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... that helps you make better use of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, and DellConnect™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. patents and other intellectual property ...2011 - 06 P/N VNPX5 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to the Microsoft Windows operating systems are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Dell under license. Bluetooth® is protected by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. If you how to ...
... that helps you make better use of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, and DellConnect™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. patents and other intellectual property ...2011 - 06 P/N VNPX5 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to the Microsoft Windows operating systems are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Dell under license. Bluetooth® is protected by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. If you how to ...
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... screens will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing so may take you will need to reinstall the operating system. Set ...Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the...
... screens will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing so may take you will need to reinstall the operating system. Set ...Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the...
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...other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that... GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 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...
...other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that... GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 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...
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Follow the instructions on page 68. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB...: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. For more information, see "System Recovery Media...
Follow the instructions on page 68. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB...: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. For more information, see "System Recovery Media...
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... on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me...
... on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me...
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Click Start . 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on page 54. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator Light Status solid white breathing white...
Click Start . 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on page 54. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator Light Status solid white breathing white...
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..., wireless network and so on page 59 7 Display On/Off button - Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. NOTE:The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on or turn on computers running the Windows operating system. 33 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to launch the...
..., wireless network and so on page 59 7 Display On/Off button - Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. NOTE:The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on or turn on computers running the Windows operating system. 33 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to launch the...
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...; Hardware and Sound→ Devices and Printers→ Mouse. Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to stop auto scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. Allows you to stop auto scrolling. 34 Scroll Allows... you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to activate vertical auto scrolling. Move two fingers to your left or right on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical - Tap on the touch pad to scroll up or down on the touch pad...
...; Hardware and Sound→ Devices and Printers→ Mouse. Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to stop auto scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. Allows you to stop auto scrolling. 34 Scroll Allows... you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to activate vertical auto scrolling. Move two fingers to your left or right on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical - Tap on the touch pad to scroll up or down on the touch pad...
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... flip content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of... the active window. 35 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to zoom in the active...
... flip content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of... the active window. 35 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to zoom in the active...
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... the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. Function Key First - Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the... System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia...
... the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. Function Key First - Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the... System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia...
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... your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. ...also edit and view digital photographs and images. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your purchase order for logging...connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. 48 After connecting to a Windows account or secure websites). Check your face and uses this information yourself (such...
... your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. ...also edit and view digital photographs and images. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your purchase order for logging...connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. 48 After connecting to a Windows account or secure websites). Check your face and uses this information yourself (such...
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... Online icon in the notification area of your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from catastrophic...
... Online icon in the notification area of your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from catastrophic...
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... Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on Dell Stage. • Minimize - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. The following are the applications available on Dell ... you to download songs when connected to the bottom of the applications on Dell Stage can also be available based on your music files by album, artist...title. Select the settings icon and then choose the desired option. You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - The optional Napster application allows...
... Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on Dell Stage. • Minimize - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. The following are the applications available on Dell ... you to download songs when connected to the bottom of the applications on Dell Stage can also be available based on your music files by album, artist...title. Select the settings icon and then choose the desired option. You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - The optional Napster application allows...
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Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If ...on the screen. 57 If a program is designed for at least 8 to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar ...
Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If ...on the screen. 57 If a program is designed for at least 8 to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar ...
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...and beeps. This will take about 30 minutes or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Click to reboot your computer and try again. 3. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 79). Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and ... that failed, press . • If failures are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (for more . to continue to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete".
...and beeps. This will take about 30 minutes or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Click to reboot your computer and try again. 3. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 79). Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and ... that failed, press . • If failures are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (for more . to continue to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete".
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...to continue the desired action. 3. otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue,..., or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Starting System Restore 1. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 64 In the search box, type System Restore and press . CAUTION: Make regular backups of ...
...to continue the desired action. 3. otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue,..., or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Starting System Restore 1. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 64 In the search box, type System Restore and press . CAUTION: Make regular backups of ...
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...so on) connected to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. then, shut down your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. 66 NOTE: If ...you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to ...
...so on) connected to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. then, shut down your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. 66 NOTE: If ...you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to ...
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...files on your computer. Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 3. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure... media. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it was...
...files on your computer. Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 3. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure... media. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it was...
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...received your computer. Turn on page 65) to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. This option restores your...on certain computers. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the computer. 2. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if ...
...received your computer. Turn on page 65) to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. This option restores your...on certain computers. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the computer. 2. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if ...
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The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to ... Image Restore welcome screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your...
The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to ... Image Restore welcome screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your...