Dell P14E setup guide Automated Order-Status Service, Product Information, Getting Help

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Automated Order-Status Service

To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order.

If you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. Have your invoice or packing slip handy when you call.

For the telephone number to call for your region, see “Contacting Dell” on page 80.

Getting Help

Product Information

If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, go to the Dell website at dell.com. For the telephone number to call for your region or to speak to a sales specialist, see “Contacting Dell” on page 80.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage Regulatory model P14E        Regulatory type P14E001 SETUP GUIDENotes, Cautions, and Warnings Using Your Inspiron Laptop ContentsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Support Tools Solving ProblemsFinding More Information and Resources Specifications Appendix ContentsINSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopBefore Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Connect the Network Cable OptionalPress the Power Button Set Up Ubuntu Set Up the Operating SystemSet Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended To create system recovery media Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To enable or disable wireless Set Up Wireless Display Optional To set up wireless display 1. Turn on your computer Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron LaptopRight View Features 3 Optical drive eject button - Press to open the optical-drive tray Using Your Inspiron LaptopLeft View Features 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices such as external hard drives or optical drives or USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. The USB PowerShare feature allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is powered on/off or in sleep state Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in-1 Media Card Reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. For more information on the supported memory cards, see “Specifications” on page Back View Features 2 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector Front View Features 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on page Battery Status Light Status Lights and IndicatorsPower Button Light/Power Indicator Light Disabling Battery Charging Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this row Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display On/Off button - Press to turn on or turn off the display Scroll Touch Pad GesturesFlick ZoomWindows Mobility Center System SetupMultimedia Control Keys Play the next track or chapter Decrease the volume level Increase the volume level Mute the soundPlay the previous track or chapter Play or pause Using the Emergency Eject Hole Using the Optical Drive5 optical drive eject button 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 emergency eject holeDisplay Features 2 Camera - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat Removing and Replacing the Top Cover Optional 1 top cover 2 release button 3 back of the computer 1. Align the top cover on the display back To replace the top coverUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch FastAccess Facial Recognition Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaDell DataSafe Online Backup Dell Stage Shortcuts - Provides quick access to your frequently-used programs Beep Codes Solving ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsIf the problem persists, contact Dell see “Contacting Dell” on page Lockups and Software Problems Memory ProblemsIf the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears If you have other software problems Back up your files immediately Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads Using Support ToolsHardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics 3. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press Enter Operating System disc Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring Your Operating System System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing 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 Restore3. Select Repair Your Computer Getting Help Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Dell Support Websites Online ServicesDell Support E-mail Addresses Dell Marketing and Sales E-mail AddressesProduct Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original or equivalent packing materials Before You Call Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service CodeDiagnostic Checklist Name Date Address Phone number Contacting Dell Getting Help If you need to the Service Manual atFinding More Information and Resources Finding More Information and Resources Computer Model SpecificationsComputer Information MemorySpecifications ConnectorsKeyboard Media Card ReaderCommunications AudioCamera VideoDisplay widescreen HDTouch Pad Battery1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7 A PhysicalAC Adapter G2 or lower as defined Computer EnvironmentInformation for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for Mexico AppendixIndex Index Index wireless network connecting 12 problems wired network network cable, connecting 7 problemsIndex Page Printed in the U.S.A