Dell Inspiron 1470 Specifications

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8Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power ButtonDownloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

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 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)Press the key or press the <Fn><F2> keys on the keyboard to enabl

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12Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional)To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and a

13Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionNOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your r

14Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available

15Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7Save and close any open files, and exit any 1. open programs.Click 2. Start → Control Panel→ Network and

16Using Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron 1470/1570 laptop.Right View Features1 243I

17Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2O

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18Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 2 634 5Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

19Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Security cable slot – Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.NOTE: Before you buy an antithe

20Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features1 2Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

21Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio in/Microphone connector – Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs.2 Audio out/Headp

22Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features4 52 31Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

23Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Power/Battery activity indicator – Indicates the following power/battery charge states:Solid white • – Computer is on,

24Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScrollAllows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes:Pan – Allows you to move the fo

25Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes:Pinch – Allows

26Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control KeysYou can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard using the Function Key Behavior in t

27Using Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the sound Play or pauseDecrease the volume level Play the next track or chapterIncrease the volume level Eject the d

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28Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display FeaturesThe display panel holds a camera and accompanying digital microphone.1 2 3 4Downloaded from LpManual.com

29Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Digital microphone – Provides quality sound for audio chatting and voice recording.2Camera activity indicator – Indicate

30Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery LifeThe Dell Extended Battery Life feature provides options to derive the maximum backup time from

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32Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide o

33Using Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7Right-click an open area of the desktop.1. Click 2. Personalize, to open the Change the visuals and sounds on

34Using Your Inspiron Laptop Transferring Information to a New ComputerWindows Vista®NOTE: The following steps are applicable for the Windows default

35Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DockThe Dell Dock is a group of icons that provide easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders.

36Solving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines

37Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee

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

38Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power light is off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate state, or not receiving power.Press the p

39Solving Problems If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting

40Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer a

41Solving Problems To run the Program Compatability Wizard:Windows Vista®Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this v

42Using Support ToolsDell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. To laun

43Using 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

44Using 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

45Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi

46Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveThe Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your h

47Using Support Tools If you are experiencing memory issues, c. press <y>, otherwise press <n>. The following message appears: “Booting De

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

48Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscInsert the1. Drivers and Utilities disc.Shut down and restart the

49Using Support Tools If a problem is encountered during a test, 8. a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down

50Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways:System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier op

51Restoring Your Operating System CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.N

52Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreWARNING: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive

53Restoring 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

54Restoring Your Operating System Operating System ReinstallationBefore You BeginIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to

55Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsThe reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the

56Getting HelpIf you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solvi

57Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

4 Contents Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .50System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Dell Factory Image Restore

58Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific

59Getting 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

60Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

61Getting Help Pack the equipment to be returned in the 5. original (or equivalent) packing materials.NOTE: You are responsible for paying shipping ex

62Getting Help Diagnostic ChecklistName:•Date:•Address:•Phone number:•Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom •of the computer):Express Servi

63Getting 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

64Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system the Operating System discrun a diagnostic program for you

65Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

66System ModelDell Inspiron 1470/1570This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your com

67Basic Specications 7-in-1 Memory Card ReaderMemory card controllerRicoh R5C833Memory card connector7-in-1 combo card connectorFlash cards supported

5This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your compu

68Basic Specications ConnectorsMini-Card one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, one half-size Mini-Card slotHDMI connector 19-pinNetwork adapter RJ45 c

69Basic Specications Battery4-cell/6-cell “smart” lithium ion:Depth 53.2 mm (2.09 inches)Height 21.4 mm (0.84 inches)Width 209.4 mm (8.24 inches)W

70Basic Specications AC AdapterOutput current 3.34 A (continuous)Rated output voltage19.5 ± 1 VDCOperating temperature0° to 40°C(32° to 104°F)Storage

71Basic Specications Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity

72Macrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and o

73Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this

74IndexAairflow, allowing 5AppendixMacrovision 72Bbackupscreating 34CCDs, playing and creating 32computer capabilities 32computer, setting up 5c

75Index energyconserving 33FFTP login, anonymous 58Hhelpgetting assistance and support 56IInternet connection 12ISPInternet Service Provider 12Rr

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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

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