Dell 1440, M792N, PP42L setup guide Before You Call, Diagnostic Checklist

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Getting Help

Before You Call

NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. You may also be asked for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer).

Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available.

Diagnostic Checklist

•Name:

•Date:

•Address:

•Phone number:

•Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):

•Express Service Code:

•Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician):

•Operating system and version:

•Devices:

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE March 2009 P/N M792N Rev. A00 Contents Restoring Your Operating System Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears Windows Vista SetupEnable or Disable Wireless Enable Bluetooth Enable Wireless LANSetting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Optical drive eject button Opens the optical driveLeft Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features An AC adapter Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom Media Controls Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Display Features 3 4Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesCustomizing Your Energy Settings Entertainment and MultimediaTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataUser Account Control window, click Continue Wireless Connections Solving ProblemsNetwork Problems If the wireless network connection isWired Connections Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damagedPower Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding End the program Click ApplicationsClick End Task If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterUsing Support Tools System Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsOperating System Reinstallation Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationDiagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com If you need to SeeSpecifications System modelProcessor Computer information MemoryExpressCard CommunicationsPorts and connectors AudioDisplay Touch pad Viewing AnglesBattery KeyboardAC adapter AC adapter Physical Computer environmentIndex Index Network connection fixing 30 Index Page 0M792NA00

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1440, M792N, PP42L specifications

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