Dell Inspiron 1764 User manual

SETUP GUIDE
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SETUP GUIDE
Regulatory Model: P07E series Regulatory Type: P07E001
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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computer.
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you how to avoid the problem.
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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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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
Install the SIM Card (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . 10
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional). . . . . 12
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 14
Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Right View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Left View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Computer Base and Keyboard Features . . . 24
Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Multimedia Control Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dell Extended Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 34
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 46
Contents

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Contents
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .55
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 59
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 64
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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 Dell™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 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.
NOTE: Connect the power cable to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is
on when you turn on power.
NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E, PA-3E, and PA-12 with 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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Install the SIM Card (Optional)
Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card allows you to browse the Internet, check e-mail,
and connect to a Virtual Private Network. To access these features, you must be within the network
of your cellular service provider.
1SIM card
2SIM card slot
3battery bay
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To install the SIM card:
Turn off your computer.1.
Remove the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page2. 34).
In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.3.
Replace the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page4. 34).
Turn on your computer.5.
To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card.

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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 function key row 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 function key row 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 www.dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite•
modem connection, contact your ISP
or cellular telephone service for setup
instructions.
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.
To complete setting up your wired Internet
connection, follow the instructions in “Setting
Up Your Internet Connection” on page 16.

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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:
Windows Vista
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Ensure that wireless is enabled on your1.
computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless”
on page 12).
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.
Windows
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Ensure that wireless is enabled on your1.
computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless”
on page 12).
Save and close any open files, and exit any2.
open programs.
Click3. Start →Control Panel→ Network
and Internet→ Network and Sharing
Center→ Set up a new connection or
network→ 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
NOTE: The following instructions are
applicable to 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→ 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 and3.
use the setup information provided by your
ISP to complete the setup.

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Windows 7
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Control Panel→ Network
and Internet→ 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 and3.
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 View Features
3 51 2 4 6
1Audio out/Headphone connector — Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered
speaker or sound system.
2Audio in/Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use
with audio programs.
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