the Microsoft Windows desktop 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection wi
26. ottom of the touch pad in a clockwise circular motion to scroll right or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll left Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 21 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Display Features 2 NU 2 qi FD 22 Microphone Provides quality sound for audio chatting and voice recording Camera activity light Indicates if the camera is on or off Camera Built in camera for video capture conferencing and chat Display Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer For more information about displays see the Dell Technology Guide Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 23 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Removing and Replacing the Battery 24 1 Battery 2 Battery release latch 3 Battery lock latch Z WARNING Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion This computer should only use a battery purchased from Dell Do not use batteries from other computers WARNING Before removing the battery shut down the computer and remove external cables including the AC adapter Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 To remove the battery 1 2 4 Shut down the computer and turn it over Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks into place Slide the battery release latch to unlock position Pull the battery up and out of the battery bay
27. peatedly Check the software documentation If necessary uninstall and then reinstall the program E4 NOTE Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on the disc CD or DVD E4 NOTE Your computer does not have an internal optical drive Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs 32 If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears CAUTION You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse press the power button for at least 8to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non XP operating system environments 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Program Compatibility Wizard 2 In the welcome screen click Next 3 Follow the instructions on the screen 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 Check the software documentation or contact
28. rating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop then shut down your computer and try again 38 E4 NOTE The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only On the next start up the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program 3 When the boot device list appears highlight CD DVD CD RW and press Enter 4 Select the Boot from CD ROM option from the menu that appears and press Enter 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list If multiple versions are listed select the version appropriate for your computer 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears select the test you want to run Using Support Tools 39 Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways 40 System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system
29. some services may not be available in your area Getting Help To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Visit support dell com 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page 3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need 5 Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you 51 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall desktop system software or update drivers for your computer and readme files learn more about your operating system maintaining peripherals RAID Internet Bluetooth networking and e mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 52 See the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc K NOTE Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support dell com the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support dell com K NOTE In some countries opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer If you need to
30. t per channel amplifier Volume controls software program controlled Ports and connectors Audio one microphone connector one stereo headphone speaker connector digital MIC with camera module Mini Card one full size Mini Card slot and one half size Mini Card slot the half size slot supports dual interface and the full size slot supports USB only Network RJ45 port adapter Ports and connectors USB two 4 pin USB 2 0 compliant connectors one 4 pin power USB 2 0 compliant connector Video 15 hole connector Display Type TrueLife 10 1 inch WSVGA Dimensions Height 222 72 mm 8 76 inches Width 125 28 mm 4 93 inches Diagonal 255 52 mm 10 06 inches Maximum resolution 1024 x 576 Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 closed to 135 Display Luminance Viewing Angles Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Controls Specifications 162 min 180 typ cd m 5 point avg 3 40 CR gt 10 typ WSVGA AG 10 30 CR gt 10 typ WSVGA 0 2175 x 0 2175 mm brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts see Dell Technology Guide for more information 57 Specifications Camera Pixel Video resolution Diagonal viewing angle Touch pad X Y position resolution graphics table mode Size Width Height 58 1 3 megapixel 320 x 240 1280 1024 640 x 480 at 30 fps 66 240 cpi 78 5 mm 3 09 inches sensor active area 38 mm 1 4
31. ter Off The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network E4 NOTE The link integrity light on the network connector is only for the wired network cable connection The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections 29 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power e f the computer is plugged into a power strip ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on Also bypass power protection devices power strips and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp Check the AC adapter cable connections If the AC adapter has a light ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on 30 If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding The display may not be responding Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on If the power light is blinking white The computer is in standby mode Press a key on the keyboard move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse or press the power button to resume normal operation If the power light is blinking amber A device might be malfunctioning or the battery charge is low f the computer is receiving electri
