If you have other software problems | Dell PP25L specification

Solving Problems

If you have other software problems —

•Back up your files immediately.

•Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs.

•Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu.

•Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information:

––Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.

––Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information.

––Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.

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––Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.

––If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Dell Support Center

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Dell PP25L setup guide If you have other software problems

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May N073F Contents Getting Help Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Inspiron Connect the AC Adapter Check the Wireless SwitchUsing The Wireless Switch Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Windows Vista Setup Connect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Device Status Lights Using Your Inspiron LaptopEnabled To turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click Right Side Features Through Dell QuickSet or the Bios 12 cm Left Side Features USB connector Connects to a In-1 Media card reader Provides a Front Side FeaturesAudio Out/ Headphone connector Computer Base and Keyboard Features Keyboard Media Controls Display Features Removing and Replacing the Battery Using the Optical Disc Drive Playing or recording CDs and DVDs Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your Data Wireless Connections If the network connection is lost Solving ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Wired Connections Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Lockups and Software Problems If a program stops responding End the programClick Applications Click End Task If the computer stops responding If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support Center System Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and Support Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Before you Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Support.dell.com ServiceDellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.com Getting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You Call Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.com Getting Help At support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Processor Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Express Card Memory Basic Specifications Communications Audio VideoCamera optional Dimensions Display Touchpad Battery AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment 50 to 10,000 ft Index Index Index Wireless network connection Page Page 0XXXXXA00