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INSPIRON 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 Windows Vista Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (optional 9 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Right side View 12 Left side View 14 Front view 16 Back View 18 Removing and Replacing the Battery ..........19 Software Features 20 Troubleshooting 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 24 Dell Diagnostics 27 Restore the Operating System 28 3
INSPIRON 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 Windows Vista Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (optional 9 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Right side View 12 Left side View 14 Front view 16 Back View 18 Removing and Replacing the Battery ..........19 Software Features 20 Troubleshooting 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 24 Dell Diagnostics 27 Restore the Operating System 28 3
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Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. CAUTION:The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6
Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. CAUTION:The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6
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Optical drive: You can input/output data for different purposes, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external device, or an MP3 player. 3. AC adapter connector: Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as burning CDs or playing DVDs. 2. USB connectors: Connect to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 13 1.
Optical drive: You can input/output data for different purposes, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external device, or an MP3 player. 3. AC adapter connector: Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as burning CDs or playing DVDs. 2. USB connectors: Connect to power on the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 13 1.
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... a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on your keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to a power strip. 23 The display ... normal operation. Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Troubleshooting If the power light is solid blue and the computer is either turned off - The computer is not responding -
... a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on your keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to a power strip. 23 The display ... normal operation. Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Troubleshooting If the power light is solid blue and the computer is either turned off - The computer is not responding -
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...to turn on . To access the recovery options, log on certain computers. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the adapter first before using Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. If possible, back up your computer (including data files) are permanently ... switch when restoring your hard drive, including any programs or drivers you have installed. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the computer. This option restores your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced...
...to turn on . To access the recovery options, log on certain computers. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the adapter first before using Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. If possible, back up your computer (including data files) are permanently ... switch when restoring your hard drive, including any programs or drivers you have installed. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the computer. This option restores your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced...
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If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Yes/No · Network, version, and network adapter: · Programs and versions: 36 Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Remember to a network? Diagnostic ...Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): · Express Service Code: · Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): · Operating system and version: · Devices: · Expansion cards: · Are you connected to fill out the ...
If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Yes/No · Network, version, and network adapter: · Programs and versions: 36 Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Remember to a network? Diagnostic ...Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): · Express Service Code: · Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): · Operating system and version: · Devices: · Expansion cards: · Are you connected to fill out the ...
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Computer Information System Chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM PCI Bus Intel PM45 64 bits single channel 64-bit buses 32 bits 1 MB 32 bits Specifications Communications Network adapter: 10/100/1000Mbps, Broadcom 5787 MKMLG PCI-E Wireless Wireless LAN, 802. 11 b/g, 802. 11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth® wireless technology Video Video controller Video memory LCD interface NVIDIA GeForce® 9300M GS 512MB (GDDR2 64M16 x 4) LVDS 41
Computer Information System Chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM PCI Bus Intel PM45 64 bits single channel 64-bit buses 32 bits 1 MB 32 bits Specifications Communications Network adapter: 10/100/1000Mbps, Broadcom 5787 MKMLG PCI-E Wireless Wireless LAN, 802. 11 b/g, 802. 11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth® wireless technology Video Video controller Video memory LCD interface NVIDIA GeForce® 9300M GS 512MB (GDDR2 64M16 x 4) LVDS 41
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..., stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker two stereo speakers Internal speaker 0. 5 watt per channel into 4 ohm amplifier Volume controls program menus Ports and Connectors Audio Network adapter USB Video Memory card reader PCI-Express Card slot microphone connector one stereo headphone/ speakers connector RJ-45 port four 4-pin USB 2. 0 -compliant connectors 15...
..., stereo headphones/speakers connector Speaker two stereo speakers Internal speaker 0. 5 watt per channel into 4 ohm amplifier Volume controls program menus Ports and Connectors Audio Network adapter USB Video Memory card reader PCI-Express Card slot microphone connector one stereo headphone/ speakers connector RJ-45 port four 4-pin USB 2. 0 -compliant connectors 15...
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...-cell battery 0° to 35° (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1. 5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 90 W Output current 4. 74 A (maximum at 4s pulse) Rated output...
...-cell battery 0° to 35° (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1. 5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 90 W Output current 4. 74 A (maximum at 4s pulse) Rated output...
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INSPIRON Index A AC Adapter size and weight 45, 46 AC adapter port 13 airflow allowing 5 C calling Dell 36 chipset 41 computer setting up 5 connect to the Internet 9 customer service 34 D damage avoiding 5 48 Dell Technology Guide for further information 20 Diagnostic Checklist 36 drivers and downloads 39 E e-mail addresses technical support 34 F finding more information 38 FTP login, anonymous 35 H help getting help and support 33 I Internet connection 9 ISP Internet Service Provider 9
INSPIRON Index A AC Adapter size and weight 45, 46 AC adapter port 13 airflow allowing 5 C calling Dell 36 chipset 41 computer setting up 5 connect to the Internet 9 customer service 34 D damage avoiding 5 48 Dell Technology Guide for further information 20 Diagnostic Checklist 36 drivers and downloads 39 E e-mail addresses technical support 34 F finding more information 38 FTP login, anonymous 35 H help getting help and support 33 I Internet connection 9 ISP Internet Service Provider 9