Transferring Information to a New Computer | Dell P04S series

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Transferring Information to a New Computer

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings.

If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue.

2.Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

Backing Up Your Data

It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. To back up files:

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore Center→ Backup Files.

If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue.

NOTE: Certain editions of Windows Vista provide an option to back up your computer.

2.Follow the instructions in the Back Up Files wizard.

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Dell P04S series, G374R setup guide Transferring Information to a New Computer, Backing Up Your Data

Contents

Inspiron Page 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 ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Battery Indicator light statusBattery 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 Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the Desktop Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Solving Problems Beep Codes Four beeps RAM read/write failure Three beeps Possible motherboard failure Chipset errorTwo beeps No RAM detected Five beeps Real Time Clock failure Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support Center System Messages For assistance Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginDell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsInsert the Operating System disc Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses 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 driveFinding More Information and Resources Drivers and Utilities disc If you need to See Specifications System ModelProcessor Memory Computer Information Video ExpressCardCommunications Discrete Ports and Connectors Audio Keyboard DimensionsDisplay Viewing Angles Camera BatteryResolution Touch Pad AC Adapter Temperature rangeDimensions 65 W See the Dell Technology Computer Environment Weight with 4-cell batteryPhysical 90 W Altitude maximum Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0G374RA00