Dell Inspiron 1440 Support Question
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 281
Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Dell™ computers.
NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Laptop Computers
NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in the documentation shipped with your computer. It is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is located...
Setup Guide - Page 4
..., Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, and DellConnect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 8 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Front Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Touch ... Problems 33 Lockups and Software Problems 34
Using Support Tools 36 Dell Support Center 36 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 39...
Setup Guide - Page 7
You should never place your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it... your computer in an enclosed space, such as a closed briefcase, while it to overheat.
Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 1440 laptop and connecting peripherals. Fan noise is powered on.
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer. To prevent ...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... 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™ Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to your computer on battery power.
6 NOTE: Charge the computer battery for at least 12 hours...
Setup Guide - Page 9
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.
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Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Press the Power Button
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Setup Guide - Page 11
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Windows Vista® Setup
If you selected Windows Vista operating system while ordering, your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, ... with Windows Vista.
These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available on the Dell Support website at support...
Setup Guide - Page 12
...connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an ISP. Setting Up a Wired Connection
• ... on page 11.
10 Contact your ISP to the telephone wall jack before you get one from the Dell website at www...
Setup Guide - Page 13
... optional USB dial-up your ISP.
5. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up,
depending on the screen to the Internet window appears. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
1.
Setup Guide - Page 14
Right Side Features
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7 The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. INSPIRON
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Your Inspiron 1440 laptop has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks.
Setup Guide - Page 15
.... Connects to a pair of headphones, or sends audio to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player.
13 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
1
ExpressCard slot - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer.
2
Audio out/Headphone connector - Blinks when you press the optical drive eject...
Setup Guide - Page 17
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you
are using a wired network.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to power the computer and charge
the battery.
3
VGA connector -
Connects to ...
Setup Guide - Page 19
..., videos, and documents stored on /off and the battery is off or in hibernate mode
17 The computer is in -1 Media Card Reader - Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
1 Integrated single analog microphone - Provides quality sound for video chatting and voice recording.
2
7-in standby mode.
• Solid amber -
Setup Guide - Page 21
....
19 Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - For more information about the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. and right-click functions like those on the keyboard. Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 1 Keyboard -
Setup Guide - Page 27
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
1 Left digital array microphone (optional) - Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when ...(optional) - Your display can vary based on or off. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide.
25 Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat.
Setup Guide - Page 29
... it over. 2. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery away from Dell. This computer should only use batteries from other computers.
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. Do not use a battery purchased from the battery bay. WARNING...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... inactivity.
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Check your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Customizing the Desktop
You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, listen to music and internet radio stations. Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more about the features described in your...
Setup Guide - Page 56
... and Utilities disc.
upgrade your operating system. INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to:
reinstall your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com
NOTE: In some countries, opening and...
Setup Guide - Page 58
... Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
INSPIRON
Specifications
System model
Inspiron 1440
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