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Dell 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F series Technical Support and Customer Service, DellConnect, Getting Help

Models: M5030 7RR4T P07F001 P07F series P07F002 P07F003

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Getting Help

When prompted by Dell’s automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. If you do not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions.

NOTE: Some of the services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell representative for information on availability.

Technical Support and

Customer Service

Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support staff use computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers.

To contact Dell’s support service, see “Before You Call” on page 68 and then see the contact information for your region or go to support.dell.com.

DellConnect

DellConnect™ is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your supervision. For more information, go to www.dell.com/dellconnect.

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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 HelpSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerINSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC AdapterConnect the Network Cable Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable 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 Backup3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup 4. Click Create Recovery MediaSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Wireless enabled Wireless disabledSetting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 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 appearsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesINSPIRON 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 pressedTouch Pad Gestures ScrollUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom One finger zoom - Allows you to zoom in or outUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 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 the Optical Drive CAUTION Do not move the computer while playing or recording a discUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 eject buttonDisplay Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopWindows 7 Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 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 ProblemsIf you have other software problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsSolving Problems 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 themHardware Troubleshooter 1. Click Start → Help and SupportUsing Support Tools 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 computer11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support Tools5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Operating System disc Restoring Your Operating SystemOption INSPIRONSystem Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic 5. Select Repair Your ComputerRestoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional 2. Click Upgrade NowRestoring Your Operating System 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 onlineTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnectGetting Help Dell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationGetting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting HelpLocating Your Service Tag Before You CallGetting Help 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 ChipsetConnectors MemoryMemory Card Reader Camera SpecificationsCommunications Videothe Dell Technology AudioDisplay DisplayTouch Pad BatteryKeyboard SpecificationsAC Adapter PhysicalA continuous Computer Environment Computer EnvironmentSpecifications 0.66 GRMSAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeINSPIRON 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