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Dell P09G001, 1464, YXKVH, P09G series Using the Optical Drive, Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Models: 1464 YXKVH P09G series P09G001

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Using the Optical Drive

CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the optical drive tray closed when you are not using the optical drive.

CAUTION: Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc.

The optical drive plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when placing discs on the optical drive tray.

To place a disc in the optical drive:

1.Press the eject button on the optical drive.

2.Pull out the optical drive tray.

3.Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the optical drive tray and snap the disc onto the spindle.

4.Push the optical drive tray back into the drive.

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Dell P09G001, 1464, YXKVH Using the Optical Drive, CAUTION Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc

Contents

INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEPage INSPIRON SETUP GUIDERegulatory model P09G series Regulatory type P09G001 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings March 2010 P/N YXKVH Rev. A00Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ContentsSolving Problems Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Support Tools Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications AppendixContents Getting HelpBefore Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC AdapterSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable OptionalTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Press the Power Button Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSet Up Microsoft Windows Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopYou will require the following to create the system recovery media Create System Recovery Media RecommendedSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Local Backup4. Click Create Recovery Media 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local BackupSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1 SIM card 2 SIM card slot 3 battery bayEnable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless 1. Ensure that your computer is turned onConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionWindows Vista WindowsThe Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet Connection2. Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop2. Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopWindows The Connect to the Internet window appearsRight View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 3 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projectorFront View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopBattery Indicator lightBattery charge level Computer statesComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - Turns the computer on or off when pressedScroll Touch Pad GesturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop One finger zoom - Allows you to zoom in or out To zoom in ZoomUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Move a finger up in the zoom zone extreme left of the touch padWindows Mobility Center System Setup BIOS UtilityMultimedia Control Keys 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyPlay the previous track or chapter Play or pause Mute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume levelUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Play the next track or chapterCAUTION Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc Using the Optical DriveUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 eject buttonDisplay Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop1 Camera activity indicator - Indicates if the camera is on or off Using Your Inspiron Laptop2 Camera - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat The Extended Battery Life pop-up appears 2. Click Show Settings Dell Extended Battery LifeRemoving and Replacing the Battery 3. Click What is Dell Extended Battery Life?1. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Using Your Inspiron LaptopTo replace the battery 1 battery bay 2 battery 3 battery release latchEntertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Using Your Inspiron LaptopAdd an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconDell DataSafe Online Backup Using Your Inspiron LaptopBeep Codes Solving ProblemsPossible Problem Beep CodeWired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Solving ProblemsPower Problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the batteryIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Solving Problems4. Click End Task If a program stops responding2. Click Applications If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsWindows Vista Solving ProblemsWindows Assistance from Dell Technical Using Support ToolsDell Support Center About Your System SystemSystem Messages Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads 1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/mediaKeyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cable Using Support Tools1. Click Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterUsing Support Tools NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked a. The PSA starts running testsUsing Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computerUsing Support Tools 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Operating System disc Restoring Your Operating SystemOption INSPIRONSystem Restore Restoring Your Operating System3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupRestoring Your Operating System 5. Select Repair Your Computer Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicRestoring Your Operating System 2. Click Upgrade Now System Recovery MediaUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Restoring Your Operating SystemDell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System3. Select Repair Your Computer Performing Dell Factory Image RestoreThe System Recovery Options window appears Restoring Your Operating SystemThe Confirm Data Deletion screen appears 6. Click Dell Factory Image RestoreThe Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears Restoring Your Operating SystemGetting Help INSPIRONDellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Dell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesProduct Information Automated Order-Status ServiceGetting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting HelpBefore You Call Locating Your Service TagGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Getting HelpContacting Dell Getting HelpIf you need to the Service Manual atFinding More Information and Resources support.dell.comIf you need to Finding More Information and Resourcesthe Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell support.dell.comComputer Information Basic SpecificationsComputer Model MemoryCamera ConnectorsCommunications Basic SpecificationsDisplay BatteryBasic Specifications BatteryA 65 W continuous AC AdapterPhysical A 90 W continuousComputer Environment Computer EnvironmentBasic Specifications 5% to 95% nonMacrovision Product Notice AppendixINSPIRON Importer Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for MexicoAppendix Regulatory ModelIndex INSPIRONIndex network connector NOM memory configurations 74 typesmicrophone analog 25 connecting external Mini-Cards recovering datacards 75 setting up ventilation, ensuring VGA connecting video connector volumeWindows setting up wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless IndexPage 0YXKVHA00 Printed in the U.S.A