Dell Inspiron 1122 (M102z, Early 2011) User Manual

SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™

8Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button

9Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft WindowsTo set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These

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

11Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media:Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page 1. 6)

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

13Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1 SIM card slot2 SIM card3 battery bay321

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

15Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless:Ensure that your computer is turned on.1. Press the <2. > key on the function k

16Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the External Optical Drive (Optional)NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an ext

17Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region.To set up the TV tuner:Click 1.

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

20Using Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.Right View Features15642 3INSPIRON

21Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (optional) — Connects to an external antenna to view programs using the TV tuner card (optional).2

22Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features12 34

23Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.2 HDMI c

24Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features 1 2

25Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer.NOTE: Before you buy a security

26Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features5 61234

27Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button — Turns the computer on or off when pressed.2Function key row — The wireless enable or disable key , brig

SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P07T Regulatory type: P07T003INSPIRON™

28Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsPower/Battery Indicator Light Indicator light statusComputer state(s) Battery charge statusAC

29Using Your Inspiron Laptop Disabling Battery ChargingYou may be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To qui

30Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScrollAllows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes:Auto Scroll Vertical — Allows y

31Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes:Pinch — Allows

32Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multim

33Using Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the soundPlay the previous track or chapterDecrease the volume level Play or pauseIncrease the volume level Play the

34Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features12 3

35Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Digital microphone — Provides high quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording.2 Camera — Built-in camera

36Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety inst

37Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 battery release latches (2)2 battery21

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 Software FeaturesProductivity and CommunicationYou can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting car

39Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupNOTE: A broadband connection is recommended for fast upload/download speeds.Dell DataSafe Onli

40Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage (Optional)The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to your favorite media and appli

41Using Your Inspiron Laptop DELL WEB• — Provides a preview of up to four of your favorite web pages. Click the web page preview to open it in the w

42Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock (Optional)The Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, a

43This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Sup

44Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee

45Solving Problems Off — The computer is not detecting –a physical connection to the network. For assistance, contact your network administrator or I

46Solving Problems Ensure that the electrical outlet is working •by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.Check the AC adapter cable connect

47Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message —Save and close any open files and exit any •open programs you are

3 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop . . . .5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . 5Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Connect

48Solving Problems If a program crashes repeatedly — Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.NOTE: So

49Solving Problems If you have other software problems — Back up your files immediately.•Use a virus-scanning program to check the •hard drive or CD

50Dell Support CenterAll the support you need – one convenient location.The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers

51Using Support Tools Detailed System Information — View detailed information about your hardware and operating system configurations; access copies o

52Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi

53Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop;

54You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating

55Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return you

56Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System RestoreNOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exi

57Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all regions.NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not ava

4 Contents Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Beep Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Network Problems . . . . . .

58Restoring Your Operating System Select 5. Repair Your Computer.Select 6. Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Opti

59Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your com

60Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently de

61Restoring Your Operating System Select 3. Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears.Select a keyboard layout and click 4.

62If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Problems”

63Getting Help NOTE: Some of the services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell representative f

64Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:dell.com•dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific countri

65Getting 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

66Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

67Getting Help Pack the equipment to be returned in the 5. original (or equivalent) packing materials.NOTE: You are responsible for paying shipping ex

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

68Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

69Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and cal

70Getting 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

71Getting Help To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:Go to 1. dell.com/ContactDell.Select your country or region.2

72Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 59run a diagnostic progra

73Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

74This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by

75Specifications MemoryMemory type 1066 MHz SODIMM DDR3NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manua

76Specifications Media Card ReaderCards supportedSecure Digital (SD) memory cardSecure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)MultiMedia Card (MMC)MultiMedia Card

77Specifications VideoVideo controller ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6310/6250CameraCamera resolution1.3 megapixelVideo resolution1280 x 1024KeyboardNumber of

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

78Specifications Touch PadX/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpiSize:Height 34 mm (1.34 inches) rectangleWidth 74 mm (2.91 inches) senso

79Specifications PhysicalHeight 24.20 mm to 35.00 mm (0.95 inches to 1.38 inches)Width 292 mm (11.50 inches)Depth 205 mm (8.07 inches)Weight (with 6-

80Specifications Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity (maxim

81AppendixInformation for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this

82Aairflow, allowing 5Bbackup and recovery 39Ccalling Dell 68CDs, playing and creating 38computer capabilities 38computer, setting up 5connect(i

83Index Ffinding more information 72FTP login, anonymous 64Hhard drive activity light 27hardware problemsdiagnosing 52Hardware Troubleshooter 52h

84Index SService Taglocating 68setup, before you begin 5shipping productsfor return or repair 66SIM card 12software features 38software problems

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