Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 Owner's Manual

Set up your Inspiron 14 Plus 7440

1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.

   

   NOTE:The battery may go into power-saving mode during shipment to conserve charge on the battery. Ensure that the power adapter is connected to your computer when it is turned on for the first time.
2. Finish the Windows setup.
   Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell Technologies recommends that you:

   • Connect to a network for Windows updates.
     NOTE:If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.

   • If connected to the Internet, sign in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the Internet, create an offline account.

   • On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.

3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.

   Table 1. Locate Dell apps in Windows in S-modeProvides the list of Dell apps on Inspiron 14 Plus 7440computer running Windows in S-mode.

   Resources	Description
   	Dell Product Registration Register your computer with Dell.
   	Dell Help and Support Access help and support for your computer.
   	SupportAssist SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide at Serviceability Tools at Dell Site. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist for Home PCs. NOTE:In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.

   Table 2. Locate Dell apps in WindowsProvides the list of Dell apps on a Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 computer running Windows.

   Resources	Description
   	MyDell (replaced with Dell Optimizer) Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates if available.
   	Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update, see the product guides and third-party license documents at Dell Support Site.
   	Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell Support Site.
   	SupportAssist SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide at Serviceability Tools at Dell Site. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist for Home PCs. NOTE:In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.