SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™
8Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button
9Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating SystemYour Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of
10Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as
11Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media:Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page 1.
12Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)
13Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless:Turn on your computer.1. Double-click the 2. icon on the system tray or press <F2>. The W
14Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional)To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and a
15Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available
16Using Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ laptop.Right View Features1 231 Audio out
17Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1231 VGA connector — Connects to a monitor or projector.2 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices,
18Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features234156
19Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. 2Function key row — The wireless enable or disable key, brigh
20Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsPower/Battery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge levelAC
21Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features211Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer.NOTE: Before
22Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScrollAllows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes:Traditional Scroll — Allows you
23Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes:One finger zoom
24Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display FeaturesThe display panel holds a camera and accompanying digital microphone.123 4
25Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Microphone — Provides high quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording.2Camera — Built-in camera for video
26Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety inst
27Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1battery release latches (2)2battery3battery bay4battery bay slots (3)1234
SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P09T series Regulatory type: P09T001 INSPIRON™
28Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide a
29Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DockThe Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders.
30Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupNOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions.NOTE: A broadband connec
31Solving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines
32Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee
33Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power light is off — The computer is either turned off, in standby state, or is not receiving power.Press the
34Solving Problems If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting
35Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer an
36Solving Problems If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program C
37Using Support ToolsDell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center is an easy-to-use application that provides information about your computer, personali
Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates
38Using Support Tools My Dell DownloadsNOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions.Some of the software pre-installed on your new comp
39Using Support Tools Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please not
40Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi
41Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveThe Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your h
42Using Support Tools If you are experiencing memory issues, c. press <y>, otherwise press <n>.The following message is displayed d. “Boo
43Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscNOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an
44Using Support Tools If a problem is encountered during a test, 8. a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down
45Restoring Your Operating SystemYou can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory
46Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer
47Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System RestoreNOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit
3 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . .
48Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see “Dell Fac
49Restoring Your Operating System Select 5. Repair Your Computer.Select 6. Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Optio
50Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your comp
51Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system will permanentl
52Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image RestoreTurn on the computer. 1. When the DELL2. ™ logo appears, press <F8> sever
53Restoring Your Operating System
54Getting HelpIf you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solvi
55Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta
56Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific
57Getting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceTo check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or yo
4 Contents System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Dell Diagnostics . .
58Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:
59Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc
60Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and cal
61Getting Help See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start-up files. If the computer is connected to a p
62Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 50run a diagnostic progra
63Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te
64Computer ModelDell™ Inspiron™ 1018Computer InformationProcessor type Intel® Atom™System chipset Intel NM10 ExpressMemoryMemory module connectorone S
65Specications ConnectorsAudio one stereo headphone/speaker connectorMini-Card one half-size Mini-Card slotNetwork adapter one RJ45 connectorUSB two
66Specications DisplayType 10.1-inch WSVGA Truelife WLEDDimensions:Height 222.72 mm (8.77 inches)Width 125.28 mm (4.93 inches)Diagonal 255.52 mm (10.
67Specications Touch PadX/Y position resolution (graphics table mode)240 cpiSize:Width 65.0 mm to 78.0 mm (2.55 to 3.07 inches) sensor-active areaHei
5This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensur
68Specications AC AdapterInput voltage 100-240 VACInput current 1.0 AInput frequency 50-60 HzOutput power 30 WOutput current 1.58 ARated output volta
69Specications Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity (maximum
70AppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten
71Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this
72Aairflow, allowing 5Bbefore you call 59Ccalling Dell 59computer capabilities 28computer, setting up 5customer service 55Ddamage, avoiding 5Da
73Index Hardware Troubleshooter 40helpgetting assistance and support 54IInternet connection 14ISPInternet Service Provider 14Mmemory problemssolvi
74Index software features 28software problems 35Specifications 64support e-mail addresses 56support sitesworldwide 56System Messages 38Vventilat
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6Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge pro
7Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional)To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.
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