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... 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 Front View Features 22 Status Lights and Indicators 24 Computer Base Features 26 Touch Pad... Control Keys 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 ...
... 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 Front View Features 22 Status Lights and Indicators 24 Computer Base Features 26 Touch Pad... Control Keys 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 ...
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...that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . Do not place your Inspiron laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on all... other sides. Restricting airflow around your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to overheat. The computer turns on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the...
...that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . Do not place your Inspiron laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on all... other sides. Restricting airflow around your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to overheat. The computer turns on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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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 Press the Power Button 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8
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...; Windows® To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For more information on the screen. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you selected at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
...; Windows® To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For more information on the screen. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you selected at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
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... Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as...
... Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 60. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 60. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 12
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 12
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The wireless on or off all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 13 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off icons appear on the keyboard to enable or disable wireless. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on the screen to indicate the status.
The wireless on or off all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 13 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off icons appear on the keyboard to enable or disable wireless. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on the screen to indicate the status.
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To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions ...optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions....
To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions ...optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions....
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... to complete the setup. Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Connect To. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router. Save and close any open files...
... to complete the setup. Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Connect To. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router. Save and close any open files...
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... the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP. 4.
... the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP. 4.
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Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or Network→ Connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet. Windows Vista 1. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or Network→ Connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet. Windows Vista 1. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears.
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ laptop. Right View Features 1 23 4 18
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ laptop. Right View Features 1 23 4 18
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Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you buy a security cable, ensure that it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer. Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Security cable slot - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on your computer. 19 NOTE: Before you insert a disc and it fits into the security cable slot on page 32. 2 Optical drive light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive -
Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you buy a security cable, ensure that it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer. Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Security cable slot - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on your computer. 19 NOTE: Before you insert a disc and it fits into the security cable slot on page 32. 2 Optical drive light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive -
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Connects your computer to a monitor or projector. 21 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 4 VGA connector - Connects to an AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector - Connect to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (3) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector -
Connects your computer to a monitor or projector. 21 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 4 VGA connector - Connects to an AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector - Connect 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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..., see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 24. 2 Hard drive activity light - Connects to a pair of headphones or to indicate the power status. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - Connects to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads or writes data. 3 Battery status light -
..., see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 24. 2 Hard drive activity light - Connects to a pair of headphones or to indicate the power status. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power status light - Connects to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads or writes data. 3 Battery status light -
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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
