Software Features, Productivity and Communication | Dell P07F001

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Software Features

NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location:

Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation

Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs

Productivity and Communication

You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Check your purchase order for software installed on your computer.

After connecting to the Internet, you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files.

Entertainment and Multimedia

You can use your computer to watch videos, play games and listen to music and Internet radio stations.

You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to disc, saved on portable products such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.

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Contents

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