Dell Inspiron N073F Manuale utente

SETUP GUIDE

INSPIRON™

Model PP25L

SETUP GUIDE

INSPIRON™

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.

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Model PP25L July 2008 P/N N073F Rev. A01

INSPIRON

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5

Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5

Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Check the Wireless Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connect the Network Cable

(optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Windows Vista®Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 8

Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Device Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Front Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Computer Base and Keyboard

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Removing and Replacing

the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the Optical Disc Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 28

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Contents

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .36

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 39

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Technical Support and

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Returning Items for Repair

Under Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Finding More Information

and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

INSPIRON

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

This section provides information about setting

up your Inspiron 1318 laptop and connecting

peripherals.

Before Setting Up Your 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.

Restricting airflow around your Inspiron

computer may cause it to overheat. To prevent

overheating ensure that you leave at least

10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of the computer and

a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in) on all other sides.

You should never put your computer in an

enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer

when it is powered on.

NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp

objects on the computer may result in

permanent damage to the computer.

Setting Up Your 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 a power strip or electrical outlet may

cause fire or equipment damage.

Check the Wireless Switch

If you plan to use wireless connections, make

sure the wireless switch is in the “On” position.

Using The Wireless Switch

To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the

rear to the front of the computer until it clicks

into place.

- Off - On

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect the Network Cable

(optional)

If you plan to use a wired network connection,

plug in the network cable.

Press the Power Button

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Windows Vista®Setup

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with

Windows Vista. To 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. The screens

will take you through several procedures

including accepting license agreements,

setting preferences and setting up an Internet

connection.

NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating

system’s setup process. Doing so may

render your computer unusable.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by

country.

To connect to the Internet, you need an external

modem or network connection and an Internet

service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one

or more of the following Internet connection

options:

DSL connections that provide high-speed•

Internet access through your existing

telephone line or cellular telephone service.

With a DSL connection, you can access the

Internet and use your telephone on the same

line simultaneously.

Cable modem connections that provide•

high-speed Internet access through your

local cable TV line.

Satellite modem connections that provide•

high-speed Internet access through

a satellite television system.

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