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... Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Ubuntu® Information 9 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using 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 Center 29 Using Support Tools 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter...
... Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Ubuntu® Information 9 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using 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 Center 29 Using Support Tools 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter...
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... connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP information ready. NOTE: Have your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions and see "Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection in Windows Vista" on page 12. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect...
... connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP information ready. NOTE: Have your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions and see "Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection in Windows Vista" on page 12. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect...
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To set up your connection using a wireless router: 1. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 11 Before you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting Up a Wireless 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 documentation for your computer or router for more...
To set up your connection using a wireless router: 1. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 11 Before you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting Up a Wireless 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 documentation for your computer or router for more...
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... the instructions on your desktop or if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. NOTE: If you cannot connect to connect: a. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Double-click the ISP icon on how you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. 12 If you do not have a service...
... the instructions on your desktop or if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. NOTE: If you cannot connect to connect: a. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Double-click the ISP icon on how you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. 12 If you do not have a service...
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... the battery is adequately charged. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Power indicator light - Connect to an AC adapter to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - Turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: On AC Adapter • Solid white: The system is on and the battery is charging. • Flashing white: The system is in standby mode. • Flashing amber: The battery charge...
... the battery is adequately charged. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Power indicator light - Connect to an AC adapter to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - Turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: On AC Adapter • Solid white: The system is on and the battery is charging. • Flashing white: The system is in standby mode. • Flashing amber: The battery charge...
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... order for software installed on your computer. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more 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. To access the display properties window: 1. Customizing the Desktop in Windows Vista You can use...
... order for software installed on your computer. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more 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. To access the display properties window: 1. Customizing the Desktop in Windows Vista You can use...
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... its lifetime. • High performance - • Power saver - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Click Back up files or Back up files and folders on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions in the Back up files: 1. This power option provides the highest level of system...
... its lifetime. • High performance - • Power saver - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Click Back up files or Back up files and folders on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions in the Back up files: 1. This power option provides the highest level of system...
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... connection to complete the setup. c. INSPIRON Solving Problems CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Follow the instructions on the status: • Green - Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. b. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Wired Connections If the network connection is working and provides information on the screen to the wireless router: a. The link integrity light on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
... connection to complete the setup. c. INSPIRON Solving Problems CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Follow the instructions on the status: • Green - Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. b. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Wired Connections If the network connection is working and provides information on the screen to the wireless router: a. The link integrity light on the Dell Support website at support.dell...
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... power light is receiving electrical power, but a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer - Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message- • Save and close any open...
... power light is receiving electrical power, but a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer - Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message- • Save and close any open...
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... your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for...
... your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for...
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... check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press and hold the power button for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that your computer. Turn the computer...
... check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press and hold the power button for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that your computer. Turn the computer...
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... its service tag and express service code. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. INSPIRON Using Support Tools NOTE: The instructions in the taskbar to your computer's model number along with Windows Vista operating system installed. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.
... its service tag and express service code. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. INSPIRON Using Support Tools NOTE: The instructions in the taskbar to your computer's model number along with Windows Vista operating system installed. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.
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... Dell Technical Support - Keyboard failure or loose cable. Alternatively see the Dell Technology Guide on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive connector is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the connector is connected and that will help in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance. No bootable partition on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support. Hard-disk (HDD) drive...
... Dell Technical Support - Keyboard failure or loose cable. Alternatively see the Dell Technology Guide on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive connector is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the connector is connected and that will help in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance. No bootable partition on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support. Hard-disk (HDD) drive...
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.... Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to connect the USB device, or if your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for assistance). This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. USB over current error - Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING...
.... Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to connect the USB device, or if your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for assistance). This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. USB over current error - Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING...
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... works only on page 43. 1. 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 known to wait until you contact Dell ( see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. Turn on page 43) for technical assistance. See the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your hard drive. Using Support...
... works only on page 43. 1. 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 known to wait until you contact Dell ( see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. Turn on page 43) for technical assistance. See the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your hard drive. Using Support...
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... the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. Use an external optical drive or any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the procedures that appears and press . 5. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu...
... the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. Use an external optical drive or any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the procedures that appears and press . 5. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu...
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.... 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 you ordered your computer, 37 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you installed the new device driver. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click...
.... 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 you ordered your computer, 37 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you installed the new device driver. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click...
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... change the boot sequence for the procedures that involve media. 1. Press any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use an external optical drive or any open programs. 2. Restoring Your Operating System or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not have an optical drive. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers...
... change the boot sequence for the procedures that involve media. 1. Press any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use an external optical drive or any open programs. 2. Restoring Your Operating System or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not have an optical drive. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers...
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... replace a worn or defective part. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your computer. 44 See: the Operating System media. 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. the Drivers and Utilities media. the Service Manual on the Dell Support...
... replace a worn or defective part. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your computer. 44 See: the Operating System media. 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. the Drivers and Utilities media. the Service Manual on the Dell Support...
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1210 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. Processor Type CPU L2 Cache External bus frequency Intel® Silverthorne Intel® Atom™ Z520 or Z530 512 KB 533 MHz Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type Memory configuration possible none 1 GB 533 MHz DDR2 1 GB...
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1210 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. Processor Type CPU L2 Cache External bus frequency Intel® Silverthorne Intel® Atom™ Z520 or Z530 512 KB 533 MHz Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type Memory configuration possible none 1 GB 533 MHz DDR2 1 GB...