Dell N7010, 7HR9P, P08E series, P08E001 setup guide Using Your Inspiron Laptop

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1Optical drive — Plays or records CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. For more information, see “Using the Optical Drive” on page 36.

2Optical drive light — Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you insert a disc and it is being read.

3Optical drive eject button — Opens the optical drive tray when pressed.

4 eSATA/USB combo connector — Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player).

5 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.

6Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer.

NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE February 2010 P/N 7HR9P Rev. A01 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 Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Install the SIM Card Optional Battery bay SIM card slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Wlan Set Up Wireless Display OptionalConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features Front View Features Battery Status Light Status Lights and IndicatorsIndicator light status Computer states Power Button Light/Power Indicator LightComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Multimedia Control Keys System Setup Bios UtilityWindows Mobility Center Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch FastAccess Facial Recognition Software FeaturesStart → Programs→ FastAccess Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online BackupAdd a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf a program stops responding Click ApplicationsTo run the Program Compatability Wizard If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System Tab at support.dell.comSystem Messages My Dell DownloadsUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Dell DataSafe Local BackupClick Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalSystem Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreGetting Help DellConnect Technical Support Customer ServiceDell Support websites Online ServicesDell 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 DellGetting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesDell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need toComputer Model SpecificationsProcessor System ChipsetMedia Card Reader ConnectorsAudio CommunicationsVideo Keyboard CameraTouch Pad DisplayAC Adapter BatteryPhysical Storage To 95% Computer EnvironmentMacrovision Product Notice AppendixRegulatory Electricity Model number Voltage Frequency ImporterIndex Index USB 25 Page Page 07HR9PA01