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... Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 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... 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...
... Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 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... 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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Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 15 Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. 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.
Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 15 Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. 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.
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... on the function key row on your computer display to enable wireless. 3. Select Scan for setting up wireless display: 1. To set up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Turn on all computers. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the TV. 5. The Intel...
... on the function key row on your computer display to enable wireless. 3. Select Scan for setting up wireless display: 1. To set up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Turn on all computers. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the TV. 5. The Intel...
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NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. To enable wireless display: 1. 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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. To enable wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2.
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...the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to the Internet but have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (...see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to check the service status, or try...
...the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to the Internet but have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (...see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to check the service status, or try...
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... power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on when wireless is on page 32. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - For more information on the battery status light, see...the battery charge status. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Turns on page 14. 31 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter...
... power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on when wireless is on page 32. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - For more information on the battery status light, see...the battery charge status. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Turns on page 14. 31 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter...
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... information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on or turn on page 40. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this row. ... 2 Function key row - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like ...
... information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on or turn on page 40. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this row. ... 2 Function key row - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like ...
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...launch the Windows Mobility Center. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to launch the Dell Support Center. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 37 Dell Support Center button - Windows Mobility Center... provides quick access to turn on . Display On/Off button - Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless...
...launch the Windows Mobility Center. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to launch the Dell Support Center. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 37 Dell Support Center button - Windows Mobility Center... provides quick access to turn on . Display On/Off button - Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless...
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...the electrical outlet. 57 Power Problems If the power light is loose or damaged. Try moving the computer closer to the wireless router (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the computer, into the power connector on page 14). • Re-establish your connection to your...8226; Press the power button. Wired Connections If the wired network connection is enabled on the computer (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on and connected to your wireless connection. The network cable is off , in and not damaged. The computer resumes normal operation if it is powered on page...
...the electrical outlet. 57 Power Problems If the power light is loose or damaged. Try moving the computer closer to the wireless router (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the computer, into the power connector on page 14). • Re-establish your connection to your...8226; Press the power button. Wired Connections If the wired network connection is enabled on the computer (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on and connected to your wireless connection. The network cable is off , in and not damaged. The computer resumes normal operation if it is powered on page...
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Specifications Media Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick PRO (MS-PRO) MultiMedia Card (MMC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) xD-Picture Card Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56 K USB modem Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WWAN (optional), WiMax/Wi-Fi abgn/agn, and Bluetooth wireless technology (optional)/ Wi-Di (optional) 88
Specifications Media Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick PRO (MS-PRO) MultiMedia Card (MMC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) xD-Picture Card Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56 K USB modem Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WWAN (optional), WiMax/Wi-Fi abgn/agn, and Bluetooth wireless technology (optional)/ Wi-Di (optional) 88
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Index W warranty returns 78 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 60 Windows Mobility Center 40 wired network network cable, connecting 7 problems 57 wireless network connecting 14 problems 57 98
Index W warranty returns 78 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 60 Windows Mobility Center 40 wired network network cable, connecting 7 problems 57 wireless network connecting 14 problems 57 98
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... Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 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... 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...
... Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 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... 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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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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2.
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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2.
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... the < > key on the function key row on your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Connect the wireless display adapter to your computer and must be supported on the Windows desktop. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. To set...
... the < > key on the function key row on your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Connect the wireless display adapter to your computer and must be supported on the Windows desktop. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. To set...
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Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. To enable wireless display: 1.
Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. To enable wireless display: 1.
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... a service outage. If you get one. 19 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on the screen to complete the setup. Contact your ISP... in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Follow the instructions on page 14...
... a service outage. If you get one. 19 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on the screen to complete the setup. Contact your ISP... in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Follow the instructions on page 14...
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Indicates the battery charge status. Turns on when wireless is on. 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard..." on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 32. Turns on page 14". 31 For...
Indicates the battery charge status. Turns on when wireless is on. 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard..." on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 32. Turns on page 14". 31 For...
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The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this row. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on the keyboard. 35 Provide left -click by tapping the surface...
The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this row. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on the keyboard. 35 Provide left -click by tapping the surface...