Connect the AC Adapter | Dell 1464, YXKVH, P09G001, P09G series

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: Connect the power cable to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power.

NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E, PA-3E, and PA-12 with your computer.

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Dell 1464, YXKVH, P09G001, P09G series setup guide Connect the AC Adapter

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Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE March 2010 P/N Yxkvh Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Install the SIM Card Optional SIM card SIM card slot Battery bay Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Battery Computer Base and Keyboard Features Power button Turns the computer on or off when pressed Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Zoom System Setup Bios Utility Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing the BatteryExtended Battery Life pop-up appears Click Show Settings Click What is Dell Extended Battery Life? Using Your Inspiron Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Dell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or Icon Dell DataSafe Online Backup Beep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems Solving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops respondingClick Applications To run the Program Compatibility Wizard Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System System My Dell Downloads System Messages Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and Support Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Option Use System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Click Upgrade Now System Recovery MediaUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Getting Help Technical Support Customer Service DellConnect Dell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Locating Your Service Tag Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Finding More Information and Resources If you need to See If you need to Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell Basic Specifications Computer ModelComputer Information Memory Camera ConnectorsCommunications Battery Display AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Importer Index Index Index Index Page 0YXKVHA00