Dell Y727H, 1410, PP38L setup guide Transferring Information to a New Computer

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About Your Computer

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready.

If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click Start → Control Panel.

3.Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

4.Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:

a.Choose Broadband if you use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection.

b.Chose Dial-upif you use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

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5.Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Transferring Information to a New Computer

1.Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings → Start Windows Easy Transfer.

2.In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.

3.Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress.

4.Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE Model PP38LSeptember Y727H Contents Getting Help About Your Computer Connect the AC AdapterConnect the Network Cable optional Press the Power Button Windows Vista SetupConnect to the Internet Optional Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Using Your Inspiron Laptop Device Status LightsKeyboard Status Lights EnabledUppercase letter Caps Lock key is enabled Lights located above the keyboard indicate the followingRight Side Features Optical drive eject button Opens the optical driveLeft Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch pad buttons Provide left- Computer Base and Display FeaturesAudio Out/ Headphone connector Right-click functions like those on a mouseRemoving and Replacing Battery Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesCustomizing Your Energy Settings Entertainment and MultimediaMicrosoft Windows Vista provides three default options Backing Up Your DataNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsCheck the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Power Problems Solving ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsLockups and Software Problems If a program stops responding End the programIf the computer stops responding Click the program that is no longer respondingClick End Task To perform an operating system shutdownIf you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAlerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer System Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveType 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Restoring Your Operating System Windows Operating System ReinstallationBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsFill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Getting HelpOnline Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support websites Product Information AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesDiagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comGetting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Memory In-1 Media Card Reader CommunicationsVideo Video Hole connector Ieee Pin mini Amplifier Volume controls Program menusCompliant connectors AudioDisplay TouchpadKeyboard BatteryAC Adapter Physical Computer EnvironmentIndex Index Program Compatibility Wizard Page Page 0Y727HA01