Dell Inspiron 14 (M4010, Mid 2010) User Manual

SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™

8Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button

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

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 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

13Setting 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

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

15Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionNOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your r

16Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available

17Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows 7Save and close any open files, and exit any 1. open programs.Click 2. Start → Control Panel. In the searc

18Using Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ laptop.Right View Features1234INSPIRON

19Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio out/Headphone connector — Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system.2 Audio in/Mic

20Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1234 56

21Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector — Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.2 USB 2.0 connector — Co

22Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features12345

23Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light — Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator light, see “Status Ligh

24Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge levelAC adapters

25Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer state(s)solid whitebreathing whiteoffonstandbyoff/hibernateNOTE: Fo

26Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features3 412

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

SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P07G series Regulatory type: P07G002INSPIRON™

28Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includ

29Using Your Inspiron Laptop ScrollCircular scroll — Allows you to scroll up or down, and right or left.To scroll up or down: To scroll right or left:

30Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multim

31Using Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the soundPlay the previous track or chapterDecrease the volume level Play or pauseIncrease the volume level Play the

32Using 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

33Using Your Inspiron Laptop 13421disc2spindle3optical drive tray4eject button

34Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features12 3

35Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Camera activity indicator — Indicates if the camera is on or off. A solid white light indicates camera activity.2Camera

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 121battery release latch2battery

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 FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide o

39Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DockThe Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently‑used applications, files, and folders.

40Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupNOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions.NOTE: A broadband connection is

41This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Sup

42Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee

43Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power indicator light is off — The computer is turned off, in hibernate mode, or not receiving power.Press the

44Solving Problems If the display is not responding, press the •power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on.If the problem per

45Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems — Run the Dell Diagnostics (see “Dell •Diagnostics” on page 52).If the problem persists, c

46Solving 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

47Solving Problems Windows 7Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Windows.In the welcome screen, cli

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

48Dell Support CenterAll the support you need – one convenient location.The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers

49Using Support Tools Detailed System Information — View detailed information about your hardware and operating system configurations; access copies o

50Using 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

51Using Support Tools Enter system setup and ensure that the boot •sequence information is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive

52Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 4

53Using Support Tools NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drive

54Using Support Tools If you encounter a problem during a test, 5. a message with the error code and a description of the problem will appear on your

55Using Support Tools When the boot device list appears, highlight 3. CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>.Select the 4. Boot from CD-ROM option from

56You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating

57Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your compute

4 Contents Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48My Dell Downloads

58Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System RestoreNOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exi

59Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchas

60Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalNOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be installed

61Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your com

62Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive

63Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreTurn on the computer. 1. When the DELL2. ™ logo appears, press <F8> severa

64If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Problems”

65Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

66Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific

67Getting 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

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

68Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

69Getting Help Pack the equipment to be returned in the 5. original (or equivalent) packing materials.NOTE: You are responsible for paying shipping ex

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

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

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 To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:Visit 1. www.dell.com/contactdell.Select your country or regi

74Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 61run 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™ M4010MemoryMemory module connectortwo user‑accessible SODIMM connectorsMemory module capacities1 GB and 2 GBMemory typ

77Specications ProcessorType AMD Phenom™ IIAMD Athlon™ IIAMD Turion™ IISystem ChipsetType AMD™ M880G + SB820MVideoUMAVideo controllerAMD ATI Mobilit

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

78Specications ConnectorsMedia Card Readerone 5‑in‑1 slotVideo one 15‑hole connectorMedia Card ReaderCards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory cardS

79Specications CameraPixel 0.3 megapixelVideo resolution 640 x 480 at 30 fps (maximum)KeyboardNumber of keys 86 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (J

80Specications Touch PadX/Y position resolution (graphics table mode)240 cpiSizeWidth 90.00 mm (3.54 inches) sensor‑active areaHeight 46.00 mm (1.81

81Specications AC AdapterNOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with your computer.

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

83AppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten

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

85Aairflow, allowing 5Ccalling Dell 70CDs, playing and creating 38computer capabilities 38computer, setting up 5Contacting Dell online 72custome

86Index helpgetting assistance and support 64IInternet connection 14ISPInternet Service Provider 14Mmemory problemssolving 44Nnetwork connectionfi

87Index System Messages 50system restoring options 56TTouch PadGestures 28Vventilation, ensuring 5Wwarranty returns 68WindowsProgram Compatibilit

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

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