Dell
P04S series, G374R
setup guide
Enable or Disable Wireless Optional
Specification
Install
Error codes
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Dimension
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
Setup Guide
Ports and Connectors
Battery
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)
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Inspiron
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SETUP GUIDE
May 2009 P/N G374R Rev. A00
Contents
Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Before Setting Up Your Computer
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the Network Cable Optional
Press the Power Button
Set Up Microsoft Windows Vista
Enable or Disable Wireless Optional
Press Enter to apply the change
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Connect to the Internet Optional
Click Start → Connect To
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Click Start → Control Panel
Connect to the Internet window appears
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Right Side Features
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Left Side Features
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Computer Base Features
Indicator light status
Battery charge level
Battery
AC Adapter
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Media Controls
Display Features
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Battery
Battery Battery bay Battery release latch
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
Entertainment and Multimedia
Customizing Your Energy Settings
Customizing the Desktop
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Backing Up Your Data
If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue
Solving Problems
Beep Codes
Three beeps Possible motherboard failure Chipset error
Two beeps No RAM detected
Four beeps RAM read/write failure
Five beeps Real Time Clock failure
Network Problems
Wireless Connections
Wired Connections
Power Problems
Solving Problems
Memory Problems
If you experience other memory problems
If you receive an insufficient memory message
If a program stops responding
Click Applications
Click End Task
If you have other software problems
Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
System Messages
For assistance
Dell Diagnostics
Hardware Troubleshooter
Click Start → Help and Support
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc
Restoring Your Operating System
System Restore
Starting System Restore
Dell Factory Image Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Click Undo my last restoration and click Next
Restoring Your Operating System
Operating System Reinstallation
Before You Begin
Dell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc
Reinstalling Windows Vista
Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears
Insert the Operating System disc
Getting Help
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect
Online Services
Dell Support websites
Dell Support e-mail addresses
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit
Diagnostic Checklist
Before You Call
Contacting Dell
Visit support.dell.com
Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to See
Drivers and Utilities disc
If you need to
See
Specifications
System Model
Processor
Memory
Computer Information
ExpressCard
Communications
Video
Discrete
Ports and Connectors
Audio
Dimensions
Display
Keyboard
Viewing Angles
Battery
Resolution
Camera
Touch Pad
Temperature range
Dimensions 65 W
AC Adapter
See the Dell Technology
Weight with 4-cell battery
Physical
Computer Environment
90 W
Altitude maximum
Appendix
Macrovision Product Notice
Index
Index
Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection
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