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...these materials in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. and other than its own. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc™ is used in this document...® and Radeon™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, and DellConnect™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the ...
...these materials in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. and other than its own. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc™ is used in this document...® and Radeon™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, and DellConnect™ are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the ...
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Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen...up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. These steps are mandatory and may...performance of purchase. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of your computer ...
Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen...up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. These steps are mandatory and may...performance of purchase. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of your computer ...
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..., drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up 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).... You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)...
..., drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up 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).... You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Insert the disc or... Media. 5. For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Insert the disc or... Media. 5. For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
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...to your computer display to the TV. 4. Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV without the use of cables. Turn on the Windows desktop. Select Scan for setting up wireless display: 1. You must be purchased separately. Select the appropriate video source for your computer and... wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on all computers. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. To set up wireless...
...to your computer display to the TV. 4. Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV without the use of cables. Turn on the Windows desktop. Select Scan for setting up wireless display: 1. You must be purchased separately. Select the appropriate video source for your computer and... wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on all computers. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. To set up wireless...
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... download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from dell.com. 17 Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter...
... download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from dell.com. 17 Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter...
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... in your ISP to the Internet. Have your Internet connection: 1. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Save and close any open... the Internet but have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. Contact your country.
... in your ISP to the Internet. Have your Internet connection: 1. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Save and close any open... the Internet but have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. Contact your country.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click OK. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while ...on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Click Start . 3. In the search box, type...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click OK. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while ...on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Click Start . 3. In the search box, type...
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... and so on or turn on . Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to launch the Dell Support Center. Dell Support Center button - NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 64. Press to turn off the display. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to launch...
... and so on or turn on . Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to launch the Dell Support Center. Dell Support Center button - NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 64. Press to turn off the display. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to launch...
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Allows you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to scroll through content. Tap on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Tap on the active window. Allows you to activate horizontal auto scrolling. To change the touch pad gestures settings, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ...to stop auto scrolling. 36 Move two fingers to your left or right on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical -...
Allows you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to scroll through content. Tap on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Tap on the active window. Allows you to activate horizontal auto scrolling. To change the touch pad gestures settings, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ...to stop auto scrolling. 36 Move two fingers to your left or right on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical -...
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... pad. Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to zoom in the active window. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to enlarge the view of...
... pad. Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to zoom in the active window. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to enlarge the view of...
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... For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia key. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (... the Power On Self Test (POST) to perform the associated multimedia action. Windows Mobility Center 1. This is active only in the operating system. Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Function Key First - In the Function Key Row, select...
... For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia key. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (... the Power On Self Test (POST) to perform the associated multimedia action. Windows Mobility Center 1. This is active only in the operating system. Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Function Key First - In the Function Key Row, select...
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...together to enlarge the view of the screen content. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to flip through content in the active window like pages in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of these gestures are application-specific and may not work across applications...right-click. Flick Allows you to zoom-in a playlist. 44 Pinch - Dwell Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. Allows you to open context-sensitive menus. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to access additional information by moving two fingers ...
...together to enlarge the view of the screen content. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to flip through content in the active window like pages in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of these gestures are application-specific and may not work across applications...right-click. Flick Allows you to zoom-in a playlist. 44 Pinch - Dwell Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. Allows you to open context-sensitive menus. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to access additional information by moving two fingers ...
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... 45 Scroll Horizontal - Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers. Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. Move a finger up or scroll down to the right or left on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Allows you... vertical scrolling. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the focus on the active window. Allows you to scroll through content. Allows you to scroll up or down on the screen. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to move the other finger in an arced direction right or left....
... 45 Scroll Horizontal - Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers. Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. Move a finger up or scroll down to the right or left on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Allows you... vertical scrolling. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the focus on the active window. Allows you to scroll through content. Allows you to scroll up or down on the screen. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to move the other finger in an arced direction right or left....
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to verify your identity to automatically supply login ...on your computer to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Check your own CDs/DVDs, listen to a Windows account or secure websites). You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your purchase order for logging on to music ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to verify your identity to automatically supply login ...on your computer to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Check your own CDs/DVDs, listen to a Windows account or secure websites). You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your purchase order for logging on to music ...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on your computer using a password‑protected account. You can access the service on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your desktop. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 53 Dell DataSafe...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on your computer using a password‑protected account. You can access the service on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your desktop. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 53 Dell DataSafe...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to a desired location on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Play music or browse through your computer. • Music - Draw and edit pictures. • Games - Select ...of the applications may not be launched from across the globe. Drag the Dell Stage window to radio stations from the All Programs menu. To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. The optional Napster application allows you to download songs when connected to ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to a desired location on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Play music or browse through your computer. • Music - Draw and edit pictures. • Games - Select ...of the applications may not be launched from across the globe. Drag the Dell Stage window to radio stations from the All Programs menu. To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. The optional Napster application allows you to download songs when connected to ...
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... the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. Turn off the computer. 2. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are blocking the touch sensors. Use a clean, lint-free cloth (can spray mild, non abrasive cleaner or water...
... the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. Turn off the computer. 2. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are blocking the touch sensors. Use a clean, lint-free cloth (can spray mild, non abrasive cleaner or water...
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... on the screen. 62 Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for at least 8 to an earlier version of Windows. 2. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and... then restart your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your computer. If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier...
... on the screen. 62 Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for at least 8 to an earlier version of Windows. 2. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and... then restart your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your computer. If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier...
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... Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Do you want to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 84). Click to the next test, press ; The following message appears "Do you want to retest the component that appear. • If a failure... and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the remaining memory tests? This will take about 30 minutes or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down the error code(s) and contact...
... Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Do you want to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 84). Click to the next test, press ; The following message appears "Do you want to retest the component that appear. • If a failure... and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the remaining memory tests? This will take about 30 minutes or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down the error code(s) and contact...