Dell 09N1F7A01 - Manual

6 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 in...

8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button

9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of purchase. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft ® Windows ® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandat...

10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you purchased th...

16 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. Wireless display can only be set up on computers with: Processor Intel ® Core ™ i3 and above Video controller Intel HD Graphics WLAN card Intel Centrino ® 6200 or Intel...

17 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless display: Click the Intel 1. ® Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel ® Wireless Display window appears.Select 2. Connect to Existing Adapter . NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter Quick Star...

18 Setting Up Your 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. If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite • modem co...

19 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows ® 7 Ensure that wireless is enabled on your 1. computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 14).Save and close any open files, and exit any 2. open programs.Click 3. Start → Control Panel . In the search box, type 4. network , and then click Network a...

22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 4 5 7 6 2 3 INSPIRON

24 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features 1 2 3 4

26 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features 1 2 3 1 AC adapter connector — Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 VGA connector — Connects to...

27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features 1 2 3 4 1 Power indicator light — Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on page 28. 2 Hard drive activity light — Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A solid whi...

28 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC adapter solid white on/standby/off/ hibernate <= 98% off on/standby/off/ hibernate > 98% Battery solid amber on/standby <= 10% off on/standby/off/...

29 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) solid whitebreathing whiteoff onstandbyoff/hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see “Power Problems” on page 47.

30 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 4 3 1 2

32 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical — Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to activate vertical auto scrolling. Tap on the touch pad...

33 Using Your 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.To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to enla...

34 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Wi...

36 Using Your 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. This optical drive plays or ...

38 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features 3 1 2

40 Using Your 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. This computer should onl...

42 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 at support.dell.com/manuals . FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. T...

43 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and Internet radio stations.You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. Op...

44 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently‑used applications, files, and folders. You can personalize the Dock by: Adding or removing icons • Grouping related icons into categories • Changing the color and location of the Dock • ...

45 This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on page 51 or “Contacting Dell” on page 74. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Man...

46 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 if wireless is enabled on the computer • (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 14).Check your wireless router...

47 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power indicator light is off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power. Press the power button. The computer • resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode.Reseat the AC adapter into both the power • conn...

48 Solving Problems Memory 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. If necessary, install additional memo...

51 Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system‑specific information you need. To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar.The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer’s model number, service tag, express service code, and servi...

52 Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Some of the software pre‑installed on your new computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. This software is available at My Dell Downloads. From this website you can download available software for ...

55 Using Support Tools 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: Click 1. Start → Help and Suppor...

60 You 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 permanently deletes all data files on your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using these options. Option Use System R...

61 Restoring Your Operating System 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 ...

62 Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Prepare backup media of applications you need to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local B...

64 Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. You can use the system recovery media, created using...

65 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: 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 this option. Use Dell Fact...

67 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. 45 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See the 2. Dell Technology Guide on your har...

68 Getting Help 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 72 and then see...

69 Getting Help 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.de...

70 Getting Help 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.If you have a p...

71 Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the product. Remove a...

72 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. Locating Your Service Tag The Service Tag for your computer can be found ...

74 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 ...

76 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 64 run a diagnostic program for your computer “Dell Diagnostics” on page 55 reinstall laptop system software “My Dell Downloads” on page 52 for more information about the Mi...

78 This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.For more information, see support.dell.com/manuals . NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and...

79 Specifications Memory Memory module connector two user‑accessible SODIMM connectors Memory type Inspiron N5010: 1066 MHz SODIMM DDR3Inspiron M5010: 1066 MHz/1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 Memory module capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Possible memory configurations 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOT...

80 Specifications Media Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory cardSecure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)Memory StickMemory Stick PROMultiMedia Card (MMC)MMC+xD‑Picture Card Communications Modem (optional) External V.92 56K USB modem Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board C...

81 Specifications Video Inspiron M5010: Discrete Video controller ATI Mobility Radeon HD 550v Video memory DDR3 1GB UMA Video controller ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4250 Video memory up to 3067 MB of shared memory Audio Audio controller IDT‑92HD79B1 Speakers 2 x 2 Watt Volume controls software program me...

82 Specifications Display Type 15.6” HD WLED backlight, TrueLife Dimensions: Height 193.54 mm (7.62 inches) Width 344.23 mm (13.55 inches) Diagonal 396.42 mm (15.6 inches) Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0° (closed) to 135° Horizontal viewing angle 40/40 Vertical vie...

83 Specifications Battery Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Coin‑cell battery CR‑2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input ...

84 Specifications Computer Environment Temperature 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 us...

85 Appendix Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology mus...

86 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.A. de C.V.Paseo de la Reforma 2620 – F...

87 A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 43 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 72 CDs, playing and creating 43 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 74 customer service 68 D DataSafe Local Backup 62 DellConnect 68 Dell Diagno...