Dell 1370, P06S Software Features, Productivity and Communication, Entertainment and Multimedia

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Software Features

NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.

Productivity and Communication

You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Check your purchase order for software installed on

your computer.

After connecting to the Internet, you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload or download files.

Entertainment and Multimedia

You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs, and listen to music or Internet radio stations. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).

You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to disc, saved on portable products such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N MV909 Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Install the Subscriber Identity Module Optional To install the SIMBattery bay SIM slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionTo set up your connection to a wireless router Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connectionUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Feature Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Indicator light status Battery charge levelBattery AC AdapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing BatteryBattery Battery bay Battery release latches Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataDell Dock Add a Category Add an IconRemove a Category or Icon Personalize the DockBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Network Problems Power ProblemsWireless connection is lost Wired connection is lost Power light is solid white but computer is not responding Insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsOther memory problems Computer does not start up Program stops respondingClick Applications Click End Task Program crashes repeatedlyOther software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Using Support Tools System MessagesThem Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If Pre-boot System Assessment PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationTo reinstall Windows, you need the following Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeIf you need to SeeBasic Specifications System ModelProcessor Computer InformationIn-1 Memory Card Reader MemoryDisplay ConnectorsCommunications Battery BatteryAC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Relative humidity maximumAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Index