Dell PP40S setup guide Before You Call, Diagnostic Checklist

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Getting Help

Before You Call

NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. You may also be asked for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer).

Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available.

Diagnostic Checklist

Name:

Date:

Address:

Phone number:

Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):

Express Service Code:

Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician):

Operating system and version:

Devices:

Expansion cards:

Are you connected to a network? Yes /No

Network, version, and network adapter:

Programs and versions:

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE July M438J Contents Getting Help Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable optional Press the Power Button Windows Vista Setup Ubuntu InformationSetting Up a Wired Internet Connection in Windows Vista Connect to the Internet OptionalClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Camera activity light Indicates when the camera is on or offRemoving and Replacing the Battery Software Features Customizing Your Energy SettingsProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaBacking Up Your Data Click Back up files or Back up computerSolving Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Solving 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 Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Getting HelpService Online ServicesAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Ftp.dell.comDiagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications System ModelProcessor MemoryComputer Information CommunicationsVideo AudioBasic Specifications Ports and ConnectorsDimensions DisplayTouch pad BatteryCamera Battery AC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Relative humidity maximumIndex Index Index Network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection Page Page Printed on recycled paper
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