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is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license; Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association; Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 3
27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 4
Menu 43 Control Panel 44 Accessing and Using the Control Panel 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 45 Managing Your Computer Performance 45 3 Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen 47 Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display 48 Windows Vista 49 4 Contents - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 5
XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 6
Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive Space 77 6 Contents - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 7
is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 8
Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer Several Random Files 111 Opening and Saving a File 112 Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) . . . . 112 Finding Files 112 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 9
Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs ® Windows 121 Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 121 Installing Applications From a Network 122 Windows Vista 122 Windows® - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 10
Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 11
a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 12
to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164 Ensuring Security - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 13
Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 14
Internet Communications Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings 187 Printing a Web Page 187 Freeing up Space and Protecting Your Computer 188 new E-mail Account 191 Windows Vista 192 Windows® XP 192 Managing and Organizing E-mail Messages . . . . . 192 Windows Vista 192 Windows XP 194 Securing Your E- - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 15
197 Sending E-mail 197 Windows Vista 197 Windows XP 198 Creating a Contact Group (Mailing List 198 Windows Vista 198 Windows XP 199 Backing Up E-mail Messages 200 Windows Vista 200 Windows XP 200 15 Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors 203 Overview - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 16
in the Windows Audio Driver 211 Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 17
Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 18
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 19
Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 20
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 21
Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 22
Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 23
side of the Windows taskbar. Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 24
access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your computer. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use the search option. In the Start Search field (or - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 25
→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to view your computer information. Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Topic options). Basic Information Click Start → Help - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 26
. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 27
topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Double click Components to expand the Components category. Device Specifications 1 Click Start - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 28
name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 29
for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 30
• My Systems List • Security Center • Support History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 31
Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about accessing the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 32
32 Finding Information - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 33
area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is the display screen area that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is usually located at the bottom of the screen. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 34
To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the desktop, although you - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 35
To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 36
6 Click OK. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 37
or folder, not just a link to the file. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to a program, file, or - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 38
Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for an item. To access the shortcut menus, position the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 39
Display Properties Menu screen. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 40
® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 41
can set the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of time for your computer to - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 42
screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer. Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 43
to the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto the Start button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 44
hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 45
free up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make programs run faster, and so on to enhance the performance of your computer. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 for related information. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 46
Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Then click Device Manager. 46 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 47
Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 48
video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 49
use slide bar to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 50
screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change the display resolution from the current settings to one not supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be hard - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 51
slider bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Select the external - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 52
card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on the requirements for setting up multiple monitors. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 53
: To learn more about accessing the Display Properties window to configure multiple monitors, see "Control Panel" on page 44. For more detailed information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Basic" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 54
key combination. NOTE: Do not cover the ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. If covered, the sensor-when enabled-automatically sets the display brightness to the minimum level. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is connected to an electrical outlet. Using the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 55
Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Projector For pin assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. Monitors and Displays 55 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 56
speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. For more information, see www.displayport.org. NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more identical graphics cards can be configured to - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 57
make selections from the features available on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about these devices, see the documentation for your computer. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 58
to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. To scroll down, roll the wheel Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 59
. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll with each notch on the wheel, or click One screen at ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 60
computer can find (or discover) it. Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in the following section that corresponds to the operating system installed in your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 61
documentation for the mouse for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the wizard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about adding and configuring devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 62
pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in Keyboard, Touch Pad) - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 63
support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and I'm interacting with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 64
interacting with items on the screen check box. 3 Click drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for more information. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Troubleshooting - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 65
® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for the device. You may have to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 66
Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. The backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 67
