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    SETUP GUIDE INSPIRON ™ ...

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    Model PP40S INSPIRON ™ 12 10 SETUP GUIDE ...

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    Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. _________________ ...

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    3 INSPIRON Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop . . . . . . . . . . 5 Before Setting Up Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 7 Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ubuntu ® Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Wi ...

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    4 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 9 T echnical Support and Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 AutoT ech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    5 INSPIRON Se t t i ng Up Y our Inspiron L ap top This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron 1210 laptop and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Y our Computer When positioning your computer , ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer . Restricti ...

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    6 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector . CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However , power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to ...

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    7 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (optional) T o use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. ...

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    8 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button ...

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    9 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Ubuntu ® Information If you requested for Ubuntu while ordering, your laptop is preconfigured with Ubuntu. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your laptop for more operating system specific information. Windows Vista ® Setup Y our Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. T o set up Windo ...

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    10 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order , ...

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    11 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection in Windows Vista 2 1 3 4 1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 portable computer with wireless network card See the documentation for your computer or router for more information about how to set up and use your wireless network. Before you can use your wirel ...

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    12 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Y our Internet Connection in Windows Vista T o set up an Internet connection, perform the steps in the following section. Save and close any open files, and exit any 1. open programs. Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft 2. ® Windows ® desktop. Follow the instructions on the screen to 3. comple ...

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    13 Setting Up Y our Inspiron Laptop NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP . Follow the instructions on the screen and 5. use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. ...

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    INSPIRON 14 Y our Inspiron 1210 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Right Side Features Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 5 4 3 2 1 ...

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    15 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 – 3-in-1 Media card reader – Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards: Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) • Card Multimedia Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • 2 Au ...

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    16 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 4 3 1 2 ...

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    17 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer , external drive, or MP3 player . 2 VGA connector – Connects to a monitor or projector . 3 AC adapter connector – Connects to the AC adapter to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 4 Sec ...

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    18 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 4 3 5 ...

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    19 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 T ouch pad – Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor , drag or move selected items, and left-click by tapping the surface. 2 T ouch pad buttons – Provide left- and right-click functions like those on a mouse. 3 Integrated single analog microphone – Provides quality sound for video chatting and ...

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    20 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Display Features The display panel holds a camera and a camera activity light. 1 2 3 1 Camera activity light – Indicates when the camera is on or off. 2 Camera – Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display – Y our display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your compute ...

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    21 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use a battery purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries from other computers. CAUTION: Before removing the battery , shut down the computer , and remove external cables (inclu ...

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    22 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell T echnology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . Productivity and Communication Y ou can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spr ...

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    23 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Power saver • — This power option saves power on your computer by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of energy consumed by your computer over its lifetime. High performance • — This power option provides the highest level of system performance on y ...

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    INSPIRON 24 CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover . See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disa ...

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    25 Solving Problems Orange — A good connection exists between • a 100-Mbps network and the computer . Off — The computer is not detecting a • physical connection to the network. NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for the wired cable connection. The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless ...

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    26 Solving Problems If the power light is blinking amber — The computer is receiving electrical power , but a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Some possible causes ...

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    27 Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. If a program stops responding — End the program: Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously . 1. Click 2. Applications . Click the program that is no l ...

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    28 Solving Problems If a solid blue screen appears — T urn the computer off. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer . If you have other softwa ...

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    29 INSPIRON NOTE: The instructions in this section are for computers with Windows Vista operating system installed. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.d ...

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    30 Using Support T ools System Messages If your computer has an issue or error , it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and action needed to resolve the issue. NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was runnin ...

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    31 Using Support T ools Enter system setup and ensure that the boot • sequence information is correct (see the Dell T echnology Guide on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support.dell.com ). No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see “Contacting Dell” on page 43 ). ...

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    32 Using Support T ools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer , perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 27 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell ( see “Contacting Dell” on page 43 ) for technical assistance. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin. NOT ...

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    33 Using Support T ools Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics 4. from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Y our computer may or may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involves medi ...

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    INSPIRON 34 Y ou can restore your operating system in the following ways: System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. Dell • Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the ope ...

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    35 Restoring Y our Operating System NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view , so they may not apply if you set your Dell ™ computer to the Windows Classic view . Starting System Restore Click 1. Start . In the 2. Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>. NOTE: The User Account Control w ...

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    36 Restoring Y our Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer . If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did no ...

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    37 Restoring Y our Operating System Click 7. Next . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel . Click the checkbox to confirm that you want 8. to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next . The restor ...

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    38 Restoring Y our Operating System or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer . Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus ...

