Dell 1440, M792N, PP42L Connect the AC Adapter

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop

Connect the AC Adapter

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.

WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power

connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly

connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage

to your computer.

NOTE: Charge the computer battery for at least 12 hours before using your computer on

battery power.

Contents

Main Page Page Notes, Cautions, and Warnings March 2009 P/N M792N Rev. A00 Contents 3 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . .5 Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . .12 Solving Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Page Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Page Page Windows Vista Setup Enable or Disable Wireless Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Page blank Page Page Page an AC adapter a battery Page Dell Technology Guide Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Zoom Media Controls Page Page Dell Technology Guide Page To remove the battery: Software Features Productivity and Communication Entertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your Data Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections Wired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Page Using Support Tools Dell Support Center Page System Messages Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Drivers and Utilities Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc Drivers and Utilities Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Operating System Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Online Services Dell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Before You Call Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: Specifications System model Processor Type L2 cache Memory ExpressCard Computer information Communications Audio Ports and connectors Display Dimensions: Display Viewing Angles: Camera (optional) Touch pad Size: Keyboard Battery Dimensions: Physical Computer environment Index A B C D E F H I M N O P R S