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Dell P11S002, HYD06 Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center, About Your System System, Inspiron

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Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.

To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar.

The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer’s model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information.

The home page also provides links to access:

Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system)

		INSPIRON
Alerts (technical support alerts
relevant to your computer)

Assistance from Dell (Technical
Support with DellConnect™,
Customer Service, Training and
Tutorials, How-To Help with
Solution Station, and Online Scan
with PC CheckUp)

About Your System (System
Documentation, Warranty
Information, System Information,
Upgrades & Accessories)

For more information about Dell Support Center
and available support tools, click the Services
tab at support.dell.com.

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Contents

SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONRegulatory model P11S series Regulatory type P11S001 P11S002 March 2010 P/N HYD06 Rev. A00 Notes, Cautions, and WarningsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop ContentsSolving Problems Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopGetting Help Finding More Information and Resources Specifications AppendixContents Using Support ToolsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerINSPIRON Connect the AC Adapter Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the Network Cable Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power ButtonSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating SystemSet Up Microsoft Windows Set Up UbuntuDell DataSafe Local Backup Create System Recovery Media RecommendedSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop You will require the following to create the system recovery media3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup 4. Click Create Recovery MediaSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card Optional1 SIM card slot 2 SIM card 3 battery bay Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless OptionalTo enable or disable wireless Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the External Optical Drive OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner OptionalConnect to the Internet Optional 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center3. Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Windows VistaSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionWindows 3. Click Start → Control PanelWindows Vista 2. Click Start → Control PanelThe Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Back View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Front View FeaturesBattery charge level Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Indicator light statusComputer states Power Button Light/Power Indicator LightIndicator light status Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features1 Power button and light - Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light on the button indicates the power states Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScroll FlickZoom RotateUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key System Setup BIOS UtilityMultimedia Control Keys Windows Mobility CenterPlay the next track or chapter Mute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume levelUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Play the previous track or chapter Play or pauseDisplay Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopThe display panel holds a camera and a microphone 2 Camera activity indicator - Indicates if the camera is on or off Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery1 battery release latch 2 battery Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Productivity and CommunicationDell DataSafe Online Backup Entertainment and MultimediaUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconBeep Code Solving ProblemsPossible Problem Beep CodesWired Connections Network ProblemsPower Problems Wireless ConnectionsSolving Problems Solving Problems Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems If you receive an insufficient memory message4. Click End Task Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding 2. Click ApplicationsSolving Problems Windows VistaWindows tab at support.dell.com Using Support ToolsDell Support Center About Your System System1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/media Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads System MessagesUsing Support Tools Keyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cableof them Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter 1. Click Start → Help and SupportStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedUsing Support Tools If PSA is not invoked Using Support ToolsThe following message is displayed Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscNOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support Tools10. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating SystemOption Operating System discRestoring Your Operating System System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicRestoring Your Operating System Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional2. Click Upgrade Now 5. Select Repair Your ComputerRestoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaRestoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreThe Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreThe System Recovery Options window appears 3. Select Repair Your ComputerINSPIRON Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnectGetting Help Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addressesAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationGetting Help Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original or equivalent packing materials Getting HelpLocating Your Service Tag Before You CallGetting Help Getting Help Diagnostic ChecklistGetting Help Contacting Dellsupport.dell.com the Service Manual atFinding More Information and Resources If you need tosupport.dell.com Finding More Information and Resourcesthe Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need toProcessor SpecificationsComputer Model System ChipsetMemory CommunicationsMedia Card Reader AudioDisplay ConnectorsSpecifications Video2.0-compliant connectors BatteryConnectors SpecificationsSpecifications AC AdapterTouch Pad Physical0.66 GRMS Computer EnvironmentSpecifications Computer EnvironmentAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeINSPIRON Regulatory Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for MexicoAppendix ImporterINSPIRON IndexIndex Index Page Printed in the U.S.A 0HYD06A00

Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

About Your System (System

tab at support.dell.com.