Dell Inspiron One 0DTN4TA00 User manual

SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE
Model W01B Type W01B001
INSPIRON™

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June 2009 P/N DTN4T Rev. A00

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Setting Up Your Inspiron One . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . . 6
Connect the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 8
Adjust the Computer Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Set Up Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 12
Using Your Inspiron One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Right View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Right Panel Buttons and Connectors. . . . . . 18
Left View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Back Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 39
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Contents

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Contents
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .48
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 52
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 57
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

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This section provides information about setting
up your Inspiron™One.
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.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is
located at the back of your computer. Use
this code to identify your computer when
you access the Dell Support website or
contact technical support.
Before Setting Up Your
Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that
you allow easy access to a power source,
controls and connections on the right side,
adequate ventilation, and a stable level surface
to place your computer.
Restricting airflow around your Inspiron
One 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
the 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 One
INSPIRON

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Setting Up Your Inspiron One
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the computer.
NOTE: If you purchased a wireless keyboard and mouse along with your computer, connect the
USB receiver to the USB connector. For more information, see the documentation that shipped
with your keyboard and mouse.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron One
Connect the Power Cable

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Setting Up Your Inspiron One
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)