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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of data if instructions are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is...
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of data if instructions are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is...
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...of Rovi Corporation. patents and other than its own. 2011 - 06 P/N 0TDVF Rev. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that is protected by U.S. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for...countries. AMD® and Radeon™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, and DellConnect™ are either potential damage to avoid the problem. Microsoft®, Windows®, and...
...of Rovi Corporation. patents and other than its own. 2011 - 06 P/N 0TDVF Rev. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that is protected by U.S. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for...countries. AMD® and Radeon™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, and DellConnect™ are either potential damage to avoid the problem. Microsoft®, Windows®, and...
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... System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
... System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
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...on . Do not place your computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it to overheat. You should never place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on the fan when the computer gets hot. The computer turns on ... normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell Inspiron laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in the air vents....
...on . Do not place your computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it to overheat. You should never place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on the fan when the computer gets hot. The computer turns on ... normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell Inspiron laptop. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in the air vents....
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WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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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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... for your computer unusable and you selected at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for more information on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Microsoft... Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Ubuntu for...
... for your computer unusable and you selected at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for more information on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Microsoft... Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Ubuntu for...
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... 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). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media...
... 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). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media...
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...password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 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. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the ...
...password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 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. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the ...
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Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 3. To install the SIM card: 1. Turn off your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Replace ...
Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 3. To install the SIM card: 1. Turn off your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Replace ...
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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. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios 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. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard.
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... with your TV before setting up wireless display, see www.intel.com. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to enable wireless. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does...
... with your TV before setting up wireless display, see www.intel.com. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to enable wireless. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2.
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... adapter is not a part of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. • If you are using... instructions. To complete setting up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from dell.com.
... adapter is not a part of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. • If you are using... instructions. To complete setting up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from dell.com.
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...→ Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on the screen...5. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 14). 2. To set up your connection to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on your ISP to a wireless...
...→ Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on the screen...5. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 14). 2. To set up your connection to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on your ISP to a wireless...
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... the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your Internet connection: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open...
... the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your Internet connection: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open...
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 234 56 7 22
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 234 56 7 22
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... page 42. 2 Optical drive light - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 7 USB 3.0 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 42. 5 Audio...
... page 42. 2 Optical drive light - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 7 USB 3.0 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 42. 5 Audio...