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... level surface to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your laptop may result in the air vents. Do not place your Dell Inspiron laptop. Fan noise is powered on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. ... Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on. The computer turns on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back ...
... level surface to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your laptop may result in the air vents. Do not place your Dell Inspiron laptop. Fan noise is powered on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. ... Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on. The computer turns on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back ...
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...the time of your computer allows you to connect to access the Internet. To install the SIM card: 1. Turn off your computer. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 Turn on your computer. 2. NOTE: Installing a SIM card is available in your cellular service provider. Remove the ...bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet.
...the time of your computer allows you to connect to access the Internet. To install the SIM card: 1. Turn off your computer. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 Turn on your computer. 2. NOTE: Installing a SIM card is available in your cellular service provider. Remove the ...bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios 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. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios 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. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen.
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... row on the TV. 5. To set up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Press along with your TV before setting up wireless display. Turn on the keyboard to enable wireless. 3. You must connect a wireless display adapter to share your computer. 2. Select your TV, such as HDMI1... on all computers. Select the appropriate video source for your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your TV. 16 Connect the wireless...
... row on the TV. 5. To set up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Press along with your TV before setting up wireless display. Turn on the keyboard to enable wireless. 3. You must connect a wireless display adapter to share your computer. 2. Select your TV, such as HDMI1... on all computers. Select the appropriate video source for your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your TV. 16 Connect the wireless...
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NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is powered on the computer to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, ...printer, external drive, or MP3 player). In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Connects to charge the device. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of the total battery...
NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is powered on the computer to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, ...printer, external drive, or MP3 player). In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Connects to charge the device. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of the total battery...
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... when wireless is on page 14. 29 CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 30. .... 4 Wireless status light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the power indicator light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on . 3 Battery status light -
... when wireless is on page 14. 29 CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 30. .... 4 Wireless status light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the power indicator light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on . 3 Battery status light -
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... In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off...
... In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off...
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..., double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button...pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on page 38. 3 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of your computer. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and...
..., double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button...pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on page 38. 3 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of your computer. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and...
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... on computers running the Windows operating system. 35 Press to launch the Dell Support Center. Display On/Off button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on .
... on computers running the Windows operating system. 35 Press to launch the Dell Support Center. Display On/Off button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on .
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... eject button on the optical drive tray. To open the drive tray using the drive. Place the disc, label-side up, in the optical drive: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. CAUTION: Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc. To place a disc in the center of the optical drive tray... emergency eject hole and push firmly until the optical drive tray opens. 40 Insert a small pin or unfolded paper clip into the drive. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you can use the emergency eject hole to open...
... eject button on the optical drive tray. To open the drive tray using the drive. Place the disc, label-side up, in the optical drive: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. CAUTION: Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc. To place a disc in the center of the optical drive tray... emergency eject hole and push firmly until the optical drive tray opens. 40 Insert a small pin or unfolded paper clip into the drive. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you can use the emergency eject hole to open...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that secures ... remove the top cover: 1. Press and hold the release button that shipped with your computer. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that secures ... remove the top cover: 1. Press and hold the release button that shipped with your computer. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC...
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...from Dell. To replace the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To remove the battery: 1. Turn ...off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 2. Slide and...
...from Dell. To replace the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To remove the battery: 1. Turn ...off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 2. Slide and...
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... the cloth if needed, but not on the screen) and wipe the surface and sides of your finger as sticky notes) that Use your desktop. Turn off the computer. 2. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are blocking the touch sensors.
... the cloth if needed, but not on the screen) and wipe the surface and sides of your finger as sticky notes) that Use your desktop. Turn off the computer. 2. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are blocking the touch sensors.
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...computer is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is not responding - The computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power ...light, ensure that the power strip is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off or in hibernate mode, or is off - The computer resumes normal operation if ...
...computer is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is not responding - The computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power ...light, ensure that the power strip is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off or in hibernate mode, or is off - The computer resumes normal operation if ...
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... the display is breathing white - Solving Problems If the power light 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 84). An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals.
... the display is breathing white - Solving Problems If the power light 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 84). An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals.
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... 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 moving the connected mouse or a finger on the screen. 62 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3.
... 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 moving the connected mouse or a finger on the screen. 62 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3.
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...the search results, select the option that the device you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 66 The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. Click Start → Help and ...Support. 2. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 61 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Using Support Tools...
...the search results, select the option that the device you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 66 The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. Click Start → Help and ...Support. 2. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 61 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Using Support Tools...
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... Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn on page 74) to restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window.
... Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn on page 74) to restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window.
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... Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer. Turn on . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your computer-including data files-are... the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 74 When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in certain countries or on...
... Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer. Turn on . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your computer-including data files-are... the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 74 When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in certain countries or on...
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...You may be asked to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: •... Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Yes /No ...
...You may be asked to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: •... Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Yes /No ...