Dell Inspiron 09N1F7A01 User Manual

SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™

8Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button

9Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating SystemYour Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of

10Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as

11Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media:Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page 1.

12Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional)NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access the In

13Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1SIM card2SIM card slot3battery bay123

14Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

15Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is available on your computer only if you ordered a WLAN card at the time of purchase. Fo

16Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers.Wireless display can

17Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless display:Click the Intel1. ® Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel® Wireless Display

18Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired ConnectionIf you are using a dial‑up connection, •connect the telephone line to the optional ext

19Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7Ensure that wireless is enabled on your 1. computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 14).Save and

20Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up your Internet connection:Windows Vista®Save and close any open files, and exit any 1. open programs.Click

21Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

22Using Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.Right View Features1 457623INSPIRON

23Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 7-in-1 Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and docu

24Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 234

25Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.2 Audio

26Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features1 231 AC adapter connector — Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.2

27Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features1 2 3 41 Power indicator light — Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicat

SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P10F series Regulatory type: P10F001; P10F002INSPIRON™

28Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge levelAC adapter

29Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer state(s)solid whitebreathing whiteoffonstandby

30Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features4312

31Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light on the button indicates the power states.

32Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScrollAllows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes:Auto Scroll Vertical — Allows y

33Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes:Pinch — Allows

34Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multim

35Using Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the sound Play the previous track or chapterDecrease the volume level Play or pauseIncrease the volume level Play th

36Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical DriveCAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the optical d

37Using Your Inspiron Laptop 13421disc2spindle3optical drive tray4eject button

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

38Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features312

39Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Camera indicator light — Turns on when the camera is active. A solid white light indicates camera activity.2Camera — Bui

40Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety inst

41Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1battery lock latch2battery3battery release latch231

42Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide o

43Using Your Inspiron Laptop Entertainment and MultimediaYou can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs, listen to mu

44Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DockThe Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently‑used applications, files, and folders.

45This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Sup

46Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee

47Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power indicator light is off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power

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

48Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message —Save and close any open files and exit any •open programs you are

49Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears — CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an oper

50Solving Problems If you have other software problems — Back up your files immediately.•Use a virus‑scanning program to check the •hard drive or CD

51Dell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system‑specific information you need. To launch the application,

52Using Support Tools My Dell DownloadsNOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions.Some of the software pre‑installed on your new comp

53Using Support Tools Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please not

54Using Support Tools No boot device available — No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.If t

55Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi

56Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveThe Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your h

57Using Support Tools If you are experiencing memory issues, c. press <y>, otherwise press <n>. The following message is displayed: “Booti

4 Contents Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 48Using Support Tools. . . . .

58Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscNOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your compute

59Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. The Service Tag helps you identify your com

60You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating

61Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your compute

62Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local BackupCAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers ins

63Restoring Your Operating System When the DELL4. ™ logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.NOTE: If

64Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your com

65Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive

66Restoring Your Operating System To access the recovery options, log on as 5. a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the

67If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Problems”

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

68Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

69Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific

70Getting 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

71Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

72Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated‑support telephone system direc

73Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and cal

74Getting Help See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start‑up files. If the computer is connected to a p

75Getting Help

76Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 64run a diagnostic progra

77Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

6Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge pro

78This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.For more information, see sup

79Specications MemoryMemory module connectortwo user‑accessible SODIMM connectorsMemory type Inspiron N5010: 1066 MHz SODIMM DDR3Inspiron M5010: 1066

80Specications Media Card ReaderCards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory cardSecure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)Memory StickMemory Stick PROMultiMe

81Specications VideoInspiron M5010:DiscreteVideo controller ATI Mobility Radeon HD 550vVideo memory DDR3 1GB UMAVideo controller ATI Mobility Radeon

82Specications DisplayType 15.6” HD WLED backlight, TrueLifeDimensions:Height 193.54 mm (7.62 inches)Width 344.23 mm (13.55 inches)Diagonal 396.42 mm

83Specications BatteryOperating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions.Coin‑cell battery CR‑2032AC AdapterNOTE: Use onl

84Specications Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity (maxim

85AppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten

86Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in thi

87Aairflow, allowing 5Bbackup and recovery 43battery status light 27Ccalling Dell 72CDs, playing and creating 43computer capabilities 42computer

7Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional)To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

88Index Hhard drive activity light 27hardware problemsdiagnosing 55Hardware Troubleshooter 55helpgetting assistance and support 67IInternet connec

89Index Ssetup, before you begin 5shipping productsfor return or repair 71SIM card 12software features 42software problems 48solving problems 45

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