32. th a different ISP perform the steps in the following section E4 NOTE If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past the ISP might have a service outage Contact your ISP to check the service status or try connecting again later Have your ISP information ready If you do not have an ISP the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 E4 NOTE The following steps were written for the Windows default view so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Click Start Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet Connections select Setup or Change Your Internet Connection 4 Click Setup The New Connection Wizard appears 5 Click Connect to the Internet 6 In the next window click the appropriate option f you do not have an ISP click Choose from a list of Internet service providers ISPs 12 f you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD click Set up my connection manually f you have a setup CD click Use the CD got from an ISP E4 NOTE Your computer does not have an internal optical drive Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs Click Next If you selected Set up my connection manuall
33. the items for repair under warranty or for credit E4 NOTE For the telephone number to call for your region see Contacting Dell on page 51 2 Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return 3 Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist see Dell Diagnostics on page 37 indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 37 Getting Help 4 Include any accessories that belong with the item s being returned power cables software guides and so on if the return is for credit 5 Pack the equipment to be returned in the original or equivalent packing materials E4 NOTE You are responsible for paying shipping expenses You are also responsible for insuring any product returned and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell Collect On Delivery C 0 D packages are not accepted E4 NOTE Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell s receiving dock and returned to you 49 Getting Help Before You Call E4 NOTE Have your Express Service Code ready when you call The code helps Dell s automated support telephone system direct your call more efficiently You may also be asked for your Service Tag located on the back or bottom of your computer Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist If possible turn on your computer before you c
34. the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software See the software documentation for information Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly Solving Problems Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program f necessary uninstall and then reinstall the program Dell Support Center Write down any error message that is displayed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell 33 Using Support Tools E4 NOTE The instructions in this section are for computers with Windows XP operating system installed Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service support and system specific information you need For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools click the Services tab at support dell com LZ Click the icon in the taskbar to run the application The home page provides links to access Self Help Troubleshooting Security System Performance Network Internet Backup Recovery and Windows operating system Alerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer 34 Assistance from Dell Technical Support with DellConnect Customer Service Training and Tutorials How To Help with Dell on C
35. tions on the screen 2 In the welcome screen click Undo my last restoration and then click Next 3 Follow the instructions on the screen 41 Restoring Your Operating System Using Dell PC Restore N CAUTION Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer If possible back up the data before using these options Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem E4 NOTE Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer Any programs or files added since you received your computer including data files are permanently deleted from the hard drive 42 Data files include documents spreadsheets e mail messages digital photos music files and so on If possible back up all data before using PC Restore To perform PC Restore 1 Turn on the computer During the boot process a blue bar with www dell com appears at the top of the screen 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar press lt Ctrl gt lt F11 gt If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows d
36. ve is the first drive detected by the computer 44 To reinstall Windows you need the following items Dell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc E4 NOTE The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any required drivers Depending on the region from which you ordered your computer or whether you requested the disc the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete After you reinstall the operating system you must also reinstall the device drivers virus protection program and other software E4 NOTE Your computer does not have an internal optical drive Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Insertthe Operating System disc 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears 4 Restart the computer Restoring Your Operating System 5 When the DELL logo appears press lt F2 gt immediately E4 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 E4 NOTE The next steps change the boot seguence
37. y in step 6 continue to step 8 Otherwise follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup E4 NOTE If you do not know which type of connection to select contact your ISP Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 8 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet and click Next 9 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup 13 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Your Inspiron Mini 10 has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices Right Side Features 14 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 1 Audio out Headphone connector Connects to a pair of headphones or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system 2 9 Audio in Microphone connector Connects to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs 3 Power USB connector This connector can be used for USB devices that require more power This connector supports up to 2 A current loading 4 VGA connector Connects to a monitor or projector 5 Network connector Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network 15 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Left Side Features SD MS MMC 16 1 Security cable slot
38. your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive E4 NOTE If your computer cannot display a screen image see Contacting Dell on page 51 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly 2 Turn on or restart your computer 3 When the DELL logo appears press F12 immediately Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press Enter E4 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 E4 NOTE If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc 37 Using Support Tools 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc E4 NOTE Your computer does not have an internal optical drive Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc 2 Shut down and restart the computer When the DELL logo appears press F2 immediately E4 NOTE If you wait too long and the ope
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