Dell NU229, ATG E6400, PP27L specifications Setting Up Your Computer, Quick Setup

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Setting Up Your Computer

Quick Setup

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.

NOTE: Some devices mentioned in the following steps may be optional.

1Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet.

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Contents Dell Latitude ATG E6400 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Restoring Your Operating System Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents Front View About Your ComputerPC Card slot Back View Bottom View Battery RemovalWireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator About Your Computer Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP To prepare a new computer for the file transfer Microsoft Windows XPSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Processor SpecificationsSystem Information PC CardSecure Digital SD Memory-Card Reader Ports and ConnectorsMemory Communications WlanAudio VideoDisplay AudioKeyboard BatteryTouch Pad AC Adapter BatteryFingerprint Reader Optional Environmental PhysicalCamera Optional Specifications Power Lights TroubleshootingTools Beep CodesManual at support.dell.com Code Description Suggested Remedy RepetitiveCode Description Error MessagesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall System Messages Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePower Problems Troubleshooting TipsMemory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problems Dell Technical Update ServiceAccessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Clicking the Dell Support IconTroubleshooting Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreEnabling System Restore Using Dell Factory Image RestoreWindows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System MediaBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows Finding Information Document/Media/Label ContentsDocumentation Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostics Checklist Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Index Support online services, 60 regional Index