Dell P17F setup guide 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 Dell Inspiron 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 laptop may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm

(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 place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, 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 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 Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Productivity and CommunicationDell 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 Memory SpecificationsComputer Model Computer InformationUSB ConnectorsAudio Media Card ReaderKeyboard CommunicationsCamera VideoDisplay Touch Pad BatteryPhysical AC Adapter Computer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index Index Page