Dell PP41L setup guide Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop, Before Setting Up Your Computer

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

INSPIRON

This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron 1545 laptop and connecting peripherals.

Before Setting Up Your Computer

When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer.

Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least

10.2cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on.

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as

a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in permanent damage to the computer.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE January 2009 P/N F123H Rev. A01 Contents Contents Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Enable or Disable Wireless Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Windows Vista SetupConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Hard drive Stores software and data 234 Front Side FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop In-1 Media Card Reader Provides Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls Display Features Removing and Replacing the Battery Solving ProblemsCustomizing the Desktop Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaBacking Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsWireless Connections Network ProblemsPower Problems Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsClick Applications If a program stops responding End the programClick End Task Welcome screen, click Next Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages Same error. See Contacting Dell on page 53 for assistanceUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Undoing the Last System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreBefore you Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help DellConnect Online Services ServiceSupport.dell.com Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Automated Order-Status ServiceFtp.dell.com Getting Help Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System model SpecificationsProcessor Memory ExpressCardCommunications Computer informationVideo Camera optional ConnectorsAudio Display DimensionsTouch pad KeyboardAC adapter BatteryOutput current Computer environment PhysicalIndex Index Index Network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection Page 0F123HA01
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