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Dell M5010, N5010, P10F002, P10F001, 09N1F7A01 setup guide My Dell Downloads, System Messages

Models: 09N1F7A01 N5010 9N1F7 P10F P10F002 P10F001 M5010

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Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE March 2010 P/N 9N1F7 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 Set Up Microsoft WindowsSet Up Ubuntu Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Install the SIM Card Optional SIM card SIM card slot Battery bay Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To enable wireless To disable wireless Set Up Wireless Display Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control Panel 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 Back View Features Front View Features Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer states Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Zoom 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 Start → Programs → FastAccess Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Productivity and Communication Dell DataSafe Online Backup Entertainment and Multimedia 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 If a program stops responding Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications To run the Program Compatability Wizard If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Tab at support.dell.com My Dell Downloads System Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable Them Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invoked If PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Option Use Undoing the Last System Restore System RestoreStarting System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Click Upgrade NowSelect Repair Your Computer System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appears 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 DellSupport Center, click System Chipset SpecificationsComputer Model Processor Connectors Memory Media Card Reader CommunicationsVideo Keyboard AudioCamera Touch Pad Battery Display AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment Storage To 95% Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Importer Index Index Index Page Page 09N1F7A01