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

Models: P04F001 P04G001 81TR2 1470 1570 P04F series P04G series

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Dell P04G001, 1570, 81TR2, 1470, P04G series, P04F001, P04F series setup guide Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEModels P04F and P04G series Types P04F001 and P04G001 July 2009 P/N 81TR2 Rev. A00 Notes, Cautions, and WarningsSolving Problems ContentsUsing Support Tools Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopContents Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications AppendixGetting Help IndexBefore Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON Connect the AC Adapter Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable OptionalTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable 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 Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up your Internet connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection2. Click Start → Control Panel The Connect to the Internet window appearsThe Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopRight View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON 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 LaptopScroll Touch Pad GesturesFlick Using Your Inspiron LaptopRotate ZoomDesktop Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control KeysUsing 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 chapter Eject the disc1 2 3 Display FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop The display panel holds a camera and accompanying digital microphone2 Camera activity indicator - Indicates if the camera is on or off Using Your Inspiron LaptopRemoving 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?1 battery 2 battery bay 3 battery release latch Using Your Inspiron LaptopProductivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing Your Energy Settings2. Click Set up backup 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Back Up and RestoreTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataAdd a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep or LED Codes Solving ProblemsINSPIRON Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Solving ProblemsIf a program stops responding Lockups and Software Problems2. Click Applications 4. Click End TaskTo run the Program Compatability Wizard If you have other software problemsSolving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System INSPIRONSystem Messages Using Support ToolsKeyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cable of them Using Support ToolsHardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics1. Click Start → Help and Support Using Support ToolsUsing 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 ToolsRestoring Your Operating System System RestoreINSPIRON Undoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click NextStarting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore3. The System Recovery Options window appears 2. Select Repair Your ComputerRestoring Your Operating System 7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsBefore You Begin Operating System ReinstallationRestoring Your Operating System 3. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsRestoring Your Operating System INSPIRON Getting HelpGetting Help DellConnectTechnical Support and Customer Service Dell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesProduct Information Automated Order-Status ServiceGetting Help Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditGetting Help Before You CallGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist1. Visit support.dell.com Contacting DellGetting Help If you need to Finding More Information and Resourcesat support.dell.com INSPIRONsupport.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Computer Information7-in-1 Memory Card Reader ConnectorsMemory Basic SpecificationsCommunications Basic SpecificationsDisplay ConnectorsAC Adapter BatteryBattery 4-cell/6-cell “smart” lithium ionBasic Specifications PhysicalAC Adapter PhysicalTemperature range Computer EnvironmentBasic Specifications Computer EnvironmentMacrovision Product Notice AppendixINSPIRON Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard only for MexicoImporter LaptopsINSPIRON IndexIndex Page Page Printed in the U.S.A 081TR2A00