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...Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls 20 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features... 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 ...
...Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls 20 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features... 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 ...
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.... 3 Camera (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 4 Right digital array microphone - Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 23 4 5 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Left digital array microphone - Light that...
.... 3 Camera (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Based on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer may not include a camera. 4 Right digital array microphone - Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 23 4 5 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Left digital array microphone - Light that...
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... on your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can use your computer. To access the display properties window: 1. You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment ... section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Optional software applications enable you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: ...
... on your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can use your computer. To access the display properties window: 1. You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment ... section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Optional software applications enable you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: ...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop in Windows XP You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on by accessing the Display Properties window. Right-click an open the Display Properties window and learn more about your customization options. Customizing Your Energy Settings You can customize your... reducing the amount of system performance on your activity and by adapting processor speed to open area of inactivity. • Power saver - To access the display properties window: 1.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop in Windows XP You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on by accessing the Display Properties window. Right-click an open the Display Properties window and learn more about your customization options. Customizing Your Energy Settings You can customize your... reducing the amount of system performance on your activity and by adapting processor speed to open area of inactivity. • Power saver - To access the display properties window: 1.
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...adapter is working by testing it off then back on . Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 28 The computer is blinking white - You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If the power light is ...is on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is solid amber - The display may have to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is either turned off - The computer has a power problem...
...adapter is working by testing it off then back on . Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 28 The computer is blinking white - You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If the power light is ...is on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is solid amber - The display may have to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is either turned off - The computer has a power problem...
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... System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you need. The home page provides links to access: ...system's model number along with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find...
... System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you need. The home page provides links to access: ...system's model number along with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find...
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... and Utilities media. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in the Service Manual to ...review your computer. 3. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. then, shut down your hard ...
... and Utilities media. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in the Service Manual to ...review your computer. 3. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. then, shut down your hard ...
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Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal 15.4-inch WXGA 15.4-inch WXGA with TrueLife 15.4-inch WXGA+ with TrueLife 15.4-inch WSXGA+with ...
Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal 15.4-inch WXGA 15.4-inch WXGA with TrueLife 15.4-inch WXGA+ with TrueLife 15.4-inch WSXGA+with ...
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cd/ m² (CCFL 5 point avg) Display Viewing Angles: Horizontal Vertical Basic Specifications ±40° (WXGA, WXGA with TrueLife) ±55° (WXGA+ with TrueLife) ±60° (WSXGA+ with TrueLife) +... TrueLife) ±45° (WXGA+ with TrueLife) +40°/-50° (WSXGA+ with TrueLife) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 155° 250 min. 300 typ. Display Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Luminance 1280 x 800 at 262 K colors (WXGA and WXGA with TrueLife), 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors (WXGA+ with TrueLife...
cd/ m² (CCFL 5 point avg) Display Viewing Angles: Horizontal Vertical Basic Specifications ±40° (WXGA, WXGA with TrueLife) ±55° (WXGA+ with TrueLife) ±60° (WSXGA+ with TrueLife) +... TrueLife) ±45° (WXGA+ with TrueLife) +40°/-50° (WSXGA+ with TrueLife) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 155° 250 min. 300 typ. Display Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Luminance 1280 x 800 at 262 K colors (WXGA and WXGA with TrueLife), 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors (WXGA+ with TrueLife...
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and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/ Kanji Touchpad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width Height 73.7-mm (2.9-in) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 60 Basic Specifications Display Pixel pitch Controls 0.258 mm (WXGA, WXGA with TrueLife) 0.2304 mm (WXGA+ with TrueLife) 0.197 mm (WSXGA+with TrueLife) brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see Dell Technology Guide for more information.) Keyboard Number of keys Layout 87 (U.S.
and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/ Kanji Touchpad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width Height 73.7-mm (2.9-in) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 60 Basic Specifications Display Pixel pitch Controls 0.258 mm (WXGA, WXGA with TrueLife) 0.2304 mm (WXGA+ with TrueLife) 0.197 mm (WSXGA+with TrueLife) brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see Dell Technology Guide for more information.) Keyboard Number of keys Layout 87 (U.S.
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...Touchpad . . . . . 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad... 43 5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows®...
...Touchpad . . . . . 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad... 43 5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows®...
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Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 71 HDMI (Optional 73 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 7 Using the Optional Camera 75 Accessing the Camera's Help File 75 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 76 Creating a Picture or a Video ...
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 71 HDMI (Optional 73 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 7 Using the Optional Camera 75 Accessing the Camera's Help File 75 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 76 Creating a Picture or a Video ...
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... external speakers 121 No sound from headphones 121 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 121 Video and Display Problems 122 If the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and...
... external speakers 121 No sound from headphones 121 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 121 Video and Display Problems 122 If the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and...
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Only 176 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 177 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 177 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 177 FCC Class B 177 Macrovision Product Notice 178 Glossary 179 Index 197 12 Contents A Appendix 171 Using the System Setup Program 171 Viewing the System Setup Screen 172 System Setup Screen 172 Commonly Used Options 172 Cleaning Your Computer 174 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 174 Touch Pad 175 Mouse 175 Media 175 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 176 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 177 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 177 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 177 FCC Class B 177 Macrovision Product Notice 178 Glossary 179 Index 197 12 Contents A Appendix 171 Using the System Setup Program 171 Viewing the System Setup Screen 172 System Setup Screen 172 Commonly Used Options 172 Cleaning Your Computer 174 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 174 Touch Pad 175 Mouse 175 Media 175 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... that the camera is on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your display, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 39. C A M E R A - Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. 1 camera indicator (optional...) 3 display 5 media control buttons (7) 7 touch pad 9 analog microphone 11 headphone connectors (2) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 Dell MediaDirect™ button 17 digital array microphones (optional) 2 camera (optional) 4 power button 6 keyboard 8 8-in ...
... that the camera is on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your display, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 39. C A M E R A - Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. 1 camera indicator (optional...) 3 display 5 media control buttons (7) 7 touch pad 9 analog microphone 11 headphone connectors (2) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 Dell MediaDirect™ button 17 digital array microphones (optional) 2 camera (optional) 4 power button 6 keyboard 8 8-in ...
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... U T T O N S - About Your Computer 21 Provides a fast and convenient way to the connector C O N S U M E R I R - See "Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional)" on page 43). The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: •... • Hi Density-SD A N A L O G M I A C A R D R E A D E R - K E Y B O A R D - T O U C H P A D - Integrated single microphone for using the Dell Travel Remote. Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you use the touch pad to move the cursor on the...
... U T T O N S - About Your Computer 21 Provides a fast and convenient way to the connector C O N S U M E R I R - See "Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional)" on page 43). The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: •... • Hi Density-SD A N A L O G M I A C A R D R E A D E R - K E Y B O A R D - T O U C H P A D - Integrated single microphone for using the Dell Travel Remote. Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you use the touch pad to move the cursor on the...
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...-arrow key to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Using the Display 37 If your computer is running on battery power...
...-arrow key to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Using the Display 37 If your computer is running on battery power...
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...the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and display. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. In contrast, ...move the slide bar to the left or right to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. If you change the resolution to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. NOTE: For additional...
...the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and display. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. In contrast, ...move the slide bar to the left or right to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. If you change the resolution to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. NOTE: For additional...
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... Battery Meter" on page 48). 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Key...
... Battery Meter" on page 48). 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Key...
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... touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button...
... touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button...