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Dell P14E setup guide Connect the AC Adapter, Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Connect the AC Adapter

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector.

WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to your computer.

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Dell P14E setup guide Connect the AC Adapter, Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop

Contents

INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEPage Regulatory model P14E Regulatory type P14E001 SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Using Your Inspiron Laptop ContentsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Solving Problems Using Support ToolsFinding More Information and Resources Specifications Appendix ContentsINSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopBefore Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC AdapterTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Connect the Network Cable OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSet Up the Operating System Set Up Microsoft WindowsSet Up Ubuntu Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopCreate System Recovery Media Recommended Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery mediaEnable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wirelessSet Up Wireless Display Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display 1. Turn on your computerSetting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron LaptopRight View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 3 Optical drive eject button - Press to open the optical-drive trayLeft View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices such as external hard drives or optical drives or USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. The USB PowerShare feature allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is powered on/off or in sleep stateUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in-1 Media Card Reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. For more information on the supported memory cards, see “Specifications” on pageBack View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 2 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projectorFront View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on pageUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Using Your Inspiron LaptopDisabling Battery Charging Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this rowUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display On/Off button - Press to turn on or turn off the displayUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScroll Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomFlick System Setup Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Decrease the volume level Increase the volume level Mute the soundPlay the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical DriveUsing the Emergency Eject Hole 5 optical drive eject button Using Your Inspiron Laptop1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 emergency eject hole Display Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 2 Camera - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chatRemoving and Replacing the Top Cover Optional Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 top cover 2 release button 3 back of the computer1. Align the top cover on the display back Using Your Inspiron LaptopTo replace the top cover Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latchSoftware Features FastAccess Facial RecognitionProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaDell DataSafe Online Backup Using Your Inspiron LaptopDell Stage Using Your Inspiron LaptopShortcuts - Provides quick access to your frequently-used programs Using Your Inspiron LaptopINSPIRON Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Network Problems Power ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems If the problem persists, contact Dell see “Contacting Dell” on pageSolving Problems Memory ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsIf you have other software problems Back up your files immediately Solving ProblemsINSPIRON Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Using Support Tools My Dell DownloadsDell Diagnostics Starting Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Using Support Tools3. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press Enter Using Support ToolsINSPIRON Restoring Your Operating SystemOperating System disc Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreStarting System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Restoring Your Operating SystemUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Restoring Your Operating SystemSystem Recovery Media Restoring Your Operating SystemRestoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting Dell Factory Image Restore 3. Select Repair Your Computer Restoring Your Operating SystemGetting Help INSPIRONGetting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Dell Support WebsitesDell Support E-mail Addresses Dell Marketing and Sales E-mail AddressesGetting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting HelpGetting Help 5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original or equivalent packing materialsGetting Help Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service CodeBefore You Call Diagnostic Checklist Name Date Address Phone number Getting HelpContacting Dell Getting HelpGetting Help the Service Manual at Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to INSPIRONFinding More Information and Resources If you need toSpecifications Computer ModelComputer Information MemoryConnectors SpecificationsConnectors MemoryMedia Card Reader KeyboardCommunications AudioVideo CameraDisplay SpecificationsBattery Touch PadBattery SpecificationsPhysical AC AdapterSpecifications AC AdapterComputer Environment SpecificationsComputer Environment G2 or lower as definedINSPIRON AppendixInformation for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for Mexico Index INSPIRONIndex Index Index wired network network cable, connecting 7 problemswireless network connecting 12 problems Index Page Printed in the U.S.A