Using Your Inspiron Laptop | Dell M5030, 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F series

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

1 AC adapter connector — Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.

2 USB 2.0 connectors (3) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

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

4 VGA connector — Connects to a monitor or projector.

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Dell M5030, 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F series, P07F003, P07F001 setup guide Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE June 2010 P/N 7RR4T Rev. A01 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 Ubuntu Set Up the Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen 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 ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet Connection 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 Battery Status Lights and Indicators Light Indicator light status Computer states Power status Computer Base Features Power button Turns the computer on or off when pressed Scroll Touch Pad Gestures One finger zoom Allows you to zoom in or out Zoom Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key System Setup Bios UtilityMultimedia Control Keys Windows Mobility Center Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Dell DataSafe Online Backup Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an Icon Beep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task Click Applications If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell Technical System Messages My Dell Downloads Them Click Start → Help and Support Hardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics If PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore Select Repair Your Computer Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Click Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support Customer Service Dell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service Tag Diagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell Getting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need to Processor Specifications Memory Card Reader ConnectorsMemory Video CommunicationsCamera Display Audio Touch Pad BatteryKeyboard Physical AC Adapter Storage To 95% Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Importer Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 07RR4TA01