Inspiron | Dell Y727H, 1410, PP38L instruction

INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE

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Dell Y727H, 1410, PP38L setup guide Inspiron

Contents

Inspiron Page Model PP38L SETUP GUIDE September Y727H Contents Getting Help Connect the AC Adapter About Your Computer Connect the Network Cable optional Press the Power Button Windows Vista SetupConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionFollow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Device Status Lights Using Your Inspiron Laptop Uppercase letter Caps Lock key is enabled EnabledKeyboard Status Lights Lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Optical drive eject button Opens the optical drive Right Side Features Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Audio Out/ Headphone connector Computer Base and Display FeaturesTouch pad buttons Provide left- Right-click functions like those on a mouse Removing and Replacing Battery Customizing Your Energy Settings Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and Multimedia Backing Up Your Data Microsoft Windows Vista provides three default options Network Problems Solving ProblemsCheck the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Solving Problems Power Problems Lockups and Software Problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding End the program Click End Task Click the program that is no longer respondingIf the computer stops responding To perform an operating system shutdown If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAlerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable System Messages Click Start → Help and Support Hardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Restoring Your Operating System Windows Operating System ReinstallationBefore you Begin Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows Vista Getting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support websites Automated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceProduct Information Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell Getting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Memory In-1 Media Card Reader CommunicationsVideo Compliant connectors Amplifier Volume controls Program menusVideo Hole connector Ieee Pin mini Audio Touchpad Display Keyboard BatteryAC Adapter Computer Environment Physical Index Index Program Compatibility Wizard Page Page 0Y727HA01