Dell Inspiron 1564 user manual

User manual for the device Dell Inspiron 1564

Device: Dell Inspiron 1564
Category: Laptop
Manufacturer: Dell
Size: 1.49 MB
Added : 7/1/2014
Number of pages: 88
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INSPIRON
SETUP GUIDE

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™ INSPIRON SETUP GUIDE Regulatory Model: P08F series Regulatory Type: P08F001

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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. ™ ® ® If you purchased a Dell n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable. __________________ Info

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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5 Multimedia Control Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7 Dell Extended Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Removing and Replacing the Batte

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Contents Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Finding More Inform

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INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ™ ™ This section provides information about setting up your Dell Inspiron laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum o

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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: Connect the power cable to the adapter firmly and ensure

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows ® ® Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s se

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card allows you to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to a Virtual Private Network. To access these features, you must be within the network of your cellular service provider. 1 SIM card 2 SIM card slot 3 battery bay 1 2 3 10

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To install the SIM card: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Remove the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 34). 3. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Replace the battery (see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 34). 5. Turn on your computer. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 11

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 12

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Press the wireless key on the keyboard. A confirmation of your selection appears on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to turn off all radios. ® NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off all wireless radios (WiFi and Bluetooth ) on your computer, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radio

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite (Optional) modem connection, contact your ISP To connect to the Internet, you need an external or cellular telephone service for setup modem or network connection and an Internet instructions. Service Provider (ISP). • If you are using a dial-up connection, If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter connect the telephone line to the optional is not a part of y

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ® Windows 7 Setting Up a Wireless Connection 1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your NOTE: To set up your wireless router, computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” see the documentation that shipped with on page 12). your router. 2. Save and close any open files, and exit any Before you can use your wireless Internet open programs. connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Co

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up your Internet connection: Setting Up Your Internet Connection Windows Vista ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable to the Windows default view, If you cannot connect to the Internet but have ™ so they may not apply if you set your Dell successfully connected in the past, the ISP computer to the Windows Classic view. might have a service outag

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. 17

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 18 INSPIRON


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