Dell G374R, P04S series setup guide Index

Page 71

Diagnostic Checklist 54 drivers and downloads 57 DVDs, playing and creating 26

E

email addresses

for technical support 51 energy

conserving 27 expansion bus 60

F

finding more information 56 FTP login, anonymous 51

H

hardware problems diagnosing 40

Index

Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help

getting assistance and support 49

I

Internet connection 12

ISP

Internet Service Provider 12

M

memory problems solving 34

memory support 59

N

network connection fixing 31

network speed testing 31

69

Image 71

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 OptionalConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel 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 Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Transferring Information to a New ComputerBacking Up Your Data 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 failureWired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems Solving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops respondingClick Applications If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages For assistance Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert 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 Dell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Insert the Operating System disc Reinstalling Windows VistaClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting 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 DellDrivers and Utilities disc Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard driveFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeSee If you need toProcessor SpecificationsSystem Model 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