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...Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 18 Back View Features 22 Front View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging... Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 44 Software Features 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Dell Stage 48 Solving Problems 50 Beep Codes 50 Network Problems 51 3
...Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 18 Back View Features 22 Front View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging... Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 44 Software Features 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Dell Stage 48 Solving Problems 50 Beep Codes 50 Network Problems 51 3
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You should never place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or ...: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is powered on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your... the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron laptop.
You should never place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or ...: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is powered on . INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your... the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron laptop.
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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. 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.
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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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... on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. The Windows setup screens will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at... support.dell.com. Doing so may take you will need to complete. NOTE: For more...
... on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. The Windows setup screens will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at... support.dell.com. Doing so may take you will need to complete. NOTE: For more...
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You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, ... system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data...
You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, ... system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC ... on page 6). 2. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" 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→...
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC ... on page 6). 2. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" 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→...
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Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears 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. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears 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. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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... page 12). 2. Ensure that shipped with your router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or ... the instructions on page 15. 14 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from dell.com. Before you can use your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a network...
... page 12). 2. Ensure that shipped with your router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or ... the instructions on page 15. 14 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from dell.com. Before you can use your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a network...
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... or contact your ISP. 4. Have your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information...
... or contact your ISP. 4. Have your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information...
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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 2 34 56 7 16
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 56 7 16
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... (optional). Provides faster data transmission between your computer and USB devices. 17 Use to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive -
... (optional). Provides faster data transmission between your computer and USB devices. 17 Use to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive -
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external ...
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NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media Card Reader - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 21 For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in the media card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 80. Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the slot;
NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media Card Reader - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 21 For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in the media card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 80. Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the slot;
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Connects your computer to a network or broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 23 Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 4 AC adapter connector -
Connects your computer to a network or broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer and USB devices. 3 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 23 Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 4 AC adapter connector -
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... charge status. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 26. Turns on page 12. 25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 26. 2 Hard-drive activity light - Indicates the...
... charge status. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 26. Turns on page 12. 25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 26. 2 Hard-drive activity light - Indicates the...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator Light Status solid white off solid amber off Computer State(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery Charge Status charging fully charged low battery (
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator Light Status solid white off solid amber off Computer State(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery Charge Status charging fully charged low battery (
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... page 51. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . 2. To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator Light...
... page 51. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . 2. To disable the battery charging feature: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator Light...