Dell Inspiron 1427 Owner's manual

INSPIRON

™

1427

SETUP GUIDE

INSPIRON

™

1427

SETUP GUIDE

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how

to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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January 2009 P/N F243R Rev. A00

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Contents

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ........... 5

Before Setting Up Your Computer ................5

Connect the AC Adapter ................................6

Connect the Network Cable (optional) ..........7

Press the Power Button ................................8

Windows Vista Setup ....................................9

Connect to the Internet (optional) ................9

Using Your Inspiron Laptop .................... 12

Right side View ..........................................12

Left side View ..............................................14

Front view ...................................................16

Back View ...................................................18

Removing and Replacing the Battery ..........19

Software Features ........................................20

Troubleshooting................................... 22

Network Problems ...................................... 22

Power Problems ......................................... 23

Memory Problems ...................................... 24

Lockups and Software Problems ................ 24

Dell Diagnostics ......................................... 27

Restore the Operating System..............28

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Getting Help ......................................... 33

Technical Support and Customer Service ....34

Online Services ...........................................34

Product Information ....................................35

Before You Call ............................................36

Contacting Dell ............................................37

Finding More Information and Resources.. 38

Specifications ...................................... 40

Index.................................................... 48

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

This section provides information about setting up your

Inspiron 1427 laptop and connecting peripherals.

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 10.2cm

(4in. ) at the back of the computer and a minimum of

5.1cm (2in. ) on all other sides. When the computer is

powered on, you should never put it in an enclosed

space, such as a cabinet or drawer.

NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp

objects on the computer may result in permanent

damage to the computer.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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Connect the AC Adapter

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug

it into a wall outlet or surge protector.

CAUTION: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 equipment damage.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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Connect the Network Cable

(Optional)

To establish a wired network connection, plug in the

network cable.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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Press the Power Button

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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Windows Vista Setup

If you ordered Windows Vista operating system with

your computer, it is already configured. To set up

Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions

on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may

take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will

take you through several procedures, including

accepting license agreements, setting preferences and

configuring an Internet connection.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

To connect to the Internet, you need an external

modem or network connection and an Internet service

provider (ISP).

Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection in

Windows Vista

If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem

connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service

for setup instructions and see “Setting Up Your Internet

Connection in Windows Vista” on page 11.

NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system’s

setup process. Doing so may render your

computer unusable.

NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and

ISP offerings vary by country and region.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet

but have successfully connected in the past,

the ISP might be having a service outage.

Contact your ISP to check the service

status, or try connecting again later.

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If

you do not have an ISP, Connect to the

Internet wizard can help you get one.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection in

Windows Vista

1. Internet Service

2. Cable Modem or DSL Modem

3. Wireless Router

4. Portable Computer with Wireless Internet

Card

For more information on setting up and using wireless

see the user manual of the computer or router.

Before you can use your wireless Internet connection,

you need to connect to your wireless router.

To set up a wireless router connection:

1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open

programs.

2. Click Start

→

Connect To.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete

the setup.

Wireless Router

Internet Service

Cable Modem or DSL

Modem

Portable Computer

with Wireless Internet

Card

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows

Vista

To set up an Internet connection, perform the steps in

the following section.

1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open

programs.

2. Double-click the ISP icon on the desktop.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete

the Microsoft Windows setup.

If there is no ISP icon on the desktop or you wish to use

a different ISP for your Internet connection, perform the

steps in the following section.

1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open

programs.

2. Click Start

→

Control Panel.

3. Under Network and Internet, click on the Connect

to the Internet link.

Connect to the Internet wizard will be displayed.

4. Select your preferred connection type by clicking

on Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up:

a.

If you are using a DSL, satellite or cable

modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology,

select Broadband.

b.

If you are using an external USB modem or

ISDN, select Dial-up.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen and use

the information provided by your ISP to

complete the setup.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet

but have successfully connected in the past,

the ISP might be having a service outage.

Contact your ISP to check the service

status, or try connecting again later.

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If

you do not have an ISP, Connect to the

Internet wizard can help you get one.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of

connection to select, click Help me choose

or contact your ISP.

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Your Inspiron 1427 has indicators, buttons, and

features that provide information at-a-glance and

time-saving shortcuts for common tasks.

Right Side View

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

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1. Optical drive: You can input/output data for

different purposes, such as burning CDs or playing

DVDs.

2. USB connectors: Connect to USB devices,

such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external

device, or an MP3 player.

3. AC adapter connector: Connects to the

AC adapter to power on the computer and charge

the battery when the computer is not in use.

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

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Left Side View

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1. VGA connector: Connects to a monitor or

projector.

2. Network connector (RJ-45): Connects the

computer to a Local Area Network (LAN).

3. High Power USB connectors: Connects to

high power devices that draw more than 100mA from

the USB power line, such as digital cameras and

external hard drives.

4. IEEE 1394 connector: Connects devices

supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates,

such as some digital video cameras.

5. PCI-Express Card slot: Supports 54mm PCI-

Express Cards.

6. 3-in-1 memory cardreader: Supports SD/MMC/

MS memory cards, commonly used for digital still

cameras and portable digital devices.

7. Microphone connector: Attach a

microphone to this connector.

8. Headphone connector: Attach headphones

or stereo speakers to this connector. The internal

speakers are used when you attach headphones or

stereo speakers to this port.

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Front view

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1. LCD latch: Secures the LCD display panel to the

notebook. When opening the notebook, push the

LCD latch to the right and lift the display panel.

When you close the notebook, the LCD latch will

hold the display panel in place.

2. Built-in camera: The webcam is equipped with a

2. 0 megapixel CMOS sensor.

3. Built-in microphone: Provides audio input

without connecting an external device.

4. LCD display: Your computer comes with a 14. 1"

COLOR TFT/WXGA LCD display.

5. Power button: Press to power on your

computer.

6. Speakers: Provide audio output.

7. Keyboard: Includes a numeric keypad and the

Microsoft Windows logo key .

8. Touch pad: Provides the functionality of a mouse.

9. Touch pad buttons: Use these buttons much like

the left and right buttons of a mouse when you use

the touch pad to move the cursor on the display.

10.Wireless switch: Turn the wireless connection on

or off. When the wireless connection is turned on,

the wireless status light on the front of the

computer lights up.

11.Status/Power light

Power (blue)

Battery charging (blue/amber)

Wireless connection (blue)/Bluetooth (amber)

Flashing power light indicates the computer is in

standby mode.

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

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Back view

Kensington lock: You can attach a commercially

available anti-theft device to the computer.

NOTE: Before you buy an anti-theft device, make

sure that it works with the Kensington lock on your

computer.

Kensington Lock

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