Manuals / Dell / Computer Equipment / Laptop

Dell N073F, PP25L setup guide Computer Base and Keyboard Features, Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Models: N073F PP25L

1 74

Download 74 pages 20.51 Kb

Page 20

Image 20

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Computer Base and Keyboard Features

1Touch pad – Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left-click by tapping the surface.

2Touch pad buttons – Provide left- and right-click functions those on like a mouse.

3Keyboard – The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.

4Media Controls – Controls CD, DVD, and media playback.

Page 20

Image 20

Dell N073F, PP25L setup guide Computer Base and Keyboard Features, Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Contents

INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEPage Model PP25L SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON Notes, Notices, and Cautions Model PP25LJuly P/N N073FContents Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopUsing 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 Check the Wireless Switch Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopUsing The Wireless Switch Connect the AC AdapterPress the Power Button Connect the Network Cableoptional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista SetupConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless Connection2. Click Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Internet Connection 2. Click Start → Control Panel3. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet The Connect to the Internet window appearsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop or Bluetooth wireless technology connectionUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Device Status LightsINSPIRON 1 2 3 4WiFi status light - Turns on when Bluetooth status lightwireless networking is enabled Using The Wireless SwitchRight Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop5 Security cable slot - Used to attach Using Your Inspiron LaptopLeft Side Features 2 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector5 4 USB connector - Connects to a Using Your Inspiron LaptopFront Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopSecure digital SD memory card SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity card Multi Media Card MMC Memory Stick Memory Stick PROComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopMedia Controls Using Your Inspiron LaptopTurn up the volume Turn down the volume1 2 3 4 Display FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Using Your Inspiron LaptopNOTE Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs Using the Optical Disc DriveUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your Data2. Click Back up files or Back up computer Using Your Inspiron LaptopSolving Problems Network 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 Lockups and Software Problems If a program stops responding - End the program2. Click Applications 4. Click End TaskIf you have other software problems Solving 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 Using Support Tools System MessagesUsing 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 Starting System Restore Undoing the Last 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 ComputerOperating System Reinstallation Before you BeginDell 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 Getting Help INSPIRONService Online ServicesDellConnect Technical Support and CustomerAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status 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 the Dell Technology Guide installed on your Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to the Drivers and Utilities mediafind safety best practices information for your If you need toBasic Specifications System ModelProcessor INSPIRONBasic Specifications Express CardMemory Basic Specifications CommunicationsVideo VideoAudio Ports and ConnectorsDimensions DisplayViewing Angles see Dell TechnologyBattery TouchpadSize See Dell Technology GuideTemperature range AC AdapterBasic Specifications BatteryTemperature rangePhysical Computer EnvironmentRelative humidity maximum Basic SpecificationsComputer Environment Computer EnvironmentIndex INSPIRONIndex 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