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Dell HYD06, P11S002, M301Z setup guide Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Models: M301Z HYD06 P11S002

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

17-in-1 media card reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards.

NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the media card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the slot. Blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.

2 eSATA/USB combo connector — Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player).

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

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

5 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.

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Dell HYD06, P11S002, M301Z setup guide Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Contents

SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage INSPIRON SETUP GUIDERegulatory model P11S series Regulatory type P11S001 P11S002 March 2010 P/N HYD06 Rev. A00 Notes, Cautions, and WarningsSolving Problems ContentsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron LaptopContents Finding More Information and Resources Specifications AppendixUsing Support Tools Getting HelpBefore Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON Connect the AC Adapter Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable OptionalTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power ButtonSet Up Microsoft Windows Set Up the Operating SystemSet Up Ubuntu Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media RecommendedYou will require the following to create the system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup4. Click Create Recovery Media 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local BackupSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card Optional1 SIM card slot 2 SIM card 3 battery bay Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless OptionalTo enable or disable wireless Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the External Optical Drive OptionalConnect to the Internet Optional Set Up the TV Tuner Optional1. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionWindows Vista 3. Click Start → Connect ToWindows Setting Up Your Internet Connection3. Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopThe Connect to the Internet window appears 2. Click Start → Control PanelSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows VistaSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Back View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Front View FeaturesBattery Status Light Status Lights and IndicatorsIndicator light status Battery charge levelIndicator light status Power Button Light/Power Indicator LightUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer statesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features1 Power button and light - Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light on the button indicates the power states Using Your Inspiron LaptopScroll Touch Pad GesturesFlick Using Your Inspiron LaptopRotate ZoomUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys System Setup BIOS UtilityWindows Mobility Center 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume levelPlay the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Display FeaturesThe display panel holds a camera and a microphone 2 Camera activity indicator - Indicates if the camera is on or off Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery1 battery release latch 2 battery Using Your Inspiron LaptopFastAccess Facial Recognition Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Using Your Inspiron LaptopEntertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online BackupUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconPossible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Beep CodePower Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Solving ProblemsIf a program stops responding Lockups and Software Problems2. Click Applications 4. Click End TaskWindows Vista Solving ProblemsWindows Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System tab at support.dell.comMy Dell Downloads Using Support ToolsSystem Messages 1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/mediaUsing Support Tools Keyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cableof them Using Support ToolsHardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics1. Click Start → Help and Support Using Support ToolsIf PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveUsing Support Tools Using Support Tools If PSA is not invokedThe following message is displayed NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc10. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit Option Restoring Your Operating SystemOperating System disc INSPIRONStarting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Dell DataSafe Local BackupRestoring Your Operating System 2. Click Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional5. Select Repair Your Computer Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaRestoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreThe System Recovery Options window appears Starting Dell Factory Image Restore3. Select Repair Your Computer The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsINSPIRON Getting HelpDellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Dell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesProduct Information Automated Order-Status ServiceGetting Help Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original or equivalent packing materials Getting HelpBefore You Call Locating Your Service TagGetting Help Getting Help Diagnostic ChecklistGetting Help Contacting DellFinding More Information and Resources the Service Manual atIf you need to support.dell.comthe Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to support.dell.comComputer Model SpecificationsSystem Chipset ProcessorMedia Card Reader CommunicationsAudio MemorySpecifications ConnectorsVideo DisplayConnectors BatterySpecifications 2.0-compliant connectorsTouch Pad AC AdapterPhysical SpecificationsSpecifications Computer EnvironmentComputer Environment 0.66 GRMSMacrovision Product Notice AppendixINSPIRON Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for MexicoImporter RegulatoryINSPIRON IndexIndex Index Page Printed in the U.S.A 0HYD06A00