Dell Inspiron Mini 10v, Setup Manual

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Page 4: ...en Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron and YOURS IS HERE are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel is a registered trademark and Atom is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Ubuntu is a registered trademark of Canonical Ltd...

Page 5: ...ptional 10 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Touch Pad Gestures 20 Display Features 22 Removing and Replacing the Battery 24 Software Features 26 Solving Problems 28 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center 34 System Messages 3...

Page 6: ...tallation 44 Getting Help 46 Technical Support and Customer Service 47 Online Services 47 Automated Order Status Service 48 Product Information 48 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 49 Before You Call 50 Contacting Dell 51 Finding More Information and Resources 52 Specifications 54 Index 62 ...

Page 7: ... 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 WARNING Do not block push objects into or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents Do not place your Dell computer in a low airflow environment such as a closed briefcase while it is powered on Restricting the airflow can dam...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...7 Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 Connect the Network Cable Optional To use a wired network connection connect the network cable ...

Page 10: ...8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 Press the Power Button ...

Page 11: ...t connection CAUTION Do not interrupt the operating system s setup process Doing so may render your computer unusable Ubuntu Setup If you ordered Ubuntu operating system with your computer it is already configured See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer for more operating system specific information Enable or Disable Wireless To turn on wireless with the computer turned on...

Page 12: ...can purchase one from the Dell website at www dell com Setting Up a Wired Connection If you are using a dial up connection connect the telephone line to the external USB modem optional and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection If you are using a DSL or cable satellite modem connection contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions To complete ...

Page 13: ... the instructions on the screen to 4 complete the setup Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection perform the steps in the following section Save and close any open files and exit any 1 open programs Double click the ISP icon on the Microsoft 2 Windows desktop Follow the instructions on the screen to 3 complete the setup If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or ...

Page 14: ...te 6 option If you do not have an ISP click Choose from a list of Internet service providers ISPs If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD click Set up my connection manually If you have a setup CD click Use the CD I got from an ISP NOTE Your computer does not have an internal optical drive Use an external optical drive or any external storage...

Page 15: ...13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 Click the appropriate option under 8 How do you want to connect to the Internet and click Next Use the setup information provided by your 9 ISP to complete the setup ...

Page 16: ...Mini 10 Your Inspiron Mini 10 has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices Right Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 17: ...ector Connects to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs 3 Power USB connector This connector can be used for USB devices that require more power This connector supports up to 2 A current loading 4 VGA connector Connects to a monitor or projector 5 Network connector Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network ...

Page 18: ...16 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 19: ...s to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery 3 USB 2 0 connectors 2 Connects to USB devices such as a mouse keyboard printer external drive or MP3 player 4 3 in 1 Media Card Reader Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos music videos and documents stored on the following digital memory cards Secure Digital SD memory card Secure Digital High Capacity ...

Page 20: ...18 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 4 3 2 ...

Page 21: ...uter 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 Blinking amber The battery charge is low Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery Off The computer is off or in hibernate mode 2 Keyboard Settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using the system setting utility 3 Touch pad Provid...

Page 22: ...r right or left in the horizontal scroll zone extreme bottom of the touch pad to scroll right or left on the active window Circular Scroll Allows you to scroll up and down or right and left To scroll up and down Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone extreme right of the touch pad in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll down To scroll right and ...

Page 23: ...21 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 ...

Page 24: ...22 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Display Features 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 25: ...ce recording 2 Camera activity light Indicates if the camera is on or off 3 Camera Built in camera for video capture conferencing and chat 4 Display Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer For more information about displays see the Dell Technology Guide ...

Page 26: ...24 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Removing and Replacing the Battery 1 2 3 ...

Page 27: ...ters WARNING Before removing the battery shut down the computer and remove external cables including the AC adapter To remove the battery Shut down the computer and turn it over 1 Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks 2 into place Slide the battery release latch to unlock 3 position Pull the battery up and out of the battery bay 4 To replace the battery slide it into the bay until it clicks...

Page 28: ...n use your computer to create presentations brochures greeting cards fliers and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in your computer Check your purchase order for software installed on your computer After connecting to the Internet you can access websites setup an e mail account upload and download files and so on Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch vid...

Page 29: ...he display properties window Right click an open area of the desktop 1 Click 2 Properties to open the Display Properties window and learn more about your customization options Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer To back up files Click 1 Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup Follow the instructions in the 2 Back up Fil...

