Dell P04S series, G374R specification

Index

P

power problems, solving 32 power strips, using 6 processor 58

products

information and purchasing 52

R

reinstalling Windows 43 resources, finding more 56 restoring factory image 45

S

setup, before you begin 5 shipping products

for return or repair 53 software features 26 software problems 35

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specifications 56, 58 support email addresses 51 System Messages 38 System Restore 43

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USB PowerShare 15

V

ventilation, ensuring 5

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warranty returns 53 Windows, reinstalling 43 Windows Vista® 9

Program Compatibility Wizard 36 reinstalling 48

wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 31

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Dell P04S series, G374R setup guide Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection

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 Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional 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 Indicator light status Battery charge levelBattery 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 Three beeps Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Two beeps No RAM detectedFour beeps RAM read/write failure 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 Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Drivers and Utilities disc If you need to See Specifications System ModelProcessor Memory Computer Information ExpressCard CommunicationsVideo Discrete Ports and Connectors Audio Dimensions DisplayKeyboard Viewing Angles Battery ResolutionCamera Touch Pad Temperature range Dimensions 65 WAC Adapter See the Dell Technology Weight with 4-cell battery PhysicalComputer Environment 90 W Altitude maximum Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0G374RA00