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...Press the Power Button 8 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 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status ...Lights and Indicators 20 Back View Features 21 Touch Pad Gestures 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell ...
...Press the Power Button 8 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 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Status ...Lights and Indicators 20 Back View Features 21 Touch Pad Gestures 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell ...
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...computer, ensure that you allow dust to the computer. 5 You should never place your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. The computer turns on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop may result in permanent damage to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed... briefcase, or on . To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the ...
...computer, ensure that you allow dust to the computer. 5 You should never place your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. The computer turns on all other sides. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron laptop may result in permanent damage to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed... briefcase, or on . To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the ...
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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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...: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you selected at support.dell.com. 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 the first time, follow... the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: For more operating system ...
...: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you selected at support.dell.com. 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 the first time, follow... the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. NOTE: For more operating system ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. 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... media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. 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... media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs...
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Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
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Double-click the or press . Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless: 1. Double-click the or press . icon on the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 3. Select the option(s) you want to disable: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN 3. icon on the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 2. Click OK. 13 Click OK. To disable wireless: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Clear the option(s) you want to enable: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN 4.
Double-click the or press . Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless: 1. Double-click the or press . icon on the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 3. Select the option(s) you want to disable: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN 3. icon on the system tray The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 2. Click OK. 13 Click OK. To disable wireless: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Clear the option(s) you want to enable: --Enable Bluetooth --Enable Wireless LAN 4.
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... up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you need to connect to a network. 5. 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 a wireless router: 1. If...
... up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you need to connect to a network. 5. 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 a wireless router: 1. If...
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... offerings vary by your ISP information ready. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your Internet connection: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP...
... offerings vary by your ISP information ready. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your Internet connection: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP...
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 16 Connects your Inspiron™ laptop. Right View Features 12 3 1 Audio out/Headphone connector - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector -
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 16 Connects your Inspiron™ laptop. Right View Features 12 3 1 Audio out/Headphone connector - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector -
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Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 3-in-1 Media Card Reader - Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. 17 Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 3 1 VGA connector -
Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 3-in-1 Media Card Reader - Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. 17 Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 3 1 VGA connector -
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... and decrease keys, and the volume control keys are located in this row. 3 Power/Battery status light - A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - Turns the computer on when the computer reads or writes data.
... and decrease keys, and the volume control keys are located in this row. 3 Power/Battery status light - A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - Turns the computer on when the computer reads or writes data.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Power/Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white breathing white off solid white breathing white solid amber off Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby off/hibernate on standby on/standby off/hibernate Battery charge level charging < 90% charging > 90% > 10% >= 10% < 10% n/a NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using the AC adapter. 20
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Power/Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white breathing white off solid white breathing white solid amber off Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby off/hibernate on standby on/standby off/hibernate Battery charge level charging < 90% charging > 90% > 10% >= 10% < 10% n/a NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using the AC adapter. 20
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Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 21 NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 1 Security cable slot - Connects to an AC adapter to the computer.
Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 21 NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 1 Security cable slot - Connects to an AC adapter to the computer.
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Circular Scroll - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down, and right or left. The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll - Allows you to scroll ...
Circular Scroll - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down, and right or left. The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll - Allows you to scroll ...
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To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 23 The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - To zoom out: Move a finger down in or out. Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad).
To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 23 The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - To zoom out: Move a finger down in or out. Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad).