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...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... 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...
...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... 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...
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... security code that appears on the desktop. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on the TV. 5. If your...
... security code that appears on the desktop. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on the TV. 5. If your...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 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. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 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. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop.
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... the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. The light on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - 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...the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on the button indicates the power states. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information on the power button light, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on page 32. 2 Function ...
... the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. The light on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - 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...the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on the button indicates the power states. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information on the power button light, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on page 32. 2 Function ...
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... Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 37 NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 62. Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, ...volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn on . Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Display On/Off button - Dell Support Center button -
... Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 37 NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 62. Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, ...volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn on . Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Display On/Off button - Dell Support Center button -
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A solid white light indicates camera activity. 4 Display - Your display can vary based on or off. Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. 45 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Microphone - Provides high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera indicator light - Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera -
A solid white light indicates camera activity. 4 Display - Your display can vary based on or off. Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. 45 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Microphone - Provides high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera indicator light - Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera -
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Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide and lift the top cover. Press ... hold the release button that shipped with your computer. To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide and lift the top cover. Press ... hold the release button that shipped with your computer. To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
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Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1. Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 48 Align the top cover on the display back. 2.
Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1. Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and the display back cover. 48 Align the top cover on the display back. 2.
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... memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight 56 Possible Problem Possible system board failure -...Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for ...
... memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight 56 Possible Problem Possible system board failure -...Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for ...
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...solid white and the computer is turned on. If you encounter interference that the electrical outlet is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the... page 82). An unwanted signal is creating interference by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). 58 If the power light is breathing white - Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
...solid white and the computer is turned on. If you encounter interference that the electrical outlet is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the... page 82). An unwanted signal is creating interference by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). 58 If the power light is breathing white - Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
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... device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 61 Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- Solving Problems -- Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. Ensure that your computer...
... device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 61 Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- Solving Problems -- Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. Ensure that your computer...
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... day. Manage your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. one convenient location. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on... your hard drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - To launch the application, press the Dell...
... day. Manage your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. one convenient location. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on... your hard drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - To launch the application, press the Dell...
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... contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 59 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in ... hardware troubleshooter in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your computer and press when the DELL logo appears. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and...
... contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 59 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in ... hardware troubleshooter in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your computer and press when the DELL logo appears. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and...
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..., press ; to continue to reboot your computer. 65 then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . If the Enhanced Pre-boot...stops and beeps. The following message appears: "Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. Do you want to run the remaining memory tests? ... retest the component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "Pre-boot System Assessment complete." Using Support Tools 1. When the...
..., press ; to continue to reboot your computer. 65 then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . If the Enhanced Pre-boot...stops and beeps. The following message appears: "Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3. Do you want to run the remaining memory tests? ... retest the component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "Pre-boot System Assessment complete." Using Support Tools 1. When the...
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Specifications Display Type Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate 14.0-inch HD WLED TrueLife 309.40 mm (12.18 inches) 173.95 mm (6.85 inches) 355.60 mm (14.00 inches) 1366 x 768 60 Hz Display Operating angle 0° (closed) to 135° Horizontal viewing angle Vertical viewing angle Pixel pitch 40/40 15/30 (H/L) 0.226 mm x 0.226 mm Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Height Width 240 cpi 44.00 mm (1.73 inches) 82.00 mm (3.23 inches) 90
Specifications Display Type Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate 14.0-inch HD WLED TrueLife 309.40 mm (12.18 inches) 173.95 mm (6.85 inches) 355.60 mm (14.00 inches) 1366 x 768 60 Hz Display Operating angle 0° (closed) to 135° Horizontal viewing angle Vertical viewing angle Pixel pitch 40/40 15/30 (H/L) 0.226 mm x 0.226 mm Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Height Width 240 cpi 44.00 mm (1.73 inches) 82.00 mm (3.23 inches) 90
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...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... 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...
...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... 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...
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... about the hardware and software requirements for available displays. 8. You must be purchased separately. Press along with your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the TV. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the...
... about the hardware and software requirements for available displays. 8. You must be purchased separately. Press along with your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the TV. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the...
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To enable wireless display: 1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Select Connect to Existing Adapter. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com.
To enable wireless display: 1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Select Connect to Existing Adapter. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com.
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... enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on the function key row on or turn on the keyboard. 35 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... button indicates the power states. The light on page 40. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - Provides the functionality of a mouse to turn off the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light -
... enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on the function key row on or turn on the keyboard. 35 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... button indicates the power states. The light on page 40. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - Provides the functionality of a mouse to turn off the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light -
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... button - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on . Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network... and so on page 62. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on or turn on computers running the Windows operating system. 37 Press to launch the...
... button - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on . Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network... and so on page 62. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on or turn on computers running the Windows operating system. 37 Press to launch the...
