Dell Inspiron M770H User manual

SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

Model PP39S
INSPIRON™910
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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August 2008 P/N M770H Rev. A01

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INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting the Network Cable
(optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning on Your Inspiron Ultra
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Wireless Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Microsoft®Windows®XP Setup. . . . . . . . . . 10
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 10
Using Your Inspiron Ultra
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Computer Base and Keyboard
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 22
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 27
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .35
Windows Operating System
Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Contents

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Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device
This section provides information about setting
up your Inspiron 910 ultra mobile device 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 ultra
mobile device 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.
CAUTION: 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 running.
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.
NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or
sharp objects on the computer may result
in permanent damage to the computer.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device
Connecting 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.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the
AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp
the connector, not the cable itself, and pull
firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to
the cable.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device
Connecting the Network Cable
(optional)
To use a wired network connection, plug in the
network cable.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device
Turning on Your Inspiron Ultra
Mobile Device