Dell P09G series, 1464, YXKVH, P09G001 setup guide Set Up Microsoft Windows

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Set Up Microsoft Windows

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system.

NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at support.dell.com.

NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE March 2010 P/N Yxkvh Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Install the SIM Card Optional SIM card SIM card slot Battery bay Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Battery Computer Base and Keyboard Features Power button Turns the computer on or off when pressed Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key System Setup Bios UtilityMultimedia Control Keys Windows Mobility CenterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Click What is Dell Extended Battery Life? Dell Extended Battery LifeRemoving and Replacing the Battery Extended Battery Life pop-up appears Click Show SettingsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconDell DataSafe Online Backup Beep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems Solving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops respondingClick Applications To run the Program Compatibility Wizard About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell TechnicalSystem Messages My Dell DownloadsUsing Support Tools Click Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsIf PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring Your Operating System System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Click Upgrade Now System Recovery MediaUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support Customer ServiceDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service TagDiagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesDell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need toMemory Basic SpecificationsComputer Model Computer InformationCamera ConnectorsCommunications Display BatteryPhysical AC AdapterComputer Environment Macrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Index Index Page 0YXKVHA00
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