Dell Inspiron 600m User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
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Setting Up Your Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . 5
Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set Up Microsoft Windows . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Create System Recovery Media
(Recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Install the SIM Card (Optional) . . . . . . . . 10
Enable or Disable Wireless
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect to the Internet (Optional). . . . . 17
User Interface Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set Up the Tablet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . 22
Right View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Left View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Status Lights and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . .26
Disabling Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Computer Base and Keyboard
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Touch Pad Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Multimedia Control Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Using the Touch Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Software Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Dell DataSafe Online Backup. . . . . . . . . . 41
Free Fall Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Beep Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Touch Screen Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . .46
Contents

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Contents
Using Support Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Restoring Your Operating
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
System Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . .58
System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . .62
Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Technical Support and Customer
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Online Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . 67
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Information for NOM, or Official
Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico). . . . 81
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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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 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, or on fabric
surfaces, such as carpets or rugs, while
it is powered on. Restricting the airflow
can damage the computer, deteriorate
the computer performance, 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.
Setting Up Your Laptop
INSPIRON

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Setting Up Your 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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Press the Power Button

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Set Up Microsoft Windows
To set up Microsoft®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.
NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, go to
support.dell.com/MyNewDell.

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Setting Up Your Laptop
Create System Recovery
Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create
system recovery media as soon as you
set up Microsoft Windows.
NOTE: Your computer does not have an
internal optical drive. Use an optional
external optical drive or any external
storage device for procedures that
involve discs.
The system recovery media can be used to
restore your computer to the operating state
it was in when you purchased the computer,
while preserving data files (without the need
of the Operating System disc). You can use
the system recovery media if changes to
the hardware, software, drivers, or other
system settings have left the computer in an
undesirable operating state.
You will require the following to create the
system recovery media:
Dell DataSafe Local Backup•
USB key with a minimum capacity of 8 GB•
or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does
not support rewritable discs.
To create system recovery media:
Ensure that the AC adapter is connected1.
(see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page 6).
Insert the disc or USB key in the computer.2.
Click3. Start → All Programs→Dell
DataSafe Local Backup.
Click4. Create Recovery Media.
Follow the instructions on the screen.5.
NOTE: For information on restoring
your operating system using the system
recovery media, see “System Recovery
Media” on page 61.

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Setting Up Your Laptop
Install the SIM Card (Optional)
Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in your computer allows you to connect to the
Internet. To access the Internet, you must be within the network of your cellular service provider.
To install the SIM card:
Turn off your computer.1.
Slide the label door off the computer base.2.
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Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.3.
Replace the label door.4.
Turn on your computer.5.
1SIM card slot
2SIM card
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To remove the SIM card, press the release notch and slide the SIM card out of the SIM card slot.
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1release notch

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Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

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Setting Up Your Laptop
To enable or disable wireless:
Ensure that your computer is turned on.1.
Press the wireless key2. on the function key row on the keyboard.
The current status of the wireless radios appears on the screen.
Wireless enabled
Wireless disabled
Press the wireless key3. again to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states.
NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth®), such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight.

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CAUTION: Blocking the wireless antennas may affect the performance of the wireless
connection.
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1wireless antenna location

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Connect to the Internet
(Optional)
NOTE: Your laptop does not have an
integrated network connector.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
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.
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 18.
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:
Ensure that wireless is enabled on your1.
computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless”
on page 14).
Save and close any open files, and exit any2.
open programs.
Click3. Start →Control Panel.
In the search box, type4. network, and
then click Network and Sharing Center→
Connect to a network.
Follow the instructions on the screen to5.
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:
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Control Panel.
In the search box, type3. network, and
then click 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 and4.
use the setup information provided by your
ISP to complete the setup.