INSPIRON™ SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™ SETUP GUIDE
Model PP42L Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop ����������������5 Media Controls ���������������������������������������������� 22 Before Setting Up Your Computer ���������������� 5 Display Features �������������������������������������������� 24 Connect the AC Adapter �������������������������������� 6 Removing and Replacing the Battery ���������� 26 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) ���������� 7 Software Features ���������������������������������������� 28 Press the Power Button ���������������������������������� 8 Solving Problems ����������������������������������������30 Windows Vista® Setup ������������������������������������ 9 Network Problems ���������������������������������������� 30 Enable or Disable Wireless ���������������������������� 9 Power Problems �������������������������������������������� 32 Connect to the Internet (Optional) �������������� 10 Memory Problems ���������������������������������������� 33 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop ����������������������12 Lockups and Software Problems ���������������� 34 Right Side Features �������������������������������������� 12 Using Support Tools ������������������������������������36 Left Side Features ������������������������������������������ 14 Dell Support Center �������������������������������������� 36 Front Side Features �������������������������������������� 16 System Messages ������������������������������������������ 38 Computer Base and Keyboard Features ������ 18 Hardware Troubleshooter ���������������������������� 39 Touch Pad Gestures �������������������������������������� 20 Dell Diagnostics �������������������������������������������� 40
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Restoring Your Operating System ������������42 System Restore ���������������������������������������������� 42 Dell Factory Image Restore �������������������������� 44 Operating System Reinstallation ������������������ 46 Getting Help ��������������������������������������������������48 Technical Support and Customer Service ������������������������������������������������������������ 49 Online Services ���������������������������������������������� 50 Automated Order-Status Service ���������������� 51 Product Information �������������������������������������� 51 Before You Call ���������������������������������������������� 52 Contacting Dell ���������������������������������������������� 53 Finding More Information and Resources ����������������������������������������������������54 Specifications ����������������������������������������������56 Index ��������������������������������������������������������������63
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
This section provides information about setting WARNING: Do not block, push objects up your Inspiron 1440 laptop and connecting into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air peripherals. vents. Do not place your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a Before Setting Up Your closed briefcase, while it is powered on. Computer Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. The computer When positioning your computer, ensure that turns on the fan when the computer gets you allow easy access to a power source, hot. Fan noise is normal and does not adequate ventilation, and a level surface to indicate a problem with the fan or the place your computer. computer. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or laptop may cause it to overheat. To prevent sharp objects on the computer may result overheating ensure that you leave at least in permanent damage to the computer. 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on.
5 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to your computer. NOTE: Charge the computer battery for at least 12 hours before using your computer on battery power.
6 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.
7 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Press the Power Button
8 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Enable or Disable Wireless If you selected Windows Vista operating To turn on wireless, with the computer system while ordering, your Dell computer is turned on: preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up 1. Press
9 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Connect to the Internet Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, (Optional) connect the telephone line to the external NOTE: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and USB modem (optional) and to the telephone ISP offerings vary by country. wall jack before you set up your Internet To connect to the Internet, you need an external connection. modem or network connection and an ISP. • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite If WLAN adapter is not a part of your original modem connection, contact your ISP order, you can purchase one from the Dell or cellular telephone service for setup website at www.dell.com. instructions. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet To complete setting up your wired internet but have successfully connected in the connection, follow the instructions in “Setting past, the ISP might have a service outage. Up Your Internet Connection” on page 11. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, then Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.
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Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any see the documentation that shipped with open programs. your router. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. Before you can use your wireless Internet 3. Under Network and Internet, click Connect connection, you need to connect to your to the Internet. wireless router. To set up your connection to The Connect to the Internet window appears. a wireless router: 4. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any depending on how you want to connect: open programs. ––Choose Broadband if you use a DSL, 2. Click Start → Connect To. satellite modem, cable TV modem, ® 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to or Bluetooth wireless technology complete the setup. connection. ––Chose Dial-up if you use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
11 INSPIRON 12 Right SideFeatures additional to performcommontasks.Theconnectorsonyourcomputerprovide theoptionofattaching Your Inspiron1440laptophasindicatorsandbuttonsthatprovide informationandenableyou Using Your Inspiron
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1 ExpressCard slot – Provides support for additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia, and security features. Supports 34 mm ExpressCards. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.
