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... United States and/or other countries; Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and DellConnect are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its... own. and other countries; disclaims any proprietary interest in this document to refer to Microsoft® Windows...
... United States and/or other countries; Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and DellConnect are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its... own. and other countries; disclaims any proprietary interest in this document to refer to Microsoft® Windows...
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... reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These ... need to complete. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Ubuntu® To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you selected at the time of your computer available at support...
... reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These ... need to complete. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Ubuntu® To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you selected at the time of your computer available at support...
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... computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system 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...
... computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system 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...
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... need to connect to complete the setup. 15 To set up your connection to a wireless router: Windows® 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Windows Vista® 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start... → Connect To. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting ...
... need to connect to complete the setup. 15 To set up your connection to a wireless router: Windows® 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Windows Vista® 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start... → Connect To. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 16 Have your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP ... try connecting again later. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the 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 country.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 16 Have your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP ... try connecting again later. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the 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 country.
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The Connect to the Internet. Windows Vista 1. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. 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. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
The Connect to the Internet. Windows Vista 1. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. 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. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
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... 30 For function key, press + the required function key. Function Key First - Windows Mobility Center 1. System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. Multimedia Key First - Press any function key to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (...BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row...
... 30 For function key, press + the required function key. Function Key First - Windows Mobility Center 1. System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. Multimedia Key First - Press any function key to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (...BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row...
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Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display - Your display can vary based on or off. 2 Camera - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs 35 Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera activity indicator -
Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display - Your display can vary based on or off. 2 Camera - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs 35 Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera activity indicator -
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.... Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: ...Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs Productivity and Communication You can...
.... Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: ...Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs Productivity and Communication You can...
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... an image: box. 4. Click Save. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category. 2. Personalize the Dock 1. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 40 Right-click the Dock and... that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Remove a Category or Icon 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2.
... an image: box. 4. Click Save. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category. 2. Personalize the Dock 1. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 40 Right-click the Dock and... that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Remove a Category or Icon 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2.
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...click Next. 3. If a program stops responding - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Press simultaneously. 2. Check the software documentation. Windows Vista® 1. If a program crashes repeatedly - Follow the instructions on the screen. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on... or DVD). If a program is no longer responding 4. Click the program that is designed for previous versions of Windows. 2. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. Solving Problems Lockups and Software...
...click Next. 3. If a program stops responding - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Press simultaneously. 2. Check the software documentation. Windows Vista® 1. If a program crashes repeatedly - Follow the instructions on the screen. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on... or DVD). If a program is no longer responding 4. Click the program that is designed for previous versions of Windows. 2. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. Solving Problems Lockups and Software...
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... logo appears, continue to wait until you want to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is invoked: a. b. Turn on page 71). 1. Using Support...
... logo appears, continue to wait until you want to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message is invoked: a. b. Turn on page 71). 1. Using Support...
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... error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you want to restart the computer, click Exit. 53 If you are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. d. e. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 5. If PSA... is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. The Service Tag helps you identify your hard drive and to go to the Choose...
... error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you want to restart the computer, click Exit. 53 If you are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. d. e. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 5. If PSA... is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. The Service Tag helps you identify your hard drive and to go to the Choose...
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...message appears with your computer is displayed at the top of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. If ...appropriate for one time only. Select the test you want to wait until you identify your computer and try again. NOTE: If you contact Dell. 54 then, shut down and restart the computer. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Using...
...message appears with your computer is displayed at the top of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. If ...appropriate for one time only. Select the test you want to wait until you identify your computer and try again. NOTE: If you contact Dell. 54 then, shut down and restart the computer. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Using...
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9. Using Support Tools 55 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc.
9. Using Support Tools 55 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc.
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Click Start . 2. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 57 otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, ... of your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the Search box, type System Restore and press . Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you may appear.
Click Start . 2. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 57 otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, ... of your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the Search box, type System Restore and press . Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you may appear.
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...preserving the data files: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 62) to restore your operating system. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your ...Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to ...
...preserving the data files: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 62) to restore your operating system. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your ...Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to ...
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... key and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system ...factory image of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you backup ... recovery media in when you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery process. 61
... key and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system ...factory image of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you backup ... recovery media in when you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery process. 61
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..., back up the data before using this option. The System Recovery Options window appears. 62 This option restores your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and... try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the operating state...
..., back up the data before using this option. The System Recovery Options window appears. 62 This option restores your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and... try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the operating state...
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... policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade ... replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 61 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 48 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may ...
... policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade ... replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 61 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 48 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may ...