Dell Inspiron M301Z Spécifications

SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

8Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power ButtonDownloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

9Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating SystemYour computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of purch

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)NOTE: Installing a SIM card is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access t

13Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1SIM card slot2SIM card3battery bay231Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

14Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

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 Connect the External Optical Drive (Optional)NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an ext

17Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region.To set up the TV tuner for the f

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18Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired ConnectionIf you are using a dial-up connection, •connect the telephone line to the optional ext

19Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7Ensure that wireless is enabled on your 1. computer (see “Enable or Disable Wireless” on page 14).Save and

20Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up your Internet connection:Windows VistaSave and close any open files, and exit any 1. open programs.Click 2

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22Using Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.Right View Features1 2 3 4 5INSPIRO

23Using 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

24Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 2Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

25Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector — Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2

26Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features1 2 3 4 51Connector cover — Covers the antenna-in connector, HDMI connector, and the mini-DisplayPort c

27Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features1 2 31 Power indicator light — Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator

SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P11S series Regulatory type: P11S001; P11S002INSPIRON™Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

28Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge levelAC adapters

29Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer state(s)solid whitebreathing whiteoffonstandbyof

30Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features1234Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

31Using 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.

32Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScroll Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes:Pan — Allows you to move the f

33Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes:Pinch — Allows

34Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multim

35Using Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the sound Play the previous track or chapterDecrease the volume level Play or pauseIncrease the volume level Play th

36Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display FeaturesThe display panel holds a camera and a microphone.1234Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

37Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1Microphone — Provides high quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording.2Camera activity indicator — Indicat

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 Removing and Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety inst

39Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1battery release latch2battery21Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

40Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide o

41Using Your Inspiron Laptop Entertainment and MultimediaNOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive, use an external optical drive or

42Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DockThe Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders.

43This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Sup

44Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee

45Solving Problems Temporarily bypass power protection •devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on proper

46Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message —Save and close any open files and exit any •open programs you are

47Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer an

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

48Solving Problems To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows Vista®Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this

49Dell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. To launch the application,

50Using 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

51Using Support Tools Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please not

52Using Support Tools No boot device available — No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.If t

53Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi

54Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveThe Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your h

55Using Support Tools If you are experiencing memory issues, c. press <y>, otherwise press <n>. The following message is displayed: “Booti

56Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscNOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your compute

57Using Support Tools If you encounter a problem during a test, 8. a message with the error code and a description of the problem will appear on your

4 Contents Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Lockups and Softw

58You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating

59Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your compute

60Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local BackupCAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers ins

61Restoring Your Operating System When the DELL4. ™ logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.NOTE: If

62Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your com

63Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive

64Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreTurn on the computer.1. When the DELL2. ™ logo appears, press <F8> several

65If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Problems”

66Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

67Getting Help Online Services You can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacifi

5This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensur

68Getting 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

69Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

70Getting Help Pack the equipment to be returned in the 5. original (or equivalent) packing materials.NOTE: You are responsible for paying shipping ex

71Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

72Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and cal

73Getting 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

74Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 62run a diagnostic progra

75Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

76Computer ModelDell™ Inspiron™ M301Z ProcessorInspiron M301Z AMD™ Athlon™ AMD Athlon Dual-Core AMD Turion™ Dual-CoreSystem ChipsetInspiron M301Z AMD

77Specications MemoryMaximum memory 8 GBPossible memory configurations2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GBMemory type 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 (runs a

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

78Specications VideoInspiron M301ZUMAVideo controllerATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4225Video memoryup to 3067 MB + 128 MB (side port memory) of shared memo

79Specications ConnectorsHDMI connectorone 19-pin connectorNetwork adapterone RJ45 connectorUSB two four-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorseSATA one s

80Specications AC AdapterNOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with your computer.

81Speci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

82AppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten

83Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in thi

84Aairflow, allowing 5Bbackup and recovery 41Ccalling Dell 73computer capabilities 40computer, setting up 5Contacting Dell online 73customer ser

85Index helpgetting assistance and support 65IInternet connection 17ISPInternet Service Provider 17Mmemory problemssolving 46Mini-DisplayPort conn

86Index support email addresses 67support sitesworldwide 67System Messages 50system reinstall options 58Ttouch pad gestures 32Vventilation, ensur

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

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