Dell Inspiron G374R- User Manual

8 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Press the Power Button

9 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Set Up Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Your computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista operating system if you ordered it while purchasing your computer. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and ...

12 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...

13 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 yo...

14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1320 laptop 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 ExpressCard slot – Supports on...

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

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

21 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. The options in the Function Key Beh...

22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features 1 2 3 4

24 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...

26 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...

27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. To access the Display Properties window: Right-click an open area of the desktop. 1....

28 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Transferring Information to a New Computer Click 1. Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Welcome Center → Transfer files and settings . If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue . Follow the instructions in the 2. Windows Easy Transfer wizar...

29 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 37 or “Contacting Dell” on page 55. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Se...

31 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)....

32 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate state or is not receiving power. Reseat the power cable into both the • power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet.If the computer is plugged into a power strip, • ensure tha...

34 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...

35 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. ...

37 Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. Click the icon in the taskbar to run the application. The home page provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System • Performance, ...

38 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 ...

40 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...

43 Restoring Your Operating System 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.De...

44 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 ...

45 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...

47 Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the prob...

48 Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Windows Vista 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. The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reins...

49 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. 29 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.See the 2. Dell Technology Guid...

50 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 54 and then see...

51 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...

52 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...

53 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 and on any other storage device in the product. Remove any ...

54 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 ...

55 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 ...

56 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 ...

58 System Model Inspiron 1320 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 → Help and Support and select the o...

59 Specifications Memory Connectors two user-accessible SODIMM connectors Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Type 800 MHz SODIMM DDR2 Memory configuration possible 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB Minimum 1 GB (single channel) Maximum 8 GB (dual channel) NOTE: Memory specification of greater than...

60 Specifications ExpressCard Controller Mobile Intel Express (ICH9m) Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V Connector size 26 pins Communications Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WPAN with Bluetooth ® wireless technology, wireless internal WLAN with ...

61 Specifications Audio Audio type IDT 92HD81B High Definition Audio codec with SRS Premium Sound ™ Audio controller IDT 92HD81B Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Internal Interface Intel High Definition Audio External Interface microphone-in connector, stereo headph...

62 Specifications Display Type 13.3 inch High Definition TrueLife Dimensions: Height 308.1 mm (12.1 inches) Width 183.6 mm (7.23 inches) Diagonal 336.6mm (13.3 inches) Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 Refresh rate 60 Hz Luminance 200 min. 220 typ. cd/m² (WLED 5 point avg) Viewing Angles: Horizontal ±45...

63 Specifications Camera Pixel 1.3 megapixel Video resolution 320 x 240 ~1280 x 1024 (640 x 480 at 30 fps) Diagonal viewing angle 60° ± 1° Touch Pad Resolution: X coordinate 1701 DPI Y coordinate 2540 DPI Size: Width 79.62 mm (3.13 inches) sensor-active area Height 39.51 mm (1.56 inches) rectangle B...

64 Specifications Battery Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell. com for more informatio...

66 Specifications Computer Environment Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m(–50 to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to...

67 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...

68 A AC adapter size and weight 64 , 65 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 28 C calling Dell 54 CDs, playing and creating 26 chipset 59 computer capabilities 26 computer, setting up 5conserving energy 27 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 50 customizing your desktop 26 your energy settin...