Dell PP38L, 1410 Connect the Network Cable optional, Press the Power Button Windows Vista Setup

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About Your Computer

Connect the Network Cable (optional)

To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.

Press the Power Button

Windows Vista® Setup

If you selected Windows Vista operating system while ordering, your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and setting up an Internet connection.

NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ISP offerings vary by country.

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

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE Model PP38LSeptember Y727H Contents Getting Help About Your Computer Connect the AC AdapterConnect to the Internet Optional Press the Power Button Windows Vista SetupConnect the Network Cable 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 DataCheck the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Solving ProblemsNetwork Problems 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 Alerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer Using Support ToolsDell Support Center 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 Before you Begin Windows Operating System ReinstallationRestoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsFill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Getting HelpDell Support websites Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesDiagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comGetting 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 Amplifier Volume controls Program menus Compliant connectorsVideo Hole connector Ieee Pin mini AudioDisplay TouchpadAC Adapter BatteryKeyboard Physical Computer EnvironmentIndex Index Program Compatibility Wizard Page Page 0Y727HA01