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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 Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System ... (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Display Features 32 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell Dock 37 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 38 Solving...
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 Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System ... (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Display Features 32 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell Dock 37 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 38 Solving...
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...will take some time to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the ...instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with Microsoft®...
...will take some time to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the ...instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with Microsoft®...
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... card at the time of purchase. To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is available on your computer only if you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 15 For more information...
... card at the time of purchase. To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is available on your computer only if you are asked to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 15 For more information...
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Right View Features 1 23 4 5 6 18 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.
Right View Features 1 23 4 5 6 18 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.
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... the device will stop charging. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. 5 USB 2.0 connector - The USB Powershare feature allows you turn on supported models) - In such cases, turn off or in /Microphone connector - NOTE: If you to USB devices, such...device. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Antenna-in sleep state. Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 4 USB connector with USB PowerShare - ...
... the device will stop charging. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. 5 USB 2.0 connector - The USB Powershare feature allows you turn on supported models) - In such cases, turn off or in /Microphone connector - NOTE: If you to USB devices, such...device. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Antenna-in sleep state. Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 4 USB connector with USB PowerShare - ...
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.... Flick Allows you to scroll up or down on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Tap on the direction of the flick. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to scroll through content. Move three fingers quickly in the... down at a fast pace to flip content in the desired direction to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Allows you to activate vertical auto scrolling. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical -
.... Flick Allows you to scroll up or down on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Tap on the direction of the flick. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to scroll through content. Move three fingers quickly in the... down at a fast pace to flip content in the desired direction to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Allows you to activate vertical auto scrolling. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical -
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... zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. 29 The rotate feature includes: Twist - Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Rotate Allows you to zoom in : Move two fingers apart to rotate active content using two...
... zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. 29 The rotate feature includes: Twist - Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Rotate Allows you to zoom in : Move two fingers apart to rotate active content using two...
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...access websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload or download files. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer. Use an external optical drive or any external storage ... and viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. 36 You can use your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. After connecting to the Internet, you to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Optional software applications...
...access websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload or download files. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer. Use an external optical drive or any external storage ... and viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. 36 You can use your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. After connecting to the Internet, you to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Optional software applications...
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...more information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: For more depending on the size of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you see the knowledge base article 353560 at the time of the data to be installed on your ...computer and try again. 5. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon...
...more information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: For more depending on the size of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you see the knowledge base article 353560 at the time of the data to be installed on your ...computer and try again. 5. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon...
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... inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your computer with... new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 57 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49 "My Dell Downloads" on page 46 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell...
... inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your computer with... new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 57 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49 "My Dell Downloads" on page 46 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell...
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software features 36 software problems 43 solving problems 39 specifications 70 support e-mail addresses 62 support sites worldwide 62 System Messages 46 System Restore 53 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 64 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 44 setup 9 Windows, reinstalling 53 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection 40 Index 81
software features 36 software problems 43 solving problems 39 specifications 70 support e-mail addresses 62 support sites worldwide 62 System Messages 46 System Restore 53 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 64 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 44 setup 9 Windows, reinstalling 53 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection 40 Index 81