Dell G374R, P04S series setup guide Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center

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Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.

Click the icon in the taskbar to run the application. The home page provides links to access:

•Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista)

•Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer)

•Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on Call, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp)

•About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories)

The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your system’s model number along with its service tag and express service code.

For more information about the Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab on support.dell.com.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May 2009 P/N G374R Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix 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 Vista Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Press Enter to apply the change Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features AC Adapter Indicator light statusBattery charge level BatteryUsing 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 CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Beep Codes Solving ProblemsFive beeps Real Time Clock failure Three beeps Possible motherboard failure Chipset errorTwo beeps No RAM detected Four beeps RAM read/write failureNetwork Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages For assistance Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginDell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsInsert the Operating System disc Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellDrivers and Utilities disc Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard driveFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeSee If you need toSpecifications System ModelProcessor Computer Information MemoryDiscrete ExpressCardCommunications VideoAudio Ports and ConnectorsViewing Angles DimensionsDisplay KeyboardTouch Pad BatteryResolution CameraSee the Dell Technology Temperature rangeDimensions 65 W AC Adapter90 W Weight with 4-cell batteryPhysical Computer EnvironmentAltitude maximum Macrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0G374RA00