Dell Inspiron 1012 User manual

SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE
Regulatory Model P04T series Regulatory Type P04T001
INSPIRON™

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
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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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September 2009 P/N CMH9R 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 the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Install the SIM Card (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . 10
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional). . . . . 12
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 14
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Back Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Computer Base Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 30
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 41
Contents

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Contents
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .50
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 53
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 59
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty
or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Information for NOM, or Official Mexican
Standard (Only for Mexico). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

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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.
CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in
permanent damage to the computer.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
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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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Press the Power Button