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... System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights and Indicators 24 Computer Base Features 26 Touch Pad... Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software ...
... System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights and Indicators 24 Computer Base Features 26 Touch Pad... Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software ...
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Do not place your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to overheat. The computer turns on... of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the fan when the computer gets hot. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy...as carpets or rugs, while it to the computer. 5 Fan noise is powered on . You should never place your Inspiron laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet...
Do not place your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to overheat. The computer turns on... of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the fan when the computer gets hot. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy...as carpets or rugs, while it to the computer. 5 Fan noise is powered on . You should never place your Inspiron laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet...
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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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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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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... optimal performance of purchase. NOTE: For more information on the screen. 9 Ubuntu® To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you will take some... operating system. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. The Windows setup screens will need to complete.
... optimal performance of purchase. NOTE: For more information on the screen. 9 Ubuntu® To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you will take some... operating system. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. The Windows setup screens will need to complete.
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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 files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10... the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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 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 does not support rewritable discs. 10... the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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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Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 61. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 61. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on the keyboard to disable all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on the screen to indicate the status. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you are asked to enable or disable wireless. The wireless on or off icons appear on your computer, such as when you to quickly turn off all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 13
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on the keyboard to disable all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on the screen to indicate the status. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you are asked to enable or disable wireless. The wireless on or off icons appear on your computer, such as when you to quickly turn off all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 13
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. • If you need an external ... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. • If you need an external ... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet...
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Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on ...
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on ...
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... you get one. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. In the search box, type network, and then click Network...
... you get one. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. In the search box, type network, and then click Network...
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The Connect to the Internet. Windows Vista 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or Network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup.
The Connect to the Internet. Windows Vista 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or Network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup.
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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 23 4 18
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ laptop. Right View Features 1 23 4 18
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer. Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you buy a security cable, ensure that it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - NOTE: Before you insert a disc and it fits into the security cable slot on page 32. 2 Optical drive light - Plays or records CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on your computer. 19
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer. Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you buy a security cable, ensure that it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - NOTE: Before you insert a disc and it fits into the security cable slot on page 32. 2 Optical drive light - Plays or records CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on your computer. 19
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - Connects your computer to a monitor or projector. 21 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 4 VGA connector - Connect to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (3) - Connects to an AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector -
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - Connects your computer to a monitor or projector. 21 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 4 VGA connector - Connect to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (3) - Connects to an AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector -
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... when the computer reads or writes data. 3 Battery status light - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 5 Analog microphone - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is installed in -1 Media Card Reader - NOTE: Your computer ships with audio programs. 23...
... when the computer reads or writes data. 3 Battery status light - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 5 Analog microphone - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is installed in -1 Media Card Reader - NOTE: Your computer ships with audio programs. 23...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) AC adapter solid white on/standby/off/ hibernate off on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery solid amber on/standby off on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge level 98% 10%
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) AC adapter solid white on/standby/off/ hibernate off on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery solid amber on/standby off on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge level 98% 10%
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Power status light Indicator light status solid white off breathing white Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 43. 25
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Power status light Indicator light status solid white off breathing white Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 43. 25