Using Your Inspiron Laptop | Dell MV909, 1370, P06S001 guide

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1 Audio out/Headphone connector – Connects one pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system.

2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

3Optical drive – Plays or records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs (optional). Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing up when placing a disc in the tray. For more information on using the optical drive, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.

CAUTION: This drive supports nonstandard-sized and -shaped discs; however, degradation in drive performance may be experienced, and in extreme cases, the drive may be damaged.

4Eject button – Opens the optical drive tray when pressed.

5Security cable slot – Attaches 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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Dell MV909, 1370, P06S001 setup guide Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N MV909 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 To install the SIM Install the Subscriber Identity Module Optional Battery bay SIM slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection To set up your connection to a wireless router To set up your Internet connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Feature Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features AC Adapter Indicator light statusBattery charge level Battery Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing Battery Dell Extended Battery Life Battery Battery bay Battery release latches Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Backing Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsCustomizing the Desktop Transferring Information to a New Computer Dell Dock Personalize the Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or Icon Beep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Wired connection is lost Network ProblemsPower Problems Wireless connection is lost Power light is solid white but computer is not responding Other memory problems Memory ProblemsInsufficient memory message Click End Task Program crashes repeatedly Computer does not start upProgram stops responding Click Applications Other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System System Messages Using Support Tools Them Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics If Pre-boot System Assessment PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System To reinstall Windows, you need the following Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer Service Dell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell If you need to See Finding More Information and Resources See If you need to Computer Information Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Processor Memory In-1 Memory Card Reader Communications ConnectorsDisplay Battery Battery Physical AC Adapter Relative humidity maximum Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Importer Index Index Index