Dell Inspiron 1410 Setup Manual

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3INSPIRONAbout Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 6Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Windows Vista ® Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 6Using Your Inspiron Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Device Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Keyboard Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Computer Base and Display Features . . . . . 14Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 15Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 20Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .28Windows Operating SystemReinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Contents