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... when it is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is powered on. You should never place your Dell computer in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Do not place your computer in the air vents. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy...computer turns on . Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron laptop...
... when it is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is powered on. You should never place your Dell computer in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Do not place your computer in the air vents. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy...computer turns on . Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron laptop...
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Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. 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. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard.
Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. 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. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display: 1. Connect the wireless display adapter to Existing Adapter. Select the appropriate video source for your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Select Scan for "Intel ...Wireless Display Connection Manager" from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the TV. 5. Turn on the desktop. Select ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display: 1. Connect the wireless display adapter to Existing Adapter. Select the appropriate video source for your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Select Scan for "Intel ...Wireless Display Connection Manager" from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the TV. 5. Turn on the desktop. Select ...
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... /off or in /Microphone connector - In such cases, turn off when only 10% of headphones or to a TV for use with USB PowerShare - Connects to a pair of the total battery life remains. 2 HDMI connector - ...). To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with audio programs. 4 Audio-out/Headphone connector -
... /off or in /Microphone connector - In such cases, turn off when only 10% of headphones or to a TV for use with USB PowerShare - Connects to a pair of the total battery life remains. 2 HDMI connector - ...). To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with audio programs. 4 Audio-out/Headphone connector -
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... and Indicators" on page 12. 27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A... solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - Turns on when wireless is on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. ...
... and Indicators" on page 12. 27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A... solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - Turns on when wireless is on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. ...
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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. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . 2. ...To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature ...
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. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . 2. ...To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature ...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, ...or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on a mouse. 31 The light on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - Press to move the cursor, drag ... the function key row on the button indicates the power states. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 36. For more information...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, ...or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on a mouse. 31 The light on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - Press to move the cursor, drag ... the function key row on the button indicates the power states. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 36. For more information...
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... control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn off the display. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 63. Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn on . Display On/Off button - Press to launch the... Dell Support Center. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 33 Press to launch the Windows...
... control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn off the display. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on page 63. Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn on . Display On/Off button - Press to launch the... Dell Support Center. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 33 Press to launch the Windows...
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... upward when placing discs on the optical drive tray when you can use the emergency eject hole to open the drive tray using the drive. Turn off the computer. 2. Pull out the optical drive tray. 3. Push the optical drive tray back into the emergency eject hole and push firmly until the... optical drive tray opens. 38 To open the drive tray. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray. The optical drive plays or records CDs and DVDs. Place...
... upward when placing discs on the optical drive tray when you can use the emergency eject hole to open the drive tray using the drive. Turn off the computer. 2. Pull out the optical drive tray. 3. Push the optical drive tray back into the emergency eject hole and push firmly until the... optical drive tray opens. 38 To open the drive tray. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray. The optical drive plays or records CDs and DVDs. Place...
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To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 44 Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Press and hold the release button that shipped with your computer. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut... down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide and lift the top cover. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing...
To remove the top cover: 1. NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 44 Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. Press and hold the release button that shipped with your computer. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut... down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide and lift the top cover. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing...
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Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. To replace the battery: 1. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the ...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery into place. 2. 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...
Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. To replace the battery: 1. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the ...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery into place. 2. 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...
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... touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. Turn off the computer. 2. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are blocking the touch sensors. NOTE: Improper calibration may not be...
... touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. Turn off the computer. 2. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are blocking the touch sensors. NOTE: Improper calibration may not be...
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...the AC adapter cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on page 17). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. 56 Wired Connections If the wired network connection is lost ...- Check the network cable to verify that the power strip is turned on. The computer is either turned off - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to ensure it is plugged in hibernate mode,...
...the AC adapter cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on page 17). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. 56 Wired Connections If the wired network connection is lost ...- Check the network cable to verify that the power strip is turned on. The computer is either turned off - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to ensure it is plugged in hibernate mode,...
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... cable connections. An unwanted signal 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 83). The computer is in standby mode or the display may not be responding...resume normal operation. • If the display is creating interference by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). If the power light is not responding - If you encounter interference that the electrical outlet is on. •...
... cable connections. An unwanted signal 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 83). The computer is in standby mode or the display may not be responding...resume normal operation. • If the display is creating interference by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). If the power light is not responding - If you encounter interference that the electrical outlet is on. •...
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... operating system. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your computer. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform...
... operating system. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your computer. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform...
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To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 60 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). The ePSA includes a series of... problem with your computer and press when the Dell logo appears. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 63 Dell Diagnostics If you run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Turn on . 1. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If...
To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 60 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). The ePSA includes a series of... problem with your computer and press when the Dell logo appears. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 63 Dell Diagnostics If you run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Turn on . 1. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If...
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... Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Disconnect all regions. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. then, shut down your computer. 2. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. NOTE: Do not disconnect the...
... Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Disconnect all regions. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. then, shut down your computer. 2. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. NOTE: Do not disconnect the...
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... computer and try again. 71 then, shut down your operating system. Turn on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your...
... computer and try again. 71 then, shut down your operating system. Turn on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your...
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..., version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: 80 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. Ensure...
..., version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: 80 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. Ensure...
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....76 mm (3.10 inches) Weight 0.52 kg (1.15 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC Charge time (approximate) Operating time Coin-cell battery 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032
....76 mm (3.10 inches) Weight 0.52 kg (1.15 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC Charge time (approximate) Operating time Coin-cell battery 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032