Dell Inspiron PP38L User Manual

SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™

8About Your Computer NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.Save an

9INSPIRONYour Inspiron 1410 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common ta

10Using Your Inspiron Laptop Keyboard Status LightsThe lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:1 2 319 Num Lock light – Turns on when

11Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features123451Optical drive – Plays or burns CDs and DVDs. Ensure that the side with print or writing is facin

12Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features123564781Air vents – The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which preve

13Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 Network connector – Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate status and activi

14Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Display Features4536121Display – Your display can vary based on your selection you made while purchasin

15Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the BatteryCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety inst

16Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide o

17Using Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options:Balanced• — This power option offers full performance when you

INSPIRON18This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you can not solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “

19Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.Reseat the power cable into

20Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message—Save and close any open files and exit any •open programs you are no

21Solving Problems Click the program that is no longer 3. respondingClick 4. End Task.If a program crashes repeatedly — Check the software documentat

22Solving Problems If you have other software problems — Back up your files immediately.•Use a virus-scanning program to check the •hard drive or CD

23INSPIRONNOTE: The instructions in this section are for computers with Windows Vista operating system installed.Dell Support CenterThe Dell Support C

24Using Support Tools System MessagesIf your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause an

25Using Support Tools Enter system setup and ensure that the boot •sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support websit

26Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 2

27Using Support Tools Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics 4. from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.Starting Dell Diagnosti

Model PP38LINSPIRON™SETUP GUIDE

INSPIRON28If you received an Operating System media with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating

29Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Windows VistaThe reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the ope

INSPIRON30If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving P

31Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

32Getting Help Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail [email protected]• (Asian/Pacific countries only)[email protected]• (Canada only)An

33Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

34Getting 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

35Getting Help

INSPIRON36Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system. your Operating System media.run a diagnostic pro

37Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

Notes, Notices, and CautionsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates ei

INSPIRON38Basic SpecificationsSystem ModelDell Inspiron 1410This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating driver

39Basic Specications MemoryMemory module connectortwo user-accessible SODIMM socketsMemory module capacities512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB 4-GB capableMemory typ

40Basic Specications CommunicationsModem type v.92 Data/Fax MDC ModemModem controller softmodemInterface HDA BusNetwork adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN o

41Basic Specications AudioAudio type two-channel high definition audio (Azalia) Audio controller Conexant CX20561-12ZStereo conversion 24-bit (analog

42Basic Specications DisplayType (active-matrix TFT)WXGAActive area (X/Y) 303.36x 189.6 mmDimensions:Height 206 mm (8.11 inches)Width 320 mm (12.6 in

43Basic Specications KeyboardNumber of keys 86 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan)Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/KanjiBatteryType 6-cell “smart” lithium

44Basic Specications PhysicalHeight 31.1 to 35.6 mm (1.2 to 1.4 inches)Width 340 mm (13.39 inches)Depth 250 mm (9.85 inches)Weight (with 4-cell batte

45INSPIRONAAC adaptersize and weight 43airflow, allowing 5AutoTech 32Bbackupscreating 17Ccalling Dell 33chipset 39computer, setting up 5connect

46Index energyconserving 16expansion bus 40Ffinding more information 36FTP login, anonymous 32Hhardware problemsdiagnosing 25Hardware Troubleshoo

47Index RreinstallingWindows 28resources, finding more 36Ssetup, before you begin 5software features 16software problems 20solving problems 18sp

3INSPIRONAbout Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Connect the Network Cable (

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5INSPIRONAbout Your ComputerThis section provides information about setting up your Inspiron 1410 laptop and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up

6About Your Computer Connect the Network Cable (optional)To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.Press the Power ButtonWindows Vi

7About Your Computer To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).NOTE: If an e