Dell P14E setup guide Getting Help

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5.Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials.

NOTE: You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not accepted.

NOTE: Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell’s receiving dock and returned to you.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage Regulatory model P14E Regulatory type P14E001 SETUP GUIDENotes, Cautions, and Warnings Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ContentsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Contents Solving ProblemsUsing Support Tools Finding More Information and Resources Specifications AppendixBefore Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON 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 Microsoft Windows Set Up the Operating SystemSet Up Ubuntu 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 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Right View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON 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 ZoomMultimedia Control Keys System SetupWindows Mobility Center Play the previous track or chapter Play or pause Decrease the volume level Increase the volume level Mute the soundPlay the next track or chapter 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 Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Productivity and CommunicationDell DataSafe Online Backup Dell Stage Shortcuts - Provides quick access to your frequently-used programs Beep Codes Solving ProblemsWired Connections Network ProblemsPower Problems Wireless 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 ToolsStarting Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter 3. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press Enter Operating System disc Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 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 DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Dell Marketing and Sales E-mail Addresses Online ServicesDell Support Websites Dell Support 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 Finding More Information and Resources the Service Manual atIf you need to Finding More Information and Resources Memory SpecificationsComputer Model Computer InformationSpecifications ConnectorsAudio Media Card ReaderKeyboard Communicationswidescreen HD VideoCamera DisplayTouch Pad BatteryAC Adapter Physical1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7 A 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