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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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... cause a fire. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer....it to accumulate in the air vents. Fan noise is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. You should never place your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on the computer may cause it is...
... cause a fire. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer....it to accumulate in the air vents. Fan noise is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. You should never place your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on the computer may cause it is...
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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. 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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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. 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. 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 the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for more information on the screen. Set Up Microsoft...may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. See the Ubuntu documentation for your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system.
...; for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for more information on the screen. Set Up Microsoft...may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. See the Ubuntu documentation for your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system.
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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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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 66. 11 Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 66. 11 Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you have ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you have ...
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... wireless key on the function key row on the keyboard again to turn off all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer, see "Specifications" on page 80. A confirmation of purchase. For more information on...
... wireless key on the function key row on the keyboard again to turn off all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer, see "Specifications" on page 80. A confirmation of purchase. For more information on...
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... displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on all computers. For information about the hardware and software requirements for available displays. 8. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. To set up wireless display, see "Enable or...
... displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on all computers. For information about the hardware and software requirements for available displays. 8. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. To set up wireless display, see "Enable or...
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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. NOTE: The wireless display may get disconnected when you... and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager," go to the wireless display after the Bluetooth device is paired. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Select Connect to Existing Adapter. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To enable wireless display: 1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop...
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. NOTE: The wireless display may get disconnected when you... and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager," go to the wireless display after the Bluetooth device is paired. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Select Connect to Existing Adapter. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To enable wireless display: 1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop...
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...If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up connection, connect the telephone line to the ...or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in ...
...If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up connection, connect the telephone line to the ...or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in ...
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...→ Connect to complete the setup. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start → Connect To. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start...
...→ Connect to complete the setup. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start → Connect To. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start...
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...: Windows Vista® 1. To set up a connection or Network→ Connect to the Internet. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 20 In the search box, type network, and...
...: Windows Vista® 1. To set up a connection or Network→ Connect to the Internet. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 20 In the search box, type network, and...
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NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. Windows® 7 1. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to complete the setup.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. Windows® 7 1. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to complete the setup.
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... Delivery application launches automatically when you can download and install the application from support.dell.com/support/downloads. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery NOTE: Dell Digital Delivery may not be available in the notification area of the software as the software can also postpone downloads to create a backup media...
... Delivery application launches automatically when you can download and install the application from support.dell.com/support/downloads. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery NOTE: Dell Digital Delivery may not be available in the notification area of the software as the software can also postpone downloads to create a backup media...
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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. After the software installation is completed in a few minutes. The duration ... on the number of the download varies depending on the screen. The newly installed software can be accessed through the Start menu. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 23 In the Dell Digital Delivery window, click Download Now. 3. To use...
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. After the software installation is completed in a few minutes. The duration ... on the number of the download varies depending on the screen. The newly installed software can be accessed through the Start menu. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 23 In the Dell Digital Delivery window, click Download Now. 3. To use...
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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 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.