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SETUP GUIDE INSPIRON ™.
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SETUP GUIDE Model P04E Regulatory type P04E001 INSPIRON ™.
Notes, Cautions, and W arnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A W ARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death.
3 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 . . . . . .
4 Contents Restoring Y our Operating System . . . . . . . 5 1 System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 5 4 Getting Help .
5 This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron laptop. 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 .
6 Setting Up Y our Inspiron™ Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector . WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However , power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
7 Setting Up Y our Inspiron™ Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) T o use a wired network connection, connect the network cable..
8 Setting Up Y our Inspiron™ Laptop Press the Power Button.
9 Setting Up Y our Inspiron™ Laptop Set Up Windows V ista Y our Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista ® . T o set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete.
10 Setting Up Y our Inspiron™ Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional).
11 Setting Up Y our Inspiron™ Laptop T o enable wireless: Ensure that your computer is turned on. 1. Press the wireless key 2. on the keyboard. A confirmation of your selection appears on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled T o disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to turn off all radios.
12 Setting Up Y our Inspiron™ Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) T o connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order , you can purchase one from the Dell website at www .
13 Setting Up Y our Inspiron™ Laptop Setting Up Y our Internet Connection ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country . Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country . If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage.
14 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 INSPIRON.
15 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 ExpressCard slot – Supports 34/54 mm wide ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. NOTE: Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer .
16 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 5.
17 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot – Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer . NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer . 2 AC adapter connector – Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery .
18 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 4 5.
19 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/Battery indicator light – The light indicates the following states when powered using an AC adapter or a battery .
20 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 3 Audio out/Headphone connector – Connects one pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. 4 Audio in/Microphone connector – Connects to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs.
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22 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features 2 3 1.
23 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 Keyboard – The media controls are located on the keyboard. These keys control media playback. For more information on keyboard, see the Dell T echnology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.
24 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop T ouch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes: T raditional Scroll – Allows you to scroll up and down, or right and left.
25 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom – Allows you to zoom in or out. T o zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad) to zoom in.
26 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are located on the keyboard. T o use the media controls, press the required key . Y ou can use the Function Key Behavior setting in the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center to configure the media control keys.
27 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Mute the sound Play or pause Decrease the volume level Play the next track or chapter Increase the volume level Eject the disc from the optical drive Play the previous t.
28 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the disc tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. CAUTION: Do not move the computer while playing the disc. This optical drive plays or records CDs and DVDs.
29 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 3 4 2 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 eject button.
30 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual digital microphones. 1 2 3 4 5.
31 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 Left digital array microphone (optional) – Combines with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera activity indicator (optional) – Indicates if the camera is on or off.
32 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer . WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
33 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery bay 3 battery release latch.
34 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.
35 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop Y ou can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper , screensaver , and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window . T o access the Display Properties window: Right-click an open area of the desktop.
36 Using Y our Inspiron Laptop T ransferring Information to a New Computer Click 1. Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Welcome Center → T ransfer files and settings . If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue . Follow the instructions in the 2.
37 Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer . If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support T ools” on page 45 or “Contacting Dell” on page 6 3. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover .
38 Solving Problems Beep Codes Y our computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. The following repetitive beep codes help you troubleshoot problems with your computer . NOTE: T o replace parts, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.
39 Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer . Check your wireless router to ensure it is • powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub).
40 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power . Press the power button.
41 Solving Problems If the power light is breathing white and the computer is not responding — The computer is in standby mode or the display may not be responding. Press a key on the keyboard, move the • connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation.
42 Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message — Save and close any open files and exit any • open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. See the software documentation for • minimum memory requirements.
43 Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the AC adapter 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 .
44 Solving Problems If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system — Run the Program Compatibility Wizard . The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments.
45 Using Support T ools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an easy-to-use application that provides information about your computer , personalized service and support resources.
46 Using Support T ools System Messages If your computer has an issue or an error , it may display a System Message that will help you identify th e c aus e and a cti on ne ed ed to re so lve t he is sue .
47 Using Support T ools Hardware T roubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware T roubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility . T o start the Hardware T roubleshooter: Click 1.