Input Language of Your Keyboard Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Clock, Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 68
the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard. • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 69
this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Renames the selected item. Searches for a file or folder. Displays the Address bar list in Windows Explorer. Refreshes the active window. Cycles through screen elements - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 70
. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 71
Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button. a list of printers connected to your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 72
page 36. Also, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings in this window to view your current settings and make changes to the device itself. EXAMPLE: If you want to print pictures from a digital camera onto photo - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 73
Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 74
For instructions on installing a network service, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can add your printer to that connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to a network, see Windows Help and Support - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 75
and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 76
. If those drivers are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 77
appears. The free space on drive C (the hard drive) is displayed. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). To determine the amount of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 78
whereas Hard Drives use a magnetic media. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is often called a RAM-drive - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 79
Drivers for Media Drives A driver is a program that controls your media drive. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 80
that came with the device for information about the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 81
restart your computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 82
Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive . Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - A hot hard drive may - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 83
NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are multiple hard drives. The number of hard drives support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Therefore, a failure of one drive - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 84
is searching for and reading the next block. RAID 0 uses the full storage capacities of both drives. For example, two 120GB hard drives combine to provide 240 GB of hard drive space on which to store data. NOTE: In a RAID 0 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to the size of the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 85
, read and write operations are directed to the remaining drive. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the remaining drive. NOTE: In a RAID 1 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to the size of the smallest drive in the configuration. Drives and Media 85 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 86
and write operations are directed to the other surviving drives. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. Also, because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 240-GB on which to - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 87
and write operations are directed to the other surviving drives. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. Also, because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 360-GB on which to - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 88
4 Press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight RAID On, and then press . 5 Repeat the process, as needed, for each hard drive. NOTE: Hard drives in a RAID configuration should be of equal size to avoid unallocated space. 6 Press , press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 89
to highlight the array in the Array Detail window and press . The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to exit the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 90
6 Click Next. The Free Disk Selection window appears. NOTE: Only RAID-enabled hard drives are listed as free disks. 7 Click to select the drives that will make up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then click Next again. NOTE: The number of drives supported in each RAID array varies, depending - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 91
. A confirmation screen appears with the name and size of the array that you have marked for deletion. 5 Click Finish to delete the RAID configuration. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and lists any remaining arrays along with any other installed hard drives. Converting From - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 92
utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any other installed hard drives. Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the hard drives in a RAID 1 array fails, you can rebuild the array by restoring the data to a replacement drive - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 93
RAID Level 1 Configuration" on page 97. Configuring a RAID 0 or RAID 1 Array Before Installing the Operating System NOTICE: You lose any data on your hard drives when you create a RAID configuration using the following procedure. Back up data that you want to keep before continuing. NOTICE: Use the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 94
Volume Location screen, select the first hard drive you want to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. The selected hard drives appear in the Selected window. Click Next - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 95
Back to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID 1) NOTE: Perform the following steps only after you have replaced the failed hard drive (see the appropriate "Drives" section for your - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 96
operating system files that you want to keep on the RAID volume. 9 On the Select Member Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive(s) to select the member drive(s) to span the stripe array, and click Next. 10 On the Specify Volume Size screen, select the Volume Size you want, and click Next. 96 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 97
-click the hard drive to select the member drive that you want to act as the mirror in the configuration, and click Next. 9 On the Specify Volume Size screen, select the volume size you want, and click Next. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 10 Click - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 98
98 Drives and Media - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 99
Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 100
computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 101
turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you don't plan to use the computer for several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off, so that your computer uses less power. When you want - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 102
button If a program on your computer stops responding or appears frozen, Windows will try to find the problem and fix it automatically. In order to continue work, you may more about Task Manager, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 102 Shutting Down Your Computer - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 103
data. If you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about what to do when a process does not respond, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 104
click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. OR Click System→ System Properties - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 105
end all programs. If this is not successful, you may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down, the screen may darken and show you which programs are preventing the computer from shutting - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 106
your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP When you attempt to shut down, Windows may display an End Program and Displays a Solid Blue Screen When an operating system experiences an unrecoverable error, the computer displays a blue screen containing - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 107
Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started. You may want to start - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 108
Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 109
Folders Files are documents, photos, or graphics stored on your computer. A folder is a group of multiple files. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to open, copy, and delete files and folders, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Files and Folders 109 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 110
files and folders available on your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Windows Explorer utility, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. In Windows Explorer, use the Forward and Back buttons above the Address Bar to navigate to files you previously - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 111
