Dell 1210 - Manual

5 INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron 1210 laptop and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level s...

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) To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.

8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button

9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Ubuntu ® Information If you requested for Ubuntu while ordering, your laptop is preconfigured with Ubuntu. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your laptop for more operating system specific information. Windows Vista ® Setup Your Dell computer is prec...

INSPIRON 14 Your Inspiron 1210 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 4 3 2 1

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

18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 4 3 5

20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features The display panel holds a camera and a camera activity light. 1 2 3 1 Camera activity light – Indicates when the camera is on or off. 2 Camera – Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display – Your display can vary based on select...

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 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...

INSPIRON 24 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. Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost The wire...

25 Solving Problems Orange — A good connection exists between • a 100-Mbps network and the computer. Off — The computer is not detecting a • physical connection to the network. NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for the wired cable connection. The link integrity light do...

26 Solving Problems If the power light is blinking amber — The computer is receiving electrical power, but a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or...

27 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. ...

29 INSPIRON 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 ...

30 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...

32 Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 27 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell ( see “Contacting Dell” on page 43) for technical assistance.It is recommended that you print ...

INSPIRON 34 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...

36 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...

37 Restoring Your Operating System Click 7. Next . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. 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 th...

39 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. 24 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 2. 3...

40 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 41 and then see...

41 Getting Help [email protected] • (Canada only) Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com • Log in as user: anonymous , and use your e-mail address as your password. AutoTech Service Dell’s automated support service–AutoTech– provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently...

42 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 ...

43 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 44 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 46 Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1210 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 ...

INSPIRON 54 A AC adapter size and weight 52 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 41 B backups creating 23 C calling Dell 42 chipset 47 computer, setting up 5connect(ing) to the Internet 9 conserving energy 22 Contacting Dell online 43 customer service 40 customizing your energy settings 22 D damage, avoidin...