Dell P02F001, 1546, 0F2GGFA00 setup guide Windows Vista

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If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer.

If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system —

Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments.

Solving Problems

Windows Vista®

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows.

2.In the welcome screen, click Next.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Windows® 7

1.Click Start

2.In the search box, type Use an older program with this version of Windows and press <Enter>

3.Follow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard.

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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 ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Windows Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features AC adapter Indicator light statusBattery charge level BatteryMMC+ Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key System Setup Bios UtilityMedia Controls Windows Mobility CenterPlay 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 Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Click Set up backupTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataRemove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired Connections Network ProblemsPower Problems Wireless ConnectionsSolving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click Applications If a program stops respondingWindows Vista If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell TechnicalSystem Messages Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter 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 RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Click the Drivers tab → Roll Back Driver Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Click Properties→ Device ManagerClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsRestoring Your Operating System Getting 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 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 toMemory Basic SpecificationsComputer Model Computer InformationDisplay ConnectorsCommunications Camera OptionalAC Adapter BatteryComputer Environment PhysicalRelative humidity maximum Macrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 0F2GGFA00