Using Your Inspiron Laptop | Dell 1570, 81TR2, 1470, P04G series

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1Security cable slot – Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.

NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.

2 VGA connector – Connects to video devices, such as a monitor or a projector.

3 HDMI connector – Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read.

4 Network connector – Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.

5 USB 2.0 connector – Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

6 SD/MMC - MS/Pro 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader – Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the memory cards (see “Basic Specifications” on page 66 for supported memory cards).

NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the memory card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no memory card is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.

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

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE Under license July 2009 P/N 81TR2 Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless Connection To set up your Internet connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad Gestures Zoom Multimedia Control Keys Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing Battery Dell Extended Battery Life Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your Data Transferring Information to a New Computer Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or Icon Beep or LED Codes Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task To run the Program Compatability Wizard If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System System Messages Using Support Tools Them Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System Reinstallation Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer Service Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com See If you need to System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Computer Information Connectors In-1 Memory Card ReaderMemory Display Communications AC Adapter Battery Physical Relative humidity maximum Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Importer Index Index Page Page 081TR2A00