Dell Inspiron 15 (M5010, Early 2010) Manuel d'utilisateur

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 Install the SIM Card (Optional)CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot if you have not purchased a

13Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1battery bay2SIM card3SIM card slot123

14Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

15Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is available on your computer only if you ordered a WLAN card at the time of purchase. Fo

16Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on all computers. For info

17Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless display:Click the Intel Wireless Display 1. icon on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display wi

18Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional)To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and a

19Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionNOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your r

20Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available

21Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7Save and close any open files, and exit any 1. open programs.Click 2. Start → Control Panel. In the sear

22Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install Software Using Dell Digital DeliveryNOTE: Dell Digital Delivery may not be available in all regions.NOTE: De

23Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To use Dell Digital Delivery:Ensure that you are connected to the 1. Internet (see “Connect to the Internet (Optiona

24Using Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.Right View Features1 457623INSPIRON

25Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 7-in-1 Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and docu

26Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 234

27Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.2 Audio

SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P10F series Regulatory type: P10F001; P10F002INSPIRON™

28Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features1 231 AC adapter connector — Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.2

29Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features1 2 3 41 Power indicator light — Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicat

30Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge levelAC adapter

31Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer state(s)solid whitebreathing whiteoffonstandby

32Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features4312

33Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light on the button indicates the power states.

34Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScrollAllows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes:Auto Scroll Vertical — Allows y

35Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes:Pinch — Allows

36Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multim

37Using Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the soundPlay the previous track or chapterDecrease the volume levelPlay or pauseIncrease the volume level Play the

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

38Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical DriveCAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the optical d

39Using Your Inspiron Laptop 13421disc2spindle3optical drive tray4eject button

40Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features312

41Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Camera indicator light — Turns on when the camera is active. A solid white light indicates camera activity.2Camera — Bui

42Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety inst

43Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1battery lock latch2battery3battery release latch231

44Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide o

45Using Your Inspiron Laptop Entertainment and MultimediaYou can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs, listen to mu

46Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DockThe Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently‑used applications, files, and folders.

47This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Sup

3 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . .

48Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee

49Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power indicator light is off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power

50Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message —Save and close any open files and exit any •open programs you are

51Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears — CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an oper

52Solving Problems If a software you purchased is not available on your computer — Verify if the application(s) shortcut is •available at Start → All

53Dell Support CenterAll the support you need – one convenient location.The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers

54Using Support Tools Get Help — View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner’s Manual, Warranty Inf

55Using Support Tools System MessagesIf your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and

56Using Support Tools Hard-disk drive failure — Possible hard‑disk drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 76).Hard-dis

57Using Support Tools USB over current error — Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for it to function properly. Use an externa

4 Contents Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Network Probl

58Using Support Tools Dell DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 50

59Using Support Tools NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drive

60Using Support Tools If you encounter a problem during a test, 5. a message with the error code and a description of the problem will appear on your

61Using Support Tools When the boot device list appears, highlight 3. CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>.Select the 4. Boot from CD-ROM option from

62You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating

63Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your compute

64Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local BackupCAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers ins

65Restoring Your Operating System When the DELL4. ™ logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.NOTE: If

66Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your com

67Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive

5This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron laptop.Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that y

68Restoring Your Operating System Select 3. Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears.Select a keyboard layout and click 4.

69If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Problems”

70Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

71Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific

72Getting 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

73Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

74Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated‑support telephone system direc

75Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and cal

76Getting 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

77Getting Help

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

78Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 66run a diagnostic progra

79Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

80This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.For more information, see sup

81Specications MemoryMemory module connectortwo user‑accessible SODIMM connectorsMemory type SODIMM DDR3Memory operating frequency:Inspiron N5010Inte

82Specications ConnectorsAudio one microphone‑in connector, one stereo headphones/speakers connectorMini‑Card one half Mini‑Card slotHDMI one 19‑pin

83Specications VideoInspiron N5010:DiscreteVideo controller ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 550v ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650Video

84Specications DisplayType 15.6” HD WLED backlight, TrueLifeDimensions:Height 193.54 mm (7.62 inches)Width 344.23 mm (13.55 inches)Diagonal 396.42 mm

85Specications Battery9‑cell “smart” lithium ionHeight 22.80 mm (0.9 inches)Width 214 mm (8.43 inches)Depth 78.76 mm (3.10 inches)Weight 0.52 kg (1.1

86Specications AC AdapterOutput current65 W 3.34 A (continuous)90 W 4.62 A (continuous)130 W 6.7 A (continuous)Rated output voltage19.5 VDCOperating

87Specications Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity (maxim

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

88AppendixInformation for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this

89Aairflow, allowing 5Bbackup and recovery 45battery status light 29Ccalling Dell 74CDs, playing and creating 45computer capabilities 44computer

90Index Ffinding more information 78FTP login, anonymous 71Hhard drive activity light 29hardware problemsdiagnosing 57Hardware Troubleshooter 57h

91Index Ssetup, before you begin 5shipping productsfor return or repair 73SIM card 12software features 44software problems 50solving problems 47

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