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Ending a Program That is not Responding . . . . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating...
Ending a Program That is not Responding . . . . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating...
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... Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 ...Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing...
... Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 ...Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing...
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.... Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for...your computer for monitors. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer. These solutions can damage the ...
.... Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for...your computer for monitors. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer. These solutions can damage the ...
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...enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on...clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press...
...enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on...clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press...
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... touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable... the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop.
... touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable... the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop.
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Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you want to your computer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one...
Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you want to your computer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one...
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...for at least 8 seconds. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode, you have shut down any error messages that starts your...as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Also, you are started. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer...(Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will help you restart your computer in the corners of the...
...for at least 8 seconds. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode, you have shut down any error messages that starts your...as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Also, you are started. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer...(Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will help you restart your computer in the corners of the...
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... Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For more information on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use... significantly reduce the operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. NOTE: To preserve battery ...
... Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For more information on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use... significantly reduce the operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. NOTE: To preserve battery ...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147
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... and Support • The user's guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com • The user's guide available on the screen. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is expected in ...the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow the instructions on all computers. in the near future. Mobile wireless broadband support is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. WiMAX NOTE: WiMAX is also called WirelessMAN and provides fixed and laptop...
... and Support • The user's guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com • The user's guide available on the screen. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is expected in ...the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow the instructions on all computers. in the near future. Mobile wireless broadband support is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. WiMAX NOTE: WiMAX is also called WirelessMAN and provides fixed and laptop...
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... problems on your Service Manual for information on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks...
... problems on your Service Manual for information on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks...
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N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or...
N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or...
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... that the device that you print these procedures before you want to be working properly. 2 Turn on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in the documentation shipped with your hard drive or from your computer. Start the... Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may ...
... that the device that you print these procedures before you want to be working properly. 2 Turn on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in the documentation shipped with your hard drive or from your computer. Start the... Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may ...
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... environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 275. Troubleshooting 293 The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - A Program is no longer ... System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on the screen. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
... environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 275. Troubleshooting 293 The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - A Program is no longer ... System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on the screen. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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... around, select an icon, and open it. If you are using the system setup program, see "System Setup" on page 79. See "Installing Drivers for Laptop Computers CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. Ensure that the... icon in the lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your screen. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. TE...
... around, select an icon, and open it. If you are using the system setup program, see "System Setup" on page 79. See "Installing Drivers for Laptop Computers CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. Ensure that the... icon in the lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your screen. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. TE...
Setup Guide
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...take some time to reinstall the operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS ...and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your ...
...take some time to reinstall the operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS ...and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your ...
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Wireless enabled Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to turn off all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 13 Ensure that your selection appears on your computer, such as when you are asked to quickly turn off all wireless radios (WiFi and Bluetooth®) on the screen. To enable wireless: 1. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to disable all radios. Press the wireless key on . 2. A confirmation of your computer is turned on the keyboard.
Wireless enabled Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to turn off all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 13 Ensure that your selection appears on your computer, such as when you are asked to quickly turn off all wireless radios (WiFi and Bluetooth®) on the screen. To enable wireless: 1. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to disable all radios. Press the wireless key on . 2. A confirmation of your computer is turned on the keyboard.
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...8594; Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 15 Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on page... 12). 2. To set up your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to your router. Ensure that ...
...8594; Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 15 Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on page... 12). 2. To set up your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to your router. Ensure that ...
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... ISP. 3. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 16 Click Start... Center→ Set up your Internet connection: Windows Vista NOTE: The following instructions are applicable to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country.
... ISP. 3. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 16 Click Start... Center→ Set up your Internet connection: Windows Vista NOTE: The following instructions are applicable to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country.
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Windows 7 1. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ 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. The Connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17
Windows 7 1. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ 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. The Connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17
