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...Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating 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...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 Problems 45 3
...Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating 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...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 Problems 45 3
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... damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. Fan noise is powered on . You should never place your Dell™ computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs...
... damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. Fan noise is powered on . You should never place your Dell™ computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs...
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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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8
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Connects your computer to a monitor or projector. 21 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 4 VGA connector - Connects to an AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector - Connect to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (3) -
Connects your computer to a monitor or projector. 21 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 4 VGA connector - Connects to an AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector - Connect to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (3) -
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...share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 24. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the power status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 24. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Provides quality sound for ... plastic blank installed in the slot; blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 5 Analog microphone - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the memory card. Provides a...
...share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 24. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the power status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 24. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Provides quality sound for ... plastic blank installed in the slot; blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 5 Analog microphone - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the memory card. Provides a...
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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
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... row on page 28. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on the keyboard. 27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - For more information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 30. 3 Touch pad...
... row on page 28. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on the keyboard. 27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - For more information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 30. 3 Touch pad...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia .... Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 30 Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. This is active only in the operating system. Function Key First - For function key, press + the...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia .... Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 30 Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. This is active only in the operating system. Function Key First - For function key, press + the...
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... If the wired network connection is loose or damaged. Try moving the computer closer to your wireless router. Check the cable to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Ensure that wireless is lost - Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If...
... If the wired network connection is loose or damaged. Try moving the computer closer to your wireless router. Check the cable to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Ensure that wireless is lost - Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If...
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...not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on page 71). The computer ...a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off , in hibernate state, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The computer is either turned off -
...not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on page 71). The computer ...a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off , in hibernate state, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The computer is either turned off -
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...memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). 44 If you experience other signals. An unwanted signal is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off ...and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message ...
...memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). 44 If you experience other signals. An unwanted signal is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off ...and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message ...
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... and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button until the computer turns off and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to perform an operating system shutdown. Solving Problems...
... and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button until the computer turns off and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to perform an operating system shutdown. Solving Problems...
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...its normal operating range. Contact Dell for it to connect the USB device, or if your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your data regularly. Use an external power source to function properly. Your... USB device needs more power for assistance (see the Dell Technology Guide available on page 71). 50 A parameter out of them. Using Support Tools No...
...its normal operating range. Contact Dell for it to connect the USB device, or if your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your data regularly. Use an external power source to function properly. Your... USB device needs more power for assistance (see the Dell Technology Guide available on page 71). 50 A parameter out of them. Using Support Tools No...
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... ship with your computer. Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 To start the search. 3. Type hardware troubleshooter ...in the system setup program and is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is active. Click Start → Help and Support. ...
... ship with your computer. Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 To start the search. 3. Type hardware troubleshooter ...in the system setup program and is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is active. Click Start → Help and Support. ...
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...Returns that you have run and any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Remove any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for any accessories that may be included with the item(s) being...whether for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. Include a copy of the box. Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51. 4. Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as...
...Returns that you have run and any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Remove any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for any accessories that may be included with the item(s) being...whether for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. Include a copy of the box. Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51. 4. Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as...
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Specifications Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size Width Height 240 cpi 90.00 mm (3.54 inches) sensor-active area 46.00 mm (1.81 inches) rectangle Battery 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth 57.64 mm (2.27 inches) Height 22.80 mm (0.9 inches) Width 214 mm (8.43 inches) Weight 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC Charge time when the computer is powered off (approximate) 4.5 hours Operating time varies depending on operating conditions 78
Specifications Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size Width Height 240 cpi 90.00 mm (3.54 inches) sensor-active area 46.00 mm (1.81 inches) rectangle Battery 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth 57.64 mm (2.27 inches) Height 22.80 mm (0.9 inches) Width 214 mm (8.43 inches) Weight 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC Charge time when the computer is powered off (approximate) 4.5 hours Operating time varies depending on operating conditions 78
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AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W Output current 4.43 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Specifications Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 37.74 mm to 40.22 mm (1.48 inches to 1.58 inches) 378 mm (14.88 inches) 245 mm (9.64 inches) configurable to less than 2.58 kg (5.7 lbs) 79
AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W Output current 4.43 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Specifications Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 37.74 mm to 40.22 mm (1.48 inches to 1.58 inches) 378 mm (14.88 inches) 245 mm (9.64 inches) configurable to less than 2.58 kg (5.7 lbs) 79
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Index H hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 84 P power problems, solving 43 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 72 restoring factory image 62 S shipping products for return or repair 68 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 74
Index H hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 84 P power problems, solving 43 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 72 restoring factory image 62 S shipping products for return or repair 68 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 74
