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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 ... 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 Indicators 30 Disabling Battery Charging 31 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Touch Pad Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 ...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network ... 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 Indicators 30 Disabling Battery Charging 31 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Touch Pad Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 ...
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Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. 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. 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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard.
Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. 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. 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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard.
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...9. Press along with your computer display to the TV. 4. Select Scan for setting up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. You must be purchased separately....that appears on all computers. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with the < > key on the function key row on the keyboard to your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be supported on your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or...
...9. Press along with your computer display to the TV. 4. Select Scan for setting up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. You must be purchased separately....that appears on all computers. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with the < > key on the function key row on the keyboard to your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be supported on your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or...
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... computer is powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to charge the device. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo... connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector -
... computer is powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to charge the device. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo... connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector -
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.... 3 Touch pad - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press...
.... 3 Touch pad - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press...
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You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. Function Key First - In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. System Setup 1. Press during the Power On Self Test (POST) to ... perform the associated multimedia action. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. Windows Mobility Center 1. For function...
You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. Function Key First - In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. System Setup 1. Press during the Power On Self Test (POST) to ... perform the associated multimedia action. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. Windows Mobility Center 1. For function...
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... board the next time you access STICKYNOTES. The tile allows you to purchase or rent movies and TV shows when connected to the Internet. • Dell Web - Click or touch the web page preview to open it in the web browser. • Photo - Click or touch the web page preview to... will appear on your favorite web pages. Provides a preview of up to four of your desktop. • Web Tile - Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. Provides a preview of up to four of your frequently-used programs. Using Your...
... board the next time you access STICKYNOTES. The tile allows you to purchase or rent movies and TV shows when connected to the Internet. • Dell Web - Click or touch the web page preview to open it in the web browser. • Photo - Click or touch the web page preview to... will appear on your favorite web pages. Provides a preview of up to four of your desktop. • Web Tile - Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. Provides a preview of up to four of your frequently-used programs. Using Your...
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... 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 - Solving Problems If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If you encounter... interference that hinders reception on page 84). The computer is in standby mode or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard...
... 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 - Solving Problems If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If you encounter... interference that hinders reception on page 84). The computer is in standby mode or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard...
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... an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your computer. If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. Click Start → Control Panel→...
... an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your computer. If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. Click Start → Control Panel→...
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...Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your computer. Monitor system events and changes over time. To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on improving the performance of your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell...→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell...to other Dell tools and diagnostic ... location. The Dell Support Center provides...
...Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your computer. Monitor system events and changes over time. To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on improving the performance of your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell...→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell...to other Dell tools and diagnostic ... location. The Dell Support Center provides...
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... Problems" on (or restart) your computer. 2. The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. Turn on . 1. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer and press when the... Dell logo appears. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Ensure that best ...
... Problems" on (or restart) your computer. 2. The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for technical assistance. Turn on . 1. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer and press when the... Dell logo appears. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Ensure that best ...
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..., you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to... To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Restoring Your Operating System 8. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select Repair Your Computer...
..., you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to... To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Restoring Your Operating System 8. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select Repair Your Computer...
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...bar code on your computer before you connected to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Ensure that the computer documentation is ...a network? 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...
...bar code on your computer before you connected to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Ensure that the computer documentation is ...a network? 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...
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... 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 Keyboard Number of keys 86 (U.S.
... 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 Keyboard Number of keys 86 (U.S.
Service Manual
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Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 6 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Replacing the Optical Drive 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Wireless Mini-Card(s 37 Removing the Mini-Card(s 37 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 39 10 Display 41 Display Assembly 41 Removing the Display Assembly 41 Replacing the Display Assembly 43 Display Bezel 44 4 Contents
Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 6 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Replacing the Optical Drive 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Wireless Mini-Card(s 37 Removing the Mini-Card(s 37 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 39 10 Display 41 Display Assembly 41 Removing the Display Assembly 41 Replacing the Display Assembly 43 Display Bezel 44 4 Contents
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... main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display... easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to remove the tabs on the keyboard from the slots on the palm rest. 7 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such...
... main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display... easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to remove the tabs on the keyboard from the slots on the palm rest. 7 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such...
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1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the connector on the palm rest assembly. 7 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 6 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 8 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 28 Keyboard CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the connector on the palm rest assembly. 7 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 6 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 8 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 28 Keyboard CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
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Keyboard 29 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard-cable connector Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest assembly and lower the keyboard into place. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard and slide it upwards to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over.
Keyboard 29 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard-cable connector Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest assembly and lower the keyboard into place. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard and slide it upwards to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over.