Dell P11F setup guide Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center

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Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.

To launch the application, click the icon in the notification area of your desktop.

The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer’s model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information.

The home page also provides links to access:

Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system)

Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer)

Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station™, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp)

About Your System (System

Documentation, Warranty

Information, System

Information, Upgrades &

Accessories)

For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, go to DellSupportCenter.com.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE July 2010 P/N N0KR7 Rev. A00 Contents Solving Problems Index Contents Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect 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 Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Using Your XPS Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing 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 Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status LightPower Button Light Or XPS Logo Light Disabling Battery Charging Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom System Setup Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center Using Your XPS Laptop Control Strip Features Using Your XPS Laptop Using the Optical Drive Using the Emergency Eject HoleUsing Your XPS Laptop Display Features Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures Optional ZoomRotate Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery release latch Tabs Software Features FastAccess Facial RecognitionProductivity and Communication Dell DataSafe Online Backup Entertainment and MultimediaDell Stage Optional Using Your XPS Laptop Nvidia Optimus Technology Changing the Application Profile Settings Free Fall SensorAdd an Icon Dell Dock OptionalAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep CodesTouch Screen Problems Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterMy Dell Downloads System MessagesUsing Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Drivers and Utilities Disc Insert the Drivers and Utilities discRemove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicUpgrading 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 Before You CallGetting Help Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeFinding More Information and Resources Computer Information SpecificationsComputer Model MemoryConnectors PdifCommunications Media Card ReaderCamera AudioVideo DisplayBattery AC AdapterKeyboard Backlit Touch PadPhysical Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeVDC Index ISP Index Index Page 0N0KR7A00