Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center | Dell 1110, P03T001

Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.

To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar.

The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer’s model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information.

The home page also provides links to access:

Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system)

		INSPIRON
Alerts (technical support alerts
relevant to your computer)

Assistance from Dell (Technical
Support with DellConnect™,
Customer Service, Training and
Tutorials, How-To Help with
Dell on Call™, and Online Scan
with PC CheckUp)

About Your System (System
Documentation, Warranty
Information, System Information,
Upgrades & Accessories)

For more information about Dell Support Center
and available support tools, click the Services
tab at support.dell.com.

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Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N V0K33 Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Battery bay Install the SIM Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To enable wireless Ensure that your computer is turned on Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Battery charge level Indicator light statusBattery AC Adapter Scroll Touch Pad Gestures Customizing the Touch Pad Settings Setting the Touch Pad SensitivityClick Start → Control Panel→ Multi-finger System Setup Bios Utility Media ControlsFunction Key Behavior, select Multimedia or Function Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery release latches Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Set up backupBacking Up Your Data If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or Icon Solving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections If the wireless network connection is lost Power Problems Solving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf a program stops responding Click Applications Windows Vista If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System System System Messages Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginClick Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer Service Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell If you need to See Finding More Information and Resources See If you need to System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Computer Information Connectors CommunicationsCamera Display Battery Physical AC Adapter Relative humidity maximum Computer Environment Basic Specifications Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Importer Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0V0K33A00