Dell P09T setup guide May 2010 P/N K387P Rev. A00

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May 2010 P/N K387P Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect 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 Follow the instructions on the screen Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears Enable Bluetooth Enable Wireless LANSetting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Control PanelSetting Up Your Internet Connection Connect to the Internet window appearsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesLeft View Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Power/Battery Status LightBack View Features Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom One finger zoom Allows you to zoom in or outDisplay Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery bay Battery release latchesBattery bay slots Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Dell Help DocumentationDell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconDell DataSafe Online Backup Beep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications Click End TaskWelcome screen, click Next Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System SystemMy Dell Downloads System MessagesUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Option UseSystem Restore Starting System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Start Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Click Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalSelect Repair Your Computer System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Locating Your Service Tag Before You CallDiagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeSee If you need toDell Support Center. To launch the Dell Memory SpecificationsComputer Information Connectors CommunicationsMedia Card Reader CameraDisplay AudioVideo KeyboardBattery Touch PadAC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Index