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...Press the Power Button 8 Set Up 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 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status ...Lights and Indicators 20 Back View Features 21 Touch Pad Gestures 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell ...
...Press the Power Button 8 Set Up 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 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status ...Lights and Indicators 20 Back View Features 21 Touch Pad Gestures 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell ...
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... Up Your Computer When positioning your Inspiron laptop may result in the air vents. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on all other sides. The computer turns on . To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back... to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer. 5 You should never place your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it...
... Up Your Computer When positioning your Inspiron laptop may result in the air vents. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on all other sides. The computer turns on . To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back... to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer. 5 You should never place your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it...
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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. 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 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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. 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 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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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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... Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Doing so may take you will need to complete. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, ...take some time to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of ...
... Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Doing so may take you will need to complete. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, ...take some time to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at the time of ...
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... 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is...
... 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is...
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Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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Turn on the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 3. Select the option(s) you want to disable: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN 3. To disable wireless: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless: 1. icon on your computer. 2. Click OK. icon on the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 2. Click OK. 13 Double-click the or press . Double-click the or press . Clear the option(s) you want to enable: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN 4.
Turn on the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 3. Select the option(s) you want to disable: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN 3. To disable wireless: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless: 1. icon on your computer. 2. Click OK. icon on the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 2. Click OK. 13 Double-click the or press . Double-click the or press . Clear the option(s) you want to enable: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN 4.
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... is not a part of your original order, you can use your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Ensure that shipped with your router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact...
... is not a part of your original order, you can use your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Ensure that shipped with your router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact...
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... the setup information provided by country. If you cannot connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Have your country. Save and close any open files, and exit...
... the setup information provided by country. If you cannot connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Have your country. Save and close any open files, and exit...
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Connects your Inspiron™ laptop. Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 16 Right View Features 12 3 1 Audio out/Headphone connector - INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your computer to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 USB 2.0 connector -
Connects your Inspiron™ laptop. Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 16 Right View Features 12 3 1 Audio out/Headphone connector - INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your computer to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 USB 2.0 connector -
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Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 3 1 VGA connector - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. 17 Provides a fast and convenient way to a monitor or projector. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 3-in-1 Media Card Reader -
Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 3 1 VGA connector - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. 17 Provides a fast and convenient way to a monitor or projector. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 3-in-1 Media Card Reader -
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... power/battery states while the computer is blinking. 5 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of data, never turn off when pressed. 2 Function key row - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, and the volume control keys are located in this row. 3 Power/Battery...
... power/battery states while the computer is blinking. 5 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of data, never turn off when pressed. 2 Function key row - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, and the volume control keys are located in this row. 3 Power/Battery...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Power/Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white breathing white off solid white breathing white solid amber off Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby off/hibernate on standby on/standby off/hibernate Battery charge level charging < 90% charging > 90% > 10% >= 10% < 10% n/a NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using the AC adapter. 20
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Power/Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white breathing white off solid white breathing white solid amber off Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby off/hibernate on standby on/standby off/hibernate Battery charge level charging < 90% charging > 90% > 10% >= 10% < 10% n/a NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using the AC adapter. 20
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Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 1 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 21
Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 1 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 21
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down . To scroll right or left . Allows you to scroll through content. To scroll up ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down . To scroll right or left . Allows you to scroll through content. To scroll up ...
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To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 23 To zoom in: Move a finger up in or out. Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad).
To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 23 To zoom in: Move a finger up in or out. Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad).