Dell P11F setup guide Set Up Microsoft Windows

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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop

Set Up Microsoft Windows

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system.

NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at support.dell.com.

NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE July 2010 P/N N0KR7 Rev. A00 Contents Solving Problems Index Contents Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your XPS LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card Optional Battery bay SIM card slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display Optional Set Up the TV Tuner Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Right View Features Using Your XPS LaptopUsing Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Left View Features Front View Features Back View Features Using Your XPS Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Battery Status Light Status Lights and IndicatorsPower Button Light Or XPS Logo Light Disabling Battery Charging Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Multimedia Control Keys System SetupWindows Mobility Center Using Your XPS Laptop Control Strip Features Using Your XPS Laptop Using the Emergency Eject Hole Using the Optical DriveUsing Your XPS Laptop Display Features Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Touch Screen Gestures OptionalRotate Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery release latch Tabs FastAccess Facial Recognition Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online BackupDell Stage Optional Using Your XPS Laptop Nvidia Optimus Technology Free Fall Sensor Changing the Application Profile SettingsAdd a Category Dell Dock OptionalAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsTouch Screen Problems Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages My Dell DownloadsUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsIf PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Starting Dell Diagnostics From Drivers and Utilities DiscRemove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Dell DataSafe Local BackupUpgrading 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 TagGetting Help Contacting Dell If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesFinding More Information and Resources Computer Model SpecificationsComputer Information MemoryPdif ConnectorsCamera Media Card ReaderCommunications AudioDisplay VideoAC Adapter BatteryTouch Pad Keyboard BacklitPhysical Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice AppendixVDC Index ISP Index Index Page 0N0KR7A00