Technical Support Customer Service, DellConnect | Dell 7RR4T, M5030

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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Dell 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F series, P07F003, P07F001, M5030 setup guide Technical Support Customer Service, DellConnect

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 Set Up the Operating System Microsoft WindowsUbuntu 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 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Control PanelClick 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 Windows Mobility Center System Setup Bios UtilityMultimedia Control Keys 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 Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online Backup Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or Icon Solving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications Click End Task If you have other software problems Assistance from Dell Technical Using Support ToolsDell Support Center 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 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreClick 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 Online Services Dell Support websitesDell 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 Connectors MemoryMemory Card Reader Communications CameraVideo Audio Display Battery KeyboardTouch 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