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Contents

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5

Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7 Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Install the SIM (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional). . . . . 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 14

Using Your Inspiron Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Right Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Computer Base Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Media Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 30

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 40

Using Support Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N V0K33 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 Battery bay Install the SIM OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To enable wireless Ensure that your computer is turned on Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Battery charge level Indicator light statusBattery AC AdapterScroll Touch Pad GesturesClick Start → Control Panel→ Multi-finger Customizing the Touch Pad SettingsSetting the Touch Pad Sensitivity Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia or Function System Setup Bios UtilityMedia Controls Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery release latches Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Set up backupBacking Up Your Data If the User Account Control window appears, click ContinueAdd a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections If the wireless network connection is lostPower Problems Solving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf a program stops responding Click ApplicationsWindows Vista If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System SystemSystem Messages Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsGetting Help DellConnect Technical Support and 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 Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesSee If you need toSystem Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Computer InformationCamera ConnectorsCommunications Display BatteryPhysical AC AdapterRelative humidity maximum Computer EnvironmentBasic Specifications Macrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0V0K33A00

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