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Dell P14E setup guide Getting Help

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SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage Regulatory model P14E Regulatory type P14E001 SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Using Your Inspiron Laptop ContentsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Contents Solving ProblemsUsing Support Tools Finding More Information and Resources Specifications AppendixINSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopBefore Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Connect the Network Cable OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power ButtonSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating SystemSet Up Microsoft Windows Set Up UbuntuSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media RecommendedTo create system recovery media 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 Set Up Wireless Display OptionalTo set up wireless display 1. Turn on your computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron LaptopRight View Features 3 Optical drive eject button - Press to open the optical-drive tray Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 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 state Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing 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 page Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features2 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on page Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator LightUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Disabling Battery ChargingUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Featuresdecrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this row Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Display On/Off button - Press to turn on or turn off the display Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesScroll Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomFlick Using Your Inspiron Laptop System SetupMultimedia Control Keys Windows Mobility CenterPlay the next track or chapter Using Your Inspiron LaptopDecrease the volume level Increase the volume level Mute the sound Play the previous track or chapter Play or pauseUsing 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 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features2 Camera - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover Optional1 top cover 2 release button 3 back of the computer Using Your Inspiron Laptop1. Align the top cover on the display back Using Your Inspiron LaptopTo replace the top cover Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch Using Your Inspiron LaptopEntertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Productivity and CommunicationUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Dell StageUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Shortcuts - Provides quick access to your frequently-used programsINSPIRON Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Wired Connections Network ProblemsPower Problems Wireless ConnectionsIf the problem persists, contact Dell see “Contacting Dell” on page Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Memory ProblemsLockups and Software Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Solving ProblemsSolving Problems If you have other software problems Back up your files immediatelyINSPIRON Using Support ToolsDell Support Center My Dell Downloads Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterUsing Support Tools 3. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press EnterINSPIRON 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 Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicRestoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalRestoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaRestoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select Repair Your ComputerINSPIRON Getting HelpGetting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Dell Marketing and Sales E-mail Addresses Online ServicesDell Support Websites Dell Support E-mail AddressesGetting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information 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 HelpGetting Help Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service CodeBefore You Call Getting Help Diagnostic Checklist Name Date Address Phone numberGetting Help Contacting DellGetting Help INSPIRON the Service Manual atFinding More Information and Resources If you need toIf you need to Finding More Information and ResourcesMemory SpecificationsComputer Model Computer InformationMemory ConnectorsSpecifications ConnectorsAudio Media Card ReaderKeyboard CommunicationsSpecifications VideoCamera DisplaySpecifications BatteryTouch Pad BatteryAC Adapter PhysicalAC Adapter SpecificationsG2 or lower as defined Computer EnvironmentSpecifications Computer EnvironmentINSPIRON AppendixInformation for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for Mexico INSPIRON IndexIndex Index Index wired network network cable, connecting 7 problemswireless network connecting 12 problems Index Page Printed in the U.S.A