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...6 Check the Wireless Switch 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Windows Vista® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Media Controls...Optical Disc Drive 22 Software Features 23 Network Problems 25 Solving Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 28 Lockups and Software Problems 28 Dell Support Center 31 Using Support Tools 31 System Messages 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 33...
...6 Check the Wireless Switch 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Windows Vista® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Media Controls...Optical Disc Drive 22 Software Features 23 Network Problems 25 Solving Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 28 Lockups and Software Problems 28 Dell Support Center 31 Using Support Tools 31 System Messages 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 33...
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... ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer. 5 Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 1318 laptop and connecting peripherals. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of the computer and a ...minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in) on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron computer may result in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat.
... ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer. 5 Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 1318 laptop and connecting peripherals. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 in) at the back of the computer and a ...minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in) on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron computer may result in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat.
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... fire or equipment damage. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it clicks into a wall outlet or surge protector.
... fire or equipment damage. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it clicks into a wall outlet or surge protector.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
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...). To connect to the Internet, you through your telephone on the screen. Your ISP will take up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL connections...
...). To connect to the Internet, you through your telephone on the screen. Your ISP will take up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. The screens will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL connections...
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... use your connection to the telephone wall jack before you are using WiFi 802.11 technology. Follow the instructions on decisions made at dell.com. An optional USB modem must be installed in your Internet connection. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Wireless LAN support...not be used for dialup service with this computer. • Wireless LAN connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional)...
... use your connection to the telephone wall jack before you are using WiFi 802.11 technology. Follow the instructions on decisions made at dell.com. An optional USB modem must be installed in your Internet connection. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Wireless LAN support...not be used for dialup service with this computer. • Wireless LAN connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional)...
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..., the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you cannot connect to set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service...
..., the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you cannot connect to set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service...
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b. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up if you will use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5. Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Chose Dial-up modem or ISDN. 4. Follow the instructions on how you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to connect: a. NOTE: If you want to complete the setup.
b. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 11 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up if you will use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5. Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Chose Dial-up modem or ISDN. 4. Follow the instructions on how you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to connect: a. NOTE: If you want to complete the setup.
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.... 2 Caps Lock light - Device Status Lights The device status lights located to the left of the power button provide information for common tasks. INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1318 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for wireless communication and keyboard input options. 1 Num Lock...
.... 2 Caps Lock light - Device Status Lights The device status lights located to the left of the power button provide information for common tasks. INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1318 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for wireless communication and keyboard input options. 1 Num Lock...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 WiFi status light - Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Use the wireless switch ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 WiFi status light - Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Use the wireless switch ...
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... or On such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Use this switch to you. The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 2 ExpressCard slot - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 3 2 1 1 Wireless On/Off switch -
... or On such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Use this switch to you. The wireless switch may be deactivated through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 2 ExpressCard slot - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features 3 2 1 1 Wireless On/Off switch -
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Security cable slot - Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Connects a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Security cable slot - Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Connects a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 ...
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... device. 4 USB connector - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 5 4 3 2 1 16 1 AC adapter connector -
... device. 4 USB connector - Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 5 4 3 2 1 16 1 AC adapter connector -
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... - Provides a fast and convenient way to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs. 3 8-in-1 Media card reader - H) 17 Front Side Features 1 2 3 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio Out/ Headphone connector - Connects one pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio In/ Microphone connector -
... - Provides a fast and convenient way to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs. 3 8-in-1 Media card reader - H) 17 Front Side Features 1 2 3 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio Out/ Headphone connector - Connects one pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio In/ Microphone connector -
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Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 18 For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 4 Media Controls - Provide left -click by using Dell QuickSet. Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 1 Touch pad - and right-click functions those on like a mouse. 4 3 3 Keyboard -
Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 18 For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 4 Media Controls - Provide left -click by using Dell QuickSet. Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by tapping the surface. 2 Touch pad buttons - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 1 Touch pad - and right-click functions those on like a mouse. 4 3 3 Keyboard -
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Eject the disc Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume 19 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release. The control's symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection then fade away.
Eject the disc Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume 19 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, lightly touch the symbol and then release. The control's symbol will shine for 2 seconds to confirm your selection then fade away.
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... on selections you made when purchasing your computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. Based on an off. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 234 5 20 1 Left digital array microphone (optional) - Combines...
... on selections you made when purchasing your computer may not include a camera. 3 Camera (optional) - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. Based on an off. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 234 5 20 1 Left digital array microphone (optional) - Combines...
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... it into the bay until it over. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 21 Slide the battery out. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk...
... it into the bay until it over. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 21 Slide the battery out. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Disc Drive NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini‑DVDs) or you will ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Disc Drive NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini‑DVDs) or you will ...
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... such as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you can use your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Click Personalize, to open area of the desktop. 2. Entertainment and Multimedia You can access websites, setup an... own CDs, listen to music and internet radio stations. Check your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets...
... such as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you can use your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Click Personalize, to open area of the desktop. 2. Entertainment and Multimedia You can access websites, setup an... own CDs, listen to music and internet radio stations. Check your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets...