Dell Inspiron 0F2GGFA00 User manual

SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells
you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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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August 2009 P/N F2GGF Rev. A00

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Set Up Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional). . . . . 10
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 12
Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Computer Base Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 34
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 44
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Contents

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Contents
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .53
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 59
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Information for NOM, or Official
Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico). . . . . . 78
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

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This section provides information about setting
up your Inspiron™laptop.
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 Inspiron
laptop 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.
WARNING: Do not block, push objects
into, or allow dust to accumulate in the
air vents. Do not store your Dell™computer
in a low-airflow environment, such as a
closed briefcase, while it is powered on.
Restricting the airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire. The computer
turns on the fan when the computer gets
hot. Fan noise is normal and does not
indicate a problem with the fan or the
computer.
WARNING: Only trained service personnel
should remove the computer cover. See
the Service Manual at support.dell.com/
manuals for advanced service instructions.
CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or
sharp objects on the computer may result
in permanent damage to the computer.
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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)
To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

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Press the Power Button

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Set Up Microsoft Windows
Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft®Windows®operating system. To set up
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.

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Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

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To enable wireless:
Ensure that your computer is turned on.1.
Press the wireless key2. on the keyboard.
A confirmation of your selection appears on the screen.
Wireless enabled
Wireless disabled
To disable wireless:
Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to turn off all radios.
NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off all wireless radios (WiFi and Bluetooth®)
on your computer, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane
flight.

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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 website at
www.dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
If you are using a dial-up connection,•
connect the telephone line to the optional
external USB modem and to the telephone
wall connector before you set up your
Internet connection.
If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite•
modem connection, contact your ISP
or cellular telephone service for setup
instructions.
To complete setting up your wired Internet
connection, follow the instructions in “Setting
Up Your Internet Connection” on page 14.

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Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Before you can use your wireless Internet
connection, you need to connect to your
wireless router.
To set up your connection to a wireless router:
Windows Vista
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Ensure that wireless is enabled on your1.
computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless”
on page 10).
Save and close any open files, and exit any2.
open programs.
Click3. Start → Connect To.
Follow the instructions on the screen to4.
complete the setup.
Microsoft Windows
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Ensure that wireless is enabled on your1.
computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless”
on page 10).
Save and close any open files, and exit any2.
open programs.
Click3. Start → Control Panel→Network
and Internet→ Network and Sharing
Center→ Connect to a network.
Follow the instructions on the screen to4.
complete the setup.

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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 your ISP
to check the service status, or try connecting
again later.
Have your ISP information ready. If you do not
have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard
can help you get one.
To set up your Internet connection:
Windows Vista
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NOTE: The following instructions are
applicable for the Windows default view, so
they may not apply if you set your computer
to the Windows Classic view.
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Control Panel.
Click3. Network and Internet→Network and
Sharing Center→Set up a connection or
network→Connect to the Internet.
The Connect to the Internet window appears.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of
connection to select, click Help me choose
or contact your ISP.
Follow the instructions on the screen and4.
use the setup information provided by your
ISP to complete the setup.

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Windows
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Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Control Panel.
Click3. Network and Sharing Center→Set up
a new connection or network→Connect to
the Internet.
The Connect to the Internet window appears.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of
connection to select, click Help me choose
or contact your ISP.
Follow the instructions on the screen and4.
use the setup information provided by your
ISP to complete the setup.

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™laptop.
Right Side Features
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1ExpressCard slot — Supports one 34 mm wide ExpressCard that can provide support for
additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia, and security features.
NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks
protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no
ExpressCard is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.
2Optical drive — Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Ensure that the side with print or writing is
facing upward when placing discs on the optical drive tray.
3Eject button — Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed.
4USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player.

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Left Side Features
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