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NOTE: The touch-screen board is optional and may not be present in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37). 7 Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna ... Mini-Card antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 31. 5 Disconnect the display cable and touch-screen cable from the routing guides. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 9 Lift the display assembly off the computer...
NOTE: The touch-screen board is optional and may not be present in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37). 7 Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna ... Mini-Card antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 31. 5 Disconnect the display cable and touch-screen cable from the routing guides. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 9 Lift the display assembly off the computer...
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... two screws that no stray screws remain inside edge of the display bezel. 5 Remove the display bezel. 44 Display 5 Connect the display cable and touch-screen cable to the connectors on the system board. 6 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in damage to the computer. Display Bezel Removing the Display...
... two screws that no stray screws remain inside edge of the display bezel. 5 Remove the display bezel. 44 Display 5 Connect the display cable and touch-screen cable to the connectors on the system board. 6 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in damage to the computer. Display Bezel Removing the Display...
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... 4 A list of your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on the top right of... the Select Your Product Model list. NOTE: If you do not have your desktop. The file downloads to step 4. The file icon appears on the screen. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a Click Enter a Tag. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to download the latest BIOS file. b ...
... 4 A list of your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on the top right of... the Select Your Product Model list. NOTE: If you do not have your desktop. The file downloads to step 4. The file icon appears on the screen. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a Click Enter a Tag. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to download the latest BIOS file. b ...
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8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 90 Flashing the BIOS
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 90 Flashing the BIOS
Setup Guide
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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 ... Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft Windows for more information on the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at...
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 ... Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft Windows for more information on the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at...
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...adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on page 71. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information ...on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
...adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on page 71. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information ...on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
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Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. 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. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen.
Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. 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. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen.
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... telephone service for setup instructions. To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a wireless router: 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing ...and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. To set up your connection to complete the setup. 18 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 ...
... telephone service for setup instructions. To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a wireless router: 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing ...and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. To set up your connection to complete the setup. 18 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 ...
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Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Have your Internet connection: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit ... choose or contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The Connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network ...
Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Have your Internet connection: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit ... choose or contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The Connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network ...
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... touch pad. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the... flick. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Allows you to flip content in the active window.
... touch pad. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the... flick. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Allows you to flip content in the active window.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your desktop. 2. To schedule backups: 1. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your desktop. 2. To schedule backups: 1. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the...
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... Internet. • YOUPAINT - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on Dell Stage can also listen to radio stations from the All Programs menu. To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange...
... Internet. • YOUPAINT - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on Dell Stage can also listen to radio stations from the All Programs menu. To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange...
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...The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. CAUTION: ... off and then restart your computer. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger...
...The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. CAUTION: ... off and then restart your computer. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger...
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...and download the software. 3. System Performance Improvement Offers - Some of your hardware and operating system configurations; View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DellSupportCenter.com. To register and use . 63 ... the instructions on your system performance. Get Help - My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. access copies of the software pre-installed on the screen to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. From this website you can download available ...
...and download the software. 3. System Performance Improvement Offers - Some of your hardware and operating system configurations; View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DellSupportCenter.com. To register and use . 63 ... the instructions on your system performance. Get Help - My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. access copies of the software pre-installed on the screen to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. From this website you can download available ...
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... allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to your computer are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 67 Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Starting...
... allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to your computer are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 67 Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Starting...
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... storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to : • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the... screen. 70 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. NOTE: The restoration process may be ...
... storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to : • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the... screen. 70 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. NOTE: The restoration process may be ...
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...the computer. 2. then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you see the ... backup your data files before using the system recovery media. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Follow the instructions on the screen. 71 You can use of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery...
...the computer. 2. then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you see the ... backup your data files before using the system recovery media. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Follow the instructions on the screen. 71 You can use of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery...
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... A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 73 The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your...complete. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Select Repair Your...
... A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 73 The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your...complete. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Select Repair Your...