Dell N073F - Manuals

6 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. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompati...

7 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. Press the Power Button

8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista ® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take you through se...

INSPIRON 12 Your Inspiron 1318 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Device Status Lights The device status lights located to the left of the power button provide information for wireless communication and keybo...

14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 1 Wireless On/Off switch – Use this switch to rapidly turn all wireless devices Off or On such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. The wireless switch may be in the Off position when your computer is shipped...

16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 1 AC adapter connector – Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 2 VGA connector – Connects to a monitor or projector. 3 Network connector – If you are using a cabled network s...

17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 2 1 3 1 Audio Out/ Headphone connector – Connects one pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio In/ Microphone connector – Connects to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs. 3 8-in-1 Media car...

18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 3 1 4 1 Touch pad – Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left-click by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons – Provide left- and right-click functions those on like a mouse. 3...

19 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release. The control’s symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection then fade away. Eject the disc Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapt...

20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 2 3 4 5 1 Left digital array microphone (optional) – Combines with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 2...

21 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: 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.CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down t...

22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Disc Drive NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) or you will damage the drive. NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs. Place the disc in the center of the disc slot, with ...

23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to create presentati...

25 INSPIRON CAUTION: 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. If you can not solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support Too...

26 Solving Problems Wired ConnectionsIf the network connection is lost — The network 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 info...

27 Solving Problems If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding — The display may not be connected or powered on. Ensure that the display is properly connected and then turn it off then back on. If the power light is blinking white — The computer is in standby mode. Press a ...

28 Solving Problems Reseat the memory modules (See the • Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com ) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. If you experience other memory problems — Ensure that you are following the memory • installation guid...

31 INSPIRON 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 . Click the icon in the taskbar to run the app...

32 Using Support Tools 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. NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for either the...

34 Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 28 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin. N...

INSPIRON 36 You can restore your operating system in the following ways: 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 Rest...

38 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image 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 Dell Fac...

39 Restoring Your Operating System NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel . Click the checkbox to confirm that you want 8. to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next . The restore process...

41 INSPIRON If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: See “Solving Problems” on page 1. 25 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 2. 3...

42 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers.To contact Dell’s support service, see “Before You Call” on page 45 and then se...

43 Getting Help Dell Support e-mail addresses [email protected] • [email protected] • [email protected] • (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) [email protected] • (Asian/Pacific countries only) Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses [email protected] • (Asian/Pacific ...

44 Getting Help 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 pag...

45 Getting Help Before You 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. You may also be asked for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Remember to fill out the ...

46 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. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic • code:Description ...

INSPIRON 48 If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system. your Operating System media. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for your computer, and readme files. the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Drivers and documentation...

INSPIRON 50 Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1318 This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click ...

59 INSPIRON A AC adapter size and weight 56 , 57 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 43 B backups creating 24 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 23 chipset 51 computer capabilities 23 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 8 using dial-up 9 via DSL 9 via WLAN 9 conserving energy 24 Co...