Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Support Question
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Question posted by Baetespi on August 16th, 2014
Dell Netbook 10 Inspiron Wont Bootup 4 Beeps
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Setup Guide - Page 4
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks of Canonical Ltd.;
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status Lights and Indicators 20 Back View Features 21
Touch Pad 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...
Setup Guide - Page 7
...with the fan or the computer. Restricting airflow around your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. Do not place your computer, ensure that you allow ...dust to accumulate in permanent damage to the computer.
5 You should never place your computer. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10...
Setup Guide - Page 11
...174; Windows® for more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
See the Ubuntu documentation for the first time, follow the instructions on the... preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the...
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It ...optical drive. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). NOTE: ... or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs...
Setup Guide - Page 13
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 50.
11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... adapter is enabled on the screen to a network.
5. Before you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Ensure that shipped with your router. Click Start → Control Panel.
4.
To complete ...and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to...
Setup Guide - Page 22
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Status Lights and Indicators
Power/Battery Status Light
AC adapter Battery
Indicator light status solid white
breathing white off solid white breathing white solid amber off
Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby off/hibernate on standby on/standby off/hibernate
Battery charge level charging < 90%
charging > 90% > 10% >= 10% < 10% n/a
NOTE: The...
Setup Guide - Page 27
.... 4 Display - Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation.
25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Microphone - Provides high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera activity indicator -
Setup Guide - Page 28
To replace the battery: Align the tabs on the battery with your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay.
Lift the battery ...or explosion.
Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place.
26
Setup Guide - Page 30
... games and listen to music and Internet radio stations.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/ manuals or at Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation. You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload...
Setup Guide - Page 31
Remove a Category or Icon
1.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is displayed.
2. Click Save. Enter a title for the category from the
Select an image: box. 4. Add an Icon
Drag and drop the icon to ...
Setup Guide - Page 32
... Online icon
on the
screen.
30 Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password-protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. You can access the service on your data ...
Setup Guide - Page 33
... a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem.
Beep Code Possible Problem
One
Possible system board failure - INSPIRON
Solving Problems
This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 37 or "Contacting Dell" on...
Setup Guide - Page 39
...launch the application, click the taskbar.
icon in the
The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service...information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com.
37 INSPIRON
Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
The Dell Support Center is an easy-to your computer)
Assistance from Dell (Technical Support...
Setup Guide - Page 46
... and to the Choose An Option window.
10. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click ... with an error code and a description of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell.
9. Using Support Tools
8.
Setup Guide - Page 47
INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options.
If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive
Dell...Option
Use
System Restore
as the first solution
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
when System Restore does ...
Setup Guide - Page 56
... computer is experiencing.
2.
INSPIRON
Getting Help
If you experience a problem with your computer, you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Before You Call" on page 56 for a more troubleshooting information.
3.
See "Solving Problems" on page 60.
5. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for procedures...
Setup Guide - Page 63
...-up files. Select your requirement.
4. See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell.
• Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code:
• Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed:
Getting Help
Contacting Dell
For customers in your area. Otherwise, record the contents of each file. To contact...
Setup Guide - Page 64
... and return policies before working inside your warranty. 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...
