Dell P04S series Finding More Information and Resources, If you need to See, At support.dell.com

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INSPIRON

Finding More Information and Resources

If you need to:

See:

reinstall your operating system

the Operating System disc

 

 

 

 

run a diagnostic program for your computer,

the Drivers and Utilities disc

reinstall notebook system software, or update

 

 

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates

 

 

drivers for your computer, and readme files

 

 

can be found on the DellSupport website

 

 

 

at support.dell.com.

learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail

the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive

upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive

reinstall or replace a worn or defective part

the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com

NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer.

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Contents Inspiron Page 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 ComputerConnect 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 Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Battery Indicator light statusBattery charge level AC AdapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Transferring Information to a New ComputerIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Solving Problems Beep CodesFour beeps RAM read/write failure Three beeps Possible motherboard failure Chipset errorTwo beeps No RAM detected Five beeps Real Time Clock failureWireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications If a program stops respondingClick End Task If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages For assistance Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick 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 RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationDell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaInsert the Operating System disc Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comIf you need to See Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard driveFinding More Information and Resources Drivers and Utilities discIf you need to SeeSystem Model SpecificationsProcessor Memory Computer InformationVideo ExpressCardCommunications DiscretePorts and Connectors AudioKeyboard DimensionsDisplay Viewing AnglesCamera BatteryResolution Touch PadAC Adapter Temperature rangeDimensions 65 W See the Dell TechnologyComputer Environment Weight with 4-cell batteryPhysical 90 WAltitude maximum Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0G374RA00