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Dell PP25L, N073F setup guide Security cable slot - Used to attach, Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Models: N073F PP25L

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3Optical Drive – Plays or burns only standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs.

NOTE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) or you will damage the drive.

4 USB 2.0 connector – Connects a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

5Security cable slot – Used to attach

a commercially available antitheft device to the computer.

NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.

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Dell PP25L, N073F setup guide Security cable slot - Used to attach, Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Contents

SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage Model PP25L SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON Model PP25L Notes, Notices, and CautionsJuly P/N N073FSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop ContentsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Solving ProblemsGetting Help Restoring Your Operating SystemFinding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications Index INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopBefore Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Check the Wireless SwitchUsing The Wireless Switch Connect the AC AdapterConnect the Network Cable Press the Power Buttonoptional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista SetupConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection2. Click Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop2. Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet Connection3. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet The Connect to the Internet window appearsor Bluetooth wireless technology connection Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopDevice Status Lights Using Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON 1 2 3 4Bluetooth status light WiFi status light - Turns on whenwireless networking is enabled Using The Wireless SwitchUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Security cable slot - Used to attach2 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector Left Side Features5 4 USB connector - Connects to a Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side FeaturesSecure digital SD memory card SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity card Multi Media Card MMC Memory Stick Memory Stick PROUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Media ControlsTurn up the volume Turn down the volume1 2 3 4 Display FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the BatteryNOTE Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs Using the Optical Disc DriveUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy Settings2. Click Back up files or Back up computer Using Your Inspiron LaptopNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost b. Click Start → Connect ToWired Connections Power ProblemsSolving Problems Solving Problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding - End the program Lockups and Software Problems2. Click Applications 4. Click End TaskSolving Problems If you have other software problemsVerify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program Solving ProblemsEnsure that the program is installed and configured properly INSPIRON Using Support ToolsDell Support Center System Messages Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter1. Click Start → Help and Support Using Support Tools Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media INSPIRON System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore3. The System Recovery Options window appears 2. Select Repair Your ComputerBefore you Begin Operating System ReinstallationDell Operating System media Dell Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Windows Vista3. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears INSPIRON Getting HelpOnline Services ServiceDellConnect Technical Support and CustomerAutomated Order-Status Service AutoTech Servicemobilesupport@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com la-techsupport@dell.com Latin America and Caribbean countries onlyGetting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditProduct Information Getting Help Diagnostic ChecklistBefore You Call Getting Help Contacting Dell1. Visit support.dell.com Getting Help Finding More Information and Resources the Dell Technology Guide installed on yourIf you need to the Drivers and Utilities mediaIf you need to find safety best practices information for yourSystem Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor INSPIRONBasic Specifications Express CardMemory Communications Basic SpecificationsVideo VideoPorts and Connectors AudioDisplay DimensionsViewing Angles see Dell TechnologyTouchpad BatterySize See Dell Technology GuideAC Adapter Temperature rangeBasic Specifications Batteryrange TemperaturePhysical Computer EnvironmentBasic Specifications Relative humidity maximumComputer Environment Computer EnvironmentINSPIRON IndexIndex Index Index Page Printed in the U.S.A Page Printed in China Printed on recycled paper Page Printed in Malaysia Page Printed in Ireland Page Printed in Brazil