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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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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 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionFollow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Using Your Inspiron Laptop Device Status LightsEnabled Uppercase letter Caps Lock key is enabledKeyboard Status Lights Lights located above the keyboard indicate the followingRight Side Features Optical drive eject button Opens the optical driveLeft Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Display Features Audio Out/ Headphone connectorTouch pad buttons Provide left- Right-click functions like those on a mouseRemoving and Replacing Battery Software Features Customizing Your Energy SettingsProductivity and Communication 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 ProblemsMemory Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding End the programClick the program that is no longer responding Click End TaskIf the computer stops responding 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 AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information 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 Amplifier Volume controls Program menus Compliant connectorsVideo Hole connector Ieee Pin mini AudioDisplay TouchpadKeyboard BatteryAC Adapter Physical Computer EnvironmentIndex Index Program Compatibility Wizard Page Page 0Y727HA01