Page 30: ...g instructions Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source cable modem or network hub Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless connection Try moving the computer closer to your wir...

Page 31: ...gged 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 NOTE Th...

Page 32: ... AC adapter has a light ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding The display may not be responding Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on If the power light is blinking white The computer is in standby mode Press a key on the keyboard move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected m...

Page 33: ...r strips connected to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements If you experience other memory problems Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines see the Se...

Page 34: ... external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears CAUTION You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the com...

Page 35: ...formation Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software See the software documentation for information Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program If necessary uninstall and then re...

Page 36: ...ecurity System Performance Network Internet Backup Recovery and Windows operating system Alerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer Assistance from Dell Technical Support with DellConnect Customer Service Training and Tutorials How To Help with Dell on Call and Online Scan with PCCheckUp About Your System System Documentation Warranty Information System Information Upgrades Accessor...

Page 37: ... three consecutive times for the same error see Contacting Dell on page 51 for assistance CMOS checksum error Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low Replace the battery See the Dell Technology Guide on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support dell com or see Contacting Dell on page 51 for assistance Hard disk drive HDD failure Possible hard disk drive failure during POST see ...

Page 38: ...t a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range Dell recommends that you back up your data regularly A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem S M A R T error possible hard disk drive failure This feature can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup see Contacting Dell on page 51 for assistance Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected d...

Page 39: ...ide Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive NOTE If your computer cannot display a screen image see Contacting Dell on page 51 Ensure that the computer is connected to an 1 electrical outlet that is known to be wor...

Page 40: ...tem logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop then shut down your computer and try again NOTE The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only On the next start up the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program When the boot device list appears highlight 3 CD DVD CD RW and press Enter Select the 4 Boot from CD ROM option f...

Page 41: ...39 Using Support Tools ...

Page 42: ...did not resolve your operating system problem If you received an Operating System disc with your computer you can use it to restore your operating system However using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which a...

Page 43: ...re In the welcome screen click 2 Next Follow the instructions on the screen 3 Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE Before you undo the last system restore save and close all open files and exit any open programs Do not alter open or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete Click 1 Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore In the welcome screen click 2 ...

Page 44: ...s in when you purchased the computer Any programs or files added since you received your computer including data files are permanently deleted from the hard drive Data files include documents spreadsheets e mail messages digital photos music files and so on If possible back up all data before using PC Restore To perform PC Restore Turn on the computer 1 During the boot process a blue bar with www ...

Page 45: ...etely reboot When prompted click 5 Yes The computer restarts Because the computer is restored to its original operating state the screens that appear such as the End User License Agreement are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on Click 6 Next The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts After the computer restarts click OK ...

Page 46: ...efore 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 To reinstall Windows you need the following items Dell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly...

Page 47: ...the 2 Operating System disc Click 3 Exit if the Install Windows message appears Restart the computer 4 When the DELL logo appears press F2 5 immediately NOTE If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop then shut down your computer and try again NOTE The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only On the next star...

Page 48: ...e If the preceding steps have not resolved the 5 problem see Before You Call on page 50 and then Contacting Dell on page 51 NOTE Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at the computer so that the support staff can assist you with any necessary procedures NOTE Dell s Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries When prompted by Dell s automated telephone system enter your E...

Page 49: ... com ap Asian Pacific countries only www dell com jp Japan only www euro dell com Europe only www dell com la Latin American and Caribbean countries www dell ca Canada only You can access Dell Support through the following websites and e mail addresses Dell Support websites support dell com support jp dell com Japan only support euro dell com Europe only Dell Support e mail addresses mobile_suppor...

Page 50: ... to call your region see Contacting Dell on page 51 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 51 Product Information If you need information about addit...

Page 51: ...indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 37 Include any accessories that belong with 4 the item s being returned power cables software guides and so on if the return is for credit Pack the equipment to be returned in the 5 original or equivalent packing materials NOTE You are responsible for paying shipping expenses...

Page 52: ...telephone at or near the computer You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard relay detailed information during operations or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself Ensure that the computer documentation is available Diagnostic Checklist Name Date Address Phone number Service Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computer Express Service Code Return Mat...

Page 53: ...rnet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues Visit 1 support dell com Verify your coun...

Page 54: ...l Support website at support dell com learn more about your operating system maintaining peripherals RAID Internet Bluetooth networking and e mail the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive upgrade your computer with new or additional memory or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support dell com NOTE In some ...

