Dell P11S002, M301Z setup guide March 2010 P/N HYD06 Rev. A00

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE March 2010 P/N HYD06 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 Install the SIM Card Optional SIM card slot Battery bay Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the External Optical Drive Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Set Up the TV Tuner OptionalClick Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features Front View Features Battery Status Light Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer statesComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom System Setup Bios Utility Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery release latch FastAccess Facial Recognition Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Dell DataSafe Online Backup Entertainment and MultimediaDell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Network Problems Power ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications If a program stops respondingClick End Task To run the Program Compatibility Wizard Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System Tab at support.dell.comMy Dell Downloads System MessagesKeyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable Them 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 RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Click Upgrade NowSystem Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsGetting Help Technical Support 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 Getting Help 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 SeeIf you need to Dell Support Center. To launch the DellComputer Model System Chipset SpecificationsProcessor Memory Media Card Reader CommunicationsAudio Connectors VideoDisplay CameraBattery USBTouch Pad AC AdapterPhysical Computer Environment Storage To 95%Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Wireless network connection Page 0HYD06A00