Dell 1110- 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 Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens...

14 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell ...

15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection 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: Windows Vista ® Ensure that wireless is enabled on your 1. computer (see “Enable or Di...

16 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your 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. Contact your...

18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron 11 laptop. Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 INSPIRON

20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3

22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features 1 3 4 2

24 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 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...

25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content on the screen. The rotate feature includes: Twist – Allows you to rotate active content in 90° increments using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Keeping the thumb in place, move the index fing...

26 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are located on the keyboard.To use the media controls, press the required key. You can use the Function Key Behavior setting in the System Setup (BIOS) Utility to configure the media control keys. System Setup (BIOS) Utility – Press...

28 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features The display panel holds a camera and an accompanying microphone. 1 3 2 4

30 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...

32 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/manuals . Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to create pr...

33 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or other features of your desktop. Windows Vista ® Right-click an open area of the desktop. 1. Click 2. Personalize , to open the Personalize appearance ...

34 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows Vista NOTE: The following instructions are applicable for the Windows default view, and may not apply if you set your computer to the Windows Classic view. Click 1. Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Welco...

35 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 • Changing the behavior of th...

36 Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on page 43 or “Contacting Dell” on page 61. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Se...

37 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)....

38 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off, is not receiving power, or in hibernate state. Press the power button. The computer • resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode.Reseat the power cable into both the • power connector on...

40 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 the problem persists, contact Dell ...

43 Using Support Tools 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 ser...

44 Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or an 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 ...

45 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...

49 Restoring Your Operating System 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. You can restore your operating system in the following ways: System • Restore returns your computer to a...

50 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 ...

51 Restoring Your 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. Click 1. Start . In the 2. Start S...

53 Restoring Your Operating System Click 7. Next . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel . Select the checkbox to confirm that you 8. want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the...

54 Restoring Your Operating System To reinstall Windows, you need the following: Dell • Operating System disc Dell • Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to lo...

55 Getting Help 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. 36 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See the 2. Dell Technology Guid...

56 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 60 and then see...

57 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...

58 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. For the teleph...

59 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...

60 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 ...

61 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 ...

62 If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system the Operating System disc run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found ...

64 System Model Inspiron 11 This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals . NOTE: Offerings may var...

65 Basic Specifications Communications Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal WLAN Mini-Card with WiFi Optional WWAN, WiMax, GPS, and Bluetooth ® Mini-Cards Camera Pixel 1.3 megapixel Video resolution 640 x 480 at 30 fps (maximum) Connectors Audio one microphone connec...

66 Basic Specifications Display Type 11.6-inch HD+ WLED with TrueLife Dimensions: Height 144 mm (5.7 inches) Width 256.12 mm (10.1 inches) Diagonal 293.83 mm (11.6 inches) Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 at 262 K colors Battery Type 3-cell/6-cell lithium ion Charge time at room temperature (approximat...

67 Basic Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output power 65 W Output current 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 ± 1 VDC Dimensions: Height 16 mm (0.63 inches) Width 66 mm (2.6 inches) Length 127 mm (5 inches) Weight (...

68 Basic 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 90% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simula...

70 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...

71 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...

72 A AC adapter size and weight 67 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 34 C calling Dell 60 CDs, playing and creating 32 chipset 64 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 33 Contacting Dell online 61 customer service 56 customizing your desktop 33 your energy settings 3...