Dell Inspiron Mini 10v (1018, Mid 2010) User Manual

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Page 1 - INSPIRON

SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™

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8Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button

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

Page 4 - Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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

Page 5 - Contents

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.

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12Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

Page 7 - Computer

13Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless:Turn on your computer.1. Double-click the 2. icon on the system tray or press <F2>. The W

Page 8 - Connect the AC Adapter

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

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

Page 10 - Press the Power Button

16Using Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ laptop.Right View Features1 231 Audio out

Page 11 - Set Up the Operating System

17Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1231 VGA connector — Connects to a monitor or projector.2 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices,

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18Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features234156

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19Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. 2Function key row — The wireless enable or disable key, brigh

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20Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsPower/Battery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge levelAC

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21Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features211Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer.NOTE: Before

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22Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScrollAllows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes:Traditional Scroll — Allows you

Page 18 - Using Your Inspiron Laptop

23Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes:One finger zoom

Page 19 - Left View Features

24Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display FeaturesThe display panel holds a camera and accompanying digital microphone.123 4

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25Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Microphone — Provides high quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording.2Camera — Built-in camera for video

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26Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety inst

Page 22 - Status Lights and Indicators

27Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1battery release latches (2)2battery3battery bay4battery bay slots (3)1234

Page 23 - Back View Features

SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P09T series Regulatory type: P09T001 INSPIRON™

Page 24 - Touch Pad Gestures

28Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide a

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29Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DockThe Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders.

Page 26 - Display Features

30Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupNOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions.NOTE: A broadband connec

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31Solving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines

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32Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee

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33Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power light is off — The computer is either turned off, in standby state, or is not receiving power.Press the

Page 30 - Software Features

34Solving Problems If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting

Page 31 - Dell Dock

35Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer an

Page 32 - Dell DataSafe Online Backup

36Solving Problems If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program C

Page 33 - Solving Problems

37Using Support ToolsDell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center is an easy-to-use application that provides information about your computer, personali

Page 34 - Network Problems

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

Page 35 - Power Problems

38Using 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

Page 36 - Memory Problems

39Using Support Tools Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please not

Page 37 - Problems

40Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi

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41Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveThe Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your h

Page 39 - Using Support Tools

42Using Support Tools If you are experiencing memory issues, c. press <y>, otherwise press <n>.The following message is displayed d. “Boo

Page 40 - System Messages

43Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscNOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an

Page 41 - Service Manual

44Using 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

Page 42 - Dell Diagnostics

45Restoring Your Operating SystemYou can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory

Page 43 - Hard Drive

46Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer

Page 44 - If PSA is not invoked:

47Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System RestoreNOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit

Page 45 - Drivers and Utilities Disc

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

Page 46 - Drivers and Utilities

48Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see “Dell Fac

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49Restoring Your Operating System Select 5. Repair Your Computer.Select 6. Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Optio

Page 48 - System Restore

50Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your comp

Page 49 - Dell DataSafe Local Backup

51Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system will permanentl

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52Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image RestoreTurn on the computer. 1. When the DELL2. ™ logo appears, press <F8> sever

Page 51 - Backup Professional

53Restoring Your Operating System

Page 52 - System Recovery Media

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

Page 53 - Dell Factory Image Restore

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

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

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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

Page 56 - Getting Help

4 Contents System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Dell Diagnostics . .

Page 57 - DellConnect

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

Page 58 - Online Services

59Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

Page 59 - Product Information

60Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and cal

Page 60 - Under Warranty or for Credit

61Getting 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

Page 61 - Before You Call

62Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 50run a diagnostic progra

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

Page 63 - Contacting Dell

64Computer ModelDell™ Inspiron™ 1018Computer InformationProcessor type Intel® Atom™System chipset Intel NM10 ExpressMemoryMemory module connectorone S

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65Specications ConnectorsAudio one stereo headphone/speaker connectorMini-Card one half-size Mini-Card slotNetwork adapter one RJ45 connectorUSB two

Page 65 - If you need to: See:

66Specications DisplayType 10.1-inch WSVGA Truelife WLEDDimensions:Height 222.72 mm (8.77 inches)Width 125.28 mm (4.93 inches)Diagonal 255.52 mm (10.

Page 66 - Specifications

67Specications Touch PadX/Y position resolution (graphics table mode)240 cpiSize:Width 65.0 mm to 78.0 mm (2.55 to 3.07 inches) sensor-active areaHei

Page 67 - Media Card Reader

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

Page 68 - Keyboard

68Specications AC AdapterInput voltage 100-240 VACInput current 1.0 AInput frequency 50-60 HzOutput power 30 WOutput current 1.58 ARated output volta

Page 69 - Touch Pad

69Specications Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity (maximum

Page 70 - Physical

70AppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten

Page 71 - Computer Environment

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

Page 72 - Appendix

72Aairflow, allowing 5Bbefore you call 59Ccalling Dell 59computer capabilities 28computer, setting up 5customer service 55Ddamage, avoiding 5Da

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73Index Hardware Troubleshooter 40helpgetting assistance and support 54IInternet connection 14ISPInternet Service Provider 14Mmemory problemssolvi

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74Index software features 28software problems 35Specifications 64support e-mail addresses 56support sitesworldwide 56System Messages 38Vventilat

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Printed in the U.S.A.www.dell.com | support.dell.com

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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

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

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