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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 ... Optical Drive (Optional 16 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 17 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 24 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 26 Status Lights... Keys 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Stage (Optional 40 Dell Dock (Optional 42 3
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 ... Optical Drive (Optional 16 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 17 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 24 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 26 Status Lights... Keys 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Stage (Optional 40 Dell Dock (Optional 42 3
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... Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to place your laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to the computer. 5 You should never place your Dell computer in... allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to accumulate in the air vents. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell Inspiron laptop. The computer turns on .
... Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to place your laptop may result in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to the computer. 5 You should never place your Dell computer in... allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to accumulate in the air vents. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell Inspiron laptop. The computer turns on .
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8
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... and features, go to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal..., it is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com.
... and features, go to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal..., it is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com.
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... You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device ... rewritable discs. 10 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). NOTE: Your computer does not have left ...
... You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device ... rewritable discs. 10 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). NOTE: Your computer does not have left ...
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Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery ... disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery ... disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is not required if you must be within the network of your cellular service provider. Turn ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is not required if you must be within the network of your cellular service provider. Turn ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 14
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 14
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Press the < > key on the function key row on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Press the < > key again to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. 15 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2.
Press the < > key on the function key row on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Press the < > key again to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. 15 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2.
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Use an external optical drive for procedures that involve discs. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the External Optical Drive (Optional) NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Connect the external optical drive to the USB connectors on your computer. 16
Use an external optical drive for procedures that involve discs. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the External Optical Drive (Optional) NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Connect the external optical drive to the USB connectors on your computer. 16
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Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center. 2. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Follow the instructions on the screen. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from dell.com. 17 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To set up the TV tuner: 1.
Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center. 2. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Follow the instructions on the screen. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from dell.com. 17 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To set up the TV tuner: 1.
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... Start → Control Panel. 4. To set up your computer (see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your connection to your router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the...
... Start → Control Panel. 4. To set up your computer (see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your connection to your router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the...
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... ISP to the Internet but have a service outage. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by...
... ISP to the Internet but have a service outage. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by...
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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 20
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 20
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... is powered off or in sleep state. NOTE: If you to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Antenna-in /Microphone connector - Connects to charge the device. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 21 Connects to the AC adapter to...
... is powered off or in sleep state. NOTE: If you to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Antenna-in /Microphone connector - Connects to charge the device. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 21 Connects to the AC adapter to...
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... in speakers, only the video signal will be read. 3 USB 2.0 connector - Save the blank for both multi-channel digital audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - For information on supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer to...
... in speakers, only the video signal will be read. 3 USB 2.0 connector - Save the blank for both multi-channel digital audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - For information on supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer to...
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Connects to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 2 VGA connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to a monitor or projector. 25
Connects to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 2 VGA connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to a monitor or projector. 25
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 34 5 6 26
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 34 5 6 26