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    INSPIRON™ SETUP GUIDE
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    INSPIRON™ SETUP GUIDE Models P04F and P04G series Types P04F001 and P04G001
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    this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button
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    12 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 18 Front View Features 20 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 22 Touch Pad Gestures 24 Multimedia Control Keys 26 Display Features 28 Dell Extended Battery Life 30 Removing and Replacing the Battery 30 Software
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    Your Operating System 50 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Operating System Reinstallation 54 Getting Help 56 Technical Support and Customer Service 57 DellConnect 57 Online Services 58 Automated Order-Status Service 59 Product Information 59 Returning Items for Repair
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    about setting up your Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 laptop. 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 laptop may cause it
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    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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an
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    Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
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    Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8
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    Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will
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    Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) Press the key or press the keys on the keyboard to enable or disable wireless. The wireless on or off icons appear on the screen to indicate the status. Wireless on: Wireless off: For information on changing the behavior
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    Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11
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    Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To 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
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    exit any open programs. 3. Click Start → Connect To. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 10). 2. Save and close any open files, and
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    Internet wizard can help you get one. To set up your Internet connection: Windows Vista® NOTE: The following instructions are applicable to the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open
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    . The Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 15
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    INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron 1470/1570 laptop. Right View Features 1 16 2 3 4
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    sized and -shaped discs; however, degradation in drive performance may be experienced, and in extreme cases, the drive may be damaged. 3 Eject button - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 17
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features 1 18 2 34 5 6
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    4 Network connector - Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 5 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 SD/MMC - MS/Pro 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader - Provides a fast and
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features 12 20
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio in/Microphone connector - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 2 Audio out/Headphone connector - Connects to headphones or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. 21
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 12 3 45 22
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    Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/Battery activity indicator - Indicates the following power/battery charge states: • Solid white - Computer is on, and the AC adapter is charging the battery. • Solid amber - Computer is in stand-by mode, and the battery charge is low. • Blinking white - Computer in
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll through content. The to stop auto scrolling. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll left or right on the active window. Move two fingers to your left or right at a fast pace to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Tap
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    Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen of the active window. Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content on the screen. The rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Desktop Allows you to minimize all open windows so that the desktop is visible.
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard using the Function Key Behavior in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. The options in the Function Key Behavior setting are: Multimedia Key First - This is
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume level Play the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc 27
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features The display panel holds a camera and accompanying digital microphone. 1 2 34 28
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Digital microphone - Provides quality sound for audio chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera activity . 4 Display - Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 29
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    the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). To remove the battery: 1. Shut down the computer and turn it over. 2. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Slide the battery away from the battery bay. To replace the battery: 1. Slide the battery into the battery bay
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    1 2 3 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 battery 2 battery bay 3 battery release latch 31
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to create presentations
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    Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2. Click Personalize, to open the Change the visuals and sounds on your computer window computer. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your Dell computer provides three default options: Windows Vista® • Dell
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows Vista® NOTE: The following steps are applicable for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of icons that provide easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. You can personalize the Dock by: • Adding or removing icons • Changing the color and location of the Dock • Grouping related icons into
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    should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. Beep or LED Codes If your monitor cannot display errors or problems, your computer may emit a series of beeps or the power/battery activity
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    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). •
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    extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. If the power
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    the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. If you experience other memory problems - • Ensure
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    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 includes installation instructions in its documentation or on the CD. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - WARNING
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    virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. Solving Problems • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program
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    to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How
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    ). Hard-disk drive read failure - Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). Keyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cable. To replace the keyboard, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
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    and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). No timer tick interrupt - A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63
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    not ship with your computer. See the Dell Technology Guide to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to test appears in the system setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc
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    Dell Diagnostics From Your 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). 1. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet
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    . Using Support Tools 5. If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the
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    Utilities Disc 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your
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    Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you contact Dell. 9. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools
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    in when you purchased the computer. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating
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    . NOTE: The procedures in this document are applicable for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Starting System Restore 1. Click Start . 2. In the search box, type System Restore and press . NOTE: The User Account Control
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    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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not
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    Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Select the checkbox to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the
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    the new device driver. See "System Restore" on page 50. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows, you need the
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    DELL logo appears, press immediately. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence
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    and troubleshooting procedures. See "Online Services" on page 58 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online. 6. If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see "Before You Call" on page 61. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at the computer so that the support staff
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    see the contact information for your region or go to support.dell.com. DellConnect DellConnect™ is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your supervision. For
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    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.dell.com/la (Latin American and Caribbean countries) • www.dell.ca (Canada only) You can access Dell Support
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    , 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. For the telephone number to call your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 63. If you have a problem with your order, such
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    hard drive 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. Dell run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 45). 4. Include any
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    You 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. You may also be asked for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics
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    bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you connected to a network? Yes /No • Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions
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    can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephonebased support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. Getting Help To contact
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    Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE
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    instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement find your Service tag/Express Service Code - You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support
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    System Model Dell Inspiron 1470/1570 This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings
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    Card Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Basic Specifications Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website
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    Modem Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN and Bluetooth® wireless technology Display Inspiron 1470: Type Height Width Diagonal 14.0" HD WLED backlight, TrueLife 173.95 mm (6.85 inches) 309.4 mm (12.2 inches) 355.6 mm (14.0 inches) Inspiron 1570: Type Height
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    Weight 0.52 kg (1.15 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC (6/9 cell) Charge time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) Operating time (approximate) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input
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    AC Adapter Output current Rated output voltage Operating temperature Storage temperature 3.34 A (continuous) 19.5 ± 1 VDC 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Physical Inspiron ODD Airbay and 1.89 kg (4.17 lbs) 4-cell battery) Inspiron 1570: Height 26.3 mm to 29.2 mm (1.03
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    Operating 0.66 GRMS Non-Operating 1.30 GRMS Basic Specifications 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
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    INSPIRON Appendix Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 72
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    : Dell México S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - Flat 11° Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Laptops Regulatory 12,3 A For details, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www
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    capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 12 conserving energy 33 74 Contacting Dell online 63 customizing your desktop 32 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 34 Dell Diagnostics 45 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Dell support website 65 drivers and
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    58 H help getting assistance and support 56 I Internet connection 12 ISP Internet Service Provider 12 R reinstalling Windows 55 restoring factory image 52 S setup, before you begin 5 support email addresses 58 system reinstall options 50 System Restore 50 T Touch Pad Gestures 24 V ventilation
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