Page 55: ...at www dell com regulatory_compliance find your Service tag Express Service Code You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support dell com or to contact technical support the back or bottom of your computer find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions locate informat...

Page 56: ...formation regarding the configuration of your computer click Start Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer Processor Type Intel Atom N270 Intel Atom N280 L2 cache 512 KB External bus frequency 533 MHz and 667 MHz Memory Connectors one internally accessible SO DIMM socket Capacities 512 MB and 1 GB Memory type DDR2 800 Run DDR2 533 MHz Memory configurations po...

Page 57: ...e Capacity 2 5 HDD SATA 120 GB or 160 GB 5400 rpm 2 5 SSD Solid state drive MLC 8 GB or 16 GB Communications Modem optional External V 92 56K USB Modem Modem interface Universal Serial Bus USB Network adapter 10 100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal WLAN half size Mini Card with WiFi bgn Bluetooth wireless technology Video Video controller Intel 945GSE UMA Video memory 8 MB system mem...

Page 58: ...kers connector digital MIC with camera module Speaker two 1 0 watt speakers Audio Internal speaker amplifier 1 0 watt per channel Volume controls software program controlled Ports and connectors Audio one microphone connector one stereo headphone speaker connector digital MIC with camera module Mini Card one full size Mini Card slot and one half size Mini Card slot the half size slot supports dual...

Page 59: ... inches Width 125 28 mm 4 93 inches Diagonal 255 52 mm 10 06 inches Maximum resolution 1024 x 576 Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 closed to 135 Display Luminance 162 min 180 typ cd m 5 point avg Viewing Angles Horizontal 40 CR 10 typ WSVGA AG Vertical 10 30 CR 10 typ WSVGA Pixel pitch 0 2175 x 0 2175 mm Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts see Dell Technology Guide...

Page 60: ...e mode 240 cpi Size Width 78 5 mm 3 09 inches sensor active area Height 38 mm 1 49 inches rectangle Battery Type 3 cell 6 cell lithium ion Depth 23 1 mm 0 91 inches 3 cell 45 62 mm 1 80 inches 6 cell Height 39 04 mm 1 54 inches 3 cell 45 7 mm 1 80 inches 6 cell Width 204 14 mm 8 04 inches 3 cell 214 0 mm 8 42 inches 6 cell Weight 0 165 kg 0 36 lb 3 cell 0 350 kg 0 77 lb 6 cell ...

Page 61: ...nput voltage 100 240 VAC Input current maximum 0 8A Input frequency 50 60 Hz Output power 30 W AC adapter Output current 1 58 A continuous Rated output voltage 19 0 VDC Dimensions 30 W APD Height 63 2 mm 2 50 inches Width 34 0 mm 1 34 inches Depth 85 0 mm 3 35 inches Weight with cables 0 19 kg 0 42 lb 30 W PI Height 62 0 mm 2 44 inches Width 38 9 mm 1 53 inches Depth 78 0 mm 3 07 inches Weight wit...

Page 62: ... mm 10 27 inches Depth 182 mm 7 16 inches Weight with 3 cell battery Configurable to less than 1 35 kg 2 98 lb Computer environment Temperature range Operating 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Storage 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F Relative humidity maximum Operating 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage 5 to 90 noncondensing Maximum vibration using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment Operating 0 66 G...

Page 63: ...61 Specifications Computer environment Maximum shock measured with hard drive in head parked position and a 2 ms half sine pulse Operating 110 G Storage 160 G ...

Page 64: ... connect ing to the Internet 10 Contacting Dell online 49 customer service 45 D damage avoiding 5 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Dell Support Center 32 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for further information 50 Diagnostic Checklist 48 drivers and downloads 51 E e mail addresses for technical support 45 expansion bus 53 Index ...

Page 65: ...r 34 help getting assistance and support 44 I Internet connection 10 ISP Internet Service Provider 10 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 52 Microsoft Windows XP setup 9 N network connection fixing 27 network speed testing 26 O order status 46 P power problems solving 28 power strips using 6 problems solving 26 ...

Page 66: ...tures 24 software problems 30 solving problems 26 specifications 52 support e mail addresses 45 support sites worldwide 45 System Messages 33 system reinstall options 38 System Restore 38 T technical support 45 V ventilation ensuring 5 W warranty returns 47 Windows reinstalling 38 wired network network cable connecting 7 wireless network connection 26 ...

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