Dell 0R891KA01 - Manual

4 Contents Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . 37 System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Using Dell ™ PC Restore in Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Operating System Reinstallatio...

5 INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron ™ Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron Mini 10 laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your c...

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

7 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

8 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Press the Power Button

9 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) To enable wireless: Turn on your computer. 1. Double-click the 2. icon on the system tray or press <F2>. The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears.Select the option(s) you want to enable: 3. Enable Bluetooth – Enable...

10 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Ubuntu ® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Ubuntu operating system if you requested for Ubuntu while ordering your computer. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer for more operating system specific information. Microsoft...

13 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop If you have already obtained the setup – information from your ISP but did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually . If you have a CD, click – Use the CD I got from an ISP . Click 7. Next . If you selected Set up my connection manually, continu...

INSPIRON 14 Using Your Inspiron ™ Laptop 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 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6

16 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop Left Side Features 5 4 3 2 1

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

20 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes: Pan – Allows you to move the focus on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Move two fingers in the desired direction to pan scroll the selected object. Au...

21 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 e...

22 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop Setting the Touch Pad Sensitivity The palm tracking feature allows you to set the touch pad sensitivity, and is useful in preventing unwanted pointer movement while typing.To set the touch pad sensitivity: Click 1. Start → Control Panel → Mouse and select the Elantech ...

23 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop Display Features 4 3 2 1 1 Microphone – Provides quality sound for audio chatting and voice recording. 3 Camera – Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 2 C amera activity light – Indicates if the camera is on or off. 4 Display – Your display can va...

24 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery 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 ...

25 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop To remove the battery: Shut down the computer and turn it over. 1. Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks 2. into place.Slide the battery release latch to unlock 3. position.Pull the battery up and out of the battery bay. 4. To replace the battery, slide it into ...

27 INSPIRON 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 instructions. Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost The wireless router is offli...

28 Solving Problems 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-Mb...

29 Solving Problems If the power light is blinking amber — A device might be malfunctioning or the battery charge is low. If the computer is receiving electrical power, • then a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.If the battery charge is low, connect the • computer to the AC ada...

30 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: Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously. 1. Click 2. ...

INSPIRON 32 NOTE: The instructions in this section are for computers with Windows Vista 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 ...

33 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...

35 Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 49) for technical assistance.It is recommended that you print t...

37 INSPIRON 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...

39 Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore in Windows XP 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. Click 1. Start → All...

41 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...

42 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools , then Dell Factory Image Restore . Click 7. Next . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel . Select th...

INSPIRON 44 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. 27 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 2. 3...

45 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 48 and then see...

46 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 ...

47 Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: Call Dell to obtain a Return Material 1. Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. NOTE: For the telephone n...

48 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 ...

49 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 50 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system. the Operating System media. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files. the Drivers and Utilities media. ...

INSPIRON 52 Specifications System Model Dell ™ Inspiron ™ Mini 10 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 information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start...

INSPIRON 60 A AC adapter size and weight 57, 58 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 26 C calling Dell 48 chipset 53 computer, setting up 5connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 26 Contacting Dell online 49 customer service 45 customizing your energy settings 26 D damage, avoiding 5 dat...