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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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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. 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.
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...off. Power button: Press to move the cursor on the front 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 in place. 2. Touch pad buttons:...LCD latch will hold the display panel in standby mode. 17 Built-in microphone: Provides audio input without connecting an external device. 4. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 10.Wireless switch: Turn the wireless connection on your computer. 6. LCD display: Your computer comes with a 2. 0 megapixel CMOS sensor. 3....
...off. Power button: Press to move the cursor on the front 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 in place. 2. Touch pad buttons:...LCD latch will hold the display panel in standby mode. 17 Built-in microphone: Provides audio input without connecting an external device. 4. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 10.Wireless switch: Turn the wireless connection on your computer. 6. LCD display: Your computer comes with a 2. 0 megapixel CMOS sensor. 3....
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... the battery, slide the battery into the battery bay and slide the battery lock switch to the right into the locked position. 19 CAUTION: Do not dispose of the battery with household waste. Battery lock switch Using Your Inspiron Laptop To remove the battery: 1. For more information about recycling the battery, contact your local recycling center. 1. Battery 2. Slide the battery lock...
... the battery, slide the battery into the battery bay and slide the battery lock switch to the right into the locked position. 19 CAUTION: Do not dispose of the battery with household waste. Battery lock switch Using Your Inspiron Laptop To remove the battery: 1. For more information about recycling the battery, contact your local recycling center. 1. Battery 2. Slide the battery lock...
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...;240 ~ 1280×1024 (640×480 at 30 fps) 66° 240cpi 79. 7 mm (3. 13 in. ) sensor-active area 47. 7 mm (1. 87 in. ) rectangle Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage 6-cell lithium ion 58. 23mm (2. 30 in. ) 21. 5 mm (0. 8 in. ) 140. 6 mm (5. 54 in. ) 414 g (6-cell) 19 ...VDC Charge time (approximate): Powered off Battery charging time varies depending on whether the computer is turned on and the number of programs that are running; 3. 5~12 hours (6-cell) 44
...;240 ~ 1280×1024 (640×480 at 30 fps) 66° 240cpi 79. 7 mm (3. 13 in. ) sensor-active area 47. 7 mm (1. 87 in. ) rectangle Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage 6-cell lithium ion 58. 23mm (2. 30 in. ) 21. 5 mm (0. 8 in. ) 140. 6 mm (5. 54 in. ) 414 g (6-cell) 19 ...VDC Charge time (approximate): Powered off Battery charging time varies depending on whether the computer is turned on and the number of programs that are running; 3. 5~12 hours (6-cell) 44
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For more information, see "DellTechnology Guide". 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery 0° to 35° (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 Specifications AC Adapter Input ... Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 34. 2 mm (1. 35 in. ) 60. 9 mm (2. 39 in. ) 153. 42 mm (6. 04 in. ) 0. 25 kg (0. 55 lb) 45 Battery Operating time Life span (approximate) Varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.
For more information, see "DellTechnology Guide". 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery 0° to 35° (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 Specifications AC Adapter Input ... Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 34. 2 mm (1. 35 in. ) 60. 9 mm (2. 39 in. ) 153. 42 mm (6. 04 in. ) 0. 25 kg (0. 55 lb) 45 Battery Operating time Life span (approximate) Varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.
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Specifications Physical Height 43. 03 mm (1. 7 in. ) Width 337. 5 mm (13. 3 in. ) Depth 246 mm (9. 7 in. ) Weight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than 2. 58 kg (5. 7 lb) Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating Storage 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) -20° to 60°C (-4° to 149°F) 46
Specifications Physical Height 43. 03 mm (1. 7 in. ) Width 337. 5 mm (13. 3 in. ) Depth 246 mm (9. 7 in. ) Weight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than 2. 58 kg (5. 7 lb) Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating Storage 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) -20° to 60°C (-4° to 149°F) 46