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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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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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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Microsoft®Windows®XP Setup
If you ordered Windows XP operating system
with your computer, it is already configured.
To set up Windows XP for the first time, follow
the instructions on the screen. These steps are
mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to
complete. The 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.
Ubuntu®Setup
If you ordered Ubuntu operating system with
your computer, it is already configured. See the
Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your
computer for more operating system specific
information.
Enable or Disable Wireless
To turn on wireless, with the computer
turned on:
Press <Fn><F2> or press the1. key on the
keyboard.
The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box
appears.
Select one of the following:2.
Enable Bluetooth–
Enable Wireless LAN–
Click3. OK.
To turn off wireless, press <Fn><F2> again to
turn off all radios.

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Connect to the Internet (Optional)
NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by
country.
To connect to the Internet, you need an external
modem or network connection and an Internet
service provider (ISP).
NOTE: 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 external
USB modem (optional) and to the telephone
wall jack 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 11.

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Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router,
see the documentation that shipped with
your router.
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:
NOTE: The following steps were written for
the Windows default view, so they may not
apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the
Windows Classic view.
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start→Control Panel.
Under3. Network and Internet Connections,
select Wireless Network Setup Wizard.
Follow the instructions on the screen to4.
complete the setup.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To set up an Internet connection, perform the
steps in the following section.
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft2.
Windows desktop.
Follow the instructions on the screen to3.
complete the setup.
If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop
or if you want to set up an Internet connection
with a different ISP, perform the steps in the
following section.
NOTE: 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.

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NOTE: The following steps were written for
the Windows default view, so they may not
apply if you set your Dell™computer to the
Windows Classic view.
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start→Control Panel.
Under3. Network and Internet Connections,
select Setup or Change Your Internet
Connection.
Click4. Setup.
The New Connection Wizard appears.
Click5. Connect to the Internet.
In the next window, click the appropriate6.
option:
If you do not have an ISP, click–
Choose from a list of Internet service
providers (ISPs).
If you have already obtained setup–
information from your ISP but you did
not receive a setup CD, click Set up my
connection manually.
If you have a setup CD, click– Use the CD
I got from an ISP.
NOTE: Your computer does not have an
internal optical drive. Use an external
optical drive or any external storage device
for the procedures that involve discs.
Click7. Next.
If you selected Set up my connection
manually in step 6, continue to step 8.
Otherwise, follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the setup.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of
connection to select, contact your ISP.

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Click the appropriate option under8. How do
you want to connect to the Internet?, and
click Next.
Use the setup information provided by your9.
ISP to complete the setup.

INSPIRON
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Using Your Inspiron™Mini 10
Your Inspiron Mini 10 has indicators and buttons
that provide information and enable you to
perform common tasks. The connectors on
your computer provide the option of attaching
additional devices.
Right Side Features
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1Audio out/Headphone
connector – Connects to a pair of
headphones, or sends audio to a powered
speaker or sound system.
2Audio in/Microphone connector –
Connects to a microphone or input signal
for use with audio programs.
3Power USB connector – This
connector can be used for USB devices
that require more power. This connector
supports up to 2 A current loading.
4VGA connector – Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5Network connector – Connects your
computer to a network or a broadband
device if you are using a wired network.

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Left Side Features
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1Security cable slot –Attaches a
commercially available antitheft device to
the computer.
NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft
device, ensure that it works with the
security cable slot on your computer.
2AC adapter connector –Connects to
the AC adapter to power the computer and
charge the battery.
3USB 2.0 connectors (2) –Connects to
USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,
printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
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3-in-1 Media Card Reader –Provides
a fast and convenient way to view and
share digital photos, music, videos, and
documents stored on the following digital
memory cards:
Secure Digital (SD) memory card•
Secure Digital High Capacity•
(SDHC) card
Multimedia Card (MMC)•
Memory Stick•
Memory Stick PRO•

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Computer Base and Keyboard
Features
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