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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 ... (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Status Lights... the Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 45...
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 ... (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Status Lights... the Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 45...
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... or the computer. You should never place your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop. Fan noise is powered on. Restricting the airflow... can damage the computer or cause a fire. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron laptop may result in permanent damage to the ...
... or the computer. You should never place your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop. Fan noise is powered on. Restricting the airflow... can damage the computer or cause a fire. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron laptop may result in permanent damage to the ...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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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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... Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. 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 ...take some time to reinstall the operating system. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Set Up Microsoft ...
... Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. 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 ...take some time to reinstall the operating system. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Set Up Microsoft ...
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...computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a 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™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating ...
...computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a 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™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating ...
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Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 66. 11 Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 66. 11 Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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... eject the SIM card. 12 NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you have purchased a Mobile Broadband card. Turn on your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on your computer...
... eject the SIM card. 12 NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you have purchased a Mobile Broadband card. Turn on your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on your computer...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 14
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 14
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...: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on page 80. Press the wireless key on the function key row on your computer, see "Specifications" on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 NOTE: The wireless...
...: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on page 80. Press the wireless key on the function key row on your computer, see "Specifications" on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 NOTE: The wireless...
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.... 6. Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV without the use of cables. Turn on all computers. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the TV. 5. To set up wireless display. Select the appropriate...
.... 6. Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV without the use of cables. Turn on all computers. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the TV. 5. To set up wireless display. Select the appropriate...
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To restore the wireless display, reconnect to support.dell.com/support/downloads. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. NOTE: To download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection...is paired. NOTE: The wireless display may get disconnected when you pair your computer with a Bluetooth device. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To enable wireless display: 1.
To restore the wireless display, reconnect to support.dell.com/support/downloads. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. NOTE: To download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection...is paired. NOTE: The wireless display may get disconnected when you pair your computer with a Bluetooth device. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To enable wireless display: 1.
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... instructions. To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 20. 18 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one...
... instructions. To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 20. 18 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one...
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... router: Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. To set up your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing...
... router: Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. To set up your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing...
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... to the Internet window appears. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you get one. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 20 If you cannot connect to the Internet...
... to the Internet window appears. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you get one. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 20 If you cannot connect to the Internet...
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NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Windows® 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. The Connect to complete the setup.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Windows® 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. The Connect to complete the setup.
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... purchased and completes the setup process. To launch the Dell Digital Delivery application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Digital Delivery or double-click the Dell Digital Delivery icon in all regions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery NOTE: Dell Digital Delivery may not be pre-installed on your new...
... purchased and completes the setup process. To launch the Dell Digital Delivery application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Digital Delivery or double-click the Dell Digital Delivery icon in all regions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery NOTE: Dell Digital Delivery may not be pre-installed on your new...
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... download varies depending on the screen. The newly installed software can be accessed through the Start menu. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 23 In most cases, the software download is complete, the Dell Digital Delivery application notifies and prompts you are connected to the Internet (see "Connect to close the application window. The...
... download varies depending on the screen. The newly installed software can be accessed through the Start menu. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 23 In most cases, the software download is complete, the Dell Digital Delivery application notifies and prompts you are connected to the Internet (see "Connect to close the application window. The...
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 5 67 24
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 5 67 24