Selecting and Opening Files To open a file, you first need to select the file. To select a file, click the filename one time. Selected files appear highlighted. To open the file, doubleclick the selected filename. Selecting a Group of Files SHIFT Click the first file you want included in the group. - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 112
the file in the File name box and click Save. Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) When you double-click on a graphic (such as a photo) to open it, it appears in the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer window. To make changes to the graphic, you will need to open it within the program used to - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 113
of the filename in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of a word in the Search box. 5 Press or click the magnifying glass To search for a picture: 1 Click Start → All Programs →Windows Photo Gallery. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search. 2 Under Search Companion, select the type of item - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 114
the Recycle Bin. To empty the Recycle Bin, double-click the Recycle Bin icon and select Empty Recycle Bin from the File menu. Sharing Files Windows Vista 1 Click one or more files or folders that you want to share, and click Share. 2 In the File Sharing dialog box, click one of - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 115
box. Then click on the sharing and security link on the Shared Documents Properties window. This action takes you to the Windows Help and Support screen. Sharing Files With Password Protection. If your computer is part of a workgroup, you have the option of turning password protection on or off. If - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 116
. Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista 1 Install Windows Easy Transfer from the Windows Vista DVD on the computer running Windows XP. 2 After the installation is complete, click Start Transfer - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 117
Center → Transfer files and settings. 2 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP To transfer files and folders from one computer to another using the Files and Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 118
Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All of a file or folder in Click to select the check box for any drive, folder, or file that you want to back up. 5 In Backup destination you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup operation. Running - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 119
the drive and make the drive visible. Restoring Files You can restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on your computer. Windows Vista on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on the Restore Files wizard. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 120
120 Files and Folders - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 121
disk. Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 1 In your web browser, click the link to the application. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 2 Click Open or Run and follow the instructions on your screen. or - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 122
a network, you may see different options to select, such as Get Programs Online (for Windows Vista). Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the list, and click Install. 3 Follow the instructions on your screen. Type - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 123
to see the program you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your screen. Removing Applications From Your Computer Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to remove, and - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 124
Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it automatically. You can also - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 125
Security Your computer may begin to run slower over time. Slower performance can be caused by: • Disorganized files • Unnecessary software • Unused network drives • Too many programs that run automatically at startup In addition, viruses can cause serious damage and dramatically slow your computer - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 126
(Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the drive. If you notice problems, such - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 127
a circular motion around the disc. 2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a straight line from the center to the outer manage and improve your computer's performance. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 128
effects - change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. Adjust unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage service system utilities. Event Viewer - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to check for errors or problem - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 129
performance to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about managing space on your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 123. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 130
cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for that component. Advanced users can manually drivers. This information can be saved to a file for further review as well as technical support - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 131
CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 132
computer spends to locate all the parts of a file and open it. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This window lists the hard drives - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 133
2 Select the drive you want to defragment and click Analyze to determine if you need to defragment the disk. Click Defragment to go ahead and defragment the disk. - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 134
protecting your computer from viruses, see "Viruses" on page 179. Windows Defender is an antispyware application that: • Checks your computer hard drive for locations infected by the spyware • Checks all files on your hard disk for spyware • Checks all currently running programs for spyware FOR - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 135
Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to meet your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by saving - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 136
learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power Open the display for a notebook computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 137
card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 138
learn more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 139
reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off computer. Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 140
telephone jack for modem protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 141
and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a UPS. Connect other - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 142
drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 143
or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the bay. 4 Slide the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 144
Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the amount of five lights appear, less than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 145
of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. through the power management options in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see "Setting Power Options - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 146
DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in checked baggage. A Dell notebook battery may be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. HINT: To disable battery charging - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 147
using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 148
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, or a peripheral such as a printer. For example, with a network set up in a home or small office, you can: • Print to a shared printer. • Access drives and files on another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 150
is available on some Dell computers. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on page 168. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 151
television line is used to provide the broadband service; a new line is not required. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for setting up a typical LAN. See the documentation provided with your router for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 152
Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the instructions on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 153
and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about WWAN, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 154
Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 155
to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that came with your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 156
and enter any encryption keys if the network is a secured network. Some computers may even display a pop-up indicating that a public WLAN is within range of your computer. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you come into range of the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 157
