Using Your Inspiron Laptop | Dell 09N1F7A01, N5010, P10F002, M5010

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

2 Audio in/Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs.

3 Audio out/Headphone connector — Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system.

4 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read.

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Dell 09N1F7A01, N5010, P10F002, P10F001, M5010 setup guide Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE March 2010 P/N 9N1F7 Rev. A01 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up the Operating System Set Up Microsoft WindowsSet Up Ubuntu Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Install the SIM Card Optional SIM card SIM card slot Battery bay Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To disable wireless To enable wireless Set Up Wireless Display Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features Front View Features Battery Status Light Status Lights and Indicators Indicator light status Computer states Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad Gestures Zoom Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key System Setup Bios UtilityMultimedia Control Keys Windows Mobility Center Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Start → Programs → FastAccess Entertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online Backup Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an Icon Solving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Click Applications Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding To run the Program Compatability Wizard If you have other software problems Tab at support.dell.com Using Support ToolsDell Support Center About Your System System System Messages My Dell Downloads Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable Them Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating System Click Undo my last restoration and click Next System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Dell DataSafe Local Backup Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Click Upgrade NowSelect Repair Your Computer System Recovery Media Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support Customer Service Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service Tag Diagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell Getting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and Resources If you need to Dell Support Center. To launch the DellSupport Center, click Processor SpecificationsComputer Model System Chipset Memory Connectors Media Card Reader CommunicationsVideo Touch Pad AudioCamera Keyboard Display Battery Physical AC Adapter Storage To 95% Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Importer Index Index Index Page Page 09N1F7A01