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... Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
... Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
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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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The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 15 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. 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. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard.
The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 15 Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. 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. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard.
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... window appears. 7. Select Scan for your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your TV. 16 Enter the security code that appears on the Windows...
... window appears. 7. Select Scan for your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your TV. 16 Enter the security code that appears on the Windows...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Select Connect to Existing Adapter. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Select Connect to Existing Adapter. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. If you get one. ...19 Contact your ISP to the Internet wizard can use your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on your computer (see the documentation that shipped ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. If you get one. ...19 Contact your ISP to the Internet wizard can use your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on your computer (see the documentation that shipped ...
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... states. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on... activity light is enabled. Turns on page 14. 31 Indicates the battery charge status. A solid white light indicates that wireless is on page 32. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Enable ...
... states. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on... activity light is enabled. Turns on page 14. 31 Indicates the battery charge status. A solid white light indicates that wireless is on page 32. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Enable ...
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For more information on the power button light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this row. Provide .... The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. For more information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 40. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light -
For more information on the power button light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this row. Provide .... The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. For more information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 40. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light -
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... work only on page 62. Dell Support Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn on . Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn off the display. Display On/Off button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center...
... work only on page 62. Dell Support Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn on . Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn off the display. Display On/Off button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center...
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...8226; Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer, into the AC adapter, and to the wireless router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on page 14). • Re-establish your connection to the electrical outlet. 57 Wired Connections If the wired...damaged. Try moving the computer closer to your wireless connection. Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. • Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and ...
...8226; Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer, into the AC adapter, and to the wireless router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on page 14). • Re-establish your connection to the electrical outlet. 57 Wired Connections If the wired...damaged. Try moving the computer closer to your wireless connection. Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. • Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and ...
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Specifications Media Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick PRO (MS-PRO) MultiMedia Card (MMC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) xD-Picture Card Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56 K USB modem Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WWAN (optional), WiMax/Wi-Fi abgn/agn, and Bluetooth wireless technology (optional)/ Wi-Di (optional) 88
Specifications Media Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick PRO (MS-PRO) MultiMedia Card (MMC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) xD-Picture Card Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56 K USB modem Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WWAN (optional), WiMax/Wi-Fi abgn/agn, and Bluetooth wireless technology (optional)/ Wi-Di (optional) 88
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Index W warranty returns 78 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 60 Windows Mobility Center 40 wired network network cable, connecting 7 problems 57 wireless network connecting 14 problems 57 98
Index W warranty returns 78 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 60 Windows Mobility Center 40 wired network network cable, connecting 7 problems 57 wireless network connecting 14 problems 57 98
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... Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
... Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
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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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Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. 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.
Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. 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.
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....intel.com. You must be supported on the desktop. To set up wireless display. Turn on the keyboard to the TV. 4. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on all computers. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. Select Scan for available displays...
....intel.com. You must be supported on the desktop. To set up wireless display. Turn on the keyboard to the TV. 4. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on all computers. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. Select Scan for available displays...
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To enable wireless display: 1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17
To enable wireless display: 1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17
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...then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your computer (see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your country. Follow the instructions on the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. ... ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 14). 2. Have your router. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to the Internet...
...then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your computer (see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your country. Follow the instructions on the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. ... ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 14). 2. Have your router. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to the Internet...
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... battery is charging when the computer is enabled. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the battery charge status. For more information...
... battery is charging when the computer is enabled. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the battery charge status. For more information...
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The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this row. For ... on page 40. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on...
The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , touch pad enable or disable key , brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this row. For ... on page 40. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on...