Dell A90 manual

PP39S V ostro™ | A90 Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview , sp ecifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your computer . For more information about your operating sy stem, devices, and technologies, see the Dell T echnology Guide at support.dell.com . book.book Page 1 Tuesday, [...]

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important info rmation that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential da mage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicate s a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. Macrovision Pr[...]

Contents 3 Contents About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . 5 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . 16 Setting Up Y our Internet Con[...]

Contents 4 Lockups and Software Problems . . 33 Dell T echnical Update Service . . . 35 Dell Support Utility . . . . . . . . . 35 Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . 36 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . 39 Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . 39 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . [...]

About Your Computer 5 About Y our Computer Front View 2 6 7 5 4 3 1 1 power light 2 battery light 3 camera activity light 4 camera 5 display 6 touch pad 7 integrated single analog microphone book.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:02 AM[...]

About Your Computer 6 CAMERA ACTIVITY LIGHT — Indicates when the camera is on or off. CAMERA — Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. DISPLAY — For more information on the display , see Dell T echnology Guide . TOUCH PAD — Provides the functionality of a mouse. Power light – T urns on when you turn on the computer . Th[...]

About Your Computer 7 INTEGRATED SINGLE ANALOG MICROPHONE — Used for chatting and voice recording. Right View NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) KEYBOARD — For more information on the keyboard, see Dell T echnology Guide . Wireless and volume control key s are also located on the keyboard. 1 network connector 2 keyboard 3 VGA connector 4 USB connector 1[...]

About Your Computer 8 USING WIRELESS — T o turn on/off wireless, press the wireless key combination (<Fn><2>) on the keyboard. A confirmation of your selection appears on the screen. This key allows you to quickly turn all of your wireless radios (Bluetooth and WiFi) off, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an[...]

About Your Computer 9 AIR VENTS — The computer creates airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low- airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the a[...]

About Your Computer 10 3- IN -1 MEDIA CARD READER — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards: • Secure digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Multi Media card (MMC) • Memory Stick NOTE: Y our computer ships [...]

About Your Computer 11 Battery Removal CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this secti on, follow the safety instructions that ship ped with your computer . CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed [...]

About Your Computer 12 T o remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 Slide the two battery release latches to the unlock position. 3 Slide the battery out. T o replace the battery, slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place. book.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:02 AM[...]

Quick Setup 13 Quick Setup CAUTION: Befor e working inside your computer , r ead the safety inf ormation that shipped with your comput er . F or additional safet y best practices in formation, see the Regulat ory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/ regulatory_complianc e. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into , or allow dust t o accumulate in [...]

Quick Setup 14 2 Connect the network cable. 3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer . NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external[...]

Quick Setup 15 1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 laptop with wired connection 5 laptop with wireless connection 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 book.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:02 AM[...]

Quick Setup 16 Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone[...]

Quick Setup 17 Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating Sy stem 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Internet Explorer → Connect to the Internet . 3 In the next window , click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP , click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs) . • If you hav[...]

Quick Setup 18 T ransferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP provides the Files and Settings T ransfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer . Y o u can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connect ion, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new co[...]

Quick Setup 19 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD → Next . 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer . Do not click Next at this time. T o copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer , insert the Windows XP Operating Sy stem med[...]

Quick Setup 20 Running the Files and Settings T ransfer Wizard Without the Operating Sy stem Media NOTE: Y our computer may or may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve media. T o run the Files and Settings T ransfer Wizard without the Operating Sy stem media, you mus[...]

Quick Setup 21 6 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next . 7 After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish . T o transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer , click Next . 2 On [...]

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Specifications 23 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer , click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer . Processor Processor type Intel ® Atom™ N270 L2 cache 512 KB External bus frequency 533 MHz Computer Information S[...]

Specifications 24 Internal Storage T ype SSD (Solid-state drive) (MLC) Capacity 8 GB Ports and Connectors Audio integrated analog microphone, microphone connector , one stereo headphone/speakers connector Network adapter RJ-45 port USB three 4-pin USB 2.0- compliant connectors Video 15-hole connector Communications Modem T ype External V .92 56K US[...]

Specifications 25 Audio Audi o type two-channel high definition audio Audio controller Realtek ALC268 Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Internal interface Intel high-definition audio External interface integrated analog microphone, microphone-in connector , stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker two 4-ohm spea[...]

Specifications 26 Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see Dell T echnology Guide for more information.) Keyboard Number of key s 61 (U.S. and Canada); 66 (Europe); 68 (Japan); 62 (Korea) T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Display (Continued) Size: Width 62 mm (2.44 in) sensor - active area[...]

Specifications 27 W eight 0.23 kg (0.5 lb) V oltage 14.8 VDC Charge time (approximate) : 4 hours (when computer is off) Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power -intensive conditions. See Dell T echnology Guide for more information. Life span (approximate) 30[...]

Specifications 28 Dimensions: 30 W (APD): Height 59.2 mm (2.33 in) Width 34.0 mm (1.34 in) Depth 85.0 mm (3.35in) W eight (with cables) 0.15 kg (0.33 lb) 30 W (ESP): Height 57.0 mm (2.24 in) Width 40.0 mm (1.57 in) Depth 80.0 mm (3.15in) W eight (with cables) 0.18 kg (0.40 lb) AC Adapter (Continued) 30 W (PI): Height 70.0 mm (2.76 in) Width 36.0 mm[...]

