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Dell P14E setup guide Index

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products

information and purchasing 75

resources, finding more 82 restoring factory image 70

Service Tag locating 78

setup, before you begin 5 shipping products

for return or repair 76 software features 50 software problems 57 solving problems 54 specifications 84

support e-mail addresses 74 support sites

worldwide 73

System Recovery Media 69 system reinstall options 64 System Restore 65

Touch Pad

Gestures 36

Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40

ventilation, ensuring 5

warranty returns 76 Windows

Program Compatibility Wizard 58 Windows Mobility Center 38

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INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEPage SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONRegulatory model P14E Regulatory type P14E001 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Solving Problems Using Support ToolsFinding More Information and Resources Specifications Appendix ContentsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerINSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC AdapterConnect the Network Cable Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable 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 LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesINSPIRON 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 pageStatus Lights and Indicators Battery Status LightUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 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 displayTouch Pad Gestures ScrollUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom FlickUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 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 the Optical Drive Using the Emergency Eject HoleUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 emergency eject hole5 optical drive eject button 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 computerUsing Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover1. Align the top cover on the display back 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 LaptopSolving Problems Beep CodesINSPIRON Network Problems Power ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems If the problem persists, contact Dell see “Contacting Dell” on pageMemory Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsSolving 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 ProblemsUsing Support Tools Dell Support CenterINSPIRON 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 ToolsRestoring Your Operating System Operating System discINSPIRON System Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Restoring Your Operating SystemUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Restoring Your Operating SystemSystem Recovery Media Restoring Your Operating SystemDell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 3. Select Repair Your Computer Restoring Your Operating SystemGetting Help INSPIRONTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnectGetting Help Online Services Dell Support WebsitesDell Support E-mail Addresses Dell Marketing and Sales E-mail AddressesAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationGetting Help 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 materialsLocating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code Before You CallGetting Help 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 definedAppendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for MexicoINSPIRON Index INSPIRONIndex Index wired network network cable, connecting 7 problems wireless network connecting 12 problemsIndex Index Page Printed in the U.S.A