to turn your wireless card on or off. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is turned Off while shipping your computer. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to a wireless network. On some computers, you can also use the wireless switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 158
without the use of a router or access point. Generally ad hoc networks are used for sharing files and playing games. Some of the Dell wireless printers use an ad hoc network to configure the wireless adapter for the printer. The Windows Vista operating system provides an easy-to-use wizard to help - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 159
. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device guides for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your computer • Any device - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 160
listed under Modems on Windows Help and Support. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini Cards. They do not apply to internal cards with wireless technology. Activating Mobile Broadband Service Before you connect to - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 161
Card Utility icon notification area to run the utility. in the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with the utility. HINT: Dell offers an easy method for getting started with Mobile Broadband. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 162
WPAN NOTE: WPAN is not supported on all computers. WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) helps interconnect wireless devices centered around your personal workspace. WPAN technology supports communication over a short distance. Bluetooth, used as the basis for a new standard, IEEE 802.15. is an - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 163
these steps to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the Firewall systems on all computers on your network, and check for updates regularly. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 164
(WLAN) Change the Default Router Administrator Password Setting and Default Wireless Network Name (SSID). Your wireless router uses an administrator password and wireless network name (Service Set Identifier [SSID]), which are set to default values by the router manufacturer. To improve the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 165
router to use MAC filtering, the router will limit access to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ipconfig/all. 2 Under the wireless network connection, note the 12-character hexadecimal Physical Address value. This value is the MAC - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 166
subscribe to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. Even if you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access online banking or brokerage websites when using a public WLAN. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 167
the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 168
your computer's Wi-Fi Network Locator feature: 1 Click the ControlPoint icon (DCP icon) on the taskbar. The Dell ControlPoint window is displayed. 2 Click Connection Manager. The Connection Manager Overview window appears. 3 From the Connection Manager Overview window, select Manage Connections and - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 169
and virus protection up to date across the network See the Dell™ Systems Management Administrator's Guide for details on the use of the Intel® Active Management Technology. This guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 169 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 170
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world and are accessible via the Internet make up the Web (World Wide Web). What you Need to Connect to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP offers one or more of - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 172
satellite modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile service for setup instructions. Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites To view the Internet, you need a web browser, which is a software application (a program) that displays web pages. Web pages include text, graphics - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 173
or network connection and an Internet Service provider (ISP). To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 174
will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 175
Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see the information that came from your Internet service provider and the information that came with any connection hardware. If you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 176
the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages The general appearance of a web page can be altered through the use of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Locate buttons to control web page appearance. Click the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 177
that you visit in order to speed up the process of downloading graphics each time you re-visit a web page. You can delete or decrease the amount of space the history logs use. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Delete the files in the browsing - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 178
web browser you are currently using without redirecting your to a new address. 6 In the Open links from other programs section, click A new tab in the current window security of your computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open the Security tab - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 179
a certain amount of interaction occurs between the web page and your computer's browser. Sometimes websites display ads that pop up in another window. Sometimes your visits to a website are attach themselves to files that you download or receive in e-mail attachments. Accessing the Internet 179 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 180
. You can obtain antivirus programs from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your security feature in Windows operating systems. A firewall is a software device that is configured to allow data to pass through a computer network, which has - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 181
Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. Setting Windows Firewall to On (recommended) provides an blocked. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be applied to any - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 182
at specific targets. It can also be used to discover information about individuals who do not protect their computers. Malware is software that is designed to corrupt data or hard drives on computers. Some malware can record every key you press, which may allow the capture of your credit card - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 183
the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support: • "Remove spyware . Obtain anti-spam programs from the Dell web page. Phishing Scams Phishing is a requests your personal information, such as your credit card number. Protect yourself from phishers by turning on - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 184
address? • Is product information and availability displayed openly and honestly? • How fast will place. Controlling Pop-ups 1 From the Internet Options window, click the Privacy tab. 2 If the box pop-up blocker. 3 Click Settings. 4 Enter web addresses into the exception area to allow pop-ups from - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 185
Click View. 2 Click Toolbars. Another menu will appear that displays all the available toolbars for the browser. A check next Internet. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open bookmark frequently visited websites. On the web page you want to add, click - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 186
> or click Go or Search (depending on the search engine). A list of related web pages is displayed below the search field. HINT: When searching for information, make sure that your spelling is correct and that you use specifically related words to help refine the search. Most search engines have an - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 187
your TCP/IP, see the documentation that came from your Internet Service Provider. Also, see Windows Help and Support for a better understanding of working with Internet settings: click Start or → Help and Support. Printing a Web Page Many websites provide a printer-friendly version of the pages to - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 188
Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the browser history section, click Delete. Deleting Temporary Internet Files As files are downloaded amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in the browsing - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 189
your computer by increasing the privacy settings: 1 From the Internet Options window, click the Privacy tab. 2 Move the vertical slide bar up , and then click OK. HINT: Blocking cookies may prevent some web pages from displaying correctly. Some websites store your member name, password, or other - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 190
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email account. You need the following information from your Internet service provider (ISP) or local area network (LAN) administrator: • Account name and password • The names of your incoming and outgoing e-mail servers NOTE: Windows Mail and Outlook Express are the default e-mail applications for - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 192
