Dell F243R, 1427 setup guide Inspiron

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INSPIRON™ 1427

SETUP GUIDE

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Contents Inspiron Page Inspiron January F243R Contents Finding More Information and Resources Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection in Windows Vista Windows Vista SetupFollow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection in Windows VistaClick Start → Connect To Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows VistaRight Side View Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side View PCI-Express Card slot Supports 54mm PCI- Express Cards VGA connector Connects to a monitor or projectorFront view Status/Power light Power blue Back view Battery Battery release latch Battery lock switch Removing and Replacing the BatteryProductivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop in Windows VistaBacking Up Data Personalize power settingsNetwork Problems TroubleshootingCheck the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Troubleshooting Power ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see the Dell Diagnostics onClick Applications If a program stops respondingClick End Task If the computer stops respondingIf a solid blue screen appears Turn If you have other software problemsComputer off Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsSystem Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Select a keyboard layout and click Next Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Reinstalling the Operating System Before you Begin Click Finish to reboot the systemTo reinstall Windows, you need the following items Reinstalling Windows Vista Getting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist onOnline Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support e-mail addresses Anonymous file transfer protocol FTP Product Information· ftp. dell. com Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support. dell. com Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAccess technical support and product help Find safety/best practices information for yourComputer Homepage atSystem Model Dell Inspiron SpecificationsProcessor MemoryBuses Computer InformationWidth Flash Eprom PCI Bus Bits CommunicationsAudio Ports and ConnectorsSize DisplayViewing Angles KeyboardCamera optional BatteryTouch pad Charge time approximateDimensions Temperature rangeAC Adapter 58 kg 5 lb PhysicalOperating To 35C 41 to 95F Storage 20 to 60C To 149F Relative humidity maximum Operating 10% to 90% Computer EnvironmentStorage To 95% Altitude maximumIndex Setup Memory problems ProductsNetwork connection Fixing Setup Power problemsIndex Page 0F243RA00

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