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... 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 Back View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Disabling Battery... Charging 29 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad Gestures 34 Multimedia Control Keys 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Battery 46 Software Features 48...
... 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 Back View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Disabling Battery... Charging 29 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad Gestures 34 Multimedia Control Keys 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Battery 46 Software Features 48...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, ...see "Status Lights and Indicators" on or off your desktop. The light on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys,... of a mouse to turn on page 28". 2 Function key row - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, ...see "Status Lights and Indicators" on or off your desktop. The light on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys,... of a mouse to turn on page 28". 2 Function key row - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on...
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... mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn off the display. Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to launch the Windows Mobility Center. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to turn on . 6 Dell Support Center button - Press to launch the...
... mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn off the display. Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to launch the Windows Mobility Center. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to turn on . 6 Dell Support Center button - Press to launch the...
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To remove the top cover: 1. Press and hold the top cover release button, and then slide the top cover. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 42
To remove the top cover: 1. Press and hold the top cover release button, and then slide the top cover. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 42
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 44 Align the top cover to the display back. 2. Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 44 Align the top cover to the display back. 2. Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1.
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...Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. 52 NOTE: To replace parts, see the ...Service Manual at support.dell.com. Beep Possible Problem Code One Possible system board failure - If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for ...
...Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. 52 NOTE: To replace parts, see the ...Service Manual at support.dell.com. Beep Possible Problem Code One Possible system board failure - If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for ...
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...that the light on page 79). If the power light is solid white and the computer is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. •...the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is not responding - The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off -
...that the light on page 79). If the power light is solid white and the computer is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. •...the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is not responding - The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off -
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...mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • If the display is breathing white - If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer - Solving Problems If the power light 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 79). An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals.
...mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • If the display is breathing white - If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer - Solving Problems If the power light 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 79). An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals.
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See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: -- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Ensure that is displayed to run the software. Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. -- Ensure ... open files or programs and shut down any error message that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 58
See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: -- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Ensure that is displayed to run the software. Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. -- Ensure ... open files or programs and shut down any error message that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 58
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... information, and links to access: PC Checkup - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your computer. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. one convenient location. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - PC Checkup...
... information, and links to access: PC Checkup - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your computer. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. one convenient location. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - PC Checkup...
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...best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer and press when the Dell logo appears. Turn on . 1. In the search results,... select the option that the device you want to test displays in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use...
...best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer and press when the Dell logo appears. Turn on . 1. In the search results,... select the option that the device you want to test displays in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use...
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... run the remaining memory tests? Do you want to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete". then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (for more . During the assessment, answer any questions that failed, press . • If failures are experiencing memory issues... information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Click to the next test, press ; The following message appears "Do you want to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 79). to continue to reboot your computer and try again. 3.
... run the remaining memory tests? Do you want to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete". then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (for more . During the assessment, answer any questions that failed, press . • If failures are experiencing memory issues... information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Click to the next test, press ; The following message appears "Do you want to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 79). to continue to reboot your computer and try again. 3.
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.../6510G2/6540G2/ 6640G2 1 GB DDR3 AMD Radeon HD 6620G/6520G/6480G/ 6380G up to 512 MB of shared memory 1.0 megapixel widescreen HD 1280 x 720 Specifications Display Type Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Horizontal viewing angle Vertical viewing angle Pixel pitch 15.6-inch HD WLED with TrueLife...
.../6510G2/6540G2/ 6640G2 1 GB DDR3 AMD Radeon HD 6620G/6520G/6480G/ 6380G up to 512 MB of shared memory 1.0 megapixel widescreen HD 1280 x 720 Specifications Display Type Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Horizontal viewing angle Vertical viewing angle Pixel pitch 15.6-inch HD WLED with TrueLife...