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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 (...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 30 Disabling Battery Charging 31 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Touch Pad Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Using the...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (...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 30 Disabling Battery Charging 31 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Touch Pad Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Using the...
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...3. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. Turn off your computer. 2. To install the SIM card: 1. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Installing a Subscriber Identity... Module (SIM) card in your computer only if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The...
...3. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. Turn off your computer. 2. To install the SIM card: 1. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Installing a Subscriber Identity... Module (SIM) card in your computer only if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The...
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The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 23 NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video ... USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: If you to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Connects to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off your computer while...
The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 23 NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video ... USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: If you to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Connects to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off your computer while...
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Connects your computer to power the computer and charge the battery. 27 Connects to the AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot ... data transmission between your computer. 2 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to a monitor or projector. 5 AC adapter connector - Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot -
Connects your computer to power the computer and charge the battery. 27 Connects to the AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot ... data transmission between your computer. 2 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to a monitor or projector. 5 AC adapter connector - Connects to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot -
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NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on page 30. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never... - A solid white light indicates that wireless is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Turns on page 14. 29 Indicates the power states. Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when the...
NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on page 30. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never... - A solid white light indicates that wireless is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Turns on page 14. 29 Indicates the power states. Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when the...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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...utility. 31 Click Start . 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click OK. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in standby or .... 4. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight.
...utility. 31 Click Start . 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click OK. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in standby or .... 4. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight.
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.../Off button - Press to launch the Dell Support Center. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 35 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to turn on . Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on...
.../Off button - Press to launch the Dell Support Center. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 35 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to turn on . Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on...
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... position. 48 WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 2. Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of...
... position. 48 WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 2. Slide and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of...