48 Using Support T ools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Y our Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 63 ).
49 Using Support T ools Y ou will receive the message “ d. Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue.” Press any key to continue.
50 Using Support T ools When the boot device list appears, highlight 3. CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>. Select the 4. Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>. T ype 5. 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.
51 Restoring Y our Operating System 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.
52 Restoring Y our Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state.
53 Restoring Y our Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: 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 this option.
54 Restoring Y our Operating System NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory T ools , then Dell Factory Image Restore . Click 7. Next . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel .
55 Restoring Y our Operating System T o reinstall Windows, you need the following: Dell • Operating System disc Dell • Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer .
56 Getting Help 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. 37 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.
57 Getting Help When prompted by Dell’ s automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. If you do not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder , double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions.
58 Getting Help Online Services Y ou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites: www .dell.com • www .dell.com/ap • (Asian/Pacific countries only) www .dell.com/jp • (Japan only) www .euro.dell.com • (Europe only) www .
59 Getting Help Automated Order -Status Service T o check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com , or you can call the automated order -status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order .
60 Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under W arranty or for Credit NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the product. Remove any and all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as CDs and PC Cards.
61 Getting Help Pack the equipment to be returned in the 5. original (or equivalent) packing materials. NOTE: Y ou are responsible for paying shipping expenses. Y ou are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell.
62 Getting Help Diagnostic Checklist Name: • Date: • Address: • Phone number: • Service T ag (bar code on the back or bottom • of the computer): Express Service Code: • R.
63 Getting Help Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 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.
64 If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system. the Operating System disc run a diagnostic program for your computer , reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer , and readme files. the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell ™ Support website at support.
65 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.
66 Computer Model Inspiron 17 This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for , and upgrading your computer .
67 Specications ExpressCard ExpressCard controller Intel ICH9M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.
68 Specications Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel Express Cantiga GM45 (UMA), GM45/PM45 (Discrete) Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width dual channel (2) 64-bit buses Processor addre.
69 Specications Camera (Optional) Pixel 1.3 megapixel Video resolution 640 x 480 at 30 fps (maximum) Diagonal viewing angle 66° Audio Audio type 2 channel High Definition Audio Audio controller ID.
70 Specications Media Drive CD/DVD Writer (Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive) Blu-ray Disc ™ (BD) (optional) Interface Roxio Creator DE or Roxio Creator Premier Blu-ray (for Blu-ray Disc) PowerDVD Display T ype (active- matrix TFT) 17.3-inch HD+ WLED with T rueLife 17.
71 Specications Display V ertical +15°/–30° (HD+ WLED with T rueLife) ±50° (FHD WLED with T rueLife) Pixel pitch 0.2388 x 0.2388 mm (HD+ WLED with T rueLife) 0.
72 Specications Battery T ype 4-cell “smart” lithium ion 6-cell “smart” lithium ion 9-cell “smart” lithium ion Depth 57.7 mm (2.27 inches) (4/6/9-cell) Height 20.2 mm (0.79 inches) (4/6-cell) 40.0 mm (1.57 inches) (9-cell) Width 205.1 mm (8.
73 Specications Battery T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter T ypes 65 W , 90 W Input voltage 100–240 V AC Input current (maximum): 65 W 1.6 A 90 W 1.
74 Specications AC Adapter Width 70 mm (2.8 inches) Length 147 mm (5.8 inches) W eight (with cables) 0.345 kg (0.76 lbs) T emperature range Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –30° to 65°C (–22° to 149°F) Physical Height 29.8 mm to 39.
75 Specications 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 Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.
76 Appendix Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
77 A AC adapter size and weight 73 airflow , allowing 5 B backups creating 36 C calling Dell 61 CDs, playing and creating 34 chipset 68 computer capabilities 34 computer , setting up 5 conserving ener.
78 Index Diagnostic Checklist 62 drivers and downloads 65 DVDs, playing and creating 34 E email addresses for technical support 58 energy conserving 35 expansion bus 68 F finding more information 64 F.
79 Index processor 66 products information and purchasing 59 R reinstalling Windows 54 resources, finding more 64 restoring factory image 53 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or.
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