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    39 INSPIRON If you experience a problem with your computer , you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: See “Solving Problems” on page 1. 24 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing. See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 2. 31 for procedures on how to run Dell Diag ...

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    40 Getting Help T echnical Support and Customer Service Dell’ s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support staff use computer -based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. T o contact Dell’ s support service, see “Before Y ou Call” on page 41 and then see the contact information for your r ...

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    41 Getting Help sales_canada@dell.com • (Canada only) Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com • Log in as user: anonymous , and use your e-mail address as your password. AutoT ech Service Dell’ s automated support service–AutoT ech– provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about ...

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    42 Getting Help Before Y ou Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’ s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently . Y ou may also be asked for your Service T ag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possibl ...

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    43 Getting Help See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’ s start-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer , print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic • code: Description of problem and troubleshooting • pr ...

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    INSPIRON 44 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system. the Operating System media. run a diagnostic program for your computer , reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer , and readme files. the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be f ...

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    45 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: find safety best practices information for your computer review W arranty information, T erms and Conditions (U.S. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement. the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your compu ...

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    INSPIRON 46 Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1210 This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for , and upgrading your computer . NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer , click Start → Help and Support and select the optio ...

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    47 Basic Specications Computer Information System Chipset Intel LPIA (Low Power Intel Architecture) Poulsbo US15W Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width single channel 64-bit buses Processor address bus width 32 bits Flash EEPROM 1 MB Communications Modem type External V .92 56K USB Modem Modem interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) Communications ...

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    48 Basic Specications Audio Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to- digital and digital-to- analog) Internal Interface Intel High Definition Audio External Interface integrated analog microphone, microphone-in connector , stereo headphones/ speakers connector Speaker one 4-ohm speaker Internal speaker amplifier 1 watt per channel into 4 ohm V olume ...

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    49 Basic Specications Display T ype (T rueLight) CCFL Dimensions: Height 163.2 mm (6.42 in) Width 261.12 mm (10.28 in) Diagonal 308 mm (12.1 in) Maximum resolution 1280 x 800 Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0° (closed) to 135° Luminance 170 min. 200 typ. cd/ m² (5 point avg) Viewing Angles: Horizontal ±40° (CR ≥ 10) typ.. V ertical +15 ...

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    50 Basic Specications Camera Pixel 1.3 megapixel Video resolution 320x240 ~1280x1024 (640x480 at 30fps) Diagonal viewing angle 66° T ouch pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Width 79.62 mm (3.13 in) sensor -active area Height 39.5 mm (1.55 in) rectangle Battery T ype 3-cell 18650 lithium ion, 6-cell 18650 lithium ion ...

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    51 Basic Specications Battery V oltage 11.1 VDC Charge time (approximate) : Computer off 4 hours Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power - intensive conditions. See Dell T echnology Guide for more information. Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge ...

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    52 Basic Specications AC Adapter Dimensions: 30 W (APD) Height 59.2 mm (2.33 in) Width 34.0 mm (1.34 in) Depth 85.0 mm (3.35in) W eight (with cables) 0.15 kg (0.33 lb) 30 W (ESP) Height 57.0 mm (2.24 in) Width 40.0 mm (1.57 in) Depth 80.0 mm (3.15in) W eight (with cables) 0.18 kg (0.40 lb) AC Adapter 30 W (PI) Height 70.0 mm (2.76 in) Width 36.0 ...

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    53 Basic Specications Computer Environment T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –20° to 65°C (–4° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.92 ...

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    INSPIRON 54 A AC adapter size and weight 52 airflow , allowing 5 AutoT ech 4 1 B backups creating 23 C calling Dell 42 chipset 47 computer , setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 9 conserving energy 22 Contacting Dell online 43 customer service 40 customizing your energy settings 22 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 23 Dell Factory Image Re ...

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    55 Index E e-mail addresses for technical support 40 energy conserving 22 expansion bus 47 F finding more information 44 FTP login, anonymous 41 H hardware problems diagnosing 31 Hardware T roubleshooter 3 1 help getting assistance and support 39 I Internet connection 10 ISP Internet Service Provider 10 M memory problems solving 26 memory support 4 ...

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    56 Index O order status 41 P power problems, solving 25 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 24 processor 46 products information and purchasing 41 R reinstalling Windows 34 resources, finding more 44 restoring factory image 36 S setup, before you begin 5 software features 22 software problems 27 solving problems 24 specifications 46 support e-m ...

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    57 Index W Windows, reinstalling 34 Windows Vista ® reinstalling 38 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection 24 ...

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    Printed in China. Printed on recycled paper . www .dell.c om | support.dell. com ...

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