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SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™

8Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button

9Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft WindowsYour Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Wind

10Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the Subscriber Identity Module (Optional)NOTE: Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is not require

11Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1battery bay2SIM slot3SIM132

12Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)Press the key or press the <Fn><F2> keys on the keyboard to enabl

13Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

14Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional)To connect to the Internet, you need an external USB modem or network connection a

15Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available

16Using Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.Right View Features1 3 5244INSPIRON

17Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio out/Headphone connector – Connects one pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system.2

18Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 2 3 4 5

19Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector – Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.2 Network connector – Co

20Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Feature1

21Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 SD/MMC - MS/Pro 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader – Provides a fast, convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, vi

22Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features4 52 31

23Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Power/Battery indicator light – The light indicates the following states when powered using an AC adapter or a battery.I

24Using Your Inspiron Laptop 3Keyboard/Multimedia control keys – For more information about the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard d

25Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control KeysYou can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard using the Function Key Behavior in t

26Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display FeaturesThe display panel holds a camera and accompanying digital microphone.1 2 3 4

27Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Digital microphone – Provides quality sound for audio chatting and voice recording.2Camera – Built-in camera for video c

SETUP GUIDEModel P06S series Type P06S001INSPIRON™

28Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery LifeThe Dell Extended Battery Life feature provides options to maximize your battery’s charge. This

29Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1231battery2battery bay3battery release latches (2)

30Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide o

31Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the DesktopYou can use the customizing options available in your operating system to change the appearance, r

32Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DockThe Dell Dock is a group of icons that provide easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders.

33Using Your Inspiron Laptop Add a CategoryRight-click the Dock and click 1. Add→ Category. The Add/Edit Category window appears.Enter a title for th

34Solving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines

35Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless connection is lost — Check your wireless router to ensure it is •powered on and connected to your cable m

36Solving Problems Power light is solid white but computer is not responding —Display may not be responding. Press the •power button until the comput

37Solving Problems Memory ProblemsInsufficient memory message —Save and close any open files and exit any •open programs you are not using to see if

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

38Solving Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up —Check that the AC adapter cable is firmly •connected to the computer and

39Solving Problems A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system —Run the Program Compatibility wizard. The Program Compat

40Using Support ToolsDell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. To laun

41Using Support Tools System MessagesIf your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and

42Using Support Tools No boot device available — No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device e

43Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi

44Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveThe Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your h

45Using Support Tools If you are experiencing memory issues, c. press <y>, otherwise press <n>. The following message appears: “Booting De

46Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscInsert the1. Drivers and Utilities disc.Shut down and restart the

47Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. The Service Tag helps you identify your compu

3 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . .

48Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways:System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier op

49Restoring Your Operating System CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.S

50Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreWARNING: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive

51Restoring Your Operating System Select a keyboard layout and click 4. Next.To access the recovery options, log on as 5. a local user. To access th

52Restoring Your Operating System Operating System ReinstallationBefore You BeginIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to

53Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsThe reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the

54Getting HelpIf you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solvi

55Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

56Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific

57Getting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceTo check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or yo

4 Contents Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40System Messages .

58Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

59Getting Help Pack the equipment to be returned in the 5. original (or equivalent) packing materials.NOTE: You are responsible for paying shipping ex

60Getting Help Diagnostic ChecklistName:•Date:•Address:•Phone number:•Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom •of the computer):Express Servi

61Getting Help Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connec

62Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system the Operating System discrun a diagnostic program for you

63Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

64System ModelDell Inspiron 1370This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer

65Basic Specications 7-in-1 Memory Card ReaderMemory card controllerRealtek RTS5159Memory card connector7-in-1 combo card connectorFlash cards suppor

66Basic Specications ConnectorsAudio one stereo headphone/speaker connectorMini-Card one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, one half-size Mini-Card slotH

67Basic Specications Battery4-cell lithium ionDepth 32.2 mm (1.26 inches)Height 20.87 mm (0.82 inches)Width 270.4 mm (10.64 inches)Weight 0.23 kg (0.

5This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that

68Basic Specications AC AdapterInput voltage 100–240 VACInput current 1.5 AInput frequency 50–60 HzOutput power 65 WOutput current 3.34 A (continuous

69Basic Specications Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Non-operating –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative hum

70Macrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and o

71Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this

72IndexAairflow, allowing 5Bbackupscreating 31Ccalling Dell for assistance 59CDs, playing and creating 30computer capabilities 30computer, settin

73Index Eemail addressesfor technical support 56energyconserving 31Ffinding more information 62FTP login, anonymous 56Hhardware problemsdiagnosing

74Index Rreinstalling Windows 53resources 62restoring factory image 50Roll Back Driver 52Ssetup, before you begin 5shipping productsfor return or

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6Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC AdapterConnect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.W

7Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional)To use a wired network connection, connect one end of the network cable to the co