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Turns on page 26. 2 Hard drive activity light - Provides stereo quality sound. 23 For more information on the power/battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/battery status light - Indicates the power and the battery charge status. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off when pressed. 4 Right Speaker - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns the computer on or off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on. 3 Power button -
Turns on page 26. 2 Hard drive activity light - Provides stereo quality sound. 23 For more information on the power/battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/battery status light - Indicates the power and the battery charge status. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off when pressed. 4 Right Speaker - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns the computer on or off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on. 3 Power button -
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To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 32. 2 Caps Lock status light - Turns ... the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on page 26. 6 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the power and the battery charge status. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Function key row - Turns on when Caps Lock is on page 30. NOTE: To enable or disable the...
To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 32. 2 Caps Lock status light - Turns ... the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on page 26. 6 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the power and the battery charge status. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Function key row - Turns on when Caps Lock is on page 30. NOTE: To enable or disable the...
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... Fall Sensor Free fall state is no longer detected. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. You can sustain an operating shock of 225 G and a non-operating shock of your computer hard drive from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. When a free...
... Fall Sensor Free fall state is no longer detected. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. You can sustain an operating shock of 225 G and a non-operating shock of your computer hard drive from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. When a free...
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... meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. -- Ensure that your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any error message that is...
... meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. -- Ensure that your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any error message that is...
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... system events and changes over time. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by... each type of your computer each day. one convenient location. To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell...
... system events and changes over time. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by... each type of your computer each day. one convenient location. To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell...
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...Troubleshooter: 1. To start the search. 3. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Click Start → Help ...system setup or is active. Dell Diagnostics If you want to test displays in the search field and press to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. In the search results, select the option that you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and ...
...Troubleshooter: 1. To start the search. 3. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Click Start → Help ...system setup or is active. Dell Diagnostics If you want to test displays in the search field and press to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. In the search results, select the option that you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and ...
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Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Ensure that the computer is connected to continue? (Recommended)." ...
Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Ensure that the computer is connected to continue? (Recommended)." ...
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...An Option window. 4. Select the test you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 6. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 53 d. If PSA is displayed at the top of the problem appears on your ...Support Tools c. If you want to start Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on page 72) for your screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option ...
...An Option window. 4. Select the test you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 6. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 53 d. If PSA is displayed at the top of the problem appears on your ...Support Tools c. If you want to start Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on page 72) for your screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option ...
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...of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating... System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell...prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall ...
...of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating... System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell...prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall ...
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... not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on page 62) to restore your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected .... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window. NOTE: Do not disconnect...
... not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on page 62) to restore your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected .... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window. NOTE: Do not disconnect...
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...down your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. You can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files... wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 61 System Recovery Media CAUTION: ...
...down your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. You can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files... wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 61 System Recovery Media CAUTION: ...
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...received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve ...your operating system problem. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . Any programs...
...received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve ...your operating system problem. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . Any programs...
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... box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to factory condition. 9. 3. Click Next. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed...
... box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to factory condition. 9. 3. Click Next. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed...
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...(s) being returned, whether for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. Remove any of the box. Dell is for credit. 68 For the telephone number to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly... all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on the outside of your region, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). 4. Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return....media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 72. 2.
...(s) being returned, whether for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. Remove any of the box. Dell is for credit. 68 For the telephone number to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly... all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on the outside of your region, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). 4. Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return....media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 72. 2.
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... Center, click the icon in the notification area of your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer the Dell Support Center. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your Service Tag/...the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing ...
... Center, click the icon in the notification area of your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer the Dell Support Center. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your Service Tag/...the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing ...
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measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65... 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 for operating - measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage...
measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65... 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 for operating - measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage...
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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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... a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G (when tablet is docked) NonOperating 160 G (when tablet is undocked) Maximum shock (for non-operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; Device Environment Temperature range: Operating 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) Storage -40° to...
... a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G (when tablet is docked) NonOperating 160 G (when tablet is undocked) Maximum shock (for non-operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; Device Environment Temperature range: Operating 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) Storage -40° to...