→ Help and Support. Windows Vista® To add (or remove) a Windows Mail account: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Mail. 2 Click Tools→ Accounts. 3 Click Add or Remove, choose the type of account you want to add or remove, click Next, and then follow the online instructions. Windows® XP To add - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 193
MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing an e-mail rule or applying a rule to downloaded e-mail messages, see "Organize e-mail using rules and folders" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To delete an e-mail message: 1 Select the message you want to delete, and - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 194
→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail message in the main window. 3 On the Message window, click Create Rule from Message. This creates a simple e-mail secure: • Set an appropriate security level through your e-mail service (see "Increasing Security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet" - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 195
the documentation from your e-mail service provider. Reducing Spam Set an appropriate security level in your e-mail software (Windows Mail for Windows Vista or Outlook Express for Windows XP) for sorting e-mail that you receive. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Mail. 2 Click Tools - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 196
mail messages, see "Block spam and other unwanted e-mail" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Click Tools→ Options→ Security tab. 3 Under Download Images, click Block images and other external content in HTML - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 197
bar displays a message, to let you know that it has done so, and lists the attachment that has been blocked. Other e-mail services allow you viewing e-mail in Windows Mail, see "View e-mail messages in Windows Mail" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Sending E-mail - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 198
message right away, click Send. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about sending e-mail in Windows Mail, see "Write an e-mail message" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 On the toolbar, click Create Mail. 3 In the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 199
. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about creating e-mail messages, see "Create contact groups (mailing lists)" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 In the Address Book, select the folder in which you want to create - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 200
files" in Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail folder. 3 Click File→ Folder→ Compact. 4 To back up the folder, copy it to a backup folder, optical media, or network drive. Outlook Express e-mail folders - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 201
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about backing up e-mail messages, see "To compact and back up e-mail folders" in Outlook Express Help. E-mail 201 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 202
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Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can be used for data, music or videos. Depending on the computer, you can also connect other media devices, such as digital cameras display settings based on the type of connection, see "Connecting Your - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 204
various media • Transferring and backing up data • Entertainment For instructions on using these buttons see the documentation that came with your the drive. 4 For those computers equipped with multimedia buttons, press the Play button. Some computers launch an auto-play selection window. Select - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 205
documentation shipped with your computer. 2 Slide the disc, label side up, in the drive slot. 3 For those computers equipped with multimedia buttons, press the Play button. Some computers launch an auto-play selection window. Select the function for the task you are attempting to accomplish such as - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 206
b Ensure that the settings are correct, and then follow the instructions online. The computer reads your source disk and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive. c When prompted, insert a blank disk into the drive and click OK. The computer copies the data from the temporary folder - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 207
5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be supported on all computers. 5.1 refers to the number of audio channels Run IDT Audio Control Panel. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 208
), see the documentation that came with the device. Also, see "Using Windows Media Player" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer Follow the instructions that came with your media device to connect it to your - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 209
• If Media Player has selected to sync your device manually, click Finish. Then, in the Sync tab, select media device or storage card. You can also copy licensed files that you download from the Internet or window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 210
Windows Vista Media Center. 3 Use the remote control buttons to play media. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Dell Travel Remote, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Also, see the instructions that came with the Dell computer has a DVD drive and supports digital audio (S/PDIF), - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 211
menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the Volume icon in the taskbar. 2 From the Volume Control window, feature is available only if your computer has a DVD drive. If your computer has a DVD drive, you can enable digital audio through headphones for DVD - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 212
with your computer, see the documentation that came with your camera. Also, search for topics on digital cameras in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player is Microsoft's native software for playing, recording, and organizing - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 213
your digital media files • Copying and syncing files to laptop devices • Shopping for digital media online FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Windows Media Player, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 214
214 Multimedia - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 215
Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your computer. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your current - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 216
(DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 217
An S-video connector allows you to connect digital/audio capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 217 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 218
are noninterchangeable. Cables for each are unique. Make sure that you know which format your computer supports. DisplayPort allows you to connect a computer and a home-theater system. For more information see compatible monitor. 218 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 219
your computer and TV, determine which combination of cables and adapters you will need: • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 219 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 220
to a TV or other audio device may not be included with your computer. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available for purchase from Dell. NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with your computer, use them. Do not interchange adapters or cables from other computers. Standard - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 221
Multi-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Single-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Component Adapter S-video TV-out connector composite adapter composite adapter component adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 221 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 222
recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations. 222 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 223
Quick Reference for Possible Configurations NOTE: These configurations may or may not be supported by your computer and TV. NOTE: See the documentation that came with your computer and standard audio Best May not be available Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 223 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 224
select the tab for the video card vendor. Use the control panel that is displayed for the video card to select the display settings. • Function key combination - Can be used to select display arrangement but these are best used to cycle through views after display settings are chosen Press - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 225
the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 211). Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the video card to set the display configuration. This method provides the best coordination for video - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 226
