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...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 Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell...
...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 Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell...
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In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. Connects to USB devices, ...device, the device stops charging. Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 HDMI connector - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector...
In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. Connects to USB devices, ...device, the device stops charging. Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 HDMI connector - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector...
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Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 29 NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Connects your computer to a network or broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot -
Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 29 NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Connects your computer to a network or broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot -
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Indicates the battery charge status. A solid white light indicates that wireless is on page 32. A solid white light ...indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Turns on page...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Indicates the battery charge status. A solid white light indicates that wireless is on page 32. A solid white light ...indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Turns on page...
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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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.... 5. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. Click Start . 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid...
.... 5. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. Click Start . 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid...
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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
Setup Guide
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...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 Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell...
...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 Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 HDMI ...connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is powered on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is read. ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 HDMI ...connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is powered on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is read. ...
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Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 29 Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Connects your computer to a network or broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot -
Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 29 Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Connects your computer to a network or broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot -
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NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on page 32. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Turns on page 14". 31 CAUTION: To avoid loss of ...light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the power states. Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when the computer reads or writes...
NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on page 32. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Turns on page 14". 31 CAUTION: To avoid loss of ...light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the power states. Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when the computer reads or writes...
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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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...Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 33 In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. 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 Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For ...
...Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 33 In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. 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 Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For ...
Setup Guide
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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