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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network ...Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... 30 Status Lights and Indicators 32 Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network ...Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... 30 Status Lights and Indicators 32 Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the...
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... connect to access the Internet. Turn off your computer. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 3. To install the SIM card: 1. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot...
... connect to access the Internet. Turn off your computer. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 3. To install the SIM card: 1. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot...
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... charging a USB device, the device stops charging. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 USB 2.0 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - NOTE: If you to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices...
... charging a USB device, the device stops charging. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 USB 2.0 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - NOTE: If you to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices...
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Connects your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device if you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 29
Connects your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to a network or broadband device if you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 29
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... status. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 14. 31 Turns on when the computer reads or... turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Indicates the power states. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 32. A solid white ...
... status. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 14. 31 Turns on when the computer reads or... turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Indicates the power states. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 32. A solid white ...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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... Ensure that your computer is turned on page 57. Using Your 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. Click Turn off... Problems" on . 2. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 33 Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane ...
... Ensure that your computer is turned on page 57. Using Your 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. Click Turn off... Problems" on . 2. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 33 Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane ...
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... the display. Dell Support Center button - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on . 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. 37 Press to launch the Dell Support Center. ...Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on page 62. Display On/Off button - Press to ...
... the display. Dell Support Center button - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on . 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. 37 Press to launch the Dell Support Center. ...Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on page 62. Display On/Off button - Press to ...
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...batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the lock position. 50 Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 4. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks into place. 3. Slide and lift the battery... computer and turn it clicks into place. 2. To replace the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,...
...batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the lock position. 50 Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 4. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks into place. 3. Slide and lift the battery... computer and turn it clicks into place. 2. To replace the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,...
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Battery 6-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height Width Depth 22.80 mm (0.90 inches) 214.00 mm (8.43 inches) 57.64 mm (2.27 inches) Weight 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height Width Depth 22.80 mm (0.90 inches) 214.00 mm (8.43 inches) 78.76 mm (3.10 inches) Weight 0.52 kg (1.15 lb) Specifications Battery Voltage Charge time (approximate) Operating time Coin-cell battery 11.10 VDC (6/9 cell) 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032 91
Battery 6-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height Width Depth 22.80 mm (0.90 inches) 214.00 mm (8.43 inches) 57.64 mm (2.27 inches) Weight 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height Width Depth 22.80 mm (0.90 inches) 214.00 mm (8.43 inches) 78.76 mm (3.10 inches) Weight 0.52 kg (1.15 lb) Specifications Battery Voltage Charge time (approximate) Operating time Coin-cell battery 11.10 VDC (6/9 cell) 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032 91
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... (5.01 lb) 92 Specifications AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with 6-cell battery) 30.40 mm to 32.80 mm (1.20 inches to 158°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with your computer.
... (5.01 lb) 92 Specifications AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with 6-cell battery) 30.40 mm to 32.80 mm (1.20 inches to 158°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with your computer.
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Support Center 62 Dell Support Web Sites 76 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 25 95 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Support Center 62 Dell Support Web Sites 76 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 25 95 INSPIRON
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network ...Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... 30 Status Lights and Indicators 32 Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network ...Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... 30 Status Lights and Indicators 32 Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the...
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... be within the network of purchase. Turn on your cellular service provider. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not...
... be within the network of purchase. Turn on your cellular service provider. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not...
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... device. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off... a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 25 Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector -
... device. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off... a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 25 Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector -
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Provides faster data transmission between your computer to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to a network or broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - Connects your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 29
Provides faster data transmission between your computer to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to a network or broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - Connects your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 29
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... 32. A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Indicates the power states. For more information on ...the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when wireless is on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of ...
... 32. A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Indicates the power states. For more information on ...the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when wireless is on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of ...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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... 57. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 33 Using Your 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. To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging ...
... 57. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 33 Using Your 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. To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging ...
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...button - Display On/Off button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to launch the Dell Support Center. Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn ...off the display. Press to turn on . NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display...
...button - Display On/Off button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to launch the Dell Support Center. Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn ...off the display. Press to turn on . NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display...