Dell G374R, P04S series Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop, Before Setting Up Your Computer

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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop

INSPIRON

This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron 1320 laptop.

Before Setting Up Your Computer

When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer.

Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least

10.2cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on.

WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is powered on. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in permanent damage to the computer.

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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 OptionalClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect 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 Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsBacking Up Your Data Transferring Information to a New ComputerIf 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 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 Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem 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 Starting System Restore 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 DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support websites Online ServicesDell 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 toSystem Model SpecificationsProcessor 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