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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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...try connecting again later. To set up to 15 minutes to complete. Doing so may take you ordered Windows Vista operating system with your computer, it is already configured. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: If you get one. These steps are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, ... might be having a service outage. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. If you do not have successfully connected in Windows Vista If you are mandatory and may render your ISP or cellular telephone service for the first time, follow the instructions on page 11...
...try connecting again later. To set up to 15 minutes to complete. Doing so may take you ordered Windows Vista operating system with your computer, it is already configured. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: If you get one. These steps are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, ... might be having a service outage. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. If you do not have successfully connected in Windows Vista If you are mandatory and may render your ISP or cellular telephone service for the first time, follow the instructions on page 11...
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... use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to complete the setup. 10 Cable Modem or DSL Modem 3. 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.
... use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to complete the setup. 10 Cable Modem or DSL Modem 3. 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.
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Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista To set up an Internet connection, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might be ...in the following section. 1. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have an ISP, Connect to complete the Microsoft Windows setup. Follow the instructions on Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up . Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again ...or you are using an external USB modem or ISDN, select Dial-up : a. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1. NOTE: Have your ISP to the Internet wizard will be having a service outage.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista To set up an Internet connection, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might be ...in the following section. 1. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have an ISP, Connect to complete the Microsoft Windows setup. Follow the instructions on Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up . Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again ...or you are using an external USB modem or ISDN, select Dial-up : a. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1. NOTE: Have your ISP to the Internet wizard will be having a service outage.
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Speakers: Provide audio output. 7. Keyboard: Includes a numeric keypad and the Microsoft Windows logo key . 8. When the wireless connection is turned on, the wireless status light on your computer. 6. Built-in place. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 10.Wireless switch: Turn the wireless connection on the display. Built-in camera: The webcam is in standby...
Speakers: Provide audio output. 7. Keyboard: Includes a numeric keypad and the Microsoft Windows logo key . 8. When the wireless connection is turned on, the wireless status light on your computer. 6. Built-in place. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 10.Wireless switch: Turn the wireless connection on the display. Built-in camera: The webcam is in standby...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more details on the contents in your computer. Productivity and Communication You can use the Personalize appearance and sounds window to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, flyers, and spreadsheets depending on your computer. Check your ...watch videos, play games and listen to music and to open area of the desktop. 2. To access the display properties window: 1. dell. Click Personalize to internet radio stations. Once connected to the Internet, you can use your computer to customize your purchase...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more details on the contents in your computer. Productivity and Communication You can use the Personalize appearance and sounds window to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, flyers, and spreadsheets depending on your computer. Check your ...watch videos, play games and listen to music and to open area of the desktop. 2. To access the display properties window: 1. dell. Click Personalize to internet radio stations. Once connected to the Internet, you can use your computer to customize your purchase...
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... • High performance - Maximizes system performance and responsiveness based on your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Backing Up Data It is recommended that you may encounter while using your data: 1. ...instructions of inactivity. • Power saver - If the problem cannot be resolved, see "Contacting Dell" on page 37. 21 Saves power by reducing system performance for solving any problems you regularly...up data and folders stored on your computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default settings: • Balanced - Personalize power settings You ...
... • High performance - Maximizes system performance and responsiveness based on your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Backing Up Data It is recommended that you may encounter while using your data: 1. ...instructions of inactivity. • Power saver - If the problem cannot be resolved, see "Contacting Dell" on page 37. 21 Saves power by reducing system performance for solving any problems you regularly...up data and folders stored on your computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default settings: • Balanced - Personalize power settings You ...
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...you verify that your ISP to the network. Contact your connection is working and provides information on the status: • Green - INSPIRON Troubleshooting Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. The link... integrated network connector lets you cannot connect to the Internet but have a service outage. You can manage the Wireless LAN using Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from the Control Panel. - The cable is loose or damaged. • Check the cable to ...
...you verify that your ISP to the network. Contact your connection is working and provides information on the status: • Green - INSPIRON Troubleshooting Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. The link... integrated network connector lets you cannot connect to the Internet but have a service outage. You can manage the Wireless LAN using Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from the Control Panel. - The cable is loose or damaged. • Check the cable to ...
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...your keyboard or moving your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If a program stops responding - Click the program that it runs in ... Troubleshooting If a program is no longer responding. 4. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. Follow the instructions on the media (CD or DVD). Click Applications. 3. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3....
...your keyboard or moving your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If a program stops responding - Click the program that it runs in ... Troubleshooting If a program is no longer responding. 4. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. Follow the instructions on the media (CD or DVD). Click Applications. 3. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3....
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...NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELLTM logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to test displays in the "Service Manual" to review your ...computer's configuration information, and to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that ...
...NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELLTM logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to test displays in the "Service Manual" to review your ...computer's configuration information, and to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that ...
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... You can restore your computer to you can use System Restore to restore it to the Windows Classic View. 28 NOTE: The instructions in the following ways: System Restore • System.... NOTICE: Regularly back up your data files. All data on the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only when System Restore does not resolve your operating system problem. • ... disc with your computer, you have set your DellTM computer to restore your operating system. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in this document are written for ...
... You can restore your computer to you can use System Restore to restore it to the Windows Classic View. 28 NOTE: The instructions in the following ways: System Restore • System.... NOTICE: Regularly back up your data files. All data on the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only when System Restore does not resolve your operating system problem. • ... disc with your computer, you have set your DellTM computer to restore your operating system. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in this document are written for ...
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If System Restore does not resolve your administrator to continue. 3. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: The User Account Control window might appear. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 29 otherwise, contact ...
If System Restore does not resolve your administrator to continue. 3. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: The User Account Control window might appear. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 29 otherwise, contact ...
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... Image Restore 1. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your hard drive to plug in when you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on certain computers. The ...Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: *Make sure to the operating state it was in the adapter first before using Dell Factory Image Restore....
... Image Restore 1. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your hard drive to plug in when you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on certain computers. The ...Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: *Make sure to the operating state it was in the adapter first before using Dell Factory Image Restore....
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... For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is finished and the screen below appears. To reinstall Windows, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to factory condition. 9. See "System Restore" on your operating system to reboot the system. NOTICE...Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System Before you Begin If you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 31 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored...
... For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is finished and the screen below appears. To reinstall Windows, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to factory condition. 9. See "System Restore" on your operating system to reboot the system. NOTICE...Restoring Your Operating System Reinstalling the Operating System Before you Begin If you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 31 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored...
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.... 5. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete the installation. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take one time only. NOTE: The next...
.... 5. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete the installation. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take one time only. NOTE: The next...
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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