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SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON ™
SETUP GUIDE
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April 2009 P/N R891K Rev. A01
Contents
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop����������������5 Touch Pad Gestures�������������������������������������� 20
Before Setting Up Your Computer ���������������� 5 Setting the Touch Pad Sensitivity���������������� 22
Connect the AC Adapter �������������������������������� 6 Display Features�������������������������������������������� 23
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)���������� 7 Removing and Replacing the Battery���������� 24
Press the Power Button���������������������������������� 8 Software Features ���������������������������������������� 25
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)���������� 9 Solving Problems ����������������������������������������27
Ubuntu Setup������������������������������������������������ 10
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Network Problems ���������������������������������������� 27
Microsoft Windows Setup������������������������ 10
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Power Problems �������������������������������������������� 28
Connect to the Internet (Optional) �������������� 10 Memory Problems ���������������������������������������� 29
Set Up the TV Tuner (Availability Varies Lockups and Software Problems ���������������� 30
by Regions)���������������������������������������������������� 13
Using Support Tools ������������������������������������32
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop����������������������14
Dell Support Center �������������������������������������� 32
Right Side Features �������������������������������������� 14
System Messages������������������������������������������ 33
Left Side Features������������������������������������������ 16
Hardware Troubleshooter ���������������������������� 34
Computer Base and Keyboard
Dell Diagnostics �������������������������������������������� 35
Features���������������������������������������������������������� 18
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––If you have already obtained the setup Set Up the TV Tuner (Availability
information from your ISP but did not
receive a setup CD, click Set up my Varies by Regions)
connection manually. You can set up the TV tuner through
––If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got PowerCinema.
from an ISP. To set up the TV tuner for the first time:
7. Click Next. 1. Click the PowerCinema icon in Start→
If you selected Set up my connection All Programs.
manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, 2. Go to Main Menu→ Entertainment → Live
follow the instructions on the screen to TV and follow the instructions on the screen.
complete the setup. To re-configure your TV tuner settings:
NOTE: If you do not know which type of 1. Click the PowerCinema icon in Start→
connection to select, contact your ISP. All Programs.
8. Select the appropriate option under How do 2. Go to Main Menu→ Entertainment→
you want to connect to the Internet?, and Live TV.
then click Next.
3. Click Advanced in the control menu.
9. Use the setup information provided by your
4. Select Settings.
ISP to complete the setup.
5. Click Run Setup Wizard and follow the
instructions on the screen.
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Flick
Auto Scroll Vertical – Allows you to scroll up Allows you to flip content forward or
or down on the active window. backward based on the direction of the flick.
Move two fingers up or down Move three fingers quickly in
at a fast pace to activate the desired direction to flip
vertical auto scrolling. content in the active window.
Tap on the touch pad to stop
auto scrolling.
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Zoom Rotate
Allows you to increase or decrease the Allows you to rotate the active content on the
magnification of the screen content. The zoom screen. The rotate feature includes:
feature includes: Twist – Allows you to rotate active content in
Pinch – Allows you to zoom in or zoom out 90 degree increments using two fingers where
by moving two fingers apart or bringing them one finger is anchored and the other rotates.
closer together on the touch pad. Keeping the thumb in place,
To zoom in: Move two fingers move the index finger in an
apart to enlarge the view of arced direction right or left
the active window. to rotate the selected item
90 degrees clockwise or
counterclockwise.
To zoom out: Move two fingers
close together to reduce the Desktop
view of the active window. Allows you to minimize all open windows so that
the desktop is visible.
Place your hand on the touch
pad in any orientation and
briefly hold in place.
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Display Features
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1 Microphone – Provides quality sound for 3 Camera – Built-in camera for video
audio chatting and voice recording. capture, conferencing, and chat.
2 Camera activity light – Indicates if the 4 Display – Your display can vary based on
camera is on or off. selections you made when purchasing
your computer. For more information
about displays, see the Dell Technology
Guide.
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1 battery
2 battery release latch
3 battery lock latch
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The link integrity light on the integrated network devices, power strips, and power extension
connector lets you verify that your connection is cables to verify that the computer turns on
working and provides information on the status: properly.
• Green — A good connection exists between • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
a 10-Mbps network and the computer. by testing it with another device, such as
• Orange — A good connection exists between a lamp.
a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Check the AC adapter cable connections.
