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Move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad to resume normal operation.

If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on.

If the problem persists, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 69).

If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Some possible causes of interference are:

Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables.

Too many devices connected to a power strip.

Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet.

Solving Problems

Memory Problems

If you receive an insufficient memory message

Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem.

See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements.

Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for instructions.)

If the problem persists, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 69).

If you experience other memory problems

Run the Dell Diagnostics (see “Dell Diagnostics” on page 49).

If the problem persists, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 69).

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N F2GGF 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 Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To disable wireless To enable wirelessConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Windows Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features Battery charge level Indicator light statusBattery AC adapterMMC+ Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Media Controls System Setup Bios UtilityWindows Mobility Center Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyPlay or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Set up backupBacking Up Your Data If the User Account Control window appears, click ContinueAdd a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Power Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications If a program stops respondingWindows Vista If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System SystemSystem Messages Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Properties→ Device Manager Click the Drivers tab → Roll Back DriverClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service TagDiagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesDell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need toComputer Model Basic SpecificationsComputer Information MemoryCommunications ConnectorsCamera Optional DisplayAC Adapter BatteryComputer Environment PhysicalRelative humidity maximum Macrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 0F2GGFA00