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Dell P04F001, 1570, 81TR2, 1470, P04G001 Set Up Microsoft Windows, Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Set Up Microsoft Windows

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system.

NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

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Dell P04F001, 1570, 81TR2, 1470, P04G series, P04F series, P04G001 Set Up Microsoft Windows, Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Contents

SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage Models P04F and P04G series Types P04F001 and P04G001 SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON July 2009 P/N 81TR2 Rev. A00 Notes, Cautions, and WarningsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ContentsSolving Problems Using Support ToolsIndex Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications AppendixContents 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 Enable or Disable Wireless OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection3. Click Start → Connect To The Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up your Internet connection 2. Click Start → Control PanelThe Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron LaptopRight View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features1 Audio in/Microphone connector - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard FeaturesOff - Computer is off or in hibernate state Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScroll FlickUsing Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomRotate DesktopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control KeysPlay or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Mute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume levelUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Play the previous track or chapterThe display panel holds a camera and accompanying digital microphone Display Features1 2 3 Using Your Inspiron Laptop2 Camera activity indicator - Indicates if the camera is on or off Using Your Inspiron Laptop3. Click What is Dell Extended Battery Life? Dell Extended Battery LifeRemoving and Replacing the Battery The Extended Battery Life pop-up appears 2. Click Show Settings1 battery 2 battery bay 3 battery release latch Using Your Inspiron LaptopCustomizing the Desktop Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing Your Energy SettingsBacking Up Your Data 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Back Up and Restore2. Click Set up backup Transferring Information to a New ComputerRemove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconINSPIRON Solving ProblemsBeep or LED Codes Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems Power ProblemsSolving Problems Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems If you receive an insufficient memory message4. Click End Task Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding 2. Click ApplicationsSolving Problems If you have other software problemsTo run the Program Compatability Wizard INSPIRON Using Support ToolsDell Support Center About Your System SystemKeyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cable Using Support ToolsSystem Messages of them Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter 1. Click Start → Help and SupportUsing Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drived. Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc10. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit Using Support ToolsINSPIRON System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating System2. Select Repair Your Computer Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting Dell Factory Image Restore 3. The System Recovery Options window appearsRestoring Your Operating System 7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsRestoring Your Operating System Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Microsoft Windows3. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears INSPIRON Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnectGetting Help Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addressesGetting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditGetting Help Before You CallGetting Help Diagnostic ChecklistGetting Help Contacting Dell1. Visit support.dell.com INSPIRON Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to at support.dell.comIf you need to Finding More Information and Resourcessupport.dell.com Computer Information Basic SpecificationsSystem Model ProcessorBasic Specifications Connectors7-in-1 Memory Card Reader MemoryConnectors Basic SpecificationsCommunications Display4-cell/6-cell “smart” lithium ion BatteryAC Adapter BatteryPhysical PhysicalBasic Specifications AC AdapterComputer Environment Computer EnvironmentTemperature range Basic SpecificationsINSPIRON AppendixMacrovision Product Notice Laptops Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard only for MexicoAppendix ImporterINSPIRON IndexIndex Page Page Printed in the U.S.A 081TR2A00