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...the Network Cable (optional 6 Press the Power Button 6 Windows Vista® Setup 6 Connect to the Internet (Optional 6 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 9 Device Status Lights 9 Keyboard Status Lights 10 Left Side Features 12 Computer Base and Display Features 14 Removing and Replacing the Battery 15...18 Network Problems 18 Power Problems 19 Memory Problems 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Dell Support Center 23 Using Support Tools 23 System Messages 24 Hardware Troubleshooter 25 Dell Diagnostics 26 Restoring Your Operating System 28 Windows Operating System Reinstallation 28 3
...the Network Cable (optional 6 Press the Power Button 6 Windows Vista® Setup 6 Connect to the Internet (Optional 6 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 9 Device Status Lights 9 Keyboard Status Lights 10 Left Side Features 12 Computer Base and Display Features 14 Removing and Replacing the Battery 15...18 Network Problems 18 Power Problems 19 Memory Problems 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Dell Support Center 23 Using Support Tools 23 System Messages 24 Hardware Troubleshooter 25 Dell Diagnostics 26 Restoring Your Operating System 28 Windows Operating System Reinstallation 28 3
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... strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 5 NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in ) on . INSPIRON About Your Computer This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron laptop may cause it to overheat. Restricting airflow around your...
... strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 5 NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in ) on . INSPIRON About Your Computer This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron laptop may cause it to overheat. Restricting airflow around your...
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A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1410 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Turns on steadily or blinks to ...
A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1410 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Turns on steadily or blinks to ...
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Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock key) is enabled. 2 A Caps Lock light - Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 3 Scroll Lock light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Keyboard Status Lights The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 12 3 1 9 Num Lock light - Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock key) is enabled. 10
Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock key) is enabled. 2 A Caps Lock light - Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. 3 Scroll Lock light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Keyboard Status Lights The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 12 3 1 9 Num Lock light - Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock key) is enabled. 10
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Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 Modem Connector - Connects the telephone line to the modem connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer ...
Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 Modem Connector - Connects the telephone line to the modem connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer ...
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... uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it works with the security cable slot on your Dell™ computer in the air vents. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents .... The fan automatically turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 12 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 56 4 3 2 1 1 Air vents - Do not store your computer. 3 VGA connector -
... uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it works with the security cable slot on your Dell™ computer in the air vents. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents .... The fan automatically turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 12 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 56 4 3 2 1 1 Air vents - Do not store your computer. 3 VGA connector -
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... digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Multimedia Card (MMC) 8 PC Card Slot - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 7 3-in the slot to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. Connects the computer to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer...
... digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Multimedia Card (MMC) 8 PC Card Slot - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 7 3-in the slot to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. Connects the computer to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer...
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... a microphone or input signal for this keyboard can vary based on a mouse. 4 Audio Out/ Headphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Display Features 1 2 3 45 6 14 1 Display - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Keyboard - Connects to a pair of a mouse to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In/ Microphone...
... a microphone or input signal for this keyboard can vary based on a mouse. 4 Audio Out/ Headphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Display Features 1 2 3 45 6 14 1 Display - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Keyboard - Connects to a pair of a mouse to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio In/ Microphone...
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... battery, turn off . 2. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer, and then remove the battery from other external cables from Dell. Ensure that shipped with your computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Do not use a battery from the bay. 1 2 1 ... bay until it clicks into place. 15 Slide the two latch releases on the bottom of fire or explosion. To remove the battery: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any other computers with your...
... battery, turn off . 2. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer, and then remove the battery from other external cables from Dell. Ensure that shipped with your computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Do not use a battery from the bay. 1 2 1 ... bay until it clicks into place. 15 Slide the two latch releases on the bottom of fire or explosion. To remove the battery: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any other computers with your...
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...wallpaper, screensaver, and so on your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section are applicable for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds... to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on your purchase order for Windows only. Check your computer. Entertainment and Multimedia You...
...wallpaper, screensaver, and so on your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section are applicable for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds... to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on your purchase order for Windows only. Check your computer. Entertainment and Multimedia You...