Dell P17F setup guide Using Your Inspiron Laptop

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

2 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read.

3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare — Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). The USB PowerShare feature allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is powered on/off or in sleep state.

NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer to charge the device.

NOTE: If you turn off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again.

NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is automatically shut off when only 10% of the total battery life remains.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE Page Contents Using Support Tools 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 Set Up the Operating SystemSet Up Ubuntu Create System Recovery Media Recommended Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card Optional SIM card slot Battery bay Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Right View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Battery Status Light Status Lights and IndicatorsPower Button Light/Power Indicator Light Disabling Battery ChargingComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Multimedia Control Keys System SetupWindows Mobility Center Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Emergency Eject Hole Using the Optical DriveUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover Optional Top cover Release button Back of the computer Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch FastAccess Facial Recognition Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaDell DataSafe Online Backup Dell Stage Using Your Inspiron Laptop Beep Codes Solving ProblemsWireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems Memory ProblemsSolving Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads Starting Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Click Exit to reboot your computer Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local BackupDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 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 Getting Help Before You Call Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service CodeGetting Help Contacting Dell Getting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesFinding More Information and Resources Computer Model SpecificationsComputer Information MemoryUSB ConnectorsKeyboard Media Card ReaderCommunications AudioCamera VideoDisplay Touch Pad BatteryPhysical AC Adapter Computer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index Index Page