Dell P17F setup guide Using Support Tools

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Contents

Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Lockups and Software Problems. . . . . . . 58

Using Support Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Restoring Your Operating System . 66

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . .68

System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Technical Support and Customer Service

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . 77 Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard

(Only for Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE Page Contents Using Support Tools Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up the Operating System Set Up Microsoft WindowsSet 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 Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing 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 Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status LightDisabling Battery Charging Power Button Light/Power Indicator LightComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom System Setup Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Using the Emergency Eject HoleUsing 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 Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Entertainment and MultimediaDell DataSafe Online Backup Dell Stage Using Your Inspiron Laptop Solving Problems Beep CodesNetwork Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsSolving Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterMy Dell Downloads Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Click Exit to reboot your computer Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectOnline Services Dell Support WebsitesDell Support E-mail Addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code Before You CallGetting Help Contacting Dell Getting Help Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeFinding More Information and Resources Computer Information SpecificationsComputer Model MemoryConnectors USBCommunications Media Card ReaderKeyboard AudioVideo CameraDisplay Battery Touch PadPhysical AC Adapter Computer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index Index Page