2 Audio out/Headphone connector – Connects to a pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system.
3 Audio in/Microphone connector – Connects to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs. 4 Optical drive – Plays or burns CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray disc (optional). Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Optical drive light – Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you insert a disc and it is being read. 6 Optical drive eject button – Opens the optical drive.
7 USB 2.0 connector – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
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1 Security cable slot – Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.
2 AC adapter connector – Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.
3 VGA connector – Connects to a monitor or projector.
4 Network connector – Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.
5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
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1 Integrated single analog microphone – Provides quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 2 7-in-1 Media Card Reader – Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on these digital memory cards: • Secure digital (SD) memory card • Memory Stick PRO • Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) card • Hi Speed-SD • Multi Media Card (MMC) • Hi Density-SD • Memory Stick
3 Power/Battery indicator light – Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate power/battery charge status. The light indicates the following states while charging or using the computer with: an AC adapter • Solid white – The computer is on/off and the battery is charging. • Blinking white – The computer is in standby mode. • Off – The computer is off or in hibernate mode. a battery • Solid white – The computer is on. • Blinking white – The computer is in standby mode. • Solid amber – The battery charge is low. Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery. • Off – The computer is off or in hibernate mode
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1 Keyboard – For more information about the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. The media controls are also located on the keyboard. These keys control CD, DVD, Blu-ray (optional), and media playback. 2 Touch pad buttons – Provide left- and right-click functions like those on a mouse.
3 Touch pad – Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left-click by tapping the surface.
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Touch Pad Gestures Circular Scroll – Allows you to scroll up and down, or right and left. Scroll To scroll up and down: Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll Move a finger in the vertical feature includes: scroll zone (extreme right Traditional Scroll – Allows you to scroll up of the touch pad), in a and down, or right and left. clockwise circular motion to To scroll up and down: scroll up or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll Move a finger up or down down. in the vertical scroll zone To scroll right and left: (extreme right of the touch Move a finger in the pad) to scroll up or down on horizontal scroll zone the active window. (extreme bottom of the touch To scroll right and left: pad), in a clockwise circular Move a finger right or left motion to scroll right or in the horizontal scroll zone counterclockwise circular (extreme bottom of the touch motion to scroll left. pad) to scroll right or left on the active window.
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Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom – Allows you to zoom in or out. To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad) to zoom in.
To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad) to zoom out.
21 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop Media Controls You can configure the media control keys using the Function Key Behavior in the System Setup utility. The options in the Function Key Behavior setting are: Multimedia Key First – This is the default setting. Pressing any media control key performs the associated multimedia action. For function key, press
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Mute the sound Play or pause
Turn down the volume Play the next track or chapter Turn up the volume Eject the disc Play the previous track or chapter
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1 Left digital array microphone (optional) – Combines with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording.
2 Camera activity light (optional) – Indicates if the camera is on or off. Based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera.
3 Camera (optional) – Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Based on the selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 4 Right digital array microphone (optional) – Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording.
5 Display – Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer. For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide.
25 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery
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1 Battery 2 Battery release latch 3 Battery bay
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WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. This computer should only use a battery purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries from other computers. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter).
To remove the battery: 1. Shut down the computer and turn it over. 2. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Slide the battery away from the battery bay. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it clicks into place.
27 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop Software Features Customizing the Desktop NOTE: For more information about the You can customize your desktop to change the features described in this section, see appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, the Dell Technology Guide on your hard and so on by accessing the Personalize drive or on the Dell Support website at appearance and sounds window. support.dell.com. To access the display properties window: Productivity and Communication 1. Right-click an open area of the desktop. You can use your computer to create 2. Click Personalize, to open the Personalize presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, appearance and sounds window and learn and spreadsheets depending on the applications more about your customization options. installed in your computer. Check your purchase Customizing Your Energy Settings order for software installed on your computer. You can use the power options in your operating After connecting to the Internet, you can access system to configure the power settings on your websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and computer. download files, and so on. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three Entertainment and Multimedia default options: You can use your computer to watch videos, • Balanced — This power option offers full play games, listen to music and internet radio performance when you need it and saves stations. power during periods of inactivity.
