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INSPIRON Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional) ..........7 Press the Power Button 8 Windows Vista Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (optional 9 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Right side View 12 Left side View 14 Front view 16 Back View 18 Removing and Replacing the Battery ..........19 Software Features 20 Troubleshooting 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 24 Dell Diagnostics 27 Restore the Operating System 28 3
INSPIRON Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional) ..........7 Press the Power Button 8 Windows Vista Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (optional 9 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Right side View 12 Left side View 14 Front view 16 Back View 18 Removing and Replacing the Battery ..........19 Software Features 20 Troubleshooting 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 24 Dell Diagnostics 27 Restore the Operating System 28 3
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... connected in Windows Vista" on the screen. Connect to the Internet, you through several procedures, including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and configuring an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have an ISP, Connect to complete. Doing so may take you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: Have your computer unusable. To connect to the Internet (Optional...
... connected in Windows Vista" on the screen. Connect to the Internet, you through several procedures, including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and configuring an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have an ISP, Connect to complete. Doing so may take you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: Have your computer unusable. To connect to the Internet (Optional...
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... setup. 10 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection in Windows Vista Wireless Router Internet Service Portable Computer with Wireless Internet Card For more information on the screen to your wireless router. Portable Computer with Wireless Internet Card Cable Modem or DSL Modem 1. To set up and using wireless see the user manual of the computer or router. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Follow the instructions on setting up a wireless...
... setup. 10 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection in Windows Vista Wireless Router Internet Service Portable Computer with Wireless Internet Card For more information on the screen to your wireless router. Portable Computer with Wireless Internet Card Cable Modem or DSL Modem 1. To set up and using wireless see the user manual of the computer or router. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Follow the instructions on setting up a wireless...
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.... Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet wizard will be having a service outage. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Double-click the ISP icon on the desktop or you are using an external USB...
.... Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet wizard will be having a service outage. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Double-click the ISP icon on the desktop or you are using an external USB...
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USB connectors: Connect to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. AC adapter connector: Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as burning CDs or playing DVDs. 2. Optical drive: You can input/output data for different purposes, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external device, or an MP3 player. 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 13 1.
USB connectors: Connect to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. AC adapter connector: Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as burning CDs or playing DVDs. 2. Optical drive: You can input/output data for different purposes, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external device, or an MP3 player. 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 13 1.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 10.Wireless switch: Turn the wireless connection on your computer. 6. When you use the touch pad to power on or off. When the wireless connection is in microphone: Provides audio input without connecting an external device. 4. Touch pad: Provides the functionality of the computer lights up. 11.Status/Power light Power (blue) Battery charging (blue/amber) Wireless connection (blue)/Bluetooth (amber) Flashing power light indicates the computer is turned on, the wireless status light on the display. When opening the notebook, push the LCD ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 10.Wireless switch: Turn the wireless connection on your computer. 6. When you use the touch pad to power on or off. When the wireless connection is in microphone: Provides audio input without connecting an external device. 4. Touch pad: Provides the functionality of the computer lights up. 11.Status/Power light Power (blue) Battery charging (blue/amber) Wireless connection (blue)/Bluetooth (amber) Flashing power light indicates the computer is turned on, the wireless status light on the display. When opening the notebook, push the LCD ...
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... unlocked position. 2. Battery release latch 3. Battery lock switch Using Your Inspiron Laptop To remove the battery: 1. Battery 2. For more information about recycling the battery, contact your local recycling center. 1. Slide the battery lock switch to the left into the battery bay and slide the battery lock switch to the left , and gently slide the battery out of the battery bay. To replace the battery, slide the battery into the locked position. 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using...
... unlocked position. 2. Battery release latch 3. Battery lock switch Using Your Inspiron Laptop To remove the battery: 1. Battery 2. For more information about recycling the battery, contact your local recycling center. 1. Slide the battery lock switch to the left into the battery bay and slide the battery lock switch to the left , and gently slide the battery out of the battery bay. To replace the battery, slide the battery into the locked position. 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using...
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... hard drive or Dell Technology Guide at Dell Support, support. com. Entertainment and Multimedia You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files and more details on your computer to watch videos, play games and listen to music and to internet radio stations. dell. Check your purchase order for software installed on the contents in Windows Vista You can use the Personalize appearance and sounds window to the Internet...
... hard drive or Dell Technology Guide at Dell Support, support. com. Entertainment and Multimedia You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files and more details on your computer to watch videos, play games and listen to music and to internet radio stations. dell. Check your purchase order for software installed on the contents in Windows Vista You can use the Personalize appearance and sounds window to the Internet...
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... solving any problems you may encounter while using your computer. Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Welcome Center → Transfer files and settings. 2. Saves power by reducing system performance for maximum operating time. • High performance - Personalize power settings You can use the power management options in the Windows operating system to personalize power settings for your computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default settings: • Balanced...
... solving any problems you may encounter while using your computer. Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Welcome Center → Transfer files and settings. 2. Saves power by reducing system performance for maximum operating time. • High performance - Personalize power settings You can use the power management options in the Windows operating system to personalize power settings for your computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default settings: • Balanced...
