Dell PP38L, 1410, Y727H setup guide Index

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Index

A

AC adapter

size and weight 43 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 32

B

backups creating 17

C

calling Dell 33 chipset 39 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing)

to the Internet 6 conserving energy 16

customer service 31 customizing

your energy settings 16

D

damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 17 Dell Support Center 23 Dell support website 37 Dell Technology Guide

for further information 36 Diagnostic Checklist 33 drivers and downloads 37

E

e-mail addresses

for technical support 31

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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