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Dell P07F002, 7RR4T Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop, Windows Vista, Click Start → Control Panel

Models: M5030 7RR4T P07F001 P07F series P07F002 P07F003

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Windows Vista

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click Start → Control Panel.

3.In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or Network→ Connect to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

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Dell P07F002, 7RR4T, P07F series, P07F003, M5030 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop, Windows Vista, Click Start → Control Panel

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 ToolsBefore 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 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 media4. Click Create Recovery Media 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local BackupSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless OptionalWireless enabled Wireless disabled Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting 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 PanelRight View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON 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 LaptopScroll Touch Pad GesturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop One finger zoom - Allows you to zoom in or out ZoomUsing 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 pauseCAUTION Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc Using the Optical DriveUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 eject button Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Display FeaturesWindows Vista Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs Windows 7 Start → All Programs→ Dell Help DocumentationUsing 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 the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears If you have other software problemsSolving 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 Tools1. Click Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterUsing 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 ToolsUsing Support Tools 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating SystemOption Operating System discStarting System Restore 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 Next5. Select Repair Your Computer Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicRestoring Your Operating System 2. Click Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalRestoring 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 INSPIRONDellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help 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 CreditBefore You Call Locating Your Service TagGetting 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 ModelMemory ConnectorsMemory Card Reader Video SpecificationsCommunications CameraDisplay AudioDisplay the Dell TechnologySpecifications BatteryKeyboard Touch PadPhysical AC AdapterA continuous 0.66 GRMS Computer EnvironmentSpecifications Computer EnvironmentMacrovision Product Notice AppendixINSPIRON 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