Dell PP25L Software Features, Productivity and Communication, Entertainment and Multimedia

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Software Features

NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

Productivity and Communication

You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Check your purchase order for software installed on your computer.

After connecting to the Internet, you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on.

Entertainment and Multimedia

You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs, listen to music and internet radio stations. Your optical

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs.

You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to disc, saved on portable products such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.

Customizing the Desktop

You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window.

To access the display properties window:

1.Right-click an open area of the desktop.

2.Click Personalize, to open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May N073F Contents Getting Help Inspiron Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopUsing The Wireless Switch Check the Wireless SwitchConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Windows Vista SetupSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enabled Using Your Inspiron LaptopDevice Status Lights To turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click Through Dell QuickSet or the Bios Right Side Features12 cm USB connector Connects to a Left Side FeaturesAudio Out/ Headphone connector Front Side FeaturesIn-1 Media card reader Provides a 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 SettingsNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost 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 RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next 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 DellConnect Online Services ServiceSupport.dell.com 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 If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Memory Express CardCommunications Basic SpecificationsCamera optional VideoAudio 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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