Specifications 29 Computer Environment T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS [...]

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Troubleshooting Tips 31 T roubleshooting T ips CAUTION: Alway s unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover . Using the Hardware T roubleshooter T o start the Hardware T roubleshooter: 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Ty p e hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press <Enter> to start the search. 3 [...]

Troubleshooting Tips 32 Power Problems CAUTION: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additional safety best practices information, see www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power . • Reseat the pow[...]

Troubleshooting Tips 33 Memory Problems CAUTION: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additional safety best practices information, see www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE — • Save and close any o pen files and exit any open progra[...]

Troubleshooting Tips 34 The computer does not start up E NSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET A program stops responding E ND THE PROGRAM — 1 Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the T ask Manager , and click the Applications tab. 2 Click to select the program t[...]

Troubleshooting Tips 35 Other software problems C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION — • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating sy stem installed on your computer . • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software.[...]

Troubleshooting Tips 36 NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the software. For more information about the Dell Support Utility , click the question mark ( ? ) at the top of the Dell ™ Support screen. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this sect[...]

Troubleshooting Tips 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer . NOTE: Y our computer may or may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve media. 1 [...]

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Reinstalling Software 39 Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary , update the driver . 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Sy stem . 2 In the Sy stem Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager .[...]

Reinstalling Software 40 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Sy stem Restore (see "Restoring Y o ur Operating Sy stem" on page 41) to return your computer to the operating st ate that existed before you installed the new driver . Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or Sy stem [...]

Reinstalling Software 41 A message appears, stating that the Drivers and Utilities media is detecting hardware in your computer . The drivers that are us ed by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers—The ResourceCD has identified these components in your sy stem window . 6 Click the driver that you want to reinstall and follow[...]

Reinstalling Software 42 • If you received the Operating Sy stem media with your computer , you can use it to restore your operating sy stem. However , using the Operating Sy stem media also deletes all data on the solid-state drive. Use the media only if Sy stem Restore did not resolve your operating sy stem problem. Using Microsoft ® Windows ?[...]

Reinstalling Software 43 Undoing the Last Sy stem Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last sy stem restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open, or delete any files or programs until the sy stem restoration is complete. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → Sy stem T ools → Sy stem Restore . [...]

Reinstalling Software 44 Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating sy stem, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating Sy stem med ia. 3 If the I[...]

Finding Information 45 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer . Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer . Document/Media/Label Contents Service T ag/Express Service Code The Service T ag/Express Service Co[...]

Finding Information 46 Drivers and Utilities Media The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD or DVD that may have shipped with your computer . • A diagnostic program for your computer • Drivers for your computer • Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com . • Notebook Sy stem Software (NSS) • Readme files NOTE: Read[...]

Finding Information 47 Safety, Regulatory, Wa rranty, and Support Documentation This type of informati on may have shipped with your computer . For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • W arranty information • T erms and Conditi[...]

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Getting Help 49 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover , first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from all electrical outlets. Follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer . If you experience a problem with your computer , you can complete the foll owing steps to diagnose an[...]

Getting Help 50 the Dell Accessories folder , double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. For instructions on using the Dell Support, see "T echnical Support and Customer Service" on page 50. NOTE: Some of the following services are not alway s available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your lo[...]

Getting Help 51 • Dell Support e-mail addresses: mobile_support@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com suporte@dell.com (Brazil) la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses: apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_ca[...]

Getting Help 52 Problems With Y our Order If you have a problem with your order , such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. Have your invoice or packing slip available when you call. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 54. Product Information[...]

Getting Help 53 Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service T ag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating sy stem and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Y es No Network, version[...]

Getting Help 54 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Av ailability varies by country and product, and some services may not be availa[...]

Index 55 Index B battery removal, 11 C connecting AC adapter, 13 Internet, 16 network, 14 network cable, 14 USB devices, 14 contacting Dell, 49, 54 D Dell contacting, 49, 54 software updates, 35 Support Utility, 35 technical support and customer service, 50 Technical Update Service, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 36 starting from the Drivers and Utilities me[...]

Index 56 documentation, 45 Dell Technology Guide, 47 Service Manual, 47 drivers, 39 Drivers and Utilities media, 46 identifying, 39 reinstalling, 39 returning to a previous version, 39 Drivers and Utilities media, 40, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 36 E End User License Agreement (EULA), 47 ergonomics information, 47 Express Service Code, 45 F Files and Sett[...]

Index 57 networks connecting, 14 overview, 15 Notebook System Software, 46 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 43 media, 43 operating system product key, 47 P phone numbers, 54 power power light conditions, 32 troubleshooting, 32 R regulatory information, 47 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 39 software, 39 S safety information, 47 sec[...]

Index 58 specifications AC adapter, 27 all, 23 audio, 25 battery, 26 communications, 24 display, 25 environmental, 29 keyboard, 26 memory, 23 physical, 28 ports and connectors, 24 processor, 23 touch pad, 26 video, 24 support, 49 contacting Dell, 54 DellConnect, 50 online services, 50 regional, 50 technical support and customer service, 50 support [...]

Index 59 V view back, 9 front, 5, 7 W warranty information, 47 Windows License label, 47 Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 18 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 18 book.book Page 59 Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:02 AM[...]

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