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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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... all other sides. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when.... Fan noise is powered on . You should never place your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to overheat. Do not place your computer in the air vents. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. Before Setting ...
... all other sides. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when.... Fan noise is powered on . You should never place your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to overheat. Do not place your computer in the air vents. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. Before Setting ...
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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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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
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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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
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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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... on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you will need to complete. 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... Internet connection. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
... on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you will need to complete. 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... Internet connection. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
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... recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes 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...
... recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes 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...
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Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 61. 11 Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. 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. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 61. 11 Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. 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. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
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Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you are asked to disable all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you to quickly turn off icons appear on the screen to enable or disable wireless. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 13 The wireless on or off all wireless radios on the keyboard to indicate the status.
Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you are asked to disable all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you to quickly turn off icons appear on the screen to enable or disable wireless. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 13 The wireless on or off all wireless radios on the keyboard to indicate the status.
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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 original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider...
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..., and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 15 Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. 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...
..., and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 15 Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. 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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.... Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. If you...
.... Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. If you...
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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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 The Connect to the Internet. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Windows Vista 1.
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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 The Connect to the Internet. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Windows Vista 1.
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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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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. Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Security cable slot - 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 - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on your computer. 19
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. Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Security cable slot - 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 - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on your computer. 19
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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 - 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 -
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 - 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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... is powered using the AC adapter. 4 3-in the slot; NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is installed in -1 Media Card Reader - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to a microphone or inputs signal for video conferencing and voice recording. 6 Audio out/Headphone connector - Blanks protect...
... is powered using the AC adapter. 4 3-in the slot; NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is installed in -1 Media Card Reader - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to a microphone or inputs signal for video conferencing and voice recording. 6 Audio out/Headphone connector - Blanks protect...
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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