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NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. 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 your computer available at the time of your computer unusable and...Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft Windows for more information on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. See the Ubuntu documentation for the first time, follow the instructions on...
NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. 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 your computer available at the time of your computer unusable and...Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft Windows for more information on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. See the Ubuntu documentation for the first time, follow the instructions on...
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...using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support on page 71. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" 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 ... Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2.
...using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support on page 71. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" 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 ... Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 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 again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 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 again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard.
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... Center→ Connect to complete the setup. Before you can help you need to connect to a wireless router: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. To set up your connection to your wireless router. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might ... outage. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. If you cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. 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.
... Center→ Connect to complete the setup. Before you can help you need to connect to a wireless router: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. To set up your connection to your wireless router. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might ... outage. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. If you cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. 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.
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... choose or contact your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection: 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network... and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to complete the setup. 20
... choose or contact your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection: 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network... and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to complete the setup. 20
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... active window. 39 To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to flip content in the active window. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the flick...
... active window. 39 To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to flip content in the active window. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the flick...
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For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 53 Follow the instructions on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your computer using a .... You can access the service on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. To schedule backups: 1. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the...
For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 53 Follow the instructions on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your computer using a .... You can access the service on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. To schedule backups: 1. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the...
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...access to the Internet. • Documents - Play music or browse through the All Programs menu. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Select and hold the application shortcut until it blinks and then drag the application... shortcut to a desired location on your computer. • Photo - You can be launched directly through your pictures. You can create slideshows and collections of the screen...
...access to the Internet. • Documents - Play music or browse through the All Programs menu. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Select and hold the application shortcut until it blinks and then drag the application... shortcut to a desired location on your computer. • Photo - You can be launched directly through your pictures. You can create slideshows and collections of the screen...
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... Windows for more information on the screen. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you...
... Windows for more information on the screen. Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you...
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For more information, see the Windows 7 support on the screen. Follow the instructions on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 71. Ensure ... Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: It is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
For more information, see the Windows 7 support on the screen. Follow the instructions on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 71. Ensure ... Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: It is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
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Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned 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 an airplane flight. 15 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen.
Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned 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 an airplane flight. 15 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen.
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... might have a service outage. Before you can help you need to connect to a network. 5. To set up your connection to a wireless router: 1. 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...
... might have a service outage. Before you can help you need to connect to a network. 5. To set up your connection to a wireless router: 1. 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...
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Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect 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. In the search box, type network, and then ...click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose...
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect 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. In the search box, type network, and then ...click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose...
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... fingers apart to flip content in the desired direction to enlarge the view of the screen content. Flick Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad.
... fingers apart to flip content in the desired direction to enlarge the view of the screen content. Flick Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad.
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...screen. 53 For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell... DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems...
...screen. 53 For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell... DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems...
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... window to the Internet. • Documents - The optional Napster application allows you to download songs when connected to the bottom of the screen. • Customize - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to your computer. • Photo - Select the settings icon and then choose the desired...
... window to the Internet. • Documents - The optional Napster application allows you to download songs when connected to the bottom of the screen. • Customize - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to your computer. • Photo - Select the settings icon and then choose the desired...