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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 ... (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Status Lights... the Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 45...
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 ... (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Status Lights... the Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 45...
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...not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not place your computer in the air vents. You should never place your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to overheat. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . WARNING: Do not block, push ...inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the fan when the computer gets hot. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow dust...
...not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not place your computer in the air vents. You should never place your Dell™ computer in permanent damage to overheat. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . WARNING: Do not block, push ...inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the fan when the computer gets hot. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow dust...
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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. 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
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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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.... NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 These...several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of your computer, it is ...
.... NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 These...several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of your computer, it is ...
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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 a system recovery media as...
... 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 a system recovery media as...
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Follow the instructions on page 66. 11 Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5.
Follow the instructions on page 66. 11 Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5.
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... Turn on page 42). 3. Replace the battery (see if you will need a service technician to the Internet. To install the SIM card: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on page 42...
... Turn on page 42). 3. Replace the battery (see if you will need a service technician to the Internet. To install the SIM card: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on page 42...
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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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... on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 A confirmation of purchase. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the function key row on the screen. Ensure that your computer is available on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on your computer...
... on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 A confirmation of purchase. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the function key row on the screen. Ensure that your computer is available on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on your computer...
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... the hardware and software requirements for available displays. 8. Connect the wireless display adapter to your computer is enabled (see www.intel.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. Select your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2...
... the hardware and software requirements for available displays. 8. Connect the wireless display adapter to your computer is enabled (see www.intel.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. Select your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2...
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... paired. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To restore the wireless display, reconnect to support.dell.com/support/downloads. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 To enable wireless display: 1. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon...
... paired. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To restore the wireless display, reconnect to support.dell.com/support/downloads. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 To enable wireless display: 1. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon...
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Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. To complete setting up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you need ...is not a part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 20. 18 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 a...
Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. To complete setting up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you need ...is not a part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 20. 18 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 a...
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Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to a network. 5. Setting Up a Wireless Connection ...
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to a network. 5. Setting Up a Wireless Connection ...
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... network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection: Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Contact your ISP for offerings available in...
... network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection: Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Contact your ISP for offerings available in...
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Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 Windows® 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 Windows® 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3.
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... of the software you connect to create a backup media of your desktop. 22 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery NOTE: Dell Digital Delivery may not be pre-installed on your new computer. The Dell Digital Delivery application installed on your computer downloads and installs the software you have purchased. To...
... of the software you connect to create a backup media of your desktop. 22 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery NOTE: Dell Digital Delivery may not be pre-installed on your new computer. The Dell Digital Delivery application installed on your computer downloads and installs the software you have purchased. To...
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After the software installation is completed in a few minutes. In most cases, the software download is complete, the Dell Digital Delivery application notifies and prompts you to the Internet (Optional)" on page 18). 2. The newly installed software can be accessed through the Start menu. ... are connected to the Internet (see "Connect to close the application window. The duration of the download varies depending on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 23 To use Dell Digital Delivery: 1. Ensure that you purchased. In the...
After the software installation is completed in a few minutes. In most cases, the software download is complete, the Dell Digital Delivery application notifies and prompts you to the Internet (Optional)" on page 18). 2. The newly installed software can be accessed through the Start menu. ... are connected to the Internet (see "Connect to close the application window. The duration of the download varies depending on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 23 To use Dell Digital Delivery: 1. Ensure that you purchased. In the...
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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 5 67 24
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 5 67 24