Dell 1427 setup guide January F243R

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January 2009

P/N F243R

Rev. A00

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Contents Inspiron Page Inspiron January F243R Contents Finding More Information and Resources Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Windows Vista Setup Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection in Windows VistaFollow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection in Windows VistaClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista Click Start → Control PanelUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side ViewUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side View VGA connector Connects to a monitor or projector PCI-Express Card slot Supports 54mm PCI- Express CardsFront view Status/Power light Power blue Back view Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery release latch Battery lock switchSoftware Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop in Windows VistaPersonalize power settings Backing Up DataNetwork Problems TroubleshootingCheck the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Power Problems TroubleshootingMemory Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see the Dell Diagnostics onIf a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task If the computer stops respondingIf a solid blue screen appears Turn If you have other software problemsComputer off Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveSystem 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 Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Getting HelpOnline Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support e-mail addresses Anonymous file transfer protocol FTP Product Information· ftp. dell. com Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support. dell. comFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeFind safety/best practices information for your Access technical support and product helpComputer Homepage atSpecifications System Model Dell InspironProcessor MemoryComputer Information BusesWidth Flash Eprom PCI Bus Bits CommunicationsPorts and Connectors AudioDisplay SizeViewing Angles KeyboardBattery Camera optionalTouch pad Charge time approximateDimensions Temperature rangeAC Adapter 58 kg 5 lb PhysicalOperating To 35C 41 to 95F Storage 20 to 60C To 149F Computer Environment Relative humidity maximum Operating 10% to 90%Storage To 95% Altitude maximumIndex Memory problems Products SetupNetwork connection Fixing Setup Power problemsIndex Page 0F243RA00
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