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...Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in permanent damage to place your computer. The computer turns on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not place your ...or cause a fire. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Dell 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 ...
...Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in permanent damage to place your computer. The computer turns on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not place your ...or cause a fire. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your Dell 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 ...
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... computer. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. Turn on page 50). 3. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. 2. NOTE: Installing a SIM card is available in your computer allows ... SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to access the Internet.
... computer. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. Turn on page 50). 3. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. 2. NOTE: Installing a SIM card is available in your computer allows ... SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 12 In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to access the Internet.
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Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. 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 The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2.
Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. 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 The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2.
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... along with your TV before setting up wireless display: 1. Select your computer. 2. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Turn on the keyboard to the TV. 4. Enter the security code that appears on your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless...on all computers. You must be supported on the Windows desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. Connect the wireless display adapter...
... along with your TV before setting up wireless display: 1. Select your computer. 2. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Turn on the keyboard to the TV. 4. Enter the security code that appears on your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless...on all computers. You must be supported on the Windows desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. Connect the wireless display adapter...
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... USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge USB devices when the computer is... shut off or in sleep state. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Connects to charge the device. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state.
... USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge USB devices when the computer is... shut off or in sleep state. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Connects to charge the device. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state.
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...page 30. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Turns on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered ...using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light -...
...page 30. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Turns on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered ...using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light -...
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...In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s)...feature: 1. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 31 Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 59. Click Start . 3. NOTE:...
...In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s)...feature: 1. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 31 Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 59. Click Start . 3. NOTE:...
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...light, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on a mouse. 33 Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - The touch pad ... brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on page 30. 2 Function key row - NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press along ... 36. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on or ...
...light, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on a mouse. 33 Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - The touch pad ... brightness increase and decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on page 30. 2 Function key row - NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press along ... 36. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on or ...
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... button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. Display On/Off button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to launch the Dell Support Center. Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on . Press to your mobile PC settings such as...
... button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. Display On/Off button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to launch the Dell Support Center. Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on . Press to your mobile PC settings such as...
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... recording a disc. Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when placing discs on the optical drive. 2. To open the drive tray. Turn off the computer. 2. Press the optical drive eject button on the optical drive tray. Keep the optical drive tray closed when you open or close... it. Place the disc, label-side up, in the optical drive: 1. Insert a small pin or unfolded paper clip into the drive. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you are not using the emergency eject hole: 1. Push...
... recording a disc. Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when placing discs on the optical drive. 2. To open the drive tray. Turn off the computer. 2. Press the optical drive eject button on the optical drive tray. Keep the optical drive tray closed when you open or close... it. Place the disc, label-side up, in the optical drive: 1. Insert a small pin or unfolded paper clip into the drive. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you are not using the emergency eject hole: 1. Push...
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.... Slide and lift the top cover. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top...
.... Slide and lift the top cover. Turn off the computer and close the display. 2. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). NOTE: You can purchase additional replaceable top covers at dell.com. 46 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top...
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To replace the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it over. 2. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and ... to the lock position. 50 Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of...
To replace the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it over. 2. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and ... to the lock position. 50 Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of...
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... touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - To enable them, doubleclick the Flicks icon in the notification area of the touch screen to inaccurate touch sensitivity. Turn off the computer. 2. To remove these particles: 1. Use a clean, lint-free cloth (can spray mild, non abrasive cleaner or water on the cloth if needed...
... touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - To enable them, doubleclick the Flicks icon in the notification area of the touch screen to inaccurate touch sensitivity. Turn off the computer. 2. To remove these particles: 1. Use a clean, lint-free cloth (can spray mild, non abrasive cleaner or water on the cloth if needed...
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...connections. The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off or in hibernate mode, or is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the electrical...is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The computer is either turned off - If the power light is solid white and the computer is off ,...
...connections. The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off or in hibernate mode, or is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the electrical...is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The computer is either turned off - If the power light is solid white and the computer is off ,...
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.... An unwanted signal is breathing white - The computer is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If you encounter interference that hinders reception on page 84). Some possible causes of interference...
.... An unwanted signal is breathing white - The computer is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If you encounter interference that hinders reception on page 84). Some possible causes of interference...
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... an earlier version of Windows. 2. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your computer. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for...
... an earlier version of Windows. 2. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your computer. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for...
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... use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. Turn on . 1. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on page 61 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and...
... use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. Turn on . 1. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on page 61 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and...
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... your computer. 2. then, shut down your computer. 4. Turn on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE:... Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Turn off your hard drive to : • Backup and restore your operating system. Select Repair Your Computer. 71 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased...
... your computer. 2. then, shut down your computer. 4. Turn on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE:... Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Turn off your hard drive to : • Backup and restore your operating system. Select Repair Your Computer. 71 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased...
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... appears, press several times to wait until you purchased the computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on page ...70) to restore your computer. Turn on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 74 NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on the hard drive and removes any programs or...
... appears, press several times to wait until you purchased the computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on page ...70) to restore your computer. Turn on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 74 NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on the hard drive and removes any programs or...
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...Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: 83 If possible, turn on the 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 call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Ensure...
...Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: 83 If possible, turn on the 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 call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Ensure...