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... the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24 Front View Features... Display Features 40 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
... the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24 Front View Features... Display Features 40 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
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Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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... ship with your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be purchased separately. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to a TV without the use of cables. If your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to your computer display ...to share your TV before setting up wireless display, see www.intel.com. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the...
... ship with your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be purchased separately. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to a TV without the use of cables. If your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to your computer display ...to share your TV before setting up wireless display, see www.intel.com. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the...
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...install the latest driver for your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Turn on the desktop. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the TV. 5. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. 15 Enter... video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Select Connect to the TV. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Connect the wireless display adapter to Existing Adapter...
...install the latest driver for your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Turn on the desktop. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the TV. 5. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. 15 Enter... video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Select Connect to the TV. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Connect the wireless display adapter to Existing Adapter...
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...part of your connection to a wireless router: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network. 5. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Follow the instructions on...your router. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to complete the setup. 16 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, ...
...part of your connection to a wireless router: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network. 5. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Follow the instructions on...your router. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to complete the setup. 16 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, ...
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... 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Turns on page 12. 27 ... of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - Indicates the power states. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on page 30.
... 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Turns on page 12. 27 ... of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - Indicates the power states. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on page 30.
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...your desktop. For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on page 38. 3 Touch pad - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the ... key row on page 30. 2 Function key row - Provides the functionality of your computer. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad...
...your desktop. For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on page 38. 3 Touch pad - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the ... key row on page 30. 2 Function key row - Provides the functionality of your computer. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad...
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...provides quick access to launch the Dell Support Center. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 33 Dell Support Center button - Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn... on . NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 63. Press to turn off ...
...provides quick access to launch the Dell Support Center. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 33 Dell Support Center button - Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn... on . NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 63. Press to turn off ...
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...or network hub). • Check if wireless is enabled on the computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 12). • Re-establish your connection to the wireless router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on the computer. • Check your wireless router to ensure it is plugged in ...mode, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on page 17). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. 56 Wired Connections If the wired network connection is lost - Solving Problems...
...or network hub). • Check if wireless is enabled on the computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 12). • Re-establish your connection to the wireless router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on the computer. • Check your wireless router to ensure it is plugged in ...mode, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on page 17). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. 56 Wired Connections If the wired network connection is lost - Solving Problems...
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... (Japan); 87 (Brazil) 86 Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56 K USB modem Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WiMax/Wi-Fi bgn/ abgn, and Bluetooth wireless technology (optional)/WiDi (optional) Audio Audio controller Realtek ALC269 Speakers 2 x 2 Watt Subwoofer 3 Watt Volume controls software program menus and media controls...
... (Japan); 87 (Brazil) 86 Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56 K USB modem Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WiMax/Wi-Fi bgn/ abgn, and Bluetooth wireless technology (optional)/WiDi (optional) Audio Audio controller Realtek ALC269 Speakers 2 x 2 Watt Subwoofer 3 Watt Volume controls software program menus and media controls...
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W warranty returns 77 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 59 Windows Mobility Center 36 wired network network cable, connecting 7 problems 56 wireless network connecting 12 problems 56 Index 95
W warranty returns 77 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 59 Windows Mobility Center 36 wired network network cable, connecting 7 problems 56 wireless network connecting 12 problems 56 Index 95
Service Manual
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11 Wireless Mini-Card(s 45 Removing the Mini-Card(s 45 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 47 12 Hard Drive 49 Removing the Hard Drive 49 Replacing the Hard Drive 51 A Subwoofer 53 Removing the Subwoofer 53 Replacing the Subwoofer 54 13 Status Light Board 57 Removing the Status Light Board 57 Replacing the Status Light Board 58 14 Speakers 61 Removing the Speakers 61 Replacing the Speakers 62 15 Thermal Fan 65 Removing the Thermal Fan 65 Contents 5
11 Wireless Mini-Card(s 45 Removing the Mini-Card(s 45 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 47 12 Hard Drive 49 Removing the Hard Drive 49 Replacing the Hard Drive 51 A Subwoofer 53 Removing the Subwoofer 53 Replacing the Subwoofer 54 13 Status Light Board 57 Removing the Status Light Board 57 Replacing the Status Light Board 58 14 Speakers 61 Removing the Speakers 61 Replacing the Speakers 62 15 Thermal Fan 65 Removing the Thermal Fan 65 Contents 5
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...the card is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. Removing the Mini-Card(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17....battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from sources other than Dell. Wireless Mini-Card(s) 45 11 Wireless Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your ...
...the card is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. Removing the Mini-Card(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17....battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from sources other than Dell. Wireless Mini-Card(s) 45 11 Wireless Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your ...
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6 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s). 7 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card(s) to the system board. 4 3 2 1 1 antenna cables (2) 3 system-board connector 2 Mini-Card 4 screw 8 Lift the Mini-Card(s) out of the system-board connector. 46 Wireless Mini-Card(s)
6 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s). 7 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card(s) to the system board. 4 3 2 1 1 antenna cables (2) 3 system-board connector 2 Mini-Card 4 screw 8 Lift the Mini-Card(s) out of the system-board connector. 46 Wireless Mini-Card(s)
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.... CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to slide the card into place. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. Wireless Mini-Card(s) 47 If you use excessive force, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on page 9. 2 Remove the new Mini-Card...
.... CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to slide the card into place. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. Wireless Mini-Card(s) 47 If you use excessive force, you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on page 9. 2 Remove the new Mini-Card...
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... the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 48 Wireless Mini-Card(s) 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other end of the Mini-Card down... "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 29). 8 Follow the instructions from a source other than Dell, you are installing.
... the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 48 Wireless Mini-Card(s) 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other end of the Mini-Card down... "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 29). 8 Follow the instructions from a source other than Dell, you are installing.