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• Power saver — This power option saves Backing Up Your Data power on your computer by reducing system It is recommended that you periodically back up performance to maximize the life of the files and folders on your computer. computer and by reducing the amount of energy consumed by your computer over its To back up files: lifetime. 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ System • High performance — This power option and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ provides the highest level of system Transfer files and settings. performance on your computer by adapting 2. Click Back up files or Back up computer. processor speed to your activity and by 3. Click Continue on the User Account Control maximizing system performance. window and follow the instructions on the Transferring Information to a New Back up Files wizard. Computer 1. Click Start → Transfer files and settings → Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2. In the User Account Control window, click Continue. 3. Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 29 INSPIRON 30 computer. the on disabled been has lost —Thewirelessrouterisofflineor If thewirelessnetworkconnectionis Wireless Connections Network Problems page 3 guidelines, see“UsingSupportTools” on solve yourproblemusingthefollowing information foryourcomputer. Ifyoucannot troubleshooting provides section This Solving Problems • source (cablemodemornetworkhub). data your to connected and on powered Check yourwirelessroutertoensure itis 6 orsee“ContactingDell”onpage5
3 . • • router: Re-establish yourconnectiontothewireless computer closertoyourwirelessrouter. your wirelessconnection.Try movingthe interrupting or blocking be may Interference c. b. a. to completethesetup. Follow theinstructionsonscreen Click any openprograms. Save andcloseanyopenfiles,exit Start → ConnectTo. Solving Problems
Wired Connections NOTE: The link integrity light on the network If the wired network connection is lost — The connector is only for the wired network cable is loose or damaged. connection. The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections. • Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged. The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working and provides information on the status: • Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.
31 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding — The display may If the power light is off — The computer is not be responding. Press the power button until either turned off or is not receiving power. the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • Reseat the power cable into both the If the power light is blinking white — The power connector on the computer and the computer is in standby mode. Press a key on electrical outlet. the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, pad or a connected mouse, or press the power ensure that the power strip is plugged into button to resume normal operation. an electrical outlet and that the power strip If you encounter interference that hinders is turned on. Also bypass power protection reception on your computer — An unwanted devices, power strips, and power extension signal is creating interference by interrupting or cables to verify that the computer turns blocking other signals. Some possible causes of on properly. interference are: • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension by testing it with another device, such as cables. a lamp. • Too many devices connected to a power • Check the AC adapter cable connections. strip. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the • Multiple power strips connected to the same light on the AC adapter is on. electrical outlet.
32 Solving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problems — • Ensure that you are following the memory If you receive an insufficient memory installation guidelines (see the Service message — Manual on the Dell Support website at • Save and close any open files and exit any support.dell.com). open programs you are not using to see if • Check if the memory module is compatible that resolves the problem. with your computer. Your computer supports • See the software documentation for DDR2 memory. For more information about the minimum memory requirements. If type of memory supported by your computer, necessary, install additional memory see “Specifications” on page 56. (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see “Dell website at support.dell.com). Diagnostics” on page 40). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service • Reseat the memory modules (see the Manual on the Dell Support website at Service Manual on the Dell Support website support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer at support.dell.com) to ensure that your is successfully communicating with the computer is successfully communicating memory. with the memory.
33 Solving Problems Lockups and Software If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears — Problems CAUTION: You might lose data if you are If the computer does not start up — Ensure unable to perform an operating system that the power cable is firmly connected to the shutdown. computer and to the electrical outlet. If you are unable to get a response by pressing If a program stops responding — End the a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, program: press the power button for at least 8 to 10 1. Press
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1. Click Start → Control Panel→ ––Ensure that your computer meets the Programs→ Use an older program with this minimum hardware requirements needed version of Windows. to run the software. See the software 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. documentation for information. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. ––Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. If you have other software problems — ––Verify that the device drivers do not • Back up your files immediately. conflict with the program. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the ––If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall hard drive or CDs. the program. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information: ––Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.