to allow it to detect the connection to the TV. The computer recognizes the TV as an available external display. Before selecting S/PDIF digital audio, ensure that your computer supports S/PDIF. If you are connecting to a TV that has multiple video and audio connectors available, connect the audio - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 227
from your computer to the TV. For example, your TV menu may show a screen similar to the following example: TV Menu Example Input Select Back 1. VGA 2. (Composite 1) 7. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. AV5 (Component 1) 11. AV6 (Component 2) 12. AV7 (Component 3) 13. AV8 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 228
Select the tab for the vendor video card. 9 Use the vendor video card control panel to select the appropriate display settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a video card control panel, see "Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings" on page 247. 228 Connecting Your - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 229
S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 1 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 230
with your computer. 1 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 230 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 231
other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 231 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 232
end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter. 232 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 233
Video and Multi-Channel Analog Audio composite video adapter S-video TV-out connector multi-channel analog audio adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 233 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 234
-channel analog audio adapter cable into the audio input connector on your TV or other audio device. 234 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 235
adapter. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 235 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 236
TV or audio device. Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio component video adapter S-video TV-out connector 236 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 237
end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 237 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 238
other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 238 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 239
to select the correct input signal configuration. See "Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226. Set up the TV as a Display Device You can use a TV as a monitor for: • Extended desktop • A clone of the desktop (an exact copy of the primary - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 240
Windows Display Properties Settings • Video card display control menu • TV or Projector display control wizards Use the Display Properties menu to enable the TV monitor as a display -click Display. The Display Properties menu appears. Note that tabs on this menu include: • Themes • Screen Saver - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 241
automatically to the closest supported values. For more information, see your operating system documentation. 4 Click the monitor 2 icon, select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply. 5 Change Screen Area to the appropriate sizes for both displays and click Apply - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 242
F8> to bring the screen image back to the computer display. Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays To swap your primary and secondary display designations (for example, to use your external monitor as your primary display after docking): 1 Access the Display Properties window and click the Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 243
. For more information, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. NOTE: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Connecting Your - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 244
Panel, access the Display Properties menu. 2 From the Display Properties menu, select the Settings tab. The Settings tab allows you to adjust screen resolution and color quality. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to Windows Help and Support. 3 Try different - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 245
, see the User's Guide for the monitor. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 246
With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel The preferred method for adjusting display settings, such as screen resolution and color, is through the video card control panel. The control panel supplies the vendor's recommended settings. NOTE: If you use the Windows Display Properties menu for adjusting - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 247
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the video card installed in your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. When you click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. For example, if the computer has an Nvidia - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 248
6 From the Select a Task menu, select the Display category. Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the Control Panel. 2 Click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. 6 From the Select a Task menu, select the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 249
shows no display or has other display problems, you can find help from a variety of sources: • Television user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 250
computer. The TV should be shown as a display device on the Display Properties menu. TV Resolution is Blurry Use the control panel for the video card vendor to set the display resolution. This method provides the best coordination for video card and TV display resolution. TV Colors are not True Use - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 251
Security and Privacy Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords The Microsoft® Windows® operating system has security features such as administrator passwords and user passwords that let you control access to your computer and the information stored on - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 252
To learn more about administrator rights, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Setting Access Permissions on Folders or Files that user's group to a restricted user group. A user who is part of the restricted user group can operate the computer and save documents, but - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 253
, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on your computer. Passwords Anyone can log on to your computer and , as well as to your computer. Passwords with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 254
Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Smart Cards NOTE: The smart card feature may not be available on your computer. Smart cards are laptop credit-card shaped fingerprint to authenticate your user identity and helps keep your Dell computer secure. 254 Security and Privacy - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 255
your computer. Using a digital image from the camera in your computer, the facial recognition software Windows Firewall For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Security→ Windows Firewall. For Windows® XP Click Start Firewall. → Control Panel→ Security Center→ Windows 2 Turn the Windows - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 256
links" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Antivirus downloaded programs. For a list of compatible antivirus software programs, visit the Microsoft Catalog at the Microsoft website (microsoft.com). Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 257
about using public wireless networks, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to an available wireless network • To determine - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 258
to protect against them, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • How do I remove a computer virus? then click OK. HINT: Blocking cookies might prevent some web pages from displaying correctly. Some websites store your member name, password, or - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 259
To learn more about spyware and malware, see "Spyware and Malware" on page 182. Also, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Remove spyware from your computer • Using anti-malware software to help protect your computer • When to trust a website - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 260
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remotely from another computer. You must be logged on as administrator to enable Remote Desktop. To set up the host computer, you need: • Microsoft Windows XP Professional must be installed on the computer containing the files and programs that you want to access from a remote computer. Microsoft - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 262
• The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running a compatible version of Microsoft Windows and must be connected to the Internet or on a local area network. • The remote computer must have the Remote Desktop - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 263
EXAMPLE: Some remote users take advantage of a free service from No-IP.com. The No-IP.com software Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop 263 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 264
