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... the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the 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 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20... Display Features 42 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
... the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the 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 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20... Display Features 42 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 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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... Problems 57 Network Problems 58 Power Problems 59 Memory Problems 61 Lockups 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...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...
... Problems 57 Network Problems 58 Power Problems 59 Memory Problems 61 Lockups 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...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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... This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron laptop. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the fan when the computer gets hot. Before Setting Up Your Computer... low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. Fan noise is powered on . Do not place your computer. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer ...
... This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 Restricting airflow around your Dell Inspiron laptop. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the fan when the computer gets hot. Before Setting Up Your Computer... low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to overheat. Fan noise is powered on . Do not place your computer. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer ...
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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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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... 40. 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector - For more information, see "Using the Emergency Eject Hole" on page 40. 2 Optical drive light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you press the eject...
... 40. 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector - For more information, see "Using the Emergency Eject Hole" on page 40. 2 Optical drive light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you press the eject...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /..., printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /..., printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals...
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NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 3 USB 3.0 connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 5 AC adapter connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 2 Network connector - ...
NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 3 USB 3.0 connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 5 AC adapter connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 2 Network connector - ...
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.... NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on when the computer reads or writes data. Indicates the power states. Indicates the battery charge status. Turns on page 14. 29 Turns on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more ...Battery status light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when wireless is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard...
.... NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on when the computer reads or writes data. Indicates the power states. Indicates the battery charge status. Turns on page 14. 29 Turns on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more ...Battery status light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when wireless is enabled. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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...Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click OK. Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Ensure that your computer is turned on page 59. Under Power... Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE:...
...Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off Battery Charging and then click OK. Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Ensure that your computer is turned on page 59. Under Power... Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE:...
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...the multimedia keys, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on page 36. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-...decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on a mouse. 33 For more information on the power button light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 38. 3 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of your computer. For more information, see ...
...the multimedia keys, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on page 36. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-...decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in the notification area of a mouse to turn on a mouse. 33 For more information on the power button light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 38. 3 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of your computer. For more information, see ...
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Press during the Power On Self Test (POST) to launch 38 For function, press + the required function key. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. For ... button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated function. System Setup 1. This is active only in the operating system. 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...
Press during the Power On Self Test (POST) to launch 38 For function, press + the required function key. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. For ... button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated function. System Setup 1. This is active only in the operating system. 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...
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... router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on and connected to ensure it is loose or damaged. Try moving the computer closer to ensure it is powered on page 18). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. Check the network cable to your wireless connection. The network cable is...
... router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on and connected to ensure it is loose or damaged. Try moving the computer closer to ensure it is powered on page 18). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. Check the network cable to your wireless connection. The network cable is...
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...cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into the AC adapter, and to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 84). 59... If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. The display may not be responding. • Press the power button ...
...cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into the AC adapter, and to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 84). 59... If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. The display may not be responding. • Press the power button ...
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... 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). An unwanted signal is...
... 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). An unwanted signal is...
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... then restart your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the screen. 62 Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for at least 8 to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft...
... then restart your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the screen. 62 Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for at least 8 to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft...
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... inches) Weight (with configurable to 158°F) 93 Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7 A/ 2.3 A/2.5 A Specifications AC Adapter Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W/90 W/130 W Output current: 65 W 3.34 A 90 W 4.62 A 130 W 6.7 A Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating Storage 0° to 40°C (32°...
... inches) Weight (with configurable to 158°F) 93 Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7 A/ 2.3 A/2.5 A Specifications AC Adapter Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W/90 W/130 W Output current: 65 W 3.34 A 90 W 4.62 A 130 W 6.7 A Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating Storage 0° to 40°C (32°...
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F finding more information 86 flick 44 FTP login, anonymous 78 G gestures Touch Pad 36 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 66 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 HDMI connector 23 help getting assistance and support 76 I Internet connection 17 ISP Internet Service Provider 17 M memory problems solving 61 N network connection fixing 58 O Optical Drive emergency eject hole 40 Using 40 P power indicator light 29 Index 97
F finding more information 86 flick 44 FTP login, anonymous 78 G gestures Touch Pad 36 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 66 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 HDMI connector 23 help getting assistance and support 76 I Internet connection 17 ISP Internet Service Provider 17 M memory problems solving 61 N network connection fixing 58 O Optical Drive emergency eject hole 40 Using 40 P power indicator light 29 Index 97
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Index power problems, solving 59 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 79 R resources, finding more 86 restoring factory image 74 S Service Tag locating 82 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 80 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 61 98 solving problems 56 specifications 88 support e-mail addresses 78 support sites worldwide 77 System Recovery Media 73 system reinstall options 68 System Restore 69 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 Touch screen Gestures 44 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5
Index power problems, solving 59 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 79 R resources, finding more 86 restoring factory image 74 S Service Tag locating 82 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 80 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 61 98 solving problems 56 specifications 88 support e-mail addresses 78 support sites worldwide 77 System Recovery Media 73 system reinstall options 68 System Restore 69 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 Touch screen Gestures 44 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5