Dell 1410, Y727H Software Features, Productivity and Communication, Entertainment and Multimedia

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Software Features

NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

NOTE: The instructions in this section are applicable for Windows only.

Productivity and Communication

You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in your computer. Check your purchase order for software installed on your computer.

After connecting to the Internet, you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on.

Entertainment and Multimedia

You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, listen to music and internet radio stations.

Customizing the Desktop

You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window.

To access the display properties window:

1.Right-click an open area of the desktop.

2.Click Personalize, to open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options.

Customizing Your Energy Settings

You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE Model PP38LSeptember Y727H Contents Getting Help About Your Computer Connect the AC AdapterPress the Power Button Windows Vista Setup Connect the Network Cable optionalConnect 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 DataSolving Problems Network 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 Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAlerts 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 Windows Operating System Reinstallation Restoring Your Operating SystemBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsFill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesDell 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 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications System ModelProcessor Memory Communications In-1 Media Card ReaderVideo Video Hole connector Ieee Pin mini Amplifier Volume controls Program menusCompliant connectors AudioDisplay TouchpadBattery KeyboardAC Adapter Physical Computer EnvironmentIndex Index Program Compatibility Wizard Page Page 0Y727HA01