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Dell P07F003, 7RR4T, P07F002 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop, Wireless enabled Wireless disabled

Models: M5030 7RR4T P07F001 P07F series P07F002 P07F003

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Press the key on the function key row on the keyboard to enable or disable wireless. The wireless on or off icons appear on the screen to indicate the status.

Wireless enabled

Wireless disabled

NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight.

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Dell P07F003, 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F series, P07F001, M5030 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop, Wireless enabled Wireless disabled

Contents

SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEJune 2010 P/N 7RR4T Rev. A01 Notes, Cautions, and WarningsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop ContentsSolving Problems Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopGetting Help Finding More Information and Resources Specifications AppendixContents Using Support ToolsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerINSPIRON Connect the AC Adapter Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the Network Cable Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power ButtonSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows UbuntuDell DataSafe Local Backup Create System Recovery Media RecommendedSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop You will require the following to create the system recovery media3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup 4. Click Create Recovery MediaSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless OptionalWireless enabled Wireless disabled Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionWindows 3. Click Start → Control PanelSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 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 LaptopWindows Vista 2. Click Start → Control PanelUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features4 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features1 Power status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the power status Using Your Inspiron LaptopBattery charge level Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Indicator light statusUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Power statuslight Indicator light statusUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features1 Power button - Turns the computer on or off when pressed Using Your Inspiron LaptopTouch Pad Gestures ScrollUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom One finger zoom - Allows you to zoom in or outUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key System Setup BIOS UtilityMultimedia Control Keys Windows Mobility CenterPlay the next track or chapter Mute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume levelUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Play the previous track or chapter Play or pauseUsing the Optical Drive CAUTION Do not move the computer while playing or recording a discUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 eject button Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Display FeaturesWindows 7 Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery1 battery lock latch 2 battery 3 battery release latch Using Your Inspiron LaptopWindows 7 Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupRemove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconBeep Code Solving ProblemsPossible Problem Beep CodesSolving Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems Power ProblemsSolving Problems Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageSolving Problems Lockups and Software Problems2. Click Applications 4. Click End TaskIf you have other software problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsSolving Problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell Technical1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/media Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads System Messagesof them Using Support ToolsHardware Troubleshooter 1. Click Start → Help and SupportUsing Support Tools Using Support Tools Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computera. The PSA will start running the tests If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Using Support ToolsNOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support Tools11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support Tools5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating SystemOption Operating System discSystem Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic 5. Select Repair Your ComputerRestoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional 2. Click Upgrade NowRestoring Your Operating System Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media3. Select Repair Your Computer Dell Factory Image RestorePerforming Dell Factory Image Restore The System Recovery Options window appearsRestoring Your Operating System 6. Click Dell Factory Image RestoreThe Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears 7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearson page 65 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online Getting Help4. Fill out the “Diagnostic Checklist” on page INSPIRONTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnectGetting Help Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addressesAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationGetting Help Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditLocating Your Service Tag Before You CallGetting Help Getting Help Diagnostic ChecklistGetting Help Contacting DellGetting Help support.dell.com the Service Manual atFinding More Information and Resources If you need tosupport.dell.com Finding More Information and Resourcesthe Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need toSystem Chipset SpecificationsProcessor Computer ModelConnectors MemoryMemory Card Reader Video SpecificationsCommunications CameraDisplay AudioDisplay the Dell TechnologySpecifications BatteryKeyboard Touch PadAC Adapter PhysicalA continuous 0.66 GRMS Computer EnvironmentSpecifications Computer EnvironmentAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeINSPIRON Regulatory Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for MexicoImporter AppendixINSPIRON IndexIndex support email addresses 65 support sites warranty returns 67 Windowsprogram compatibility wizard 45 Windows, reinstalling IndexPage Page Printed in the U.S.A 07RR4TA01