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. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the hard drive. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 266
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 prompts on the screen. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last system restore. Windows® XP 1 Click - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 267
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 PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 268
data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 269
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 following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 270
boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 270 Restoring Your Operating System - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 271
personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, and may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting 271 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 272
problem. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 273
light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 274
and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist. - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 275
of the lights to help identify the problem. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. System Messages for Desktop Computers - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 276
System Setup Program Screen" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 277
computers that support multiple hard drives. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. R T C M O D E F I X E D - T I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 278
THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for instructions, see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 279
/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 280
N U E . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 If the Help and Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 281
information, and ensure that the device that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 282
no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any questions that appear - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 283
that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 284
code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you run a test - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 285
Information and provides you with support options for your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. The application also provides you with options for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Troubleshooting 285 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 286
drivers and downloads for your computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to access multiple options for contacting Dell. • Feedback - Click to provide your feedback for Dell Support Center - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 287
Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Windows Vista® • Click Start → and click Computer. If the drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows® XP • Click Start - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 288
Settings" on page 137 or search for the keyword standby in Windows Help and Support for information on power management modes. Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 288 Troubleshooting - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 289
desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions network. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network adapter connector. See Troubleshooting 289 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 290
Programs→ Modem Helper or Modem Diagnostic Tool. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is not available on certain computers. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 291
E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I N S YS T E M S E T U P - See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Troubleshooting 291 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 292
, then try using the keyboard. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 293
it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Troubleshooting 293 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 294
A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 295
memory supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). Mouse Problems COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up - Troubleshooting 295 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 296
E R - See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 79. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 297
board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the documentation shipped with your computer - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 298
dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N - See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows Vista 1 Click Start - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 299
Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - See the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 300
card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the card click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the Drivers for Media Drives" on page 79. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See"Windows Hardware Troubleshooter - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 301
of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R - See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 79. Troubleshooting 301 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 302
graphics cards; however, the card is required for troubleshooting purposes. If you remove the card, store it in a safe and secure location. For information about your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. The Screen is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 303
the graphics card(s) is correctly attached to the card. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Only Part of the Display is - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 304
.dell mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the turned on. - Replace power protection devices, Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 305
e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Troubleshooting 305 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 306
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amount of system memory Run the system setup program to become familiar with your system configuration information and optional settings. Write down the information for future reference. NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 308
listed across the bottom of the screen. The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard drive password settings - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 309
a One-Time Boot" on page 310. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 310
DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows screen, press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows replacements. 310 System Setup - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 311
the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program to disk, and then - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 312
7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 313
rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to your computer. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 314
hot swapping. While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. . Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 315
RS232 Serial Port A serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time. Serial port is usually identified with RS-232 standard compliant hardware. Some of the devices that commonly use serial port are dial-up modems, printers, and - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 316
as a printer port or Centronics port and is commonly used to connect to a printer. Pin Signal 1 /STROBE 2 D0 3 D1 4 D2 5 D3 6 D4 7 D5 8 D6 9 D7 10 /ACK 11 BUSY 12 PE 13 SEL Pin Signal 14 /AUTOFD 15 /ERROR 16 /INIT 17 /SELIN 18 GND 19 GND 20 GND 21 GND - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 317
Advanced Technology Attachment) is a computer bus primarily designed for transfer of data between a computer and mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. External SATA or eSATA, users can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to 2 meters outside the PC to take advantage of - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 318
an internal modem to a telephone line. A modem is used to connect a computer to the Internet by making a data call over phone lines to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Usually, there are two modem ports side by side. The one marked line (or with a line symbol) is connected to the telephone line - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 319
gateway which shares a fast Internet connection between computers. Data moves through these at speeds of either 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps depending on the speed supported by the network card in the computer. When in use, lights on these devices flicker. The ACT light flickers when data - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 320
Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2) The PS/2 standard, introduced by IBM in 1987, stands for Personal System/2. PS/2 port is commonly used to plug in a keyboard or mouse. Pin Signal 1 Keyboard/mouse data 2 (Reserved) 3 Ground 4 Keyboard/mouse power (+5 V) 5 Keyboard/mouse clock 6 (Reserved) 320 Ports - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 321
VGA Port Video Graphics Array (VGA) port supports the basic graphic hardware before a device-specific driver is loaded into the computer. Pin Signal 1 RED Video 2 GREEN Video 3 BLUE Video 4 NC 5 GND 6 RED Video GND 7 GREEN Video GND 8 BLUE Video GND Pin Signal 9 DDC 5V+ 10 SYNC GND 11 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 322
Integrated) port supports both analog ). If you have a DVI-I port on your video card, you can connect most DVI-D (Digital Video InterfaceDigital) 5 TMDS DATA4+ 6 DDC CLK 7 DDC DATA 8 ANALOG VERT SYNC 9 TMDS DATA1- 10 TMDS DATA1+ 11 TMDS DATA1/3 SHLD 12 TMDS DATA3- Pin Signal 13 TMDS DATA3+ 14 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 323
), also known as Y/C is an analog video signal that carries the video data as two separate signals, luma (brightness) and chroma (color). S-Video supports a standard definition video, but does not carry audio on the same cable. S-Video provides sharp images when using a clean DVD source. S-Video - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 324
Component Video Component video consists of three signals. The first is the luminance signal, which indicates brightness or black & white information that is contained in the original RGB (red green blue) signal. It is referred to as the Y component. The second and third signals are called color - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 325
Composite Video Composite video is an interface for sending or receiving an analog video signal. It is a composite of several signals, LUMA, CHROMA, and SYNC (together referred to as CVSB or Composite Video Blanking and Sync). LUMA represents the brightness or luminance of the picture and includes - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 326
transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as standard, enhanced, and TMDS Data1 Shield 6 TMDS Data1- 7 TMDS Data0+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 9 TMDS Data0- 10 TMDS Clock+ Pin Signal 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C. - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 327
interconnect, intended to be used primarily between a computer and its display monitor, or a computer and a hometheater system. For more information 4 ML_Lane 1(p) 5 GND 6 ML_Lane 1(n) 7 ML_Lane 2(p) 8 GND 9 ML_Lane 2(n) 10 ML_Lane 3(p) Pin Signal 11 GND 12 ML_Lane 3(n) 13 GND 14 GND 15 AUX_CH(p) 16 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 328
a serial interface for transferring digital audio from CD and DVD players to amplifiers and TVs. S/PDIF uses unbalanced 75 ohm coaxial cable up to 10 meters with coaxial RCA connectors or optical fiber terminated with a Toslink (Toshiba link) connector. NOTE: There are no differences in the signals - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 329
, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 2 lineout/ headphone Use the (green) line-out connector only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide extremely low bass extension. Systems not using subwoofers - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 330
330 Ports - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 331
that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 3 Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 336. This checklist helps you to organize information Dell's support services will need to troubleshoot your computer - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 332
services available at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See "Online Services" on page 333 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 333
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.dell.com/la (Latin American and Caribbean countries) www.dell.ca (Canada only) You can access Dell Support through - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 334
, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recorded message prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. Problems With Your Order If you - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 335
policy. Before 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 (typically located on the bottom or back of your computer). Remember to fill out - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 336
(bar code on the bottom or back of your 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 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 337
may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.dell.com. 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4 Select - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 338
338 Getting Help - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 339
computer memory. AHCI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. ALS - ambient light sensor - A feature that helps to control display brightness - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 340
wireless technology - A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you always have a bootable CD available. Your Drivers and be either a reserved section of main memory or an independent high-speed storage - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 341
400 MHz. device - Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver - See driver. DIMM - dual in-line memory module - A circuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system board. DIN connector - A round - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 342
on a network that are administered as a unit with common rules and procedures for use by a specific group of users. A user logs on to the domain to gain access to the resources. DRAM - dynamic random-access memory - Memory that stores information in integrated circuits containing capacitors. driver - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 343
I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are common types of ExpressCards. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 344
by z colors. Graphics modes can display an unlimited variety of shapes and fonts. GUI - graphical user interface - Software that interacts with the user by means of menus, windows, and icons. Most programs that operate on the Windows operating systems are GUIs. H hard drive - A drive that reads and - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 345
hard drive or CD drive. IEEE 1394 - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. - A highperformance serial bus used to connect IEEE 1394-compatible devices, such as digital cameras Keyboards and printers are I/O devices. I/O address - An address in RAM that is associated with a specific - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 346
to hard drive storage, the term is often rounded to 1,000,000 bytes. MB/sec - megabytes per second - One million bytes per second. This measurement is typically used for data transfer ratings. media bay - A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 347
. Your computer can contain several different forms of memory, such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. Frequently, the word memory is used as a synonym for RAM. memory address - A specific location where data is temporarily stored in RAM. memory mapping - The process by which the computer assigns - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 348
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The organization that establishes standards for PC Cards. PIO - programmed input/output - A method of transferring data between two devices through the processor as part of the data path. pixel - A single point on a display screen. Pixels are - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 349
perform basic tests on the major computer components, such as memory, hard drives, and video. If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. processor - A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referred to as the CPU - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 350
computer, such as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and camera to your computer. Service Tag - A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Also see Express Service - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 351
that protects the hard drive by acting as drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. S-video TV-out - A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA - super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 352
networks. Pairs of unshielded wires are twisted to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than relying on a metal sheath around each pair of wires to protect against interference. UXGA - ultra extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 353
or destroyed. WWAN - wireless wide area network. A wireless high-speed data network using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than WLAN. WXGA - wide-aspect extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 - Dell Inspiron 14R N4010 | Dell Technology Guide - Page 354
X XGA - extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768. Z ZIF unzip a self-extracting file by double-clicking it. Zip drive - A high-capacity floppy drive developed by Iomega Corporation that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called
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