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... lost - INSPIRON Troubleshooting Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is plugged in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. A good connection exists between a 100/1000-Mbps network and thecomputer. • Off - The cable is loose or damaged. • Check the cable to ensure it is lost - You can manage the Wireless LAN using Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from the Control Panel. - Try...
... lost - INSPIRON Troubleshooting Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is plugged in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. A good connection exists between a 100/1000-Mbps network and thecomputer. • Off - The cable is loose or damaged. • Check the cable to ensure it is lost - You can manage the Wireless LAN using Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from the Control Panel. - Try...
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... cables. • Too many devices connected to resume normal operation. The computer is either turned off - Troubleshooting If the power light is solid blue and the computer is flashing blue - If you encounter interference that hinders reception on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on your keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button...
... cables. • Too many devices connected to resume normal operation. The computer is either turned off - Troubleshooting If the power light is solid blue and the computer is flashing blue - If you encounter interference that hinders reception on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on your keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button...
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... about the type of memory supported by your computer. Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Troubleshooting Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Check if the memory module is firmly connected to the computer and to see if that the power cable is compatible...
... about the type of memory supported by your computer. Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Troubleshooting Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Check if the memory module is firmly connected to the computer and to see if that the power cable is compatible...
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... the hard drive or CDs. • and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is compatible with the program. - Ensure that your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press and hold the power button for information. - Troubleshooting If a solid blue screen appears - Turn the computer off and then restart your computer through the "Start" menu. •...
... the hard drive or CDs. • and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is compatible with the program. - Ensure that your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press and hold the power button for information. - Troubleshooting If a solid blue screen appears - Turn the computer off and then restart your computer through the "Start" menu. •...
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... and is active. See the System Setup section in the "Service Manual" to review your hard drive. 27 Ensure that the computer is known to wait until you begin. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 24 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer's configuration information, and...
... and is active. See the System Setup section in the "Service Manual" to review your hard drive. 27 Ensure that the computer is known to wait until you begin. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 24 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer's configuration information, and...
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... to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to the operating state it was in before you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 31 Click Finish to reboot the system.
... to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to the operating state it was in before you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 31 Click Finish to reboot the system.
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... the screen to wait until you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Restart the computer. 5. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. then, shut down your computer. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/ DVD/CD-RW Drive...
... the screen to wait until you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Restart the computer. 5. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. then, shut down your computer. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/ DVD/CD-RW Drive...
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upgrade your warranty. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. dell. com. the Drivers and Utilities media. dell. the "Service Manual" on the Dell® Support website at support. NOTE: Drivers, updates and downloads can be found on the Dell Support website at support. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer...
upgrade your warranty. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. dell. com. the Drivers and Utilities media. dell. the "Service Manual" on the Dell® Support website at support. NOTE: Drivers, updates and downloads can be found on the Dell Support website at support. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer...
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... computer. Dell Inspiron 1427 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. processor Type L2 cache External bus frequency Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor 1M, 2M, 3M 533/667/800MHz Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type Possible memory configurations two internally-accessible SO-DIMM...
... computer. Dell Inspiron 1427 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. processor Type L2 cache External bus frequency Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor 1M, 2M, 3M 533/667/800MHz Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type Possible memory configurations two internally-accessible SO-DIMM...
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INSPIRON Index A AC Adapter size and weight 45, 46 AC adapter port 13 airflow allowing 5 C calling Dell 36 chipset 41 computer setting up 5 connect to the Internet 9 customer service 34 D damage avoiding 5 48 Dell Technology Guide for further information 20 Diagnostic Checklist 36 drivers and downloads 39 E e-mail addresses technical support 34 F finding more information 38 FTP login, anonymous 35 H help getting help and support 33 I Internet connection 9 ISP Internet Service Provider 9
INSPIRON Index A AC Adapter size and weight 45, 46 AC adapter port 13 airflow allowing 5 C calling Dell 36 chipset 41 computer setting up 5 connect to the Internet 9 customer service 34 D damage avoiding 5 48 Dell Technology Guide for further information 20 Diagnostic Checklist 36 drivers and downloads 39 E e-mail addresses technical support 34 F finding more information 38 FTP login, anonymous 35 H help getting help and support 33 I Internet connection 9 ISP Internet Service Provider 9
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M memory problems solving 24 Microsoft Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard 25 reinstalling 28 setup 9 N network connection fixing 22 O online services 34 order status 39 P power problems solving 23 power strips using 6 problems solving 22 processor 40 products information and purchasing 35 R reinstalling Windows 28 resources finding more 38 S setup before you begin 5 software features 20 software problems 24 specifications 40 support e-mail addresses 34 system reinstall options 28 T technical support 34 troubleshooting 22 Index 49
M memory problems solving 24 Microsoft Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard 25 reinstalling 28 setup 9 N network connection fixing 22 O online services 34 order status 39 P power problems solving 23 power strips using 6 problems solving 22 processor 40 products information and purchasing 35 R reinstalling Windows 28 resources finding more 38 S setup before you begin 5 software features 20 software problems 24 specifications 40 support e-mail addresses 34 system reinstall options 28 T technical support 34 troubleshooting 22 Index 49