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...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 26 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Disabling Battery Charging 29 Computer Base and Keyboard... Features 30 Touch Pad Gestures 34 Multimedia Control Keys 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 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 ...
...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 26 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Disabling Battery Charging 29 Computer Base and Keyboard... Features 30 Touch Pad Gestures 34 Multimedia Control Keys 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 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 ...
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... reinstall the operating system. The Windows setup screens will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. NOTE: ...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 latest BIOS and ...time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you through several...
... reinstall the operating system. The Windows setup screens will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. NOTE: ...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 latest BIOS and ...time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you through several...
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...without the use of cables. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your computer display to your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on all computers. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display.... You must be purchased separately. If your TV before setting up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the Windows desktop. 14
...without the use of cables. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your computer display to your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on all computers. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display.... You must be purchased separately. If your TV before setting up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the Windows desktop. 14
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Right View Features 1 2 34 5 6 18 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.
Right View Features 1 2 34 5 6 18 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.
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NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to charge the device. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for both 5.1 audio and video signals.... 21 NOTE: If you to a pair of the total battery life remains. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 Audio-in sleep state. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off your computer...
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to charge the device. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for both 5.1 audio and video signals.... 21 NOTE: If you to a pair of the total battery life remains. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 Audio-in sleep state. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off your computer...
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...Options and press . 4. Ensure that your computer is turned on page 58. 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... Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light...
...Options and press . 4. Ensure that your computer is turned on page 58. 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... Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light...
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... keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on or off your desktop. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on a mouse. 31 For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the keyboard. 4 Touch... page 30. 2 Function key row - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 36. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom...
... keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on or off your desktop. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on a mouse. 31 For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the keyboard. 4 Touch... page 30. 2 Function key row - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 36. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom...
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... Tap on the touch pad to scroll up or down on the active window. Scroll Allows you to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to stop ...auto scrolling. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical - Move two fingers to your left or right on the active window. To change the touch pad gestures settings, ...
... Tap on the touch pad to scroll up or down on the active window. Scroll Allows you to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to stop ...auto scrolling. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical - Move two fingers to your left or right on the active window. To change the touch pad gestures settings, ...
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... out: Move two fingers close together to enlarge the view of the active window. 35 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Flick Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad. Move three...
... out: Move two fingers close together to enlarge the view of the active window. 35 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Flick Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad. Move three...
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... white light indicates camera activity. 4 Display - Provides high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera indicator light - For information on the touch screen features, see "Touch Screen Gestures (Optional)" on or off. Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera - The display may support the touch screen...
... white light indicates camera activity. 4 Display - Provides high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera indicator light - For information on the touch screen features, see "Touch Screen Gestures (Optional)" on or off. Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera - The display may support the touch screen...
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...window. Move a finger up or scroll down to rotate the active content using two fingers. Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. The scroll features include: Pan - Move a finger to the right or left to pan scroll the selected object. Rotate Allows you to scroll up or... activate horizontal scrolling. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the focus on the active window. Scroll Horizontal - Twist - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to scroll right or left on the screen. Scroll Vertical - Allows you to scroll through content. You can also rotate...
...window. Move a finger up or scroll down to rotate the active content using two fingers. Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. The scroll features include: Pan - Move a finger to the right or left to pan scroll the selected object. Rotate Allows you to scroll up or... activate horizontal scrolling. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the focus on the active window. Scroll Horizontal - Twist - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to scroll right or left on the screen. Scroll Vertical - Allows you to scroll through content. You can also rotate...
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... to music and Internet radio stations. For more information, click Start → All Programs→ FastAccess. 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 ...Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. Check your computer to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and ...
... to music and Internet radio stations. For more information, click Start → All Programs→ FastAccess. 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 ...Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. Check your computer to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and ...
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...starts losing its sensitivity - Turn off the computer. 2. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may lead to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 55 The touch screen may have foreign particles (such as an input... device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options are selected. • The multi-touch feature may not be disabled. Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet. If you choose to wipe the touch screen. 3. Use a clean, ...
...starts losing its sensitivity - Turn off the computer. 2. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may lead to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 55 The touch screen may have foreign particles (such as an input... device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options are selected. • The multi-touch feature may not be disabled. Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet. If you choose to wipe the touch screen. 3. Use a clean, ...
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...; Backup and restore your computer based on your desktop. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of purchase. 6. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the...
...; Backup and restore your computer based on your desktop. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of purchase. 6. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your warranty. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media"... on page 72 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 64 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a ...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your warranty. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media"... on page 72 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 64 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a ...
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Index power problems, solving 56 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 76 R resources, finding more 82 restoring factory image 71 S Service Tag locating 79 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 77 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 94 specifications 84 support e-mail addresses 75 support sites worldwide 74 System Recovery Media 70 system reinstall options 65 System Restore 66 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 Touch screen Gestures 42 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 38 V ventilation, ensuring 5
Index power problems, solving 56 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 76 R resources, finding more 82 restoring factory image 71 S Service Tag locating 79 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 77 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 94 specifications 84 support e-mail addresses 75 support sites worldwide 74 System Recovery Media 70 system reinstall options 65 System Restore 66 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 Touch screen Gestures 42 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 38 V ventilation, ensuring 5