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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 8 ... 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights and Indicators... Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
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 ... 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights and Indicators... Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
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... at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. Restricting airflow around your laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet... space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not place your Dell computer in permanent damage to place your Dell Inspiron laptop.
... at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. Restricting airflow around your laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet... space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not place your Dell computer in permanent damage to place your Dell Inspiron laptop.
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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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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest ... Windows To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest ... Windows To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the...
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... Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon...
... Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon...
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... connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on page 71. Ensure that the AC adapter is...
... connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on page 71. Ensure that the AC adapter is...
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... SIM card: 1. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. 2. Turn on page 48). 3. Turn off your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Installing a Subscriber...
... SIM card: 1. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. 2. Turn on page 48). 3. Turn off your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Installing a Subscriber...
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Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 15 Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 15 Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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... feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Turn on the desktop. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the keyboard to your computer display to the TV. 4. You...
... feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Turn on the desktop. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the keyboard to your computer display to the TV. 4. You...
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... Connection Manager" from dell.com. 17 Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to Existing Adapter. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless...
... Connection Manager" from dell.com. 17 Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to Existing Adapter. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to a wireless ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to a wireless ...
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Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. If you cannot connect to the ...
Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. If you cannot connect to 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 56 7 20
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 56 7 20
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... Hole" on page 40. 2 Optical drive light - Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you press the eject button. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive -
... Hole" on page 40. 2 Optical drive light - Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you press the eject button. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive -
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... signal is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep...
... signal is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep...
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For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 86. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 8-in-1 Media Card Reader - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 25
For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 86. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 8-in-1 Media Card Reader - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 25
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NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 3 USB 3.0 connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 2 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. ...
NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 3 USB 3.0 connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 2 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. ...