Dell Inspiron 1011 User manual

SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

Model PP19S
INSPIRON™
SETUP GUIDE

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.
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February 2009 P/N K621P Rev. A00

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Setting Up Your Inspiron™Mini 10 . . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Microsoft®Windows®XP Setup. . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ubuntu®Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Enable or Disable Wireless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 10
Using Your Inspiron™Mini 10 . . . . . . . . . . .14
Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . 18
Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 24
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 32
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Contents

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Contents
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .40
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using Dell™PC Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 44
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 48
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron™Mini 10
This section provides information about setting
up your Inspiron Mini 10 and connecting
peripherals.
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
Mini 10 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 place 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.
CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or
sharp objects on the computer may result
in permanent damage to the computer.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to the computer and
then plug it into a wall 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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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10
Connect the Network Cable
(Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect the
network cable.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10
Press the Power Button