Dell 0K027RA00, 1745, 1747, K027R, P02E, P02E001 Set Up Microsoft Windows

Setting Up Your Studio 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 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: 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.

Contents

Main Page Page Notes, Cautions, and Warnings June 2009 P/N K027R Rev. A00 Contents 3 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . .5 Using Your Studio Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Solving Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Page Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Page Page Set Up Microsoft Windows Install the SIM (Optional) Page Page Page Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Page Page Page the AC adapter the battery Page Page Page Page Page Page Dell Technology Guide Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Flick Zoom To zoom in To zoom out Rotate Desktop Media Controls Media Control Keys Touch Sensitive Media Controls Page Page Page Using the Touch Screen (Optional) Dell Touch Zone Page Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) Zoom To zoom out To zoom in Dwell Scroll Rotate Page Page Software Features FastAccess facial recognition Productivity and Communication Entertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Page Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your Data Free Fall Sensor safe state Solving Problems Service Manual Touch Screen Problems Beep Codes Processor failure Display failure Network Problems Wireless Connections Wired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Page Using Support Tools Dell Support Center System Messages Page Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Drivers and Utilities Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc Page Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Operating System Getting Help Dell Technology Guide Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Dell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: Specifications System Model Processor Type L2 cache Computer Information ExpressCard Memory Connectors Communications Video Discrete: UMA: Audio Camera Dimensions: Viewing Angles: Dell Technology Guide Keyboard (Backlit) Touch Pad Size Types and dimensions: Dell Technology Guide Temperature range: Dimensions: Temperature range Physical Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Index A B C D Page P R S T

Dell Set Up Microsoft Windows

Models: 0K027RA00 1745 1747 K027R P02E P02E001