Dell Inspiron 0M41FVA00 User manual

SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE
Regulatory model: D03U series Regulatory type: D03U001
INSPIRON™

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you how to avoid the problem.
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If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft®Windows®operating systems
are not applicable.
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May 2010 P/N M41FV Rev. A00

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop . . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set Up the Home Theatre (Optional) . . . . . . . 8
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . 13
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . 14
Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set Up the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Create System Recovery Media
(Recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 19
Using Your Inspiron Desktop . . . . . . . . . . .22
Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Top View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 36
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Contents

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Contents
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .47
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Automated Order‑Status Service . . . . . . . . . 58
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Information for NOM, or Official
Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico). . . . . . 72
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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This section provides information about setting
up your Dell™Inspiron™desktop.
WARNING: Before you begin any of the
procedures in this section, read the
safety information that shipped with
your computer. For additional safety
best practices information, see the
Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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 computer.
Restricting airflow around your computer may
cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating
ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches)
at the back of the computer and a minimum of
5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should
never place your computer in an enclosed
space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is
powered on.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
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Connect the Display
NOTE: You can also connect your computer to the TV. For more information, see “Set Up the
Home Theatre (Optional)” on page 8.
Connect the display using the integrated VGA connector or the HDMI connector. For better
performance, it is recommended that you connect the display using the HDMI connector.
You can purchase the HDMI‑to‑DVI adapter and additional HDMI cables at www.dell.com.
Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. See the
following table to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors
on your computer.

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Connection Type Computer Cable Display
VGA‑to‑VGA
(VGA cable)
HDMI‑to‑HDMI
(HDMI cable)
HDMI‑to‑DVI
(HDMI‑to‑DVI
adapter + DVI cable)

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Set Up the Home Theatre (Optional)
You can set up the home theatre by connecting your computer to a flat panel display either directly
or through an Audio/Video receiver using HDMI cable(s).
NOTE: The HDMI cable(s) does not ship with your computer and must be purchased separately.
You can purchase the HDMI cables at www.dell.com.
Connect to the Flat Panel Display Directly
Connect the keyboard and mouse (see “Connect the Keyboard and Mouse” on page1. 13).
For audio and video output: Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on your2.
computer and the other end to an available HDMI connector on your flat panel display.
For additional audio output (optional): Connect the 2.1 analog audio cable to the line‑out3.
connector on your computer and make appropriate connections to your 2.1 channel speakers.

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Line‑out
Analog 2.1 audio
2.1 channel speakers
Flat panel display
Audio/Video
Optional

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Connect to the Flat Panel Display Through the Audio/Video Receiver
Connect the keyboard and mouse (see “Connect the Keyboard and Mouse” on page1. 13).
For audio and video output:2.
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on your computer and the othera.
end to an available HDMI input connector on your Audio/Video receiver.
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI output connector on your Audio/Videob.
receiver and the other end to an available HDMI connector on your flat panel display.
For additional audio output (optional):3.
2.1 analog audio: Connect the 2.1 analog audio cable to the line‑out connector on your–
computer and make appropriate connections to your 2.1 channel speakers.
7.1 digital audio:–
Connect one end of the optical S/PDIF cable to the optical S/PDIF connector on youra.
computer and the other end to an available optical S/PDIF connector on your Audio/Video
receiver.
Connect the 7.1 audio channel cables from the Audio/Video receiver to your 7.1 channelb.
speakers.

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Line‑out
Analog 2.1 audio
Optical S/PDIF
Digital 7.1 audio
2.1 channel speakers
7.1 channel speakers
A/V receiver Flat panel display
Audio/Video Audio/Video
Optional
Optional

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Adjust the Display Scaling Setting
The scaling setting allows you to fit the image on your display screen. To adjust the scaling setting:
Ensure that the computer is turned on.1.
Click2. Start →All Programs →Catalyst Control Center →CCC.
In the3. Catalyst™Control Center window, click Graphics →Desktops & Displays.
In the4. Desktops & Displays window, right‑click the display you want to configure.
Select5. Configure....
In the window that appears, select the6. Scaling Options tab.
Adjust the scaling to ensure that the image fits the display screen.7.
Click8. OK.

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Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back of your computer.
NOTE: If you have purchased a Dell Wireless Trackball Keyboard, see the documentation that
was shipped with it to set up the wireless keyboard.

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Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing
network or Internet connection that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or
Ethernet jack), you can connect it now.
NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector).
Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector.
To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network
cable to the network port or the broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to
the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back of your computer. A click indicates that the
network cable has been securely attached.

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Connect the AC Adapter

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Press the Power Button

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Set Up the Operating System
Your 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 mandatory and may take some
time to complete. The Windows setup screens
will take you through several procedures
including accepting license agreements,
setting preferences, and setting up an Internet
connection.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating
system’s setup process. Doing so may
render your computer unusable and you
will need to reinstall the operating system.
NOTE: It is recommended that you
download and install the latest BIOS and
drivers for your computer available at
support.dell.com.
NOTE: For more information on the
operating system and features, see
support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
Set Up Ubuntu Linux
To set up Ubuntu Linux for the first time, follow
the instructions on the screen.

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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 the computer, while
preserving data files (without the need of the
Operating System disc). You can use the system
recovery media if changes to the hardware,
software, drivers, or other system settings have
left the computer in an undesirable operating
state.
You will require the following to create the
system recovery media:
Dell DataSafe Local Backup•
USB key with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or•
DVD‑R/DVD+R/Blu‑ray Disc™
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does
not support rewritable discs.
To create a system recovery media:
Ensure that the computer is turned on.9.
Insert the disc or USB key in the computer.10.
Click11. Start → Programs→Dell DataSafe
Local Backup.
Click12. Create Recovery Media.
Follow the instructions on the screen.13.
NOTE: For information on using the system
recovery media, see “System Recovery
Media” on page 52.