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Dell P07F series, 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F003 My Dell Downloads, System Messages, Using Support Tools

Models: M5030 7RR4T P07F001 P07F series P07F002 P07F003

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NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions.

Some of the software pre-installed on your new computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. This software is available at My Dell Downloads. From this website you can download available software for reinstallation or create your own backup media.

To register and use My Dell Downloads:

1.Go to downloadstore.dell.com/media.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to register and download the software.

3.Reinstall or create backup media of the software for future use.

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System Messages

If your computer has an issue or an error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and action needed to resolve the issue.

NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Alternatively you could see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 70).

Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help

in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support — The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 70).

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INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEPage SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONNotes, Cautions, and Warnings June 2010 P/N 7RR4T Rev. A01Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ContentsSolving Problems Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Support Tools Finding More Information and Resources Specifications AppendixContents Getting HelpINSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopBefore Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC AdapterTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Connect the Network Cable OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopUbuntu Set Up the Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopYou will require the following to create the system recovery media Create System Recovery Media RecommendedSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Local BackupSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup4. Click Create Recovery Media Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Wireless enabled Wireless disabledSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional 3. Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionWindows Windows VistaThe Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet Connection2. Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop2. Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopWindows Vista The Connect to the Internet window appearsINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron LaptopRight View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 4 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projectorFront View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the power statusIndicator light status Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Battery charge levelIndicator light status Power statuslight Using Your Inspiron LaptopComputer Base Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - Turns the computer on or off when pressedUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScroll Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomOne finger zoom - Allows you to zoom in or out Windows Mobility Center System Setup BIOS UtilityMultimedia Control Keys 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyPlay the previous track or chapter Play or pause Mute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume levelUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Play the next track or chapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical DriveCAUTION Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 eject buttonDisplay Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Windows 7 Start → All Programs→ Dell Help DocumentationWindows Vista Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs Removing and Replacing the Battery Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 battery lock latch 2 battery 3 battery release latchEntertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Windows 7 Start → All Programs→ Dell Help DocumentationDell DataSafe Online Backup Using Your Inspiron LaptopAdd an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsPossible Problem Beep CodeWired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Solving ProblemsPower Problems Solving ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Solving Problems4. Click End Task Lockups and Software Problems2. Click Applications Solving ProblemsSolving Problems If you have other software problemsIf the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Assistance from Dell Technical Using Support ToolsDell Support Center About Your System SystemSystem Messages Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads 1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/mediaUsing Support Tools of themUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter1. Click Start → Help and Support NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked a. The PSA will start running the testsUsing Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities discUsing Support Tools Operating System disc Restoring Your Operating SystemOption INSPIRONRestoring Your Operating System System RestoreStarting System Restore 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic5. Select Repair Your Computer Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional2. Click Upgrade Now System Recovery Media Restoring Your Operating SystemThe System Recovery Options window appears Dell Factory Image RestorePerforming Dell Factory Image Restore 3. Select Repair Your Computer7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears 6. Click Dell Factory Image RestoreThe Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears Restoring Your Operating SystemINSPIRON Getting Help4. Fill out the “Diagnostic Checklist” on page on page 65 for a more extensive list of Dell Support onlineGetting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Dell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesGetting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting HelpGetting Help Locating Your Service TagBefore You Call Diagnostic Checklist Getting HelpContacting Dell Getting HelpGetting Help If you need to the Service Manual atFinding More Information and Resources support.dell.comIf you need to Finding More Information and Resourcesthe Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell support.dell.comComputer Model SpecificationsProcessor System ChipsetMemory Card Reader ConnectorsMemory Camera SpecificationsCommunications Videothe Dell Technology AudioDisplay DisplayTouch Pad BatteryKeyboard SpecificationsA continuous AC AdapterPhysical Computer Environment Computer EnvironmentSpecifications 0.66 GRMSINSPIRON AppendixMacrovision Product Notice Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for MexicoImporter RegulatoryIndex INSPIRONIndex Index warranty returns 67 Windowsprogram compatibility wizard 45 Windows, reinstalling support email addresses 65 support sitesPage Page 07RR4TA01 Printed in the U.S.A