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... Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 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 ... and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My...
... Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 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 ... and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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. 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.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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. 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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NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. 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.
NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. 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.
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.... 6 Touch pad buttons (2) - Indicates the different power/battery states while the computer is blinking. 5 Touch pad - It supports the Scroll and Zoom features. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the computer reads or writes data. Provides the functionality of data, never..., and left -click and right-click functions like those on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.
.... 6 Touch pad buttons (2) - Indicates the different power/battery states while the computer is blinking. 5 Touch pad - It supports the Scroll and Zoom features. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the computer reads or writes data. Provides the functionality of data, never..., and left -click and right-click functions like those on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is powered using either the AC adapter or the 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. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 21 Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector -
Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 21 Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector -
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... safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Slide the battery release latches to the unlock position. 3. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down until it over. 2. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery... bay. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in the battery bay and gently press the battery down...
... safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Slide the battery release latches to the unlock position. 3. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down until it over. 2. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery... bay. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in the battery bay and gently press the battery down...
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...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 61). 33 If the power light is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer is breathing white... resumes normal operation if it is off - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that...
...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 61). 33 If the power light is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer is breathing white... resumes normal operation if it is off - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that...
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.... If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that the AC adapter is no longer responding. 4. Click End Task. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Press simultaneously. 2. CAUTION: You might lose data...
.... If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that the AC adapter is no longer responding. 4. Click End Task. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Press simultaneously. 2. CAUTION: You might lose data...
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... operating state it was in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long...wait until you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files on your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state...
... operating state it was in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long...wait until you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files on your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state...
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Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.0 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 30 W Output current 1.58 A Rated output voltage 19.0 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 3-cell battery) 25.5 mm to 32.8 mm (1.00 inch to 1.29 inches) 268.0 mm (10.55 inches) 196.6 mm (7.74 inches) configurable to less than 1.25 kg (2.75 lbs) 68
Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.0 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 30 W Output current 1.58 A Rated output voltage 19.0 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 3-cell battery) 25.5 mm to 32.8 mm (1.00 inch to 1.29 inches) 268.0 mm (10.55 inches) 196.6 mm (7.74 inches) configurable to less than 1.25 kg (2.75 lbs) 68
