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Dell YXKVH Using Your Inspiron Laptop, Power button - Turns the computer on or off when pressed

Models: 1464 YXKVH P09G series P09G001

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1 Power button — Turns the computer on or off when pressed.

2Function key row — The wireless enable and disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, multimedia keys, and the touch pad enable or disable key are located in this row.

For more information on the multimedia keys, see “Multimedia Control Keys” on page 30.

3Touch pad — Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left-click by tapping the surface. It supports the Scroll and Zoom features. For more information, see “Touch Pad Gestures” on page 28.

NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the key on the function key row on the keyboard.

4Touch pad buttons (2) — Provide left-click and right-click functions like those on a mouse.

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Dell YXKVH, 1464, P09G001, P09G series Using Your Inspiron Laptop, Power button - Turns the computer on or off when pressed

Contents

SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage Regulatory model P09G series Regulatory type P09G001 SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON March 2010 P/N YXKVH Rev. A00 Notes, Cautions, and WarningsSolving Problems ContentsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron LaptopContents Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications AppendixUsing Support Tools Getting HelpINSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopBefore Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Connect the Network Cable OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power ButtonSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft WindowsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media RecommendedYou will require the following to create the system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local BackupSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup4. Click Create Recovery Media Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card Optional1 SIM card 2 SIM card slot 3 battery bay Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless OptionalTo enable wireless 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Windows Vista Setting Up a Wireless Connection3. Click Start → Connect To Windows2. Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionThe Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopWindows Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop2. Click Start → Control Panel The Connect to the Internet window appearsINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron LaptopRight View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features3 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Front View FeaturesBattery charge level Indicator lightBattery Computer statesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features1 Power button - Turns the computer on or off when pressed Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScroll Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomOne finger zoom - Allows you to zoom in or out To zoom in Move a finger up in the zoom zone extreme left of the touch padMultimedia Control Keys System Setup BIOS UtilityWindows Mobility Center 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume levelPlay the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical DriveCAUTION Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 eject button Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features2 Camera - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat Using Your Inspiron Laptop1 Camera activity indicator - Indicates if the camera is on or off Removing and Replacing the Battery Dell Extended Battery LifeThe Extended Battery Life pop-up appears 2. Click Show Settings 3. Click What is Dell Extended Battery Life?To replace the battery Using Your Inspiron Laptop1. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place 1 battery bay 2 battery 3 battery release latchProductivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Using Your Inspiron LaptopAdd a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupPossible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Beep CodeWireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power ProblemsConnect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery Solving ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Solving Problems2. Click Applications If a program stops responding4. Click End Task If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsWindows Solving ProblemsWindows Vista Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System SystemMy Dell Downloads Using Support ToolsSystem Messages 1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/mediaUsing Support Tools Keyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cableUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter1. Click Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsNOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer Using Support ToolsIf PSA is not invoked If PSA is invokedUsing Support Tools a. The PSA starts running tests1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscUsing Support Tools NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities discUsing Support Tools Option Restoring Your Operating SystemOperating System disc INSPIRONRestoring Your Operating System System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic5. Select Repair Your Computer Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media2. Click Upgrade Now Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreThe System Recovery Options window appears Performing Dell Factory Image Restore3. Select Repair Your Computer Restoring Your Operating SystemThe Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears 6. Click Dell Factory Image RestoreThe Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Restoring Your Operating SystemINSPIRON Getting HelpGetting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Dell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesGetting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditGetting Help Locating Your Service TagBefore You Call Getting Help Diagnostic ChecklistGetting Help Contacting DellFinding More Information and Resources the Service Manual atIf you need to support.dell.comthe Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to support.dell.comComputer Model Basic SpecificationsComputer Information MemoryCommunications ConnectorsCamera Basic SpecificationsBasic Specifications BatteryDisplay BatteryPhysical AC AdapterA 65 W continuous A 90 W continuousBasic Specifications Computer EnvironmentComputer Environment 5% to 95% nonINSPIRON AppendixMacrovision Product Notice Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for MexicoImporter Regulatory ModelINSPIRON IndexIndex microphone analog 25 connecting external Mini-Cards memory configurations 74 typesnetwork connector NOM recovering dataWindows setting up wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless ventilation, ensuring VGA connecting video connector volumecards 75 setting up IndexPage Printed in the U.S.A 0YXKVHA00