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... 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 20 Back Side Features 22 Computer Base Features 24 Touch Pad Gestures 27 Display Features 28... Removing and Replacing the Battery 30 Software Features 32 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 35 Dell Dock 36 Solving Problems 37 Beep Codes 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 39 Memory Problems 40 Lockups and Software Problems...
... 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 20 Back Side Features 22 Computer Base Features 24 Touch Pad Gestures 27 Display Features 28... Removing and Replacing the Battery 30 Software Features 32 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 35 Dell Dock 36 Solving Problems 37 Beep Codes 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 39 Memory Problems 40 Lockups and Software Problems...
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...low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to overheat. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source... never place your computer. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron™ laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron laptop may cause it is powered on all other sides.
...low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to overheat. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source... never place your computer. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron™ laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron laptop may cause it is powered on all other sides.
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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. 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
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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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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8
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... need to complete. 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 shipped with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install...
... need to complete. 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 shipped with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install...
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To access these features, you to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to a Virtual Private Network. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card allows you must be within the network of your cellular service provider. 1 battery bay 2 SIM card 3 SIM card slot 1 10 3 2
To access these features, you to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to a Virtual Private Network. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card allows you must be within the network of your cellular service provider. 1 battery bay 2 SIM card 3 SIM card slot 1 10 3 2
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Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 30). 5. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Turn on your computer. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To install the SIM card: 1. Turn off your computer. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 11 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 30). 3.
Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 30). 5. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Turn on your computer. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To install the SIM card: 1. Turn off your computer. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 11 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 30). 3.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 12
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 12
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... the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 3. icon on the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless: 1. To disable wireless: 1. Clear the option(s) you want to enable: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN/WiMax --Enable Wireless WAN/GPS 4. Click OK...
... the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 3. icon on the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless: 1. To disable wireless: 1. Clear the option(s) you want to enable: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN/WiMax --Enable Wireless WAN/GPS 4. Click OK...
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...To complete setting up your connection to a wireless router: Windows XP NOTE: The following steps were written for setup instructions. 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 your ISP or... an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 1. To set your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 15. Ensure that ...
...To complete setting up your connection to a wireless router: Windows XP NOTE: The following steps were written for setup instructions. 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 your ISP or... an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 1. To set your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 15. Ensure that ...
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... Disable Wireless" on your ISP information ready. Contact your ISP to the Internet wizard can help you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to check the service status, or try connecting...
... Disable Wireless" on your ISP information ready. Contact your ISP to the Internet wizard can help you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 3. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to check the service status, or try connecting...
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... files, and exit any external storage device for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To setup your Internet connection: Windows XP NOTE: The following steps were written for the procedures that involve discs. 6. Click...
... files, and exit any external storage device for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To setup your Internet connection: Windows XP NOTE: The following steps were written for the procedures that involve discs. 6. Click...
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... provided by your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 9. Click Dell Digital TV→ Dell Digital TV and follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by region. Click the appropriate option under How...or contact your ISP to complete the setup. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Click Dell Digital TV → Dell Digital TV . 3. The scan wizard will scan for the first time: 1. Click Start→ All Programs. 2. Follow the instructions on...
... provided by your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 9. Click Dell Digital TV→ Dell Digital TV and follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by region. Click the appropriate option under How...or contact your ISP to complete the setup. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Click Dell Digital TV → Dell Digital TV . 3. The scan wizard will scan for the first time: 1. Click Start→ All Programs. 2. Follow the instructions on...
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ laptop. Right Side Features 12 3 4 18
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ laptop. Right Side Features 12 3 4 18
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Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 3 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 Network connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio out/Headphone connector - Connects your computer to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio in/Microphone connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 19
Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 3 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 Network connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio out/Headphone connector - Connects your computer to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio in/Microphone connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 19
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... Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • Multimedia Card (MMC) 21 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Antenna in connector (on page...
... Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • Multimedia Card (MMC) 21 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Antenna in connector (on page...
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Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 23 NOTE: Before you buy an security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector -
Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 23 NOTE: Before you buy an security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector -
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Turns the computer on or off when pressed. 2 Power/Battery indicator light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC adapter Solid white On Off/hibernate Charging 90% Battery Solid white On >10% Breathing white Standby >=10% Solid amber On/standby The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.
Turns the computer on or off when pressed. 2 Power/Battery indicator light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC adapter Solid white On Off/hibernate Charging 90% Battery Solid white On >10% Breathing white Standby >=10% Solid amber On/standby The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.
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Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - and right-click functions like those on page 27. 6 Touch pad buttons (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 Keyboard - It supports the Scroll feature. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. For more information on keyboard, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on a mouse. 26 For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. 5 Touch pad -
Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - and right-click functions like those on page 27. 6 Touch pad buttons (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 Keyboard - It supports the Scroll feature. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. For more information on keyboard, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on a mouse. 26 For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. 5 Touch pad -