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Dell P10F001, 9N1F7, N5010, P10F002, M5010 Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center, Inspiron

Models: 09N1F7A01 N5010 9N1F7 P10F P10F002 P10F001 M5010

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Using Support Tools

Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.

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)

		INSPIRON
Alerts (technical support alerts
relevant to your computer)

Assistance from Dell (Technical
Support with DellConnect™,
Customer Service, Training and
Tutorials, How-To Help with
Solution 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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Dell P10F001, N5010, P10F002, M5010, 09N1F7A01 setup guide Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center, Inspiron

Contents

SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage Regulatory model P10F series Regulatory type P10F001 P10F002 SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Solving Problems ContentsContents Finding More Information and Resources Specifications AppendixGetting Help IndexINSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopBefore Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Connect the Network Cable OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power ButtonSet Up Microsoft Windows Set Up the Operating SystemSet Up Ubuntu Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media RecommendedYou will require the following to create the system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup4. Click Create Recovery Media Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card Optional1 SIM card 2 SIM card slot 3 battery bay Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless OptionalTo disable wireless Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo enable wireless Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display OptionalThe Intel Wireless Display window appears 7. Select Scan for available displaysSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionWindows Vista Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopWindows Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Click Start → Control PanelWindows Vista Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop2. Click Start → Control Panel WindowsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron LaptopRight View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Back View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Front View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator LightIndicator light status Computer statesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features1 Power button and light - Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light on the button indicates the power states. For more information on the power button light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on page Using Your Inspiron LaptopScroll Touch Pad GesturesFlick Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomRotate Multimedia Control Keys System Setup BIOS UtilityWindows Mobility Center Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume levelPlay the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 eject button Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features2 Camera - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery1 battery lock latch 2 battery 3 battery release latch Using Your Inspiron LaptopFastAccess Facial Recognition Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupEntertainment and Multimedia Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconINSPIRON Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power ProblemsSolving Problems Memory ProblemsLockups and Software Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Solving ProblemsWindows Vista WindowsIf you have other software problems Solving ProblemsINSPIRON Using Support ToolsDell Support Center My Dell Downloads Using Support ToolsSystem Messages 1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/mediaKeyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cable Using Support Toolsof them Using Support ToolsHardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsNOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is invoked The following message is displayed If PSA is not invokedUsing Support Tools 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscUsing Support Tools NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer10. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities discUsing Support Tools Operating System disc Restoring Your Operating SystemINSPIRON OptionStarting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local BackupDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic 2. Click Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional5. Select Repair Your Computer Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaRestoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting Dell Factory Image Restore The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears 6. Click Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsINSPIRON Getting HelpGetting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Dell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesGetting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditGetting Help Locating Your Service TagBefore You Call Getting Help Diagnostic ChecklistGetting Help Contacting DellGetting Help Finding More Information and Resources the Service Manual atIf you need to INSPIRONIf you need to Finding More Information and ResourcesComputer Model SpecificationsSystem Chipset ProcessorSpecifications ConnectorsMemory Media Card Reader SpecificationsCommunications VideoCamera AudioKeyboard Touch PadDisplay BatterySpecifications 15.6” HD WLED backlightPhysical AC AdapterBattery Battery operating timeSpecifications Computer EnvironmentComputer Environment 0.66 GRMSINSPIRON AppendixMacrovision Product Notice Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for MexicoINSPIRON IndexIndex Index Page Page Printed in the U.S.A 09N1F7A01