• Off — The computer is not detecting a If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the
physical connection to the network. light on the AC adapter is on.
NOTE: The link integrity light on the network If the power light is solid white and the
connector is only for the wired cable computer is not responding — The display may
connection. The link integrity light does not not be responding. Press the power button until
provide status for wireless connections. the computer turns off and then turn it back on.
If the power light is blinking white — The
Power Problems computer is in standby mode. Press a key on
If the power light is off — The computer is the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch
either turned off or is not receiving power. pad or a connected mouse, or press the power
• If the computer is plugged into a power strip, button to resume normal operation.
ensure that the power strip is plugged into
an electrical outlet and that the power strip
is turned on. Also bypass power protection
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• Enter system setup and ensure that the boot BIOS setup (see “Contacting Dell” on page 49
sequence information is correct (see the Dell for assistance).
Technology Guide on your hard disk or the
Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Hardware Troubleshooter
No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system If a device is either not detected during
board might be malfunctioning or motherboard the operating system setup or is detected
failure (see “Contacting Dell” on page 49 for but incorrectly configured, you can use the
assistance). Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the
incompatibility.
USB over current error — Disconnect the USB
device. Your USB device needs more power for To start the Hardware Troubleshooter:
it to function properly. Use an external power 1. Click the Start button and then click
source to connect the USB device, or if your Help and Support.
device has two USB cables, connect both of them. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in
NOTICE - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING the search field and press <Enter> to start
SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has the search.
exceeded its normal operating range. Dell 3. In the search results, select the option that
recommends that you back up your data best describes the problem and follow the
regularly. A parameter out of range may or may remaining troubleshooting steps.
not indicate a potential hard drive problem —
S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure.
This feature can be enabled or disabled in the
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4. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics NOTE: The next steps change the boot
from the diagnostics utility partition on your sequence for one time only. On the next
hard drive. start-up, the computer boots according to
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and the devices specified in the system setup
Utilities Media program.
NOTE: Your computer may or may not have 3. When the boot device list appears, highlight
an optical drive. Use an external optical CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>.
drive or any external storage device for the 4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from
procedures that involves media. the menu that appears and press <Enter>.
1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press
2. Shut down and restart the computer. <Enter> to proceed.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> 6. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from
immediately. the numbered list. If multiple versions are
NOTE: If you wait too long and the listed, select the version appropriate for your
operating system logo appears, continue to computer.
wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® 7. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
desktop; then, shut down your computer appears, select the test you want to run.
and try again.
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Data files include documents, spreadsheets, 4. When prompted, click Finish to reboot the
e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and computer.
so on. If possible, back up all data before using NOTE: Do not manually shut down the
PC Restore. computer. Click Finish and let the computer
Using PC Restore: completely reboot.
1. Turn on the computer. 5. When prompted, click Yes.
During the boot process, a blue bar with The computer restarts. Because the
www.dell.com appears at the top of the computer is restored to its original operating
screen. state, the screens that appear, such as
2. Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press the End User License Agreement, are the
<Ctrl><F11>. If you do not press <Ctrl><F11> same ones that appeared the first time the
in time, let the computer finish starting, and computer was turned on.
then restart the computer again. 6. Click Next.
CAUTION: If you do not want to proceed The System Restore screen appears and the
with PC Restore, click Reboot. computer restarts.
3. Click Restore and click Confirm. After the computer restarts, click OK.
The restore process takes approximately 6 to
10 minutes to complete.
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NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media 2. Insert the Operating System disc.
contains drivers that were installed during 3. Click Exit if the Install Windows message
the assembly of the computer. Use the appears.
Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any
4. Restart the computer.
required drivers. Depending on the region
from which you ordered your computer, 5. When the DELL logo appears, press <F2>
or whether you requested the media, immediately.
the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and NOTE: If you wait too long and the
Operating System media may not ship with operating system logo appears, continue to
your computer. wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows®
Reinstalling Windows desktop; then, shut down your computer
and try again.
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours
to complete. After you reinstall the operating NOTE: The next steps change the boot
system, you must also reinstall the device sequence for one time only. On the next
drivers, virus protection program, and other start-up, the computer boots according to
software. the devices specified in the system setup
program.
NOTE: Your computer may or may not have
an optical drive. Use an external optical 6. When the boot device list appears, highlight
drive or any external storage device for the CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.
procedures that involve media. 7. Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM.
