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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 Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 ... 12 Enable or 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... Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 ... 12 Enable or 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... Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
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You should never place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. Do not place ... an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell Inspiron laptop. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the fan when the computer gets hot.
You should never place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. Do not place ... an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell Inspiron laptop. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the fan when the computer gets hot.
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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. 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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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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 Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt ... optimal performance of purchase. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. Doing so may take you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt ... optimal performance of purchase. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. Doing so may take you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10... the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10... the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
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... the AC Adapter" on page 71. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: It is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Insert... the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. For more information, see the Windows 7 support on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→...
... the AC Adapter" on page 71. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: It is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Insert... the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. For more information, see the Windows 7 support on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→...
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... your cellular service provider. Turn off your computer allows you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Turn on page 50). 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to access the Internet. Replace the battery (see...
... your cellular service provider. Turn off your computer allows you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Turn on page 50). 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to access the Internet. Replace the battery (see...
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Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2.
Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. You must be supported on all computers. Connect the wireless ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. You must be supported on all computers. Connect the wireless ...
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Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17
Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17
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... the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your original order, you can purchase one from dell.com. 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...
... the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your original order, you can purchase one from dell.com. 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...
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... the Internet but have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you get one. 19 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2. Follow the instructions on your computer...
... the Internet but have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you get one. 19 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2. Follow the instructions on your computer...
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... do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Click Start → Control Panel. 3.
... do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Click Start → Control Panel. 3.
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 234 56 7 22
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 234 56 7 22
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... or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Use to open the optical drive tray if it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 7 USB 3.0 connector -
... or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Use to open the optical drive tray if it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 7 USB 3.0 connector -
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... or projector. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to charge the device. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off...
... or projector. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to charge the device. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off...
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NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media Card Reader - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in the media card slot. Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the slot; For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 27 Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 86.
NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media Card Reader - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in the media card slot. Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the slot; For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 27 Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 86.