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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 ...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 30 Status Lights and... 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 ...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 30 Status Lights and... 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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... and Software Problems 59 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical ...-Status Service 77 Product Information 77 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 78 Before You Call 80 Contacting Dell 82 Finding More Information and Resources 84 Specifications 86 Appendix 94 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico ...
... and Software Problems 59 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical ...-Status Service 77 Product Information 77 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 78 Before You Call 80 Contacting Dell 82 Finding More Information and Resources 84 Specifications 86 Appendix 94 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico ...
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...cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. Do not place your Dell computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on . Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer... allow dust to overheat. The computer turns on the computer may cause it to accumulate in permanent damage to place your Dell Inspiron laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy...
...cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. Do not place your Dell computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on . Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer... allow dust to overheat. The computer turns on the computer may cause it to accumulate in permanent damage to place your Dell Inspiron laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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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 recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For ... may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For ... may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting...
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... following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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 You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an...
... following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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 You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media...
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... card at the time of your cellular service provider. 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 is not required if you to connect to access the Internet. To install the...
... card at the time of your cellular service provider. 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 is not required if you to connect to access the Internet. To install the...
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The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 15 Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. 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. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard.
The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 15 Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. 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. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard.
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... allows you to share your computer. 2. Connect the wireless display adapter to your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. For information about the hardware and software...
... allows you to share your computer. 2. Connect the wireless display adapter to your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. For information about the hardware and software...
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Select Connect to Existing Adapter. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To enable wireless display: 1. 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. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To enable wireless display: 1. 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.
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... Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your original order, you can purchase one... from dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up...
... Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your original order, you can purchase one... from dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up...
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... shipped with your router. Before you can help you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to complete the setup...
... shipped with your router. Before you can help you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to complete the setup...
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... the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet.
... the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet.
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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 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 42. 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Use to open when you insert a disc ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 42. 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Use to open when you insert a disc ...