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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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... the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on all other sides. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches)...turns on . You should never place your laptop may result in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your computer in permanent damage to place your Dell Inspiron laptop.
... the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on all other sides. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches)...turns on . You should never place your laptop may result in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting airflow around your computer in permanent damage to place your Dell Inspiron laptop.
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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. 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 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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. 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 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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...of headphones or to open when you insert a disc and it does not open the optical-drive tray. 4 Emergency eject hole - Press to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 40. 5 Audio-out/Headphone... connector - Use to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 7 USB 3.0 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Connects to open the optical-drive tray if it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Blinks when you press...
...of headphones or to open when you insert a disc and it does not open the optical-drive tray. 4 Emergency eject hole - Press to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Audio-in/Microphone connector - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 40. 5 Audio-out/Headphone... connector - Use to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 7 USB 3.0 connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Connects to open the optical-drive tray if it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Blinks when you press...
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NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. NOTE: When used ... life remains. 23 Connects to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered on the computer to charge the device. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector -
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. NOTE: When used ... life remains. 23 Connects to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered on the computer to charge the device. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector -
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Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 2 Network connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 27 NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 3 USB 3.0 connector - Connects your computer to the computer. 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 - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 27 NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 3 USB 3.0 connector - Connects your computer to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 5 AC adapter connector...
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...computer is enabled. Turns on page 30. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - Turns on page 14. 29 A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. A solid ... or writes data. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled.
...computer is enabled. Turns on page 30. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - Turns on page 14. 29 A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. A solid ... or writes data. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled.
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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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... Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power ... your computer is turned on page 59. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on...
... Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power ... your computer is turned on page 59. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on...
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For more information on the power button light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 30. 2 Function key row - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and .... Provide left -click by tapping the surface. For more information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on page 36. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on the ...
For more information on the power button light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 30. 2 Function key row - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and .... Provide left -click by tapping the surface. For more information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on page 36. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on the ...
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... is active only in the operating system. For function, press + the required function key. Press during the Power On Self Test (POST) to launch 38 Windows Mobility Center 1. Function Key First - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard...
... is active only in the operating system. For function, press + the required function key. Press during the Power On Self Test (POST) to launch 38 Windows Mobility Center 1. Function Key First - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard...
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... not damaged. 58 The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. • Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Check if wireless is enabled on the computer (see "Enable or Disable...
... not damaged. 58 The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. • Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Check if wireless is enabled on the computer (see "Enable or Disable...
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... turned off or in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure...electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 84). 59 The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off - The computer resumes normal operation if it with another ...
... turned off or in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure...electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 84). 59 The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off - The computer resumes normal operation if it with another ...
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...key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 60 Solving Problems If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. 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 ...
...key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 60 Solving Problems If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. 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 ...
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In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable ...
In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable ...
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... the safety information that shipped with your computer. 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°...
... the safety information that shipped with your computer. 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