Dell Inspiron 7HR9P User Manual

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 the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up

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 1battery bay2SIM card slot3SIM card123

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 DSL or cable/satellite •modem connection, contact your ISP or cellu

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 VistaSave and close any open files, and exit any 1. open programs.Click 2

21Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

22Using Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.Right View Features1 345 62INSPIRON

23Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Optical drive — Plays or records CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs.For more information, see “Using the Optical Drive” on pag

24Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 2 3 4 5

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 AC adapter connector — Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB

27Using Your Inspiron Laptop 132Front View Features1 Power indicator light — Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator l

SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P08E series Regulatory type: P08E001INSPIRON™

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

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

30Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features15342

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 activity indicator — Indicates if the camera is on or off. A solid white light indicates camera activity.2Camera

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 latch 2battery3battery release latch321

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

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.

45Solving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines

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 ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message —Save and close any open files and exit any •open programs you are n

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

55Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveThe Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your h

56Using Support Tools If you are experiencing memory issues, c. press <y>, otherwise press <n>. The following message appears: “Booting De

57Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop,

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

58Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory

59Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Microsoft® Windows® operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return

60Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local BackupCAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers ins

61Restoring Your Operating System When the DELL4. ™ logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.NOTE: If

62Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your com

63Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive

64Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreTurn on the computer.1. When the DELL2. ™ logo appears, press <F8> several

65Getting HelpIf you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solvi

66Getting Help When prompted by Dell’s automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support pe

67Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific

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

68Getting 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

69Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

70Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

71Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and ca

72Getting 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

73Getting Help

74Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 62run a diagnostic progra

75Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

76Computer ModelDell™ Inspiron™ N7010ProcessorType Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5System ChipsetType Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57MemoryMem

77Specications ConnectorsAudio one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphones/speakers connector, and one analog microphoneMini-Card one half-si

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

78Specications CommunicationsModem (optional)External V.92 56K USB modemNetwork adapter10/100 Ethernet LAN on system boardWireless WLAN Wi-Fi g/gn/ag

79Specications CameraPixel 1.3 megapixelVideo resolution 640 x 480 at 30 fps (maximum)KeyboardNumber of keys 102 (U.S. and Canada); 103 (Europe); 10

80Specications BatteryTypes and dimensions9-cell “smart” lithium ionHeight 22.80 mm (0.90 inches)Width 214 mm (8.43 inches)Depth 78.76 mm (3.10 inche

81Specications AC AdapterOutput current65 W 3.34 A (continuous)90 W 4.62 A (continuous)Rated output voltage19.5 +/- 1 VDCTemperature rangeOperating 0

82Specications Computer EnvironmentTemperature rangeOperating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F)Relative humidity (maximu

83Macrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and o

84Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this

85IndexAAC adapterconnecting 6airflowcomputer safety 5audioconnecting 25Bbattery indicator light 28Ccamera 39computercapabilities 42setting up

86Index Ffinding more information 74FTP login, anonymous 67HHDMIconnecting 25headphones, connecting 25helpgetting assistance and support 65IInter

87Index Rrecovering data 43restoring factory image 63Ssetup, before you begin 5shipping productsfor repair or return 69SIM card 12software featur

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

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