Dell Inspiron One 2205 User manual

SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE
Regulatory model: W03B series Regulatory type: W03B001
INSPIRON™

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computer.
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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 the Microsoft®Windows®operating
systems are not applicable.
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July 2010 P/N WW7Y6 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 AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 8
Adjust the Computer Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set Up the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Create System Recovery Media
(Recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 20
Using Your Inspiron One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Right View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Left View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Touch Screen (Optional) . . . . . . . 32
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Dell Dock (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Touch Screen Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 45
Contents

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Contents
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .55
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 65
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Information for NOM, or Official
Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico). . . . . . 79
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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This section provides information about setting
up your Dell™Inspiron One computer.
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 and
Express Service Code are located on a
label at the back of your computer. Use the
Service Tag or Express Service 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,
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 One
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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 the wireless keyboard and mouse.

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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 incompatible cable or
improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or
permanent damage to your computer.

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Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

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

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Adjust the Computer Stand WARNING: Do not use the stand to carry
the computer or tilt the computer upside
down.
Pull the stand to adjust the display to a
comfortable viewing angle. A distinct click is
heard when the stand is opened or closed.

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Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
You can watch TV on your computer by connecting either a TV/digital antenna cable or a set-top box
to your computer.
Set Up Using a Set-Top Box
Peel the protective cover from the IR transmitter and adhere the IR transmitter to the IR sensor1.
on the set-top box.
Connect the IR transmitter cable to the IR blaster connector on your computer.2.
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1IR blaster
2IR sensor

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Connect the RF cable to the RF-out connector on your set-top box and to the antenna-in3.
connector on your computer.
NOTE: The RF cable does not ship with your computer and must be purchased separately.

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Turn on your computer.4.
Click5. Start →All Programs→Windows Media Center→Tasks→settings→TV.
Follow the instructions on the screen.6.

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Set Up Using a TV/Digital Antenna Cable
If not already inserted, insert the B-CAS card into the B-CAS card slot on your computer1.
(Japan only).
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1B-CAS card

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Connect the TV/digital antenna cable to the antenna-in connector on your computer.2.
Turn on your computer.3.
Click4. Start →All Programs→Windows Media Center→Tasks→settings→TV.
Follow the instructions on the screen.5.

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Press the Power Button

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Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of purchase.
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: For optimal performance of your computer, 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, go to
support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
Ubuntu
To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. See the Ubuntu
documentation for more operating system specific information.

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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.