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...Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Touch Pad Gestures 20 Display Features 22 Removing and Replacing the Battery 24 Software Features 26 Solving... Problems 28 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center 34 System ...
...Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Touch Pad Gestures 20 Display Features 22 Removing and Replacing the Battery 24 Software Features 26 Solving... Problems 28 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center 34 System ...
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...never place your computer in permanent damage to place your Inspiron Mini 10 and connecting peripherals. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . Restricting the airflow can damage the computer ...a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer. 5 Restricting airflow around your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Do not place your Inspiron Mini 10 may result in an enclosed space, such as a closed briefcase, while it to overheat. The computer ...
...never place your computer in permanent damage to place your Inspiron Mini 10 and connecting peripherals. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . Restricting the airflow can damage the computer ...a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer. 5 Restricting airflow around your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Do not place your Inspiron Mini 10 may result in an enclosed space, such as a closed briefcase, while it to overheat. The computer ...
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Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 7
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 7
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... your computer for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup If you ordered Windows XP operating system with your computer, it is already configured. Select one of the following...
... your computer for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup If you ordered Windows XP operating system with your computer, it is already configured. Select one of the following...
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...) and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). To complete setting...
...) and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). To complete setting...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following ... they may not apply if you cannot connect to the Windows Classic view. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Contact your Dell™ computer to the Internet but have a service outage. Click Start→ Control Panel. 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs...
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following ... they may not apply if you cannot connect to the Windows Classic view. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Contact your Dell™ computer to the Internet but have a service outage. Click Start→ Control Panel. 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs...
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...default view, so they may not apply if you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your Dell™ computer to step 8. Click Next. In the next window, click the appropriate option: --If you do not know which type of ... or Change Your Internet Connection. 4. NOTE: If you set your ISP. 12 Click Start→ Control Panel. 3. Click Setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 NOTE: The following steps were written for the procedures that involve discs. 7. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet. 6. Save and...
...default view, so they may not apply if you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your Dell™ computer to step 8. Click Next. In the next window, click the appropriate option: --If you do not know which type of ... or Change Your Internet Connection. 4. NOTE: If you set your ISP. 12 Click Start→ Control Panel. 3. Click Setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 NOTE: The following steps were written for the procedures that involve discs. 7. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet. 6. Save and...
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8. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and click Next. 9. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 13 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup.
8. Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet?, and click Next. 9. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 13 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to complete the setup.
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Your Inspiron Mini 10 has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. Right Side Features 12 3 4 5 14
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Your Inspiron Mini 10 has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. Right Side Features 12 3 4 5 14
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... network. This connector can be used for use with audio programs. 3 Power USB connector - Connects your computer to 2 A current loading. 4 VGA connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 15 Connects to a microphone or input signal for USB devices that require more power. Connects to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Connects to a pair of...
... network. This connector can be used for use with audio programs. 3 Power USB connector - Connects your computer to 2 A current loading. 4 VGA connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 15 Connects to a microphone or input signal for USB devices that require more power. Connects to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Connects to a pair of...
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Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 4 3-in-1 Media Card Reader - 1 Security cable slot - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. ...
Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 4 3-in-1 Media Card Reader - 1 Security cable slot - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. ...
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... charge status. The computer is off or in standby mode. • Blinking amber - The computer is off or in standby mode. • Off - Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 2 Keyboard - a battery • Solid white - The computer is low.
... charge status. The computer is off or in standby mode. • Blinking amber - The computer is off or in standby mode. • Off - Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 2 Keyboard - a battery • Solid white - The computer is low.
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... motion to scroll right or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to scroll through content. Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up and down, or right and left . The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll -
... motion to scroll right or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to scroll through content. Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up and down, or right and left . The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll -
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Provides quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 4 Display - Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 23 For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. Built-in camera for audio chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera activity light - Your display can vary based on or off. 3 Camera - 1 Microphone - Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer.
Provides quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 4 Display - Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 23 For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. Built-in camera for audio chatting and voice recording. 2 Camera activity light - Your display can vary based on or off. 3 Camera - 1 Microphone - Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer.
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... position. 25 To remove the battery: 1. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 1 Battery 2 Battery release latch 3 Battery lock latch WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay.... This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Slide the battery lock latch until...
... position. 25 To remove the battery: 1. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 1 Battery 2 Battery release latch 3 Battery lock latch WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay.... This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Slide the battery lock latch until...
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Check your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in your computer. Entertainment and Multimedia You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload ...
Check your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in your computer. Entertainment and Multimedia You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload ...