Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center | Dell PP25L, N073F

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 PCCheckUp)

•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 PP25L, N073F setup guide Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE Model PP25L July N073F Contents Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help Inspiron Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Check the Wireless Switch Using The Wireless SwitchConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Windows Vista Setup Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Device Status Lights Using Your Inspiron Laptop WiFi status light Turns on when Bluetooth status light Right Side Features Security cable slot Used to attach Left Side Features Front Side Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Media Controls 3 4 Display Features Removing and Replacing Battery Using the Optical Disc Drive Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Backing Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy Settings Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Wired Connections Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems If a program stops responding End the programClick Applications Solving Problems Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support Tools Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable System Messages Click Start → Help and Support Hardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Before you Begin Operating System Reinstallation Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows Vista Getting Help Service DellConnect Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Automated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.com Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell Getting Help Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications System ModelProcessor Memory Express Card Video Communications IDT STAC9228 Audio Keyboard Display Touchpad Battery AC Adapter Computer Environment Physical Relative humidity maximum Index Index Network connection fixing Index Page Page Page Printed on recycled paper Page Page Page Page