Dell PP25L setup guide 12 cm

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2 ExpressCard slot – Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot.

3Optical Drive – Plays or burns only standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs.

NOTE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) or you will damage the drive.

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4 USB 2.0 connector – Connects a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

5Security cable slot – Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.

NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May N073F Contents Getting Help Inspiron Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Check the Wireless SwitchUsing The Wireless Switch Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Windows Vista SetupClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Device Status Lights Using Your Inspiron LaptopEnabled To turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click Through Dell QuickSet or the Bios Right Side Features12 cm USB connector Connects to a Left Side FeaturesIn-1 Media card reader Provides a Front Side FeaturesAudio Out/ Headphone connector Keyboard Computer Base and Keyboard FeaturesMedia Controls Display Features Removing and Replacing the Battery Playing or recording CDs and DVDs Using the Optical Disc DriveProductivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Solving ProblemsNetwork Problems Wired Connections Power ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf a program stops responding End the program Lockups and Software ProblemsClick Applications Click End TaskIf the computer stops responding 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 Support.dell.com ServiceDellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellGetting Help At support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Processor Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Memory Express CardCommunications Basic SpecificationsAudio VideoCamera optional Display DimensionsTouchpad Battery AC Adapter Computer Environment Physical50 to 10,000 ft Index Index Index Wireless network connection Page Page 0XXXXXA00

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