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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power ...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 26 Status Lights ...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...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power ...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 26 Status Lights ...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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...Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 61 Dell Support Center 61 My Dell Downloads 62 Hardware Troubleshooter 63 Dell Diagnostics 63 Restoring Your Operating System 65 System Restore 66 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 67 System Recovery Media 70 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 ...Status Service 76 Product Information 76 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 77 Before You Call 79 Contacting Dell 81 Finding More Information and Resources 82 Specifications 84 Appendix 91 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for ...
...Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 61 Dell Support Center 61 My Dell Downloads 62 Hardware Troubleshooter 63 Dell Diagnostics 63 Restoring Your Operating System 65 System Restore 66 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 67 System Recovery Media 70 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 ...Status Service 76 Product Information 76 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 77 Before You Call 79 Contacting Dell 81 Finding More Information and Resources 82 Specifications 84 Appendix 91 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for ...
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...to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the... system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system ...
...to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the... system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system ...
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For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to a TV ... Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on all computers. 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
For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to a TV ... Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on all computers. 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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... digital photographs and images. For more information, click Start → All Programs→ FastAccess. Check your purchase order for software installed on your identity to automatically supply login information when you would normally enter this information yourself (such as for logging on...can be recorded to music and Internet radio stations. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and...
... digital photographs and images. For more information, click Start → All Programs→ FastAccess. Check your purchase order for software installed on your identity to automatically supply login information when you would normally enter this information yourself (such as for logging on...can be recorded to music and Internet radio stations. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and...
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... touch-enabled games. • Documents - Play music or browse through your favorite media and multi-touch applications. Drag the Dell Stage window to radio stations from the All Programs menu. The optional Napster application allows you made while purchasing your computer. ...on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the applications on Dell Stage can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed...
... touch-enabled games. • Documents - Play music or browse through your favorite media and multi-touch applications. Drag the Dell Stage window to radio stations from the All Programs menu. The optional Napster application allows you made while purchasing your computer. ...on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the applications on Dell Stage can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed...
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...files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Press simultaneously. 2. Ensure that the... longer responding 4. End the program: 1. Click End Task. 58 Select the program that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If you are not using to the electrical outlet. Click Applications. 3.
...files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Press simultaneously. 2. Ensure that the... longer responding 4. End the program: 1. Click End Task. 58 Select the program that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If you are not using to the electrical outlet. Click Applications. 3.
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... an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the CD. Check the software documentation. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. 59 If necessary, ... a program crashes repeatedly - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or ...
... an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the CD. Check the software documentation. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. 59 If necessary, ... a program crashes repeatedly - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or ...
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... with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 60 Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- Write down any open files or programs and ...shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. -- See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: -- Ensure that your computer. -- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the ...
... with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 60 Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- Write down any open files or programs and ...shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. -- See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: -- Ensure that your computer. -- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the ...
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... Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DellSupportCenter.com. This software is available on your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. Follow the instructions on . Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal...
... Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DellSupportCenter.com. This software is available on your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. Follow the instructions on . Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal...
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...you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on (or restart) your computer. 2. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Turn on . 1. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive... but incorrectly configured, you want to test displays in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 63 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system...
...you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on (or restart) your computer. 2. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Turn on . 1. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive... but incorrectly configured, you want to test displays in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 63 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system...
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...System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files... before using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was...
...System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files... before using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was...
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... may appear. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the event that System Restore makes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state.
... may appear. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the event that System Restore makes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state.
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Turn on page 73) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 68 Turn off your computer to restore your computer. 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and ...
Turn on page 73) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 68 Turn off your computer to restore your computer. 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and ...
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...USB key and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Follow the instructions on your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. You can use of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you ... recovery media in case of your computer and try again. 3. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is ...
...USB key and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Follow the instructions on your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. You can use of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you ... recovery media in case of your computer and try again. 3. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is ...
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...take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Next. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the ...hard drive and restore the system software to complete. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System 3. To ...
...take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Next. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the ...hard drive and restore the system software to complete. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System 3. To ...
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Remove any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on any data on the hard drive(s) and on ) if the return is not responsible for the return. 3. Dell is for credit. 77 Include any accessories that belong with your confidential, proprietary or personal ... prominently on page 83. 2. Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for any of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of the box. Include a copy of your return. 1. lost removable media that you back up any other storage device in...
Remove any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on any data on the hard drive(s) and on ) if the return is not responsible for the return. 3. Dell is for credit. 77 Include any accessories that belong with your confidential, proprietary or personal ... prominently on page 83. 2. Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for any of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of the box. Include a copy of your return. 1. lost removable media that you back up any other storage device in...
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... reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the ...bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 64 for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 63 82
... reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the ...bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 64 for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 63 82
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... 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
... 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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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