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P04S series
G374R
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Specifications
Install
Error codes
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Dimension
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
Setup Guide
Ports and Connectors
Battery
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Inspiron
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SETUP GUIDE
May 2009 P/N G374R Rev. A00
Contents
Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix
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 Microsoft Windows Vista
Enable or Disable Wireless Optional
Press Enter to apply the change
Connect to the Internet Optional
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Click Start → Connect To
Connect to the Internet window appears
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Click Start → Control Panel
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Right Side Features
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Left Side Features
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Computer Base Features
Battery
Indicator light status
Battery charge level
AC Adapter
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Media Controls
Display Features
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Battery
Battery Battery bay Battery release latch
Entertainment and Multimedia
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
Customizing Your Energy Settings
Customizing the Desktop
If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Backing Up Your Data
Solving Problems
Beep Codes
Four beeps RAM read/write failure
Three beeps Possible motherboard failure Chipset error
Two beeps No RAM detected
Five beeps Real Time Clock failure
Wired Connections
Network Problems
Wireless Connections
Power Problems
Solving Problems
If you receive an insufficient memory message
Memory Problems
If you experience other memory problems
Click End Task
If a program stops responding
Click Applications
If you have other software problems
Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
System Messages
For assistance
Click Start → Help and Support
Dell Diagnostics
Hardware Troubleshooter
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc
Restoring Your Operating System
System Restore
Starting System Restore
Click Undo my last restoration and click Next
Dell Factory Image Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Dell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc
Operating System Reinstallation
Before You Begin
Insert the Operating System disc
Reinstalling Windows Vista
Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears
Getting Help
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect
Dell Support e-mail addresses
Online Services
Dell Support websites
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
Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive
Finding More Information and Resources
Drivers and Utilities disc
If you need to
See
Processor
Specifications
System Model
Memory
Computer Information
Video
ExpressCard
Communications
Discrete
Ports and Connectors
Audio
Keyboard
Dimensions
Display
Viewing Angles
Camera
Battery
Resolution
Touch Pad
AC Adapter
Temperature range
Dimensions 65 W
See the Dell Technology
Computer Environment
Weight with 4-cell battery
Physical
90 W
Altitude maximum
Appendix
Macrovision Product Notice
Index
Index
Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection
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