Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center | Dell PP40L, C547M

Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com.

Click the icon in the taskbar to run the application. The home page provides links to access:

•Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista)

•Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer)

•Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on Call, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp)

•About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories)

The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your system’s model number along with its service tag and express service code.

For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

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Dell PP40L, 0C547MA00 setup guide Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center

Contents

SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE February 2009 P/N C547M Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Installing the SIM Optional Microsoft Windows Vista Setup Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Enable Bluetooth Enable Wireless LAN Enable Wireless WAN/GPS Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Battery Left Side Features Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Backlit keyboard brightness settings Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Zoom Media Controls Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features Camera activity light Indicates if the camera is on or off Battery bay Removing and Replacing the BatteryBattery FastAccess facial recognition Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the Desktop Backing Up Your Data Solving Problems Beep Codes Network Problems Solving Problems Power Problems Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Lockups and Software Problems Click Applications If you have other software problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support Center System Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable Them Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Operating System ReinstallationBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Service DellConnect Online Services Support.dell.comMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.com Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You Call Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.com If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Specifications System Model Processor Computer Information MemoryExpressCard Video CommunicationsAudio Connectors Display Keyboard backlit Camera Touch Pad AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Index Index Network speed testing Index Page 0C547MA00