Using Your Inspiron Laptop | Dell 1410, Y727H, PP38L manual

4 Network connector – Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections.

For information on using the network adapter, see the device user’s guide supplied with your computer.

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

6IEEE 1394a connector– Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

73-in-1 media card reader – Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards:

•Secure Digital (SD) memory card

•Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card

•Multimedia Card (MMC)

8PC Card Slot – Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a blank installed in the slot to prevent foreign matter from entering the computer interior when a card is not installed.

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Dell 1410, Y727H, PP38L setup guide Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Contents

Inspiron Page Model PP38L SETUP GUIDE September Y727H Contents Getting Help Connect the AC Adapter About Your Computer Press the Power Button Windows Vista Setup Connect the Network Cable optionalConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Transferring Information to a New Computer Device Status Lights Using Your Inspiron Laptop Lights located above the keyboard indicate the following EnabledUppercase letter Caps Lock key is enabled Keyboard Status Lights Optical drive eject button Opens the optical drive Right Side Features Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right-click functions like those on a mouse Computer Base and Display FeaturesAudio Out/ Headphone connector Touch pad buttons Provide left- Removing and Replacing Battery Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesCustomizing Your Energy Settings Productivity and Communication Backing Up Your Data Microsoft Windows Vista provides three default options Solving Problems Network ProblemsCheck the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Solving Problems Power Problems If a program stops responding End the program Memory ProblemsLockups and Software Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message To perform an operating system shutdown Click the program that is no longer respondingClick End Task If the computer stops responding If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAlerts 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 Windows Operating System Reinstallation Restoring Your Operating SystemBefore you Begin Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows Vista Getting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Technical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesDell Support websites Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell Getting Help Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications System ModelProcessor Memory Communications In-1 Media Card ReaderVideo Audio Amplifier Volume controls Program menusCompliant connectors Video Hole connector Ieee Pin mini Touchpad Display Battery KeyboardAC Adapter Computer Environment Physical Index Index Program Compatibility Wizard Page Page 0Y727HA01