Dell P17F setup guide Solving Problems

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If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears —

CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.

If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, press the power button for at least

8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer.

Solving Problems

If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system —

Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system.

To run the Program Compatibility Wizard:

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Windows.

2.In the welcome screen, click Next.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

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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