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...least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . You should never place your Dell computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on all other sides. Do not place your computer in a ...the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. The computer turns on . Fan noise is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in ...
...least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . You should never place your Dell computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on all other sides. Do not place your computer in a ...the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. The computer turns on . Fan noise is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in ...
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Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 3.0 connector - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off your computer and USB devices. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10... signal is powered on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 3.0 connector - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off your computer and USB devices. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10... signal is powered on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state.
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..., see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 28. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Turns on when wireless is on page 28. 2 Hard-drive activity light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. For more information on the power indicator... light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the battery charge status. Indicates the power states.
..., see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 28. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Turns on when wireless is on page 28. 2 Hard-drive activity light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. For more information on the power indicator... light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the battery charge status. Indicates the power states.
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...Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator Light Status solid white breathing white off Computer State(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click OK. Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Ensure that your computer is turned... Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . 2. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 29 To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell ...
...Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator Light Status solid white breathing white off Computer State(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click OK. Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Ensure that your computer is turned... Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . 2. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 29 To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell ...
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To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information, see "Touch Pad ... key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on page 36. 3 Touch pad - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. For more information... along with the < > key on the function key row on the button indicates the power states. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click...
To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information, see "Touch Pad ... key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on page 36. 3 Touch pad - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. For more information... along with the < > key on the function key row on the button indicates the power states. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click...
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... brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn on . 6 Dell Support Center button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. NOTE:The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 59...
... brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn on . 6 Dell Support Center button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. NOTE:The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 59...
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... emergency eject hole and push firmly until the optical-drive tray opens. 38 Insert a small pin or unfolded paper clip into the drive. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical-drive tray when you can use the emergency eject hole to open... the optical-drive eject button on the optical-drive tray. Keep the optical-drive tray closed when you are not using the emergency eject hole: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. The optical drive plays or records CDs and DVDs.
... emergency eject hole and push firmly until the optical-drive tray opens. 38 Insert a small pin or unfolded paper clip into the drive. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical-drive tray when you can use the emergency eject hole to open... the optical-drive eject button on the optical-drive tray. Keep the optical-drive tray closed when you are not using the emergency eject hole: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. The optical drive plays or records CDs and DVDs.
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To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 42 Press and hold the top cover release button, and then slide the top cover. 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). Turn off the computer and close the display. 2.
To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 42 Press and hold the top cover release button, and then slide the top cover. 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). Turn off the computer and close the display. 2.
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... adapter). Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 46 Slide the battery into place. 2. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay until it over. 2. To replace the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may ...
... adapter). Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 46 Slide the battery into place. 2. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay until it over. 2. To replace the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may ...
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...the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79). 54 The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off , in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power... cable connections. The computer resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79). The computer is either turned off and then turn it is off - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off or in hibernate mode, or...
...the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79). 54 The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off , in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power... cable connections. The computer resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79). The computer is either turned off and then turn it is off - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off or in hibernate mode, or...
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... connected mouse or a finger on your computer - An unwanted signal is breathing white - The computer 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).
... connected mouse or a finger on your computer - An unwanted signal is breathing white - The computer 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).
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... of Microsoft Windows operating system. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the screen. 57 Solving Problems If the computer stops responding...
... of Microsoft Windows operating system. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the screen. 57 Solving Problems If the computer stops responding...
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... the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer and press when the Dell logo appears. The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either...
... the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer and press when the Dell logo appears. The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either...
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NOTE: If you to: • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. Select Repair Your Computer. 66 Turn off your computer. 4. Turn on your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down ...
NOTE: If you to: • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. Select Repair Your Computer. 66 Turn off your computer. 4. Turn on your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down ...
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...to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on... Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer and try again. 69 Turn on . If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, ...
...to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on... Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer and try again. 69 Turn on . If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, ...
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... during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. If possible, turn on the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call...
... during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. If possible, turn on the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call...