Dell Inspiron MV909 User manual

SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE
Model P06S series Type P06S001
INSPIRON™

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells
you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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August 2009 P/N MV909 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 Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Install the Subscriber Identity Module
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional). . . . . 12
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 14
Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Right View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Left View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front View Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Computer Base and Keyboard
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multimedia Control Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dell Extended Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 28
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 38
Contents

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Contents
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .48
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 52
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 57
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Information para NOM (únicamente
para México) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

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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 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.
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 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 cord 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 and PA-12 with your computer.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect one end of the network cable to the computer, and plug
the other end into the wall socket.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Press the Power Button