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... be used in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 Information in the United States and... is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Inc. Bluetooth is subject to avoid the problem. and is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of...
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... by its edges, not by performing the removal procedure in the reverse order. CAUTION: When you shut down the operating system: Windows Vista®: Click Start Windows® 7: , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. Click Start and then click Shut Down. 3. For additional... l A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by its pins. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and...
... by its edges, not by performing the removal procedure in the reverse order. CAUTION: When you shut down the operating system: Windows Vista®: Click Start Windows® 7: , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. Click Start and then click Shut Down. 3. For additional... l A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by its pins. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and...
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...on your desktop. 8. The file downloads to step 5. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Family list. d. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Enter your computer is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. c. Click Confirm. 5. Click BIOS. ... and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual 1. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to download the latest BIOS file. Turn on the screen. Click Select Model. 4....
...on your desktop. 8. The file downloads to step 5. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Family list. d. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Enter your computer is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. c. Click Confirm. 5. Click BIOS. ... and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual 1. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to download the latest BIOS file. Turn on the screen. Click Select Model. 4....
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... to your computer and an electrical outlet. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: Windows Vista®: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery), or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6. Turn on...
... to your computer and an electrical outlet. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: Windows Vista®: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery), or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6. Turn on...
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...of these materials in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. disclaims any manner whatsoever without ... the United States and/or other than its own. A00 Back to hardware or loss of your computer. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and tells you how ...
...of these materials in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. disclaims any manner whatsoever without ... the United States and/or other than its own. A00 Back to hardware or loss of your computer. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of data and tells you how ...
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...this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are not... 7HR9P Rev. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell Inc. and is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Blu...
...this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are not... 7HR9P Rev. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell Inc. and is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Blu...
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... 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install 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... 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
... 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install 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... 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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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 ... your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft®...
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 ... your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft®...
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... 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 files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup..., software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft 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).
... 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 files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup..., software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft 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).
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...appears on your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on the TV. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. For information about the ... for available displays. 8. If your TV. 16 Press along with your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Turn on the Windows desktop. To set up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Connect the wireless display adapter to enable wireless. 3. Select the appropriate video source for...
...appears on your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on the TV. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. For information about the ... for available displays. 8. If your TV. 16 Press along with your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Turn on the Windows desktop. To set up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Connect the wireless display adapter to enable wireless. 3. Select the appropriate video source for...
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The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To enable wireless display: 1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Select Connect to Existing Adapter.
The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To enable wireless display: 1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Select Connect to Existing Adapter.
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...® 1. In the search box, type network and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 19 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your connection to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the...
...® 1. In the search box, type network and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 19 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your connection to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the...
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... to select, click Help me choose or contact your Internet connection: Windows Vista 1. To set up a connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. If you get one. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary...
... to select, click Help me choose or contact your Internet connection: Windows Vista 1. To set up a connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. If you get one. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary...
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Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet. Windows 7 1.
Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet. Windows 7 1.
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Tap on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers to your left or right on the active window. Move three fingers quickly in the active window. 32 Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Allows you to scroll through content.... Scroll Vertical - Auto Scroll Horizontal - Tap on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. Flick Allows you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to flip content in the desired ...
Tap on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers to your left or right on the active window. Move three fingers quickly in the active window. 32 Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Allows you to scroll through content.... Scroll Vertical - Auto Scroll Horizontal - Tap on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. Flick Allows you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to flip content in the desired ...
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The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Rotate Allows you to rotate active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. The rotate feature includes: Twist - ... on the screen. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the active window. 33 To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the active window. Zoom Allows you to zoom in an arced direction right or left to rotate the selected item...
The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Rotate Allows you to rotate active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. The rotate feature includes: Twist - ... on the screen. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the active window. 33 To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the active window. Zoom Allows you to zoom in an arced direction right or left to rotate the selected item...
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...the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting. Windows Mobility Center 1. To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. Function Key First - You can configure the multimedia control ...< > keys to perform the associated action. System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. Press any function key to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup...
...the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting. Windows Mobility Center 1. To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. Function Key First - You can configure the multimedia control ...< > keys to perform the associated action. System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. Press any function key to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup...
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... you would normally enter this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information about the features described... (such as for software installed on your computer. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to ...spreadsheets. FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information, click Start → Programs→ FastAccess....
... you would normally enter this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information about the features described... (such as for software installed on your computer. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to ...spreadsheets. FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information, click Start → Programs→ FastAccess....
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... Icon 1. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box. 4. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Right-click...
... Icon 1. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box. 4. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Right-click...
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...the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Windows® 7 1. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3.... In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown....
...the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Windows® 7 1. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3.... In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown....