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Dell 1470, 1570 Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center, About Your System System, Inspiron

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

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INSPIRON

Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.

To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar.

The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer’s model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information.

The home page also provides links to access:

Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system)

Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer)

Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on Call, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp)

About Your System (System

Documentation, Warranty

Information, System Information,

Upgrades & Accessories)

For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com.

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Dell 1470, 1570, 81TR2, P04G series, P04F001 Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center, About Your System System, Inspiron

Contents

INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEPage Models P04F and P04G series Types P04F001 and P04G001 SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON Notes, Cautions, and Warnings July 2009 P/N 81TR2 Rev. A00Contents Solving ProblemsUsing Support Tools Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopFinding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications Appendix ContentsGetting Help IndexINSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopBefore Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC AdapterTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Connect the Network Cable OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSet Up Microsoft Windows Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopEnable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting 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 Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connection2. Click Start → Control Panel The Connect to the Internet window appearsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop The Connect to the Internet window appearsINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron LaptopRight View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computerFront View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio in/Microphone connector - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programsComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Off - Computer is off or in hibernate stateTouch Pad Gestures ScrollFlick Using Your Inspiron LaptopZoom RotateDesktop Using Your Inspiron LaptopMultimedia Control Keys Using Your Inspiron LaptopMute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume level Using Your Inspiron LaptopPlay the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the discDisplay Features 1 2 3Using Your Inspiron Laptop The display panel holds a camera and accompanying digital microphoneUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 2 Camera activity indicator - Indicates if the camera is on or offDell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing the BatteryThe Extended Battery Life pop-up appears 2. Click Show Settings 3. Click What is Dell Extended Battery Life?Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 battery 2 battery bay 3 battery release latchSoftware Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Using Your Inspiron Laptop1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Back Up and Restore 2. Click Set up backupTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataDell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconINSPIRON Solving ProblemsBeep or LED Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Solving ProblemsPower Problems Solving ProblemsMemory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Solving ProblemsLockups and Software Problems If a program stops responding2. Click Applications 4. Click End TaskSolving Problems If you have other software problemsTo run the Program Compatability Wizard Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System INSPIRONKeyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cable Using Support ToolsSystem Messages Using Support Tools of themDell Diagnostics Hardware Troubleshooter1. Click Start → Help and Support Using Support ToolsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools d. Press any key to go to the Choose An Option windowStarting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools 10. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click ExitINSPIRON System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image Restore3. The System Recovery Options window appears 2. Select Repair Your Computer7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring Your Operating System Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Microsoft Windows3. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help INSPIRONTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnectGetting Help Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesGetting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting HelpBefore You Call Getting HelpDiagnostic Checklist Getting HelpGetting Help Contacting Dell1. Visit support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources If you need toat support.dell.com INSPIRONIf you need to Finding More Information and Resourcessupport.dell.com Basic Specifications System ModelProcessor Computer InformationConnectors 7-in-1 Memory Card ReaderMemory Basic SpecificationsBasic Specifications CommunicationsDisplay ConnectorsBattery AC AdapterBattery 4-cell/6-cell “smart” lithium ionPhysical Basic SpecificationsAC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Temperature rangeBasic Specifications Computer EnvironmentINSPIRON AppendixMacrovision Product Notice Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard only for Mexico AppendixImporter LaptopsIndex INSPIRONIndex Page Page 081TR2A00 Printed in the U.S.A