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...Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 18 Back View Features 22 Front View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging... Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 44 Software Features 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Dell Stage 48 Solving Problems 50 Beep Codes 50 Network Problems 51 3
...Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 18 Back View Features 22 Front View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging... Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 44 Software Features 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Dell Stage 48 Solving Problems 50 Beep Codes 50 Network Problems 51 3
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...it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Restricting airflow around your laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your computer...Dell computer in permanent damage to accumulate in an enclosed space, such as a closed briefcase, or on . The computer turns on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell Inspiron laptop...
...it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Restricting airflow around your laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your computer...Dell computer in permanent damage to accumulate in an enclosed space, such as a closed briefcase, or on . The computer turns on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell Inspiron laptop...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
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... may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Ubuntu for the ... the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you will...
... may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Ubuntu for the ... the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you will...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
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Follow the instructions on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. For more ... computer. 3. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 65. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→...
Follow the instructions on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. For more ... computer. 3. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 65. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→...
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NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 13 Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3.
NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 13 Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3.
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Before you can purchase one from dell.com. To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 15. 14 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up ... connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you need to connect to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your connection to your wireless router.
Before you can purchase one from dell.com. To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 15. 14 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up ... connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you need to connect to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your connection to your wireless router.
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... open programs. 2. Contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP for offerings available in the past...
... open programs. 2. Contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP for offerings available in the past...
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Right View Features 1 2 34 56 7 16 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.
Right View Features 1 2 34 56 7 16 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.
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... Hole" on page 36. 2 Optical-drive light - Blinks when you press the optical-drive eject button or when you press the eject button. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Use to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Connects to...
... Hole" on page 36. 2 Optical-drive light - Blinks when you press the optical-drive eject button or when you press the eject button. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Use to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Connects to...
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... computer and USB devices. 19 NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep state. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector -
... computer and USB devices. 19 NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep state. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector -
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blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 21 NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 80. For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in-1 Media Card Reader -
blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 21 NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 80. For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in-1 Media Card Reader -
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Connects your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device if you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer.
Connects your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device if you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer.
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... enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Turns on page 12. 25 Turns on page 26. 2 Hard-drive activity light - Indicates the power states. For more information on the...
... enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Turns on page 12. 25 Turns on page 26. 2 Hard-drive activity light - Indicates the power states. For more information on the...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator Light Status solid white off solid amber off Computer State(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery Charge Status charging fully charged low battery (
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator Light Status solid white off solid amber off Computer State(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery Charge Status charging fully charged low battery (
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Click Start . 3. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. ... that your computer is turned on page 51. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator Light Status solid white breathing white off Computer State(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click OK...
Click Start . 3. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. ... that your computer is turned on page 51. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator Light Status solid white breathing white off Computer State(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click OK...