Dell Inspiron 1410 User manual

SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

Model PP38L
INSPIRON™
SETUP GUIDE

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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September 2008 P/N Y727H Rev. A01

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About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 6
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Windows Vista®Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 6
Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Device Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Keyboard Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Computer Base and Display Features . . . . . 14
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 15
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 20
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .28
Windows Operating System
Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Contents

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Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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About Your Computer
This section provides information about setting
up your Inspiron 1410 laptop 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
laptop may cause it to overheat. To prevent
overheating ensure that you leave at least
10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of the computer and a
minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in) on all other sides. You
should never put your computer in an enclosed
space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is
powered on.
NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp
objects on the computer may result in
permanent damage to the computer.
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to the computer and
then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
CAUTION: 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 equipment damage.

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About Your Computer
Connect the Network Cable
(optional)
To use a wired network connection, plug in the
network cable.
Press the Power Button
Windows Vista®Setup
If you selected Windows Vista operating
system while ordering, your Dell computer is
preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up
Windows Vista 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.
NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating
system’s setup process. Doing so may
render your computer unusable.
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and
ISP offerings vary by country.
NOTE: The instructions in this section are
applicable for Windows only.

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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.
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.
NOTE: Have your ISP information ready.
If you do not have an ISP, then connect to
the Internet wizard can help you get one.
Setting Up a Wired Internet 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.
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:
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Connect To.
Follow the instructions on the screen to3.
complete the setup.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
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.

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About Your Computer
NOTE: Have your ISP information ready.
If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the
Internet wizard can help you get one.
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Control Panel.
Under3. Network and Internet, click Connect
to the Internet.
The Connect to the Internet window appears.
Click either4. Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up,
depending on how you want to connect:
Choosea. Broadband if you use a DSL,
satellite modem, cable TV modem,
or Bluetooth®wireless technology
connection.
Choseb. Dial-up if you use an optional USB
dial-up modem or ISDN.
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 and5.
use the setup information provided by your
ISP to complete the setup.
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Click the1. Windows Vista Start button ,
and then click Transfer files and settings →
Start Windows Easy Transfer.
In the2. User Account Control dialog box, click
Continue.
Click3. Start a new transfer or Continue a
transfer in progress.
Follow the instructions provided on the4.
screen by the Windows Easy Transfer
wizard.