Dell P03T, P03T001, V0K33, 1110

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device

if you are using a wired network. The two lights next to the connector indicate status and

activity for a wired network connection.

2 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals.

NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read.

3 Power USB connector — Connects to USB devices that require more power, such as

certain printers and bar code scanners. This connector supports a current load of up to 2 A.

Contents

Main Page Page Notes, Cautions, and Warnings August 2009 P/N V0K33 Rev. A00 Contents 3 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5 Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Solving Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Page Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your Computer Page Page Page Set Up Microsoft Windows Install the SIM (Optional) Page Page Page Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Zoom Rotate Desktop Customizing the Touch Pad Settings Media Controls System Setup (BIOS) Utility Page Page Page Removing and Replacing the Battery Page Software Features Productivity and Communication Entertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows 7 Backing Up Your Data Windows 7 Dell Dock Add a Category Add an Icon Remove a Category or Icon Personalize the Dock Solving Problems Service Manual Beep Codes Service Manual Network Problems Wireless Connections Wired Connections Power Problems Page Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Page Page Using Support Tools Dell Support Center System Messages Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Drivers and Utilities If PSA is invoked: If PSA is not invoked: Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc Drivers and Utilities Page Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Page Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin Operating System Operating System Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Dell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Contacting Dell If you need to: See: Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: System Model Comprehensive Specifications Processor Computer Information Basic Specifications Communications Camera Connectors Display Dimensions: Battery Charge time at room temperature (approximate): Dell Technology Guide AC Adapter Dimensions: AC Adapter Temperature range Physical Weight (with 3-cell battery): Computer Environment Page Page Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (only for Mexico) A B C D Index Page P R S V W