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... Power Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 User Interface Modes 19 Set Up the Tablet Mode 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging 27 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free...
... Power Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 User Interface Modes 19 Set Up the Tablet Mode 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging 27 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free...
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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 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 Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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... the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 61. 9 Use an optional external optical drive or any external storage device for procedures that involve discs. You...
... the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 61. 9 Use an optional external optical drive or any external storage device for procedures that involve discs. You...
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... open programs. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your connection to complete the setup. 17 Setting Up Your Laptop Connect to a network. 5. To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on page 14). 2. Ensure that shipped with your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a wireless router: 1. To complete setting...
... open programs. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your connection to complete the setup. 17 Setting Up Your Laptop Connect to a network. 5. To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on page 14). 2. Ensure that shipped with your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a wireless router: 1. To complete setting...
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... box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP to complete the setup. 18 Have your ISP. 4. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have an ISP, the Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP information ready. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save...
... box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP to complete the setup. 18 Have your ISP. 4. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have an ISP, the Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP information ready. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save...
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... Laptop User Interface Modes Your Inspiron laptop can be used in Tablet Mode, see "Set Up the Tablet Mode" on the Inspiron duo Audio Station. 19 In this mode, the duo Stage user interface launches (see "duo Stage" on Tablet Mode, see the Inspiron duo Audio Station User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information on page 36). Each mode has a different user interface that changes automatically. This is the default mode. For more information, see the Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide...
... Laptop User Interface Modes Your Inspiron laptop can be used in Tablet Mode, see "Set Up the Tablet Mode" on the Inspiron duo Audio Station. 19 In this mode, the duo Stage user interface launches (see "duo Stage" on Tablet Mode, see the Inspiron duo Audio Station User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information on page 36). Each mode has a different user interface that changes automatically. This is the default mode. For more information, see the Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide...
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... the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on a mouse. 5 Power/Battery status light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of your desktop. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Function key row - NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the the keyboard. For more information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on . 29 Provide left -click by tapping the surface. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The wireless enable or disable key , brightness increase...
... the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on a mouse. 5 Power/Battery status light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of your desktop. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Function key row - NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the the keyboard. For more information, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on . 29 Provide left -click by tapping the surface. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The wireless enable or disable key , brightness increase...
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...the touch pad to enlarge the view of the active window. 30 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Tap on the direction of the screen content. Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to scroll through content. Flick Allows you to scroll left...two fingers apart to stop auto scrolling. Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Tap on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the touch pad. Move three fingers quickly in the active window. Move ...
...the touch pad to enlarge the view of the active window. 30 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Tap on the direction of the screen content. Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to scroll through content. Flick Allows you to scroll left...two fingers apart to stop auto scrolling. Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Tap on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the touch pad. Move three fingers quickly in the active window. Move ...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on your computer using a password‑protected account. You can sustain an operating shock of 225 G and a non-operating shock of your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The hard disk is placed in the notification...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on your computer using a password‑protected account. You can sustain an operating shock of 225 G and a non-operating shock of your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The hard disk is placed in the notification...
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... support.dell.com. NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 72. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure INSPIRON...
... support.dell.com. NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 72. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure INSPIRON...
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... have foreign particles (such as an input device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options are blocking the touch sensors. To remove these particles: a. Use a clean, lint-free cloth (you choose to calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→Tablet PC Settings→ Calibrate... In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are selected. • The...
... have foreign particles (such as an input device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options are blocking the touch sensors. To remove these particles: a. Use a clean, lint-free cloth (you choose to calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→Tablet PC Settings→ Calibrate... In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are selected. • The...
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... standby mode or the display may not be responding. • Press a 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. 45 An unwanted signal is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer is creating interference by testing it back on. • If the problem...
... standby mode or the display may not be responding. • Press a 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. 45 An unwanted signal is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer is creating interference by testing it back on. • If the problem...
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... other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that is installed and configured properly. -- Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Click Start → Control Panel→...
... other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that is installed and configured properly. -- Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Click Start → Control Panel→...
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... Configuration History - To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer each type of your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. one convenient location. Monitor system events and changes over time. INSPIRON Using Support...
... Configuration History - To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer each type of your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. one convenient location. Monitor system events and changes over time. INSPIRON Using Support...
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... Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Press during the operating system setup or is active. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Ensure that the device that...
... Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Press during the operating system setup or is active. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Ensure that the device that...
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... instructions on upgrading the memory, see the About Your System section in the notification area of your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your desktop. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading...
... instructions on upgrading the memory, see the About Your System section in the notification area of your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your desktop. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading...
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G gestures Touch Pad 30 touch screen 38 H hard drive activity light 23, 29 hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 17 M memory problems solving 46 P power problems, solving 44 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 42 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 74 restoring factory image 62 S Service Tag locating 70 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 68 SIM card 10 software features 40 Index 83
G gestures Touch Pad 30 touch screen 38 H hard drive activity light 23, 29 hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 17 M memory problems solving 46 P power problems, solving 44 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 42 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 74 restoring factory image 62 S Service Tag locating 70 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 68 SIM card 10 software features 40 Index 83
Inspiron duo Audio Station User’s Guide
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This option is connected to the Internet, duo Station will download the updates and install them. 8 Touch to change the default application. Click OK to save the changes you to set the delay which the music and display should turn off. 5 Allows you have selected the Play background sound check box. 4 Touch the Turn off after check box and drag the pointer on changing the default application, see page 16...
This option is connected to the Internet, duo Station will download the updates and install them. 8 Touch to change the default application. Click OK to save the changes you to set the delay which the music and display should turn off. 5 Allows you have selected the Play background sound check box. 4 Touch the Turn off after check box and drag the pointer on changing the default application, see page 16...
Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide
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... the screen. Touch anywhere on -screen keyboard 1. Touch the key(s) on the top right corner of the keyboard. 13 The on-screen keyboard appears when you touch anywhere on the top left of the screen. 2. Touch and drag the portion of the keyboard that appears to start typing. A portion of the on-screen keyboard appears on the screen. The keyboard automatically changes to either the portrait or landscape mode based on -screen keyboard. Using...
... the screen. Touch anywhere on -screen keyboard 1. Touch the key(s) on the top right corner of the keyboard. 13 The on-screen keyboard appears when you touch anywhere on the top left of the screen. 2. Touch and drag the portion of the keyboard that appears to start typing. A portion of the on-screen keyboard appears on the screen. The keyboard automatically changes to either the portrait or landscape mode based on -screen keyboard. Using...
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... on . • If the problem persists, contact Dell technical support. An unwanted signal is breathing white - The computer is in standby mode or the display may not be responding. • Press a 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. 53 Internet If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or...
... on . • If the problem persists, contact Dell technical support. An unwanted signal is breathing white - The computer is in standby mode or the display may not be responding. • Press a 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. 53 Internet If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or...