35 INSPIRON 36 click the Servicestabatsupport.dell.com. Support Centerandavailablesupporttools, you need.FormoreinformationaboutDell service, support,andsystem-specificinformation The DellSupportCenterhelpsyoufind the Dell SupportCenter Using SupportTools Click the with itsservicetag andexpressservicecode. displays yourcomputer’s modelnumber along page home The topoftheDellSupportCenter access: to links provides page home The application. • • • • Upgrades &Accessories) Information, System Information, Warranty About Your System(SystemDocumentation, and OnlineScanwithPCCheckUp) and Tutorials, How-To HelpwithDellonCall, DellConnect with Support (Technical Dell from Assistance your computer) to relevant alerts support (technical Alerts Recovery, andWindowsoperatingsystem) Performance, Network/Internet,Backup/ System Security, (Troubleshooting, Help Self icon in the taskbar to run the the run to taskbar the in icon ™ , Customer Service, Training Service, Customer , Using Support Tools
For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
37 Using Support Tools System Messages CMOS checksum error — Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. If your computer has an issue or error, it may See the Service Manual on the Dell Support display a System Message that will help you website at support.dell.com or see “Contacting identify the cause and action needed to resolve Dell” on page 53 for assistance. the issue. Hard-disk (HDD) drive failure — Possible NOTE: If the message you received is not hard disk drive failure during HDD POST. See listed in the following examples, see the “Contacting Dell” on page 53 for assistance. documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running Hard-disk (HDD) drive read failure — Possible when the message appeared. Alternatively hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test. See you could see the Service Manual on the “Contacting Dell” on page 53 for assistance. Dell Support website at support.dell.com Keyboard failure — Keyboard failure or loose or see “Contacting Dell” on page 53 for cable. assistance. No boot device available — No bootable Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help connector is loose, or no bootable device exists. in resolving this problem, please note this • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure checkpoint and contact Dell Technical that the connector is connected and that the Support — The computer failed to complete drive is installed properly and partitioned as the boot routine three consecutive times for the a boot device. same error. See “Contacting Dell” on page 53 for assistance.
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• Enter system setup and ensure that the boot This feature can be enabled or disabled in the sequence information is correct (see the BIOS setup (see “Contacting Dell” on page 53 Service Manual on the Dell Support website for assistance). at support.dell.com). No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system Hardware Troubleshooter board might be malfunctioning or motherboard If a device is either not detected during failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell the operating system setup or is detected Support website at support.dell.com). but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the USB over current error — Disconnect the USB incompatibility. device. Your USB device needs more power for it to function properly. Use an external power To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: source to connect the USB device, or if your 1. Click Start → Help and Support. device has two USB cables, connect both of 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in them. the search field and press
39 Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your If you experience a problem with your Hard Drive computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden Software Problems” on page 34 and run the diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for NOTE: If your computer cannot display a technical assistance. screen image, see “Contacting Dell” on It is recommended that you print these page 53. procedures before you begin. 1. Ensure that the computer is connected to an NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell electrical outlet that is known to be working computers. properly. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc 2. Turn on (or restart) your computer. is optional and may not ship with your 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press
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NOTE: If you see a message stating that no NOTE: The next steps change the boot diagnostics utility partition has been found, sequence for one time only. On the next run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers start-up, the computer boots according to and Utilities disc. the devices specified in the system setup 4. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics program. from the diagnostics utility partition on your 3. When the boot device list appears, highlight hard drive. CD/DVD/CD-RW and press
41 INSPIRON 42 following ways: the in system operating your restore You can Restoring Your OperatingSystem • • System resolve youroperatingsystemproblem. Image RestoreonlyifSystem didnot you receivedthecomputer. Use DellFactory and removeanyprogramsinstalled after permanently deletealldataonthe harddrive procedure This computer. the purchased you drive totheoperatingstateitwasinwhen Dell preserving datafiles. and system operating your restoring for files. UseSystemRestoreasthefirstsolution data affecting without state operating earlier Factory Image Restore returns your hard hard your returns Restore Image Factory Restore returns your computer to an an to computer your returns Restore completely reversible. are computer your to makes Restore System undesirable operatingstate.Anychanges that an in computer the left have settings system if changes tothehardware,software, orother operating state(withoutaffecting datafiles) you toreturnyourcomputeran earlier a SystemRestoreoptionwhichallows provide systems operating Windows The System Restore • system problem. Restore didnotresolveyouroperating System if only disc the Use drive. hard the on Operating Systemdiscalsodeletesalldata your operatingsystem.However, usingthe with yourcomputer, youcanuseittorestore If youreceivedanOperatingSystemdisc Restoring Your Operating System
CAUTION: Make regular backups of your 3. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts data files. System Restore does not monitor on the screen. your data files or recover them. In the event that System Restore did not resolve NOTE: The procedures in this document the issue, you may undo the last system restore. were written for the Windows default view, Undoing the Last System Restore so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and Starting System Restore exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, 1. Click Start . or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 2. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press
43 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image These options restore your hard drive to the Restore permanently deletes all data on operating state it was in when you purchased the hard drive and removes any programs the computer. Any programs or files added or drivers installed after you received since you received your computer—including your computer. If possible, back up the data files—are permanently deleted from data before using these options. Use Dell the hard drive. Data files include documents, Factory Image Restore only if System spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, Restore did not resolve your operating music files, and so on. If possible, back up all system problem. data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers.
