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...Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status...Gestures 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37...
...Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status...Gestures 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37...
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Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 3-in-1 Media Card Reader - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. 17 Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 3 1 VGA connector -
Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 3-in-1 Media Card Reader - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. 17 Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 3 1 VGA connector -
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... see "Contacting Dell" on page 61. Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 31 If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated..., called a beep code, identifies a problem. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools"...
... see "Contacting Dell" on page 61. Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 31 If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated..., called a beep code, identifies a problem. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools"...
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... programs you experience other signals. An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Solving Problems If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the...
... programs you experience other signals. An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Solving Problems If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the...
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...or restart) your computer. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is known to continue? (Recommended)." 41 Do you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to ... start running the tests. Do you see a message stating that is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with...
...or restart) your computer. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is known to continue? (Recommended)." 41 Do you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to ... start running the tests. Do you see a message stating that is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with...
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..., click Exit. 42 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 5. Using Support Tools c. e. The following message is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . d.... Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. The Service Tag helps you identify your hard drive and to go to continue." If a problem is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA...
..., click Exit. 42 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 5. Using Support Tools c. e. The following message is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . d.... Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. The Service Tag helps you identify your hard drive and to go to continue." If a problem is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 50 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 find more about the Microsoft&#...174; Windows® operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 50 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 find more about the Microsoft&#...174; Windows® operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing...
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... area of your computer, see the About Your System section in the Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Atom™ System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Configurations possible Memory type one SODIMM connector 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB PC3-10600...
... area of your computer, see the About Your System section in the Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Atom™ System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Configurations possible Memory type one SODIMM connector 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB PC3-10600...
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...stereo headphone/ speaker connector Mini-Card one half-size Mini-Card slot Network adapter one RJ45 connector USB two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors VGA one 15-hole connector Media Card Reader one 3-in-1 slot Communications Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on ...system board Wireless WLAN 802.11 bgn and optional Bluetooth® wireless technology Specifications Media Card Reader Card supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO MultiMedia Card...
...stereo headphone/ speaker connector Mini-Card one half-size Mini-Card slot Network adapter one RJ45 connector USB two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors VGA one 15-hole connector Media Card Reader one 3-in-1 slot Communications Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on ...system board Wireless WLAN 802.11 bgn and optional Bluetooth® wireless technology Specifications Media Card Reader Card supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO MultiMedia Card...
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... WSVGA Truelife WLED Dimensions: Height 222.72 mm (8.77 inches) Width 125.28 mm (4.93 inches) Diagonal 255.52 mm (10.10 inches) Maximum resolution 1024 x 600 Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 132°±3° Horizontal viewing 40°/40° angle Vertical viewing ...angle 15°/30° Pixel pitch 0.2175 mm x 0.2088 mm Audio Audio controller Speakers Volume controls Video Video controller Video memory Keyboard Number of keys Realtek ALC272-VB-GR 1 x 2 watt speakers software program menus and media controls Intel GMA 3150 8 MB system...
... WSVGA Truelife WLED Dimensions: Height 222.72 mm (8.77 inches) Width 125.28 mm (4.93 inches) Diagonal 255.52 mm (10.10 inches) Maximum resolution 1024 x 600 Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 132°±3° Horizontal viewing 40°/40° angle Vertical viewing ...angle 15°/30° Pixel pitch 0.2175 mm x 0.2088 mm Audio Audio controller Speakers Volume controls Video Video controller Video memory Keyboard Number of keys Realtek ALC272-VB-GR 1 x 2 watt speakers software program menus and media controls Intel GMA 3150 8 MB system...
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Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help getting assistance and support 54 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 57 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 47, 51 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 58 Index 73
Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help getting assistance and support 54 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 57 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 47, 51 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 58 Index 73
