Dell MV909, 1370, P06S001 setup guide Set Up Microsoft Windows

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Set Up Microsoft Windows

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system.

NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at support.dell.com.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N MV909 Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows To install the SIM Install the Subscriber Identity Module OptionalBattery bay SIM slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection To set up your connection to a wireless routerTo set up your Internet connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionRight View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Feature Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features AC Adapter Indicator light statusBattery charge level BatteryUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing Battery Dell Extended Battery LifeBattery Battery bay Battery release latches Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Backing Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsCustomizing the Desktop Transferring Information to a New ComputerDell Dock Personalize the Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired connection is lost Network ProblemsPower Problems Wireless connection is lostPower light is solid white but computer is not responding Insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsOther memory problems Click End Task Program crashes repeatedly Computer does not start upProgram stops responding Click ApplicationsOther software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center System Messages Using Support ToolsThem Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsIf Pre-boot System Assessment PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationTo reinstall Windows, you need the following Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsGetting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesSee If you need toComputer Information Basic SpecificationsSystem Model ProcessorMemory In-1 Memory Card ReaderDisplay ConnectorsCommunications Battery BatteryPhysical AC AdapterRelative humidity maximum Computer EnvironmentMacrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Index