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Dell Factory Image Restore 7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion 1. Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo screen appears. appears, press
45 Restoring Your Operating System Operating System To reinstall Windows, you need the following Reinstallation • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc Before you Begin NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc If you are considering reinstalling the Windows contains drivers that were installed during operating system to correct a problem with a the assembly of the computer. Use the newly installed driver, first try using Windows Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver required drivers. Depending on the region Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use from which you ordered your computer, or System Restore to return your operating system whether you requested the disc, the Dell to the operating state it was in before you Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating installed the new device driver. See “System System disc may not ship with your Restore” on page 42. computer. NOTE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.
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Reinstalling Windows Vista NOTE: If you wait too long and the The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours operating system logo appears, continue to ® ® to complete. After you reinstall the operating wait until you see the Microsoft Windows system, you must also reinstall the device desktop; then, shut down your computer drivers, virus protection program, and other and try again. software. NOTE: The next steps change the boot 1. Save and close any open files and exit any sequence for one time only. On the next open programs. start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup 2. Insert the Operating System disc. program. 3. Click Exit if the Install Windows message 6. When the boot device list appears, highlight appears. CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press
47 INSPIRON 48 diagnose andtroubleshoottheproblem: to steps following the complete can you If youexperienceaproblemwithyourcomputer, Getting Help 4. 3. 2. 1. Support online. page 5 procedures. See“OnlineServices” on troubleshooting and installation with help for available atDellSupport(support.dell.com ) Use Dell’s extensivesuiteofonlineservices page 5 Fill outthe“DiagnosticChecklist”on procedures onhowtorunDellDiagnostics. See “DellDiagnostics”onpage the problemyourcomputerisexperiencing. to pertain that procedures and information See “SolvingProblems”onpage 0 2 for a more extensive list of Dell Dell of list extensive more a for . 4 3 0 0 for for 5. and then“ContactingDell”onpage5 problem, see“BeforeYou Call”onpage5 the resolved not have steps preceding the If may notbeavailableinallcountries. procedures. staff canassistyouwithanynecessary near oratthecomputersothatsupport Dell’s Express Service Code system system Code Service Dell’sExpress NOTE: telephone a from Support Dell Call NOTE: 3 . 2 Getting Help When prompted by Dell’s automated telephone Technical Support and system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support Customer Service personnel. If you do not have an Express Dell’s support service is available to answer Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, your questions about Dell hardware. Our double-click the Express Service Code icon, and support staff use computer-based diagnostics to follow the directions. provide fast, accurate answers. NOTE: Some of the services are not To contact Dell’s support service, see “Before always available in all locations outside You Call” on page 52 and then see the contact the continental U.S. Call your local information for your region or go to Dell representative for information on support.dell.com. availability.
49 Getting Help Online Services Dell Support e-mail addresses You can learn about Dell products and services • [email protected] on the following websites: • [email protected] • www.dell.com • [email protected] (Latin America and • www.dell.com/ap (Asian/Pacific countries Caribbean countries only) only) • [email protected] (Asian/Pacific • www.dell.com/jp (Japan only) countries only) • www.euro.dell.com (Europe only) Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses • www.dell.com/la (Latin American and • [email protected] (Asian/Pacific Caribbean countries) countries only) • www.dell.ca (Canada only) • [email protected] (Canada only) You can access Dell Support through the Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) following websites and e-mail addresses: • ftp.dell.com Dell Support websites Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password. • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • supportapj.dell.com (Asia Pacific only)
50 Getting Help Automated Order-Status Product Information Service If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like To check on the status of any Dell products to place an order, visit the Dell website at that you have ordered, you can go to www.dell.com. For the telephone number to call support.dell.com, or you can call the automated for your region or to speak to a sales specialist, order-status service. A recording prompts you see “Contacting Dell” on page 53. for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the telephone number to call your region, see “Contacting Dell” on page 53 for problems with your order. If you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. Have your invoice or packing slip handy when you call. For the telephone number to call for your region, see “Contacting Dell” on page 53.
