Dell PP40S setup guide Ubuntu Information, Windows Vista Setup

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Ubuntu® Information

If you requested for Ubuntu while ordering, your laptop is preconfigured with Ubuntu. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your laptop for more operating system specific information.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Windows Vista® Setup

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and setting up an Internet connection.

NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process, doing so may render your computer unusable.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE July M438J Contents Getting Help Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable optional Press the Power Button Ubuntu Information Windows Vista SetupConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection in Windows VistaClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Camera activity light Indicates when the camera is on or off Display FeaturesRemoving and Replacing the Battery Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesCustomizing Your Energy Settings Productivity and CommunicationClick Back up files or Back up computer Backing Up Your DataNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems If the computer stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsKeyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable System MessagesClick Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreBefore you Begin Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist onOnline Services ServiceFtp.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationBefore You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Memory Basic SpecificationsSystem Model ProcessorAudio Computer InformationCommunications VideoPorts and Connectors Basic SpecificationsDisplay DimensionsTouch pad BatteryCamera Battery Physical AC AdapterRelative humidity maximum Computer EnvironmentIndex Index Index Network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection Page Page Printed on recycled paper

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