Dell 1410, Y727H, PP38L setup guide Index

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Index

energy conserving 16

expansion bus 40

F

finding more information 36 FTP login, anonymous 32

H

hardware problems diagnosing 25

Hardware Troubleshooter 25 help

getting assistance and support 30

I

Internet connection 6

ISP

Internet Service Provider 7

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M

memory problems solving 20

memory support 39

N

network connection fixing 18

O

order status 32

P

power problems, solving 19 power strips, using 5 problems, solving 18 processor 38

products

information and purchasing 32

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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 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 DataSolving Problems Network 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 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 AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information 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 Amplifier Volume controls Program menus Compliant connectorsVideo Hole connector Ieee Pin mini AudioDisplay TouchpadBattery KeyboardAC Adapter Physical Computer EnvironmentIndex Index Program Compatibility Wizard Page Page 0Y727HA01