51 Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist • Name: NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s • Date: automated-support telephone system direct • Address: your call more efficiently. You may also be • Phone number: asked for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). • Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer • Express Service Code: before you call Dell for assistance and call from • Return Material Authorization Number a telephone at or near the computer. You may be (if provided by Dell support technician): asked to type some commands at the keyboard, • Operating system and version: relay detailed information during operations, or • Devices: try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available.
52 Getting Help • Expansion cards: Contacting Dell • Are you connected to a network? Yes/No For customers in the United States, call • Network, version, and network adapter: 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). • Programs and versions: NOTE: If you do not have an active See your operating system documentation Internet connection, you can find contact to determine the contents of the computer’s information on your purchase invoice, start-up files. If the computer is connected to packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the Dell provides several online and telephone-based contents of each file before calling Dell. support and service options. Availability varies by • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic country and product, and some services may not code: be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, • Description of problem and troubleshooting technical support, or customer service issues: procedures you performed: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. 53 INSPIRON 54 Finding MoreInformationandResources Bluetooth maintaining peripherals,RAID,Internet, system, operating your about more learn drivers foryourcomputer, andreadmefiles. reinstall laptopsystemsoftware,orupdate run adiagnosticprogramforyourcomputer, reinstall youroperatingsystem. to: need you If reinstall orreplaceaworndefective part. memory, or a newharddrive. additional or new with computer your upgrade ® , networking,ande-mail. the your OperatingSystemdisc. at support.dell.com website Support Dell the on the ServiceManual hard drive. the DellTechnology Guideinstalledonyour See: Drivers and Utilities and Drivers computer. return policiesbefore workinginsideyour your warranty. Checkyourwarrantyand void may computer your of parts replacing can befoundontheDell at support.dell.com. NOTE: Insomecountries,openingand NOTE: Driversanddocumentationupdates disc. ™ Support website website Support Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to: See: find safety best practices information for your the safety and regulatory documents that computer shipped with your computer and also see the review Warranty information, Terms and Regulatory Compliance Homepage at Conditions (U.S. only), Safety instructions, www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement. find your Service tag/Express Service Code — the back or bottom of your computer. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support. find drivers and downloads. the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. access technical support and product help. check on your order status for new purchases. find solutions and answers to common questions. locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. 55 INSPIRON upgrading your computer. computer. your upgrading need whensettingup,updatingdriversfor, and This sectionprovidesinformationthatyoumay 56 Specifications Inspiron 1440 System model Start click computer, your of configuration the regarding information more For computer. the optiontoviewinformationabout your NOTE: Offeringsmayvarybyregion.
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Intel Pentium Dual-Core Intel Celeron Intel Type Processor Intel Core Dual-Core External busfrequency ® Celeron ™ 2 Duo
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L2 cache L2 2 MB/3MB/6MB 1 MB 1 MB 1 MB 1066 MHz and MHz, 800 667 MHz,
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Memory Computer information Memory module two System chipset Intel GM45 (UMA) connector internally-accessible Intel GM45 (Discrete) SO-DIMM sockets Graphics card ATI Mobility Radeon Memory 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, HD4330 configurations 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB Graphics card 256 MB GFX/ possible memory 512 MB GFX Memory type DDR2 SO-DIMM Graphics bus internal Minimum memory 1 GB Maximum memory 8 GB Communications Modem (optional) External V.92 56K NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your USB modem memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board ExpressCard Wireless internal WLAN and ® Connector one 34 mm Bluetooth wireless ExpressCard slot support Connector size 26 pins
