Dell PP25L setup guide Before You Call, Diagnostic Checklist

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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.

Getting Help

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 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 DriveCustomizing the Desktop Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaBacking 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 ProblemsClick End Task Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding End the program Click ApplicationsIf 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 Ftp.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.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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