Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center | Dell P07F002, 7RR4T

Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

The Dell Support Center is an easy-to-use application that provides information about your computer, personalized service and support resources.

To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar.

The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer’s model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information.

The home page also provides links to access:

Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system)

Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer)

Assistance from Dell (Technical

Support with DellConnect™,

Customer Service, Training and

Tutorials, How-To Help with

Solutions Station™, and Online

Scan with PC CheckUp)

About Your System (System

Documentation, Warranty

Information, System Information,

Upgrades & Accessories)

For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com.

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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 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 Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To 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 Multimedia Control Keys System Setup Bios UtilityWindows 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 Add a Category Dell DockAdd 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 End Task Click Applications If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System System 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 Undoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local BackupClick Undo my last restoration and click Next 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 websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses 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 ConnectorsMemory Card Reader Camera CommunicationsVideo Display Audio Keyboard BatteryTouch Pad 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