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Audio Ports and connectors Audio type two-channel high Mini-Card one half definition audio (Azalia) Mini-Card slot Audio controller IDT 92HD81 Network adapter RJ45 port Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digital USB three 4-pin USB 2.0- and digital-to-analog) compliant connectors Internal interface Intel high-definition Video 15-hole connector audio Speaker two 4-ohm speaker Display Volume controls program menus, Type (TrueLife) 14.0 inch (HD) WLED keyboard hotkeys 14.0 inch (HD+) WLED Dimensions: Ports and connectors Height 173.95 mm (6.85 inches) Audio one microphone connector, stereo Width 309.40 mm (12.2 inches) headphone/speaker connector, digital MIC Diagonal 355.60 mm (14.0 inches) with camera module Operating angle 0° (closed) to 140° (optional)
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Display Camera (optional) Viewing Angles: Pixel 1.3 megapixel Horizontal ±40° (HD) Video resolution 320 x 240 ~1280 x 1024 ±60° (HD+) (640 x 480 at 30 fps) Vertical +15/-30° (HD) Diagonal viewing 66° angle ±50° (HD+) Pixel pitch 0.2265 mm (HD) Touch pad 0.1935 mm (HD+) X/Y position 240 cpi Power 4.8 W (max) (HD) resolution (graphics consumption 5.5 W (max) (HD+) table mode) (panel with Size: backlight) (typical) Width 81.0 mm (3.20 inches) sensor-active area Height 42.0 mm (1.65 inches) rectangle
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Keyboard Battery Number of keys 86 (U.S. and Canada); Weight 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) (4-cell) 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan) 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) (6-cell) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 0.52 kg (1.15 lb) (9-cell)
Battery AC adapter Type 4-cell lithium ion Input voltage 100–240 VAC 6-cell lithium ion Input current 1.5/1.6 A 9-cell lithium ion (maximum) Depth 48.45 mm (1.91 inches) Input frequency 50–60 Hz
Height 20.15 mm (0.79 inches) Output power 65 W or 90 W (4/6-cell) Output current 3.34 A (65 W); 40.05 mm (1.58 inches) 4.62 A (90 W) (9-cell) Rated output 19.5 +/–1.0 VDC Width 205.22 mm (8.08 inches) voltage (4/6-cell) 276.95 (10.90 inches) (9-cell)
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AC adapter AC adapter Dimensions: 90 W 65 W Height 16.0 mm (0.67 inches) Height 29.0 mm (1.14 inches) Width 70.0 mm (2.76 inches) Width 46.5 mm (1.83 inches) Depth 147.0 mm (5.79 inches) Depth 107 mm Weight (with 0.350 kg (0.77 lb) (4.21 inches) cables) Weight (with 0.250 kg (0.55 lb) 90 W (D-Series) cables) Height 34.2 mm (1.35 inches) 65 W (E-Series) Width 60.8 mm (2.40 inches) Height 16.0 mm (0.67 inches) Depth 169.5 mm (6.68 inches) Width 66.0 mm (2.60 inches) Weight (with 0.460 kg (1.01 lb) Depth 127.0 mm cables) (5.00 inches) Weight (with 0.265 kg (0.58 lb) cables)
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Physical Computer environment Height 25.4 to 38.9 mm Relative humidity (maximum): (1.0 to 1.5 inches) Operating 10% to 90% Width 339 mm (13.35 inches) (noncondensing) Depth 238 mm (9.37 inches) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Weight (with 2.3 kg (5.07 lb) 4-cell battery) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Weight (with 2.4 kg (5.29 lb) Operating 0.66 GRMS 6-cell battery) Storage 1.30 GRMS Computer environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive Temperature range: in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Operating 110 G Storage –40° to 65°C Storage 163 G (–40° to 149°F) Airborne G2 or lower as defined by contaminant level ISA-S71.04-1985
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Index A connect(ing) to the Internet 10 AC adapter conserving energy 28 size and weight 61 customer service 49 airflow, allowing 5 customizing B your energy settings 28 backups creating 29 D damage, avoiding 5 C data, backing up 29 calling Dell 52 Dell Factory Image Restore 42 computer, setting up 5 Dell Support Center 36 Dell support website 55
63 Index Dell Technology Guide H for further information 54 hardware problems Diagnostic Checklist 52 diagnosing 40 drivers and downloads 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 E help e-mail addresses getting assistance and support 48 for technical support 50 I energy Internet connection 10 conserving 28 ISP expansion bus 57 Internet Service Provider 10 F M finding more information 54 memory problems FTP login, anonymous 50 solving 33 memory support 57
64 Index N R network connection reinstalling Windows 42 fixing 30, 31 resources, finding more 54 network speed restoring factory image 44 testing 30 S O setup, before you begin 5 order status 51 software features 28 software problems 34 P solving problems 30 power problems, solving 32 specifications 56 power strips, using 6 support e-mail addresses 50 problems, solving 30 support sites processor 56 worldwide 49 products System Messages 38 information and purchasing 51 system reinstall options 42 System Restore 42
65 Index T technical support 49 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W Windows, reinstalling 42 Windows Vista® 9 Program Compatibility Wizard 34 reinstalling 47 setup 9 wired network network cable, connecting 7
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