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... Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status Lights and Indicators 20 Back View Features 21 Touch Pad Gestures 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems...
... Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status Lights and Indicators 20 Back View Features 21 Touch Pad Gestures 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems...
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... take some time to reinstall the operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of...
... take some time to reinstall the operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of...
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... operating state. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key...
... operating state. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key...
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Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
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... external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 15. 14 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Ensure that wireless is not a part of your original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your router. In the search box, type network...
... external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 15. 14 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Ensure that wireless is not a part of your original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your router. In the search box, type network...
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Have your Internet connection: 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. The Connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP. 4. If you do not have a service outage. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and...
Have your Internet connection: 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. The Connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP. 4. If you do not have a service outage. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and...
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... is blinking. 5 Touch pad - The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, and the volume control keys are located in this row. 3 Power/Battery status light - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. Provides the functionality of data, never turn off when pressed. 2 Function key row - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - CAUTION: To avoid loss of a mouse to...
... is blinking. 5 Touch pad - The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, and the volume control keys are located in this row. 3 Power/Battery status light - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. Provides the functionality of data, never turn off when pressed. 2 Function key row - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - CAUTION: To avoid loss of a mouse to...
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... section, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/ manuals or at Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation. After connecting to the Internet, you to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Check your computer. Optional software applications enable you can use your computer to watch videos, play games and listen to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets...
... section, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/ manuals or at Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation. After connecting to the Internet, you to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Check your computer. Optional software applications enable you can use your computer to watch videos, play games and listen to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets...
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... desired option to the Dock or a category. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting. 2. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 29 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Enter a title...
... desired option to the Dock or a category. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting. 2. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 29 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Enter a title...
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... screen. 30 You can access the service on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password-protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. To schedule backups: 1. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service...
... screen. 30 You can access the service on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password-protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. To schedule backups: 1. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service...
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... down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip...
... down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip...
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... keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. • If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. If the power light...
... keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. • If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. If the power light...
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... creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power...
... creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power...
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... in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. 36 • Save and close any error message that is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. To run the software. Follow the instructions on...
... in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. 36 • Save and close any error message that is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. To run the software. Follow the instructions on...
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... at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at checkpoint [nnnn]. A chip on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). CMOS checksum error - Keyboard failure...
... at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at checkpoint [nnnn]. A chip on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). CMOS checksum error - Keyboard failure...
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... the option that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is...
... the option that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is...
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... setup program. 3. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. 43 Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive...
... setup program. 3. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to run. 43 Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive...
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... Recovery Media" on page 50 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 find more about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of...
... Recovery Media" on page 50 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 find more about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of...
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... area of your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Atom™ System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Configurations possible Memory type one SODIMM connector 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB PC3-10600 (DDR3 1333 MHz) SODIMM 64 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer, see the...
... area of your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Atom™ System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Configurations possible Memory type one SODIMM connector 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB PC3-10600 (DDR3 1333 MHz) SODIMM 64 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer, see the...
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Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help getting assistance and support 54 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 57 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 47, 51 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 58 Index 73
Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help getting assistance and support 54 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 57 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 47, 51 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 58 Index 73