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.
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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 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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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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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 Subscriber Identity Module (Optional)
NOTE: Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is not required if you are using an EVDO
card to access the Internet.
Installing a SIM on 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:
Turn off your computer.1.
Remove the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page2. 28).
In the battery bay, slide the SIM into the SIM slot.3.
Replace the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page4. 28).
Turn on your computer.5.

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Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)
Press the key or press the <Fn><F2> keys on the keyboard to enable or disable wireless. The
wireless on or off icons appear on the screen to indicate the status.
NOTE: The wireless feature is available on your computer only if you purchased a WLAN or a
Bluetooth card.
Wireless on:
Wireless off:
For information on changing the behavior of the Fn key, see “Multimedia Control Keys” on page 25.

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Connect to the Internet
(Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you need an external
USB 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 the Dell website at
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 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 15.
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 12).
Save and close any open files, and exit any2.
open programs.
Click3. →Control Panel→ Network and
Sharing Center→ 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, your ISP
may have a service outage. Contact your ISP
to check the service status. Have your ISP
information ready.
If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the
Internet wizard can help you find one.
To set up your Internet connection:
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. →Control Panel→ 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
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1Audio out/Headphone connector – Connects one pair of headphones, or sends audio to a
powered speaker or sound system.
2USB 2.0 connectors (2) –Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player.
3Optical drive –Plays or records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs (optional). Ensure that the side
with print or writing is facing up when placing a disc in the tray. For more information on using
the optical drive, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at
support.dell.com/manuals.
CAUTION: This drive supports nonstandard-sized and -shaped discs; however,
degradation in drive performance may be experienced, and in extreme cases, the drive
may be damaged.
4Eject button –Opens the optical drive tray when pressed.
5Security cable slot – Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.
NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on
your computer.

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Left View Features
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