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    INSPIRON™ SETUP GUIDE
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     INSPIRON™ 1210 SETUP GUIDE Model PP40S
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    you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, and Atom are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows
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    Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Display Features 20 Removing and Replacing the Battery 21 Software Features 22 Solving Problems 24 Network Problems 24 Power Problems 25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Dell Support
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     Getting Help 39 Technical Support and Customer Service 40 Online Services 40 AutoTech Service 41 Product Information 41 Before You Call 42 Contacting Dell 43 Finding More Information and Resources 44 Basic Specifications 46 Index 54 4
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    to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop may cause drawer when it is powered on. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a
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    Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or
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    Connect the Network Cable (optional) To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 7
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    Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8
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    Quick Start Guide that shipped with your laptop for more operating system specific information. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps
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    the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have
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    Connection in Windows Vista 4 3 2 1 1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 portable computer with wireless network card Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop See the open programs. 2. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 11
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    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 complete the setup. If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the
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    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 the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 13
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    INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1210 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Right Side Features 5 4 3 2 1 14
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    a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Network connector - If you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 16
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    to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector. 3 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 4 Security cable
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 18 5 4
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    - Provides quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 4 Keyboard - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using the system setting utility. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Power indicator light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. If the computer
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features The display panel holds a camera and a camera activity light. 1 2 3 1 Camera activity light - Indicates when the camera is on or off. 2 Camera - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display - Your display can vary based on
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use a battery purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries from other computers. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down
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    Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Productivity and Communication You can use your computer to create presentations
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    power option Inspiron Laptop 3. Click Continue on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions in the Back up Files wizard. This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you can not solve your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support
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    INSPIRON Solving Problems CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection
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    . The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections. Power Problems If the power light is off - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer
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    Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). If you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics
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    necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on the media (CD or DVD). NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures
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    software documentation for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program, Dell Support Center. --Write down any error message that is displayed
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    , Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with its service tag and express service code. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website
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    CMOS checksum error - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. (See the Dell Technology Guide on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support.dell. com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance. Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure - Possible hard disk drive
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    that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). No timer tick interrupt - A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 43). USB over current
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    Technology Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 32 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen
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    Using Support Tools 4. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external
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    the computer. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your
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    Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 3. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen
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    all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore
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    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 contains drivers that were installed
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    On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 38
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    the problem your computer is experiencing. 2. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 31 for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics. 3. Fill out the "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 42. 4. Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation
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    Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support staff use computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 41 and then see
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    Dell's automated support service-AutoTech- provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their portable and desktop computers. When you call AutoTech, use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to your questions. For instructions
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    out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps
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    file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have
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    : Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive. upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Service Manual on
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    instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement. find your Service tag/Express Service Code- You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support. find drivers and downloads. access technical support
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    Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1210 This section provides basic information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start
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    External V.92 56K USB Modem Universal Serial Bus (USB) Communications Network adapter Wireless Video video controller video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Basic Specifications 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board WLAN, WWAN (MiniCard), Bluetooth® wireless technology Intel
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    and Connectors Audio Mini-Card Network adapter integrated analog microphone, integrated analog speaker, microphone connector, one stereo headphone/speakers connector two full size Mini Card slots with standoffs premounted for half size support RJ-45 port USB Video three 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant
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    Display Type (TrueLight) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating Controls Keyboard Number of keys Basic Specifications ±40° (CR≥10) typ.. +15°/-30° (CR≥10) typ. 0.204x0.204 mmˆ2 brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see Dell Technology Guide for
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    Camera Pixel Video resolution Diagonal viewing angle 1.3 megapixel 320x240 ~1280x1024 (640x480 at 30fps) 66° Touch pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 79.62 mm (3.13 in) sensor-active area Height 39.5 mm (1.55 in) rectangle 50 Battery Type 3-cell
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    varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions. See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 300 discharge/charge cycles Basic Specifications Battery Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell
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    ) 0.18 kg (0.40 lb) 52 AC Adapter 30 W (PI) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 70.0 mm (2.76 in) 36.0 mm (1.42 in) 78.0 mm (3.07in) 0.156 kg (0.34 lb) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 3-cell battery): Configurable to less than 21 mm to 24 mm (0.83 in to 0.98 in
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    spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.925 GRMS Storage 1.32 GRMS Basic Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 112 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to
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    Contacting Dell online 43 customer service 40 customizing your energy settings 22 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 23 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Dell Support Center 29 Dell support website 45 Dell Technology Guide for further information 44 Diagnostic Checklist 42 drivers and downloads 45
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    information 44 FTP login, anonymous 41 H hardware problems diagnosing 31 Hardware Troubleshooter 31 help getting assistance and support 39 I Internet connection 10 ISP Internet Service Provider 10 M memory problems solving 26 memory support 46 N network connection fixing 24 network speed testing
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    25 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 24 processor 46 products information and purchasing 41 R reinstalling Windows 34 resources, finding more 44 restoring factory image 36 56 S setup, before you begin 5 software features 22 software problems 27 solving problems 24 specifications 46 support
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    W Windows, reinstalling 34 Windows Vista® reinstalling 38 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection 24 Index 57
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