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... Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 User Interface Modes 19 Set Up the Tablet Mode 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging 27 Computer Base and Keyboard Features ...28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free Fall Sensor 41 Solving Problems 42 Beep Codes 42 Touch Screen Problems 43 Network Problems 44 Power Problems...
... Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 User Interface Modes 19 Set Up the Tablet Mode 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging 27 Computer Base and Keyboard Features ...28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free Fall Sensor 41 Solving Problems 42 Beep Codes 42 Touch Screen Problems 43 Network Problems 44 Power Problems...
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... such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on. Do not place your computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 ... computer performance, or cause a fire. The computer turns on the computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. CAUTION: ...
... such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on. Do not place your computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 ... computer performance, or cause a fire. The computer turns on the computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. CAUTION: ...
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Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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... operating system and features, go to complete. Doing so may take you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your...
... operating system and features, go to complete. Doing so may take you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your...
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... that involve discs. Follow the instructions on page 61. 9 Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. You can be used to restore ...the computer in the computer. 3. 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). To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start →...
... that involve discs. Follow the instructions on page 61. 9 Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. You can be used to restore ...the computer in the computer. 3. 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). To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start →...
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Turn off the computer base. 1 1 label door 10 Slide the label door off your cellular service provider. To install the SIM card: 1. Setting Up Your Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in your computer allows you must be within the network of your computer. 2. To access the Internet, you to connect to the Internet.
Turn off the computer base. 1 1 label door 10 Slide the label door off your cellular service provider. To install the SIM card: 1. Setting Up Your Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in your computer allows you must be within the network of your computer. 2. To access the Internet, you to connect to the Internet.
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3. Replace the label door. 5. Turn on your computer. 12 Setting Up Your Laptop 1 SIM card slot 2 SIM card 11 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4.
3. Replace the label door. 5. Turn on your computer. 12 Setting Up Your Laptop 1 SIM card slot 2 SIM card 11 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4.
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Setting Up Your Laptop To remove the SIM card, press the release notch and slide the SIM card out of the SIM card slot. 1 1 release notch 12
Setting Up Your Laptop To remove the SIM card, press the release notch and slide the SIM card out of the SIM card slot. 1 1 release notch 12
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Press the wireless key on the function key row on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears 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. Press the wireless key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 15 Setting Up Your Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Press the wireless key on the function key row on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears 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. Press the wireless key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 15 Setting Up Your Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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Setting Up Your Laptop CAUTION: Blocking the wireless antennas may affect the performance of the wireless connection. 1 1 wireless antenna location 16
Setting Up Your Laptop CAUTION: Blocking the wireless antennas may affect the performance of the wireless connection. 1 1 wireless antenna location 16
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Follow the instructions on page 18. Setting Up Your Laptop Connect to a network. 5. To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional ... exit any open programs. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: Your laptop does not have an integrated network connector. To set up your wireless router. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wired Internet connection...
Follow the instructions on page 18. Setting Up Your Laptop Connect to a network. 5. To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional ... exit any open programs. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: Your laptop does not have an integrated network connector. To set up your wireless router. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wired Internet connection...
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... up a new connection or network→ Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 18 If you cannot connect to the Internet...
... up a new connection or network→ Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 18 If you cannot connect to the Internet...
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... Microsoft Windows desktop. Setting Up Your Laptop User Interface Modes Your Inspiron laptop can be used in three different modes. For more information, see the Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. In this mode, the duo Stage user interface launches (see "duo Stage" on Tablet Mode, see the Inspiron duo Audio Station User's Guide at support...
... Microsoft Windows desktop. Setting Up Your Laptop User Interface Modes Your Inspiron laptop can be used in three different modes. For more information, see the Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. In this mode, the duo Stage user interface launches (see "duo Stage" on Tablet Mode, see the Inspiron duo Audio Station User's Guide at support...
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Open the display. 20 2. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up the Tablet Mode Your Inspiron laptop can also be set to work in Tablet Mode. 1. Push the display panel from the top and rotate it 180 degrees clockwise.
Open the display. 20 2. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up the Tablet Mode Your Inspiron laptop can also be set to work in Tablet Mode. 1. Push the display panel from the top and rotate it 180 degrees clockwise.
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Close the display. For more information on Tablet Mode, see the Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 21 The duo Stage user interface will be activated automatically in Tablet Mode. Setting Up Your Laptop 3.
Close the display. For more information on Tablet Mode, see the Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 21 The duo Stage user interface will be activated automatically in Tablet Mode. Setting Up Your Laptop 3.
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 12 4 3 22
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 12 4 3 22
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Indicates the power and the battery charge status. For more information on the power/battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on or off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads or writes data. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns the computer on page 26. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on . 3 Power button - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off when pressed. 4 Right Speaker - Provides stereo quality sound. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/battery status light -
Indicates the power and the battery charge status. For more information on the power/battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on or off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads or writes data. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns the computer on page 26. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on . 3 Power button - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off when pressed. 4 Right Speaker - Provides stereo quality sound. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/battery status light -
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Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Left speaker - Provides stereo quality sound. 25 Connect to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - Covers the USB connectors and the audio-out/headphone connector. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system. 3 Connector covers (2) -
Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Left speaker - Provides stereo quality sound. 25 Connect to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - Covers the USB connectors and the audio-out/headphone connector. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system. 3 Connector covers (2) -