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... either trademarks or registered trademarks of Rovi Corporation. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. November 2010 P/N HXN3V Rev. Notes, Cautions, and ...Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that is protected by U.S. Reproduction of these materials in this document is subject to either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron...
... either trademarks or registered trademarks of Rovi Corporation. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. November 2010 P/N HXN3V Rev. Notes, Cautions, and ...Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that is protected by U.S. Reproduction of these materials in this document is subject to either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron...
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... time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Set Up Ubuntu To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. See the Ubuntu ...preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. 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...
... time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Set Up Ubuntu To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. See the Ubuntu ...preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. 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...
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You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if ... used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer...
You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if ... used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer...
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...NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at 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 Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on page ...
...NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at 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 Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on page ...
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.... Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV without the use of cables. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the Windows desktop. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your computer. 2. Turn ... function key row on the keyboard to your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to enable wireless. 3. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Press along with your TV before setting up wireless display. Select your TV. 16 Turn on your wireless display adapter from ...
.... Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV without the use of cables. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the Windows desktop. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your computer. 2. Turn ... function key row on the keyboard to your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to enable wireless. 3. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Press along with your TV before setting up wireless display. Select your TV. 16 Turn on your wireless display adapter from ...
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... to the Internet, you can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from dell.com. 17 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless display: 1. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to Existing Adapter. NOTE: For... more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: You can purchase one from support.dell....
... to the Internet, you can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from dell.com. 17 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless display: 1. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to Existing Adapter. NOTE: For... more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: You can purchase one from support.dell....
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... information provided by country. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your Internet connection: 1. If you get one. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your country. Save and close any open... offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you cannot connect to the Internet window appears.
... information provided by country. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your Internet connection: 1. If you get one. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your country. Save and close any open... offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you cannot connect to the Internet window appears.
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... quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on...
... quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on...
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... - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn off the display. Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn on . Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center...
... - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn off the display. Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn on . Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center...
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... at a fast pace to stop auto scrolling. 36 Move two fingers to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to your left or right on the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. Allows you to...
... at a fast pace to stop auto scrolling. 36 Move two fingers to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to your left or right on the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. Allows you to...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Flick Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the ... them closer together on the direction of the screen content. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to enlarge the view of the active window. 37 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Flick Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the ... them closer together on the direction of the screen content. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to enlarge the view of the active window. 37 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the...
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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 (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. This is active only in the operating system. Multimedia Key First - For function, press... + the required function key. Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. ...
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 (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. This is active only in the operating system. Multimedia Key First - For function, press... + the required function key. Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. ...
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...on the direction of the screen content. To zoom in a playlist. 44 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) NOTE: Some of the active window. Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to open context-sensitive menus. Zoom ...access additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the touch screen, to flip through content in the active window like pages in or zoom-out by simulating a right-click. Dwell Allows you to reduce the view of these gestures are application-...
...on the direction of the screen content. To zoom in a playlist. 44 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) NOTE: Some of the active window. Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to open context-sensitive menus. Zoom ...access additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the touch screen, to flip through content in the active window like pages in or zoom-out by simulating a right-click. Dwell Allows you to reduce the view of these gestures are application-...
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... an arced direction right or left. Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the focus on the active window. Move two fingers in the desired direction to rotate the active content using two fingers. Allows... on the screen. Move a finger up or scroll down to scroll through content. Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to pan scroll the selected object. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to activate vertical scrolling.
... an arced direction right or left. Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the focus on the active window. Move two fingers in the desired direction to rotate the active content using two fingers. Allows... on the screen. Move a finger up or scroll down to scroll through content. Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to pan scroll the selected object. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to activate vertical scrolling.
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...images. Optional software applications enable you would normally enter this to verify your own CDs/DVDs, listen to a Windows account or secure websites). Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. Check your computer. For ... devices, or played and viewed directly on to music and Internet radio stations. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this information yourself (such as digital cameras and cell phones...
...images. Optional software applications enable you would normally enter this to verify your own CDs/DVDs, listen to a Windows account or secure websites). Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. Check your computer. For ... devices, or played and viewed directly on to music and Internet radio stations. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this information yourself (such as digital cameras and cell phones...
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... can access the service on the 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, ... instructions on your computer using a password‑protected account. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. To schedule backups: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup...
... can access the service on the 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, ... instructions on your computer using a password‑protected account. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. To schedule backups: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup...
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...; Personalize - You can also be available based on the selections you to download songs when connected to a desired location on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Drag the Dell Stage window to radio stations from the All Programs menu. Select the settings icon and then choose the desired option. To launch...be launched from across the globe. Play music or browse through your favorite media and multi-touch applications. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to your music files by album, artist, or song title.
...; Personalize - You can also be available based on the selections you to download songs when connected to a desired location on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Drag the Dell Stage window to radio stations from the All Programs menu. Select the settings icon and then choose the desired option. To launch...be launched from across the globe. Play music or browse through your favorite media and multi-touch applications. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to your music files by album, artist, or song title.
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... → Control panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Tablet PC Settings→ Calibrate. NOTE: Improper calibration may not be disabled. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are selected. • The multi-touch feature may lead to inaccurate touch sensitivity.
... → Control panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Tablet PC Settings→ Calibrate. NOTE: Improper calibration may not be disabled. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are selected. • The multi-touch feature may lead to inaccurate touch sensitivity.
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...to perform an operating system shutdown. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and ...then restart your computer. Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. ...
...to perform an operating system shutdown. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and ...then restart your computer. Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. ...
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...the operating system logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; This will take about 30 minutes or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; to continue to wait until you want to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-...boot System Assessment Complete". The following message appears "Do you see "Contacting Dell" on page 84). Click to run the remaining memory tests? If you want to reboot your computer and try again. 3. During the assessment,...
...the operating system logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; This will take about 30 minutes or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; to continue to wait until you want to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-...boot System Assessment Complete". The following message appears "Do you see "Contacting Dell" on page 84). Click to run the remaining memory tests? If you want to reboot your computer and try again. 3. During the assessment,...
