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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 8...Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights and... 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
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 8...Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights and... 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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... and Software Problems 61 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 Dell Diagnostics 66 Restoring Your Operating System 68 System Restore 69 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 70 System Recovery Media 73 Dell Factory Image Restore 74 Getting Help 76 Technical ...-Status Service 79 Product Information 79 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 80 Before You Call 82 Contacting Dell 84 Finding More Information and Resources 86 Specifications 88 Appendix 95 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico ...
... and Software Problems 61 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 Dell Diagnostics 66 Restoring Your Operating System 68 System Restore 69 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 70 System Recovery Media 73 Dell Factory Image Restore 74 Getting Help 76 Technical ...-Status Service 79 Product Information 79 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 80 Before You Call 82 Contacting Dell 84 Finding More Information and Resources 86 Specifications 88 Appendix 95 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico ...
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...the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. Fan noise is powered on . 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 place your ...sharp objects on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 You should ...
...the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. Fan noise is powered on . 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 place your ...sharp objects on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 You should ...
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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 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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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... and may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. ...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 your computer unusable and you will...
... and may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. ...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 your computer unusable and you will...
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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). The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if ... your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving...
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). The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if ... your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving...
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... Adapter" on the screen. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on page 73. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as...
... Adapter" on the screen. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on page 73. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as...
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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. In the battery ...
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. In the battery ...
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Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. 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. 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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. 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. 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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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.... Turn on the TV. 5. Press along with your computer. 2. Turn on your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to enable wireless. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. Connect the wireless display adapter to...
.... Turn on the TV. 5. Press along with your computer. 2. Turn on your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to enable wireless. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. Connect the wireless display adapter to...
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... can purchase one from support.dell.com. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to Existing Adapter. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless display:... 1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. Select Connect to the Internet, you can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from dell.com. 17 If ...
... can purchase one from support.dell.com. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to Existing Adapter. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless display:... 1. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. Select Connect to the Internet, you can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from dell.com. 17 If ...
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... telephone service for setup instructions. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in...
... telephone service for setup instructions. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in...
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Have your Internet connection: 1. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to complete the setup. 19 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the ...
Have your Internet connection: 1. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to complete the setup. 19 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on 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 56 7 20
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 56 7 20
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Press to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to open when you insert a ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Press to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to open when you insert a ...
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... when the computer is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector -
... when the computer is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector -