Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed | Dell PP38L

4.Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.

Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media

NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involves media.

1.Insert the Drivers and Utilities media.

2.Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

Using Support Tools

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.

3.When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RWand press <Enter>.

4.Select the Boot from CD-ROMoption from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

5.Type 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

6.Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.

7.When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

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Dell PP38L, 1410, Y727H setup guide Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed

Contents

Inspiron Page Model PP38L SETUP GUIDE September Y727H Contents Getting Help Connect the AC Adapter About Your Computer Connect to the Internet Optional Press the Power Button Windows Vista SetupConnect the Network Cable 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 Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Solving ProblemsNetwork Problems 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 Alerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer Using Support ToolsDell Support Center 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 Before you Begin Windows Operating System ReinstallationRestoring Your Operating System Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows Vista Getting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Dell Support websites Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services 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 At support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Processor Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Memory Video CommunicationsIn-1 Media Card Reader Compliant connectors Amplifier Volume controls Program menusVideo Hole connector Ieee Pin mini Audio Touchpad Display AC Adapter BatteryKeyboard Computer Environment Physical Index Index Program Compatibility Wizard Page Page 0Y727HA01