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Dell PP25L setup guide If you have other software problems

Models: PP25L

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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 InspironConnect 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 OptionalClick 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 Bios12 cm Left Side Features USB connector Connects to aIn-1 Media card reader Provides a Front Side FeaturesAudio Out/ Headphone connector Computer Base and Keyboard Features KeyboardMedia Controls Display Features Removing and Replacing the Battery Using the Optical Disc Drive Playing or recording CDs and DVDsSoftware Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your DataWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Solving ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Wired ConnectionsMemory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageLockups and Software Problems If a program stops responding End the programClick Applications Click End TaskIf the computer stops responding If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Support.dell.com ServiceDellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comGetting 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 MemoryBasic Specifications CommunicationsAudio VideoCamera optional Dimensions DisplayTouchpad Battery AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment50 to 10,000 ft Index Index Index Wireless network connection Page Page 0XXXXXA00