Dell PP42L, 1440, M792N setup guide Using Your Inspiron Laptop

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Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop

1Security cable slot – Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.

NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.

2 AC adapter connector – Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.

3 VGA connector – Connects to a monitor or projector.

4 Network connector – Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.

5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE March 2009 P/N M792N Rev. A00 Contents Restoring Your Operating System Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Enable or Disable Wireless Windows Vista SetupWireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears Enable Bluetooth Enable Wireless LANConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopOptical drive eject button Opens the optical drive Using Your Inspiron LaptopLeft Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features An AC adapter Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Media Controls Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc 3 4 Display FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery Customizing Your Energy Settings Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaUser Account Control window, click Continue Transferring Information to a New ComputerBacking Up Your Data Network Problems Solving ProblemsWireless Connections If the wireless network connection isCheck the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Wired ConnectionsPower Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops responding End the programClick Applications If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable System MessagesClick Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Dell Factory Image RestoreBefore you Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceBefore You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See See If you need toProcessor SpecificationsSystem model ExpressCard MemoryComputer information CommunicationsDisplay Ports and connectorsAudio Viewing Angles Touch padAC adapter BatteryKeyboard AC adapter Computer environment PhysicalIndex Index Network connection fixing 30 Index Page 0M792NA00

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1440, M792N, PP42L specifications

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