Dell 1470, 1570, 81TR2, P04F001 Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center, About Your System System

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INSPIRON

Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.

To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar.

The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer’s model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information.

The home page also provides links to access:

Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system)

Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer)

Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on Call, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp)

About Your System (System

Documentation, Warranty

Information, System Information,

Upgrades & Accessories)

For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE July 2009 P/N 81TR2 Rev. A00 Under licenseContents 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 Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connectionClick Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appearsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom Multimedia Control Keys Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing BatteryBattery Battery bay Battery release latch Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataDell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep or LED CodesWired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops respondingClick Applications If you have other software problems To run the Program Compatability WizardAbout Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Using Support Tools System MessagesThem Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If 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 Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginReinstalling 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 Visit support.dell.comAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See If you need to SeeBasic Specifications System ModelProcessor Computer InformationMemory ConnectorsIn-1 Memory Card Reader Communications DisplayBattery AC AdapterPhysical Computer Environment Relative humidity maximumAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Page Page 081TR2A00