1. Save and close any open files and exit any Follow the instructions on the screen to
open programs. complete the installation.
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Getting Help
If you experience a problem with your computer, NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone
you can complete the following steps to near or at the computer so that the support
diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: staff can assist you with any necessary
1. See “Solving Problems” on page 27 for procedures.
information and procedures that pertain to NOTE: Dell’s Express Service Code system
the problem your computer is experiencing. may not be available in all countries.
2. See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 35 for When prompted by Dell’s automated telephone
procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics. system, enter your Express Service Code to
3. Fill out the “Diagnostic Checklist” on route the call directly to the proper support
page 48. personnel. If you do not have an Express
Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder,
4. Use Dell’s extensive suite of online services
double-click the Express Service Code icon, and
available at Dell Support (support.dell.com)
follow the directions.
for help with installation and troubleshooting
procedures. See “Online Services” on NOTE: Some of the services mentioned
page 45 for a more extensive list of Dell below are not always available in all
Support online. locations outside the continental U.S.
Call your local Dell representative for
5. If the preceding steps have not resolved the
information on availability.
problem, see “Before You Call” on page 48
and then “Contacting Dell” on page 49.
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Returning Items for Repair Under 4. Include any accessories that belong with
the item(s) being returned (power cables,
Warranty or for Credit software, guides, and so on) if the return is
Prepare all items being returned, whether for for credit.
repair or credit, as follows: 5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the
1. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material original (or equivalent) packing materials.
Authorization Number, and write it clearly NOTE: You are responsible for paying
and prominently on the outside of the box. shipping expenses. You are also responsible
NOTE: For the telephone number to call for insuring any product returned, and you
for your region, see “Contacting Dell” on assume the risk of loss during shipment to
page 49. Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages
2. Include a copy of the invoice and a letter are not accepted.
describing the reason for the return. NOTE: Returns that are missing any of the
3. Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist preceding requirements will be refused at
(see Dell Diagnostics” on page 35), Dell’s receiving dock and returned to you.
indicating the tests that you have run and
any error messages reported by the Dell
Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics” on
page 35).
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See your operating system documentation To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or
to determine the contents of the computer’s customer service issues:
start-up files. If the computer is connected to 1. Visit support.dell.com.
a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the
2. Verify your country or region in the Choose
contents of each file before calling Dell.
A Country/Region drop-down menu at the
• Error message, beep code, or diagnostic bottom of the page.
code:
3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.
• Description of problem and troubleshooting
4. Select the appropriate service or support link
procedures you performed:
based on your need.
Contacting Dell 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is
For customers in the United States, call convenient for you.
800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).
NOTE: If you do not have an active
Internet connection, you can find contact
information on your purchase invoice,
packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Dell provides several online and telephone-
based support and service options. Availability
varies by country and product, and some
services may not be available in your area.
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upgrade your computer with new or additional the Service Manual on the Dell Support website
memory, or a new hard drive. at support.dell.com
reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. NOTE: In some countries, opening and
replacing parts of your computer may void
your warranty. Check your warranty and
return policies before working inside your
computer.
