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...the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer Base and... Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47 3
...the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer Base and... Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47 3
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...as a cabinet or drawer when it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. You should never place your Dell™ computer in the air vents. The computer turns on . Restricting airflow around your computer. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on... (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the computer may result in permanent damage to place your Inspiron laptop may cause it to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on . Fan noise is powered on the fan when the ...
...as a cabinet or drawer when it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. You should never place your Dell™ computer in the air vents. The computer turns on . Restricting airflow around your computer. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on... (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the computer may result in permanent damage to place your Inspiron laptop may cause it to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on . Fan noise is powered on the fan when the ...
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WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: Connect the power cable to your computer. 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 adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. 6 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: Connect the power cable to your computer. 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 adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. 6 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
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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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...and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 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 operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. To set up an Internet connection. The Windows setup ...
...and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 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 operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. To set up an Internet connection. The Windows setup ...
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You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, ... system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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...
You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, ... system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Follow the instructions on page 64. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Follow the instructions on page 64. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" ...
To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" ...
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... and Bluetooth®) on your computer only if you are asked to turn off all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on. 2. For more information on the cards supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on the keyboard.
... and Bluetooth®) on your computer only if you are asked to turn off all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on. 2. For more information on the cards supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on the keyboard.
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... on the keyboard to your computer. 2. Select the appropriate video source for your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV...
... on the keyboard to your computer. 2. Select the appropriate video source for your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV...
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The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. To enable wireless display: 1.
The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. To enable wireless display: 1.
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... a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions...
... a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions...
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... a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to complete the setup. 19 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set...
... a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to complete the setup. 19 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set...
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... Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 20
... Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 20
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In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Windows 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears.
In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Windows 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears.
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Right View Features 1 23 4 56 22 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.
Right View Features 1 23 4 56 22 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.
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... a security cable, ensure that it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 eSATA/USB combo connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. Connects to the computer. Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or...
... a security cable, ensure that it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 eSATA/USB combo connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. Connects to the computer. Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or...
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.... NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in /Microphone connector - Blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 Audio in the media card slot. NOTE: When used...
.... NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in /Microphone connector - Blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 Audio in the media card slot. NOTE: When used...