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

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

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1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

2Optical drive – Plays or records CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Discs (optional). Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs.

CAUTION: This drive supports nonstandard-sized and -shaped discs; however, degradation in drive performance may be experienced, and in extreme cases, the drive may be damaged.

3Eject button – Opens the optical drive tray when pressed.

4 AC adapter connector – Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.

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

Contents

SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEModels P04F and P04G series Types P04F001 and P04G001 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 HelpBefore 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 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 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 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 IconBeep or LED Codes Solving ProblemsINSPIRON 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 ApplicationsTo run the Program Compatability Wizard If you have other software problemsSolving Problems INSPIRON Using Support ToolsDell Support Center About Your System SystemSystem Messages Using Support ToolsKeyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cable 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 ToolsRestoring Your Operating System System RestoreINSPIRON 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 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 Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Dell Support 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 INSPIRON Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to at support.dell.comsupport.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to 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 SpecificationsMacrovision Product Notice AppendixINSPIRON Laptops Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard only for MexicoAppendix ImporterINSPIRON IndexIndex Page Page Printed in the U.S.A 081TR2A00