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...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 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20...30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software Problems 45 3
...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 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20...30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software Problems 45 3
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... may result in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it to place your Dell™ computer in the air vents. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in a ... cause a fire. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Inspiron™ laptop. Fan noise is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot.
... may result in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it to place your Dell™ computer in the air vents. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in a ... cause a fire. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Inspiron™ laptop. Fan noise is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot.
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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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Connect to a monitor or projector. 21 Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector - Connects to an AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 4 VGA connector - Connects your computer to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (3) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector -
Connect to a monitor or projector. 21 Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector - Connects to an AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 4 VGA connector - Connects your computer to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (3) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector -
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...on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 24. Provides quality sound for use when no media card is powered using the AC adapter. 4 3-in the media card slot. Provides a fast and convenient way to indicate hard drive activity when the ...may not fit your computer. 5 Analog microphone - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the power status. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for ...
...on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 24. Provides quality sound for use when no media card is powered using the AC adapter. 4 3-in the media card slot. Provides a fast and convenient way to indicate hard drive activity when the ...may not fit your computer. 5 Analog microphone - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the power status. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for ...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) AC adapter solid white on/standby/off/ hibernate off on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery solid amber on/standby off on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge level 98% 10%
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) AC adapter solid white on/standby/off/ hibernate off on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery solid amber on/standby off on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge level 98% 10%
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Power status light Indicator light status solid white off breathing white Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 43. 25
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Power status light Indicator light status solid white off breathing white Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 43. 25
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the key on the function key row on page 30. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - For more ... Pad Gestures" on or off when pressed. 2 Function key row - Provides the functionality of the desktop. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Turns the computer on page 28. The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, multimedia keys...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the key on the function key row on page 30. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - For more ... Pad Gestures" on or off when pressed. 2 Function key row - Provides the functionality of the desktop. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Turns the computer on page 28. The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, multimedia keys...
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...key to perform the associated function. Windows Mobility Center 1. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 30 Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. For ...required multimedia key. For function key, press + the required function key. Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard.
...key to perform the associated function. Windows Mobility Center 1. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 30 Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. For ...required multimedia key. For function key, press + the required function key. Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard.
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... loose or damaged. Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Try moving the computer closer to ensure it is powered on and connected to the wireless router (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 15). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router...
... loose or damaged. Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Try moving the computer closer to ensure it is powered on and connected to the wireless router (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 15). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router...
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...power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power... extension cables to verify that the computer turns on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. 43 If the power...power light is solid white and the computer ...power. • Press the power button. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power...Press the power button until...
...power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power... extension cables to verify that the computer turns on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. 43 If the power...power light is solid white and the computer ...power. • Press the power button. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power...Press the power button until...
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... or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). 44 An unwanted signal is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it ...back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). If you ...
... or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). 44 An unwanted signal is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it ...back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). If you ...
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... on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button until the computer turns off and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to perform an operating system shutdown. See the...
... on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button until the computer turns off and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to perform an operating system shutdown. See the...
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... A chip on page 70). Hard-disk drive failure - No timer tick interrupt - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Disconnect the USB device. Use an external power source to function properly. Possible harddisk drive failure during POST. Keyboard failure or loose cable....low. Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). Hard-disk drive read failure - Contact Dell (see the Dell Technology Guide available on page 70). CMOS checksum error - USB over current error - Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device...
... A chip on page 70). Hard-disk drive failure - No timer tick interrupt - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Disconnect the USB device. Use an external power source to function properly. Possible harddisk drive failure during POST. Keyboard failure or loose cable....low. Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 70). Hard-disk drive read failure - Contact Dell (see the Dell Technology Guide available on page 70). CMOS checksum error - USB over current error - Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device...
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NOTE: If your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to be working properly. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Ensure that the computer is connected to an ...the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in the system setup program and is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Select Diagnostics...
NOTE: If your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to be working properly. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Ensure that the computer is connected to an ...the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in the system setup program and is known to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Select Diagnostics...
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... the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Remove any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on the outside of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for any of the preceding requirements will... that may be returned in the product. or damaged or lost or corrupted data; Include a copy of the box. Pack the equipment to Dell. You are not accepted. Include a copy of loss during shipment to be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for repair or credit...
... the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Remove any and all items being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on the outside of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for any of the preceding requirements will... that may be returned in the product. or damaged or lost or corrupted data; Include a copy of the box. Pack the equipment to Dell. You are not accepted. Include a copy of loss during shipment to be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for repair or credit...
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and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan); 87 (Brazil) 240 cpi 90.00 mm (3.54 inches) sensor-active area 46.00 mm (1.81 inches) rectangle Battery 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth 57.64 mm (2.27 inches) Height 22.80 mm (0.9 inches) Width 214 mm (8.43 inches) Weight 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC Charge time when the computer is powered off (approximate) 4.5 hours Operating time varies depending on operating conditions 78 Specifications Keyboard Number of keys Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size Width Height 86 (U.S.
and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan); 87 (Brazil) 240 cpi 90.00 mm (3.54 inches) sensor-active area 46.00 mm (1.81 inches) rectangle Battery 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth 57.64 mm (2.27 inches) Height 22.80 mm (0.9 inches) Width 214 mm (8.43 inches) Weight 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC Charge time when the computer is powered off (approximate) 4.5 hours Operating time varies depending on operating conditions 78 Specifications Keyboard Number of keys Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size Width Height 86 (U.S.
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AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W Output current 4.43 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Specifications Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 37.74 mm to 40.22 mm (1.48 inches to 1.58 inches) 378 mm (14.88 inches) 245 mm (9.64 inches) configurable to less than 2.58 kg (5.7 lbs) 79
AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W Output current 4.43 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Specifications Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 37.74 mm to 40.22 mm (1.48 inches to 1.58 inches) 378 mm (14.88 inches) 245 mm (9.64 inches) configurable to less than 2.58 kg (5.7 lbs) 79
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Index H hardware problems diagnosing 50 Hardware Troubleshooter 50 help getting assistance and support 63 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 84 P power problems, solving 43 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 66 R resources, finding more 72 restoring factory image 61 S shipping products for return or repair 67 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 74
Index H hardware problems diagnosing 50 Hardware Troubleshooter 50 help getting assistance and support 63 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 84 P power problems, solving 43 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 66 R resources, finding more 72 restoring factory image 61 S shipping products for return or repair 67 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 74