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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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... access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. When the computer is powered on, you should never put it to place your Inspiron laptop may result in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer. Restricting airflow around your computer. To prevent overheating, ensure that you leave at least... permanent damage to the computer. 5 NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on all other sides. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Inspiron 1427 laptop and connecting peripherals.
... access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. When the computer is powered on, you should never put it to place your Inspiron laptop may result in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer. Restricting airflow around your computer. To prevent overheating, ensure that you leave at least... permanent damage to the computer. 5 NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on all other sides. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Inspiron 1427 laptop and connecting peripherals.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. CAUTION:The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. CAUTION:The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To establish a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To establish a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
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... configured. To connect to the Internet but have an ISP, Connect to complete. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: If you are mandatory and may render your ISP information ready. These steps are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP...
... configured. To connect to the Internet but have an ISP, Connect to complete. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: If you are mandatory and may render your ISP information ready. These steps are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP...
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... Internet Card Cable Modem or DSL Modem 1. To set up and using wireless see the user manual of the computer or router. 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...
... Internet Card Cable Modem or DSL Modem 1. To set up and using wireless see the user manual of the computer or router. 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...
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... connection type by your ISP information ready. b. If you do not have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might be displayed. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1. Under Network and Internet, click on the screen and use a different ISP for your ISP to the Internet wizard will be having a service outage. Connect...
... connection type by your ISP information ready. b. If you do not have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might be displayed. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1. Under Network and Internet, click on the screen and use a different ISP for your ISP to the Internet wizard will be having a service outage. Connect...
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Right Side View 1 12 2 3 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1427 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks.
Right Side View 1 12 2 3 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1427 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks.
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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 USB connectors: Connect to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 1. 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 USB connectors: Connect to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 1. AC adapter connector: Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as burning CDs or playing DVDs. 2.
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High Power USB connectors: Connects to a Local Area Network (LAN). 3. Microphone connector: Attach a microphone to this connector. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 8. The internal speakers are used for digital still cameras and portable digital devices. 7. Headphone connector: Attach headphones or stereo speakers to this connector. Network connector (...
High Power USB connectors: Connects to a Local Area Network (LAN). 3. Microphone connector: Attach a microphone to this connector. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 8. The internal speakers are used for digital still cameras and portable digital devices. 7. Headphone connector: Attach headphones or stereo speakers to this connector. Network connector (...
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LCD display: Your computer comes with a 2. 0 megapixel CMOS sensor. 3. 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. Power button: Press to ...
LCD display: Your computer comes with a 2. 0 megapixel CMOS sensor. 3. 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. Power button: Press to ...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back view Kensington Lock Kensington lock: You can attach a commercially available anti-theft device to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy an anti-theft device, make sure that it works with the Kensington lock on your computer. 18
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back view Kensington Lock Kensington lock: You can attach a commercially available anti-theft device to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy an anti-theft device, make sure that it works with the Kensington lock on your computer. 18
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Battery lock switch Using Your Inspiron Laptop To remove the battery: 1. Battery release latch 3. Slide the battery lock switch to the right into the locked position. 19 To replace the battery, slide ...
Battery lock switch Using Your Inspiron Laptop To remove the battery: 1. Battery release latch 3. Slide the battery lock switch to the right into the locked position. 19 To replace the battery, slide ...
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... presentations, brochures, greeting cards, flyers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in this section, see the hard drive or Dell Technology Guide at Dell Support, support. dell. Check your purchase order for software installed on the contents in your computer. Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to... the display properties window: 1. Productivity and Communication You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files and more. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more details on your computer.
... presentations, brochures, greeting cards, flyers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in this section, see the hard drive or Dell Technology Guide at Dell Support, support. dell. Check your purchase order for software installed on the contents in your computer. Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to... the display properties window: 1. Productivity and Communication You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files and more. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more details on your computer.
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... options in the Windows operating system to personalize power settings for your computer. If the problem cannot be resolved, see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default settings: • Balanced - The following section provides information... and settings. 2. Saves power by reducing system performance for solving any problems you regularly back up computer. 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Backing Up Data It is recommended that you may encounter while using your computer. Click Back up files or Back up data...
... options in the Windows operating system to personalize power settings for your computer. If the problem cannot be resolved, see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default settings: • Balanced - The following section provides information... and settings. 2. Saves power by reducing system performance for solving any problems you regularly back up computer. 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Backing Up Data It is recommended that you may encounter while using your computer. Click Back up files or Back up data...