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Specifications
System Model Processor
Dell™ Inspiron™ Mini 10 Type Intel® Atom™
L2 Cache 512 MB
This section provides information that you may
need when setting up, updating drivers for, and External bus 533-MT/s
upgrading your computer. frequency (133 MHz)
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
Memory
For more information regarding the
configuration of your computer, click Connectors none
Start→ Help and Support and select the Capacities 1 GB and 2 GB
option to view information about your
computer. Memory type DDR2-800 (DDR bus
runs at DDR2-533
bandwidth only)
Memory 1 GB, 2 GB
configuration
possible
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Video Audio
video controller Intel LPIA Poulsbo Internal Interface Intel High Definition
Audio
video memory 8 MB system memory
(shared) External Interface integrated analog
microphone,
LCD interface LVDS
integrated analog
speaker
Speaker two 1.0 watt speakers
Audio
Audio type 2 channel High Internal speaker 1.0 watt per channel
Definition Audio with amplifier
optional Volume controls software program
SRS Premium controlled
Sound™
Audio controller ALC269
Stereo conversion 24-bit
(analog-to-digital and
digital-to-analog)
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Connectors Display
Audio microphone connector, Type 10.1 inch WSVGA AG
one stereo headphone/ 10.1 inch HD AG
speakers connector, digital
MIC with camera module Dimensions:
(optional) Height 222.72 mm (8.76 inches)
Mini-Card two full size Mini Card WSVGA AG
slots and one half size Mini 222.73 mm
Card slot, the half size slot (8.76 inches) HD AG
supports dual interface and
Width 125.28 mm (4.93 inches)
the full size slots support
WSVGA AG
USB only
125.22 mm
Network RJ45 port (4.92 inches) HD AG
adapter
Diagonal 255.52 mm
USB three 4-pin USB (10.06 inches)
2.0-compliant connectors
Maximum 1024 x 600 WSVGA AG
Video 19-pin type A HDMI resolution
connector 1366 x 768 HD AG
Refresh rate 60 Hz
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Display Display
Operating angle 0° (closed) to 135° Pixel pitch 0.2175 x 0.2175 mm
WSVGA AG
Luminance 180 min
0.16305 x 0.16305 mm
200 typ. cd/m² (5 point avg)
HD AG
WSVGA AG
Controls brightness can be
230 min
controlled through
250 typ. cd/m² (5 point avg) keyboard shortcuts
HD AG (see the Dell Technology
Viewing Angles: Guide for more
information).
Horizontal ±40° (CR≥10) typ.WSVGA
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±60° (CR≥10) typ.HD AG Keyboard
Vertical +10° to +30° (CR≥10) typ. Number of keys 82 (U.S. and Canada);
WSVGA AG 83 (Europe); 86 (Japan);
+50° (CR≥10) typ. HD AG 82 (Korea)
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Camera AC Adapter
Pixel 1.3 megapixel Input voltage 100–240 VAC
Video resolution 320 x 240 ~1280 x 1024 Input current 1.0 A
(640 x 480 at 30 fps) (maximum)
Diagonal viewing 66° Input frequency 50–60 Hz
angle
Output power 30 W
Output current 1.58 A (maximum)
Touch pad Rated output 19.0 VDC
X/Y position 240 cpi voltage
resolution (graphics Dimensions:
table mode)
30 W (APD):
Size:
Height 59.2 mm (2.33 inches)
Width 78.5 mm (3.09 inches)
sensor-active area Width 34.0 mm (1.34 inches)
Height 38 mm (1.49 inches) Depth 85.0 mm (3.35 inches)
rectangle
Weight (with 0.15 kg (0.33 lb)
cables)
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Computer Environment
Maximum shock (for operating – measured
with Dell Diagnostics running on the
hard drive and a 2 ms half-sine pulse;
for non‑operating – measured with hard drive
in head-parked position and a 2 ms half-sine
pulse):
Operating 110 GRMS
Non- Operating 160 GRMS
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Index
A customer service 45
AC adapter customizing
size and weight 57, 58 your energy settings 26
airflow, allowing 5 D
B damage, avoiding 5
backups data, backing up 26
creating 26 DellConnect 45
Dell Factory Image Restore 37
C Dell Support Center 32
calling Dell 48 Dell support website 51
chipset 53 Dell Technology Guide
computer, setting up 5 for further information 50
connect(ing) Diagnostic Checklist 48
to the Internet 10 drivers and downloads 51
conserving energy 26
Contacting Dell online 49
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e-mail addresses Internet connection 10
for technical support 46 ISP
energy Internet Service Provider 10
conserving 26
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expansion bus 53
memory problems
F solving 29
finding more information 50 memory support 52
FTP login, anonymous 46
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hardware problems fixing 27
diagnosing 34 network speed
Hardware Troubleshooter 34 testing 27
help
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getting assistance and support 44
order status 46
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P software problems 30
power problems, solving 28 solving problems 27
power strips, using 6 specifications 52
problems, solving 27 support e-mail addresses 46
processor 52 support sites
products worldwide 45
information and purchasing 46 System Messages 33
system reinstall options 37
R System Restore 37
reinstalling Windows 37
resources, finding more 50 T
restoring factory image 41 technical support 45
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setup, before you begin 5 ventilation, ensuring 5
shipping products W
for return or repair 47 warranty returns 47
software features 25 Windows, reinstalling 37
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Windows Vista®
Program Compatibility Wizard 30
reinstalling 43
setup 10
Windows XP 31
wired network
network cable, connecting 7
wireless network connection 27
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