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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 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set ... 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...
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 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set ... 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...
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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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 29 Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network 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 -
Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 29 Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network 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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... 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on page 32. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or...computer reads or writes data. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - Indicates the power states. Indicates the battery charge status.
... 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on page 32. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or...computer reads or writes data. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - Indicates the power states. Indicates the battery charge status.
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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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... mode, or is lost - Power Problems If the power light is loose or damaged. The network cable is off or in and not damaged. The computer resumes normal operation if it is plugged in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer, into the... AC adapter, and to the electrical outlet. 57 Check the network cable to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub)....
... mode, or is lost - Power Problems If the power light is loose or damaged. The network cable is off or in and not damaged. The computer resumes normal operation if it is plugged in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer, into the... AC adapter, and to the electrical outlet. 57 Check the network cable to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub)....
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... such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the power light is solid white and the computer is creating interference by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). If you encounter interference that hinders... reception on . Solving Problems • If the AC adapter cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and ...
... such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the power light is solid white and the computer is creating interference by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). If you encounter interference that hinders... reception on . Solving Problems • If the AC adapter cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and ...
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... voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency 1.50 A/1.60 A/1.70 A 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W/90 W Output current: 65 W 3.34 A 90 W 4.62 A Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC AC Adapter Temperature range: Operating Storage 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to... 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with your computer. 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 ...
... voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency 1.50 A/1.60 A/1.70 A 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W/90 W Output current: 65 W 3.34 A 90 W 4.62 A Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC AC Adapter Temperature range: Operating Storage 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to... 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with your computer. 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 ...
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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 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set ... 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...
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 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set ... 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...
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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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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...CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - NOTE...Battery status light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. A solid white light indicates that wireless is enabled. Indicates the power states. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your...
...CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - NOTE...Battery status light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. A solid white light indicates that wireless is enabled. Indicates the power states. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your...
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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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... Up a Wireless Connection" on page 19). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router to ensure it is powered on the computer, into the AC adapter, and to your wireless router. The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. • Check your... is loose or damaged. The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on and connected to the electrical outlet. 57 The computer is either turned off, in and not damaged. Try moving the...
... Up a Wireless Connection" on page 19). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router to ensure it is powered on the computer, into the AC adapter, and to your wireless router. The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. • Check your... is loose or damaged. The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on and connected to the electrical outlet. 57 The computer is either turned off, in and not damaged. Try moving the...
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...the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume .... • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). An unwanted signal is not responding - Solving Problems • If the AC adapter cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and ...
...the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume .... • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). An unwanted signal is not responding - Solving Problems • If the AC adapter cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and ...
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... computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency 1.50 A/1.60 A/1.70 A 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W/90 W Output current: 65 W 3.34 A 90 W 4.62 A Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC AC Adapter Temperature range: Operating Storage 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°...
... computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency 1.50 A/1.60 A/1.70 A 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W/90 W Output current: 65 W 3.34 A 90 W 4.62 A Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC AC Adapter Temperature range: Operating Storage 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°...