Dell PP38L, 1410, Y727H setup guide Using Your Inspiron Laptop, Device Status Lights

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

INSPIRON

Your Inspiron 1410 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks.

Device Status Lights

The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of the computer indicate the following:

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1 Power light – Turns on when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.

2 Hard drive activity light – Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A flashing light indicates hard drive activity.

NOTE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is flashing.

3 Battery status light – Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status

4 WiFi status light – Turns on when wireless networking is enabled.

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Contents Inspiron Page Model PP38L SETUP GUIDESeptember Y727H Contents Getting Help Connect the AC Adapter About Your ComputerConnect to the Internet Optional Press the Power Button Windows Vista SetupConnect the Network Cable optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setupTransferring Information to a New Computer Device Status Lights Using Your Inspiron LaptopLights located above the keyboard indicate the following EnabledUppercase letter Caps Lock key is enabled Keyboard Status LightsOptical drive eject button Opens the optical drive Right Side FeaturesLeft Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right-click functions like those on a mouse Computer Base and Display FeaturesAudio Out/ Headphone connector Touch pad buttons Provide left-Removing and Replacing Battery Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesCustomizing Your Energy Settings Productivity and CommunicationBacking Up Your Data Microsoft Windows Vista provides three default optionsCheck the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Solving ProblemsNetwork Problems Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf a program stops responding End the program Memory ProblemsLockups and Software Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageTo perform an operating system shutdown Click the program that is no longer respondingClick End Task If the computer stops respondingIf you have other software problems Alerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable System MessagesClick Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsType 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Before you Begin Windows Operating System ReinstallationRestoring Your Operating System Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist onDell Support websites Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationBefore You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellGetting Help At support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Processor Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Memory Video CommunicationsIn-1 Media Card Reader Audio Amplifier Volume controls Program menusCompliant connectors Video Hole connector Ieee Pin miniTouchpad DisplayAC Adapter BatteryKeyboard Computer Environment PhysicalIndex Index Program Compatibility Wizard Page Page 0Y727HA01