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...refer to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; and is used in this document is subject to hardware or loss of data and.... Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. October 2010 P/N KFPFD Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are prohibited. Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or ...
...refer to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; and is used in this document is subject to hardware or loss of data and.... Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. October 2010 P/N KFPFD Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are prohibited. Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or ...
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...Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Press the Power Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless...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 ...Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free Fall Sensor 41 Solving Problems 42 Beep Codes 42 Touch...
...Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Press the Power Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless...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 ...Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free Fall Sensor 41 Solving Problems 42 Beep Codes 42 Touch...
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Doing so may take you will need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting ...up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 NOTE: For more information on the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer...
Doing so may take you will need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting ...up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 NOTE: For more information on the screen. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer...
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... the AC adapter is recommended that involve discs. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system ...internal optical drive. To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the operating state it was in the computer. 3. Click Create...
... the AC adapter is recommended that involve discs. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system ...internal optical drive. To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the operating state it was in the computer. 3. Click Create...
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..., the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears.
..., the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears.
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... mode. In this mode, the docked tablet launches the duo Station user interface. In this mode, the duo Stage user interface launches (see the Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information on Tablet Mode, see "duo Stage" on page 36). Each mode has a different user...Tablet Mode and then dock the tablet on the Inspiron duo Audio Station. 19 In this mode, the laptop displays the Microsoft Windows desktop. To set up your laptop in Tablet Mode, see the Inspiron duo Audio Station User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. To set up your laptop in...
... mode. In this mode, the docked tablet launches the duo Station user interface. In this mode, the duo Stage user interface launches (see the Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information on Tablet Mode, see "duo Stage" on page 36). Each mode has a different user...Tablet Mode and then dock the tablet on the Inspiron duo Audio Station. 19 In this mode, the laptop displays the Microsoft Windows desktop. To set up your laptop in Tablet Mode, see the Inspiron duo Audio Station User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. To set up your laptop in...
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...closer together on the touch pad. Allows you to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 30 Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to stop auto scrolling. Tap on the touch pad to scroll left or right ... to activate vertical auto scrolling. Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to stop auto scrolling. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom in the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the...
...closer together on the touch pad. Allows you to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 30 Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to stop auto scrolling. Tap on the touch pad to scroll left or right ... to activate vertical auto scrolling. Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to stop auto scrolling. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom in the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the...
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Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left to reduce the view of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 31 Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content on the screen. The rotate feature includes: Twist -
Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left to reduce the view of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 31 Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content on the screen. The rotate feature includes: Twist -
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...associated multimedia action. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 Windows Mobility Center 1. For function, press + the required function key. 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. You can configure the multimedia control keys on...
...associated multimedia action. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 Windows Mobility Center 1. For function, press + the required function key. 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. You can configure the multimedia control keys on...
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...duo Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - The optional Napster application allows you made while purchasing your computer. 36 Provides quick access to your favorite media and multi-touch applications. Using Your Inspiron... the Documents folder on your computer. • Music - Drag the duo Stage window to the Internet. • YouPaint - Play music or browse through ...8226; Games - duo Stage The duo Stage software installed on duo Stage. • Minimize - To launch duo Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ duo Stage. Play touch...
...duo Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - The optional Napster application allows you made while purchasing your computer. 36 Provides quick access to your favorite media and multi-touch applications. Using Your Inspiron... the Documents folder on your computer. • Music - Drag the duo Stage window to the Internet. • YouPaint - Play music or browse through ...8226; Games - duo Stage The duo Stage software installed on duo Stage. • Minimize - To launch duo Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ duo Stage. Play touch...
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... additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Screen Gestures NOTE: Some of the active window. Zoom Allows you to zoom in a book. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to... flip content forward or backward based on the screen. Allows you to reduce the view of these gestures may not work outside the Dell...
... additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Screen Gestures NOTE: Some of the active window. Zoom Allows you to zoom in a book. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to... flip content forward or backward based on the screen. Allows you to reduce the view of these gestures may not work outside the Dell...
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... the screen. Rotate Allows you to scroll left or right on the active window. Move a finger up or scroll down to activate vertical scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in...
... the screen. Rotate Allows you to scroll left or right on the active window. Move a finger up or scroll down to activate vertical scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in...
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... state is detected, the hard drive is placed in the notification area of 800 G. 41 Follow the instructions on your desktop. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is still limited by its own reliability specification. Double-click the...
... state is detected, the hard drive is placed in the notification area of 800 G. 41 Follow the instructions on your desktop. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is still limited by its own reliability specification. Double-click the...
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... adapter cable from the wall outlet. Use a clean, lint-free cloth (you choose to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 43 In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The...
... adapter cable from the wall outlet. Use a clean, lint-free cloth (you choose to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 43 In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The...
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...storage device for procedures that it runs in its documentation or on the touch pad, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. ...finger on the CD. If a program crashes repeatedly - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 47 NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: ...
...storage device for procedures that it runs in its documentation or on the touch pad, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. ...finger on the CD. If a program crashes repeatedly - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 47 NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: ...
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..., click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall ... program. -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. -- See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Ensure that is displayed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any error message that the program is ...
..., click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall ... program. -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. -- See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Ensure that is displayed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any error message that the program is ...
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... your computer. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again. 52 NOTE: If you want to an electrical outlet that no...or more. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. b. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you ...
... your computer. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again. 52 NOTE: If you want to an electrical outlet that no...or more. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. b. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you ...
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...invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. The Service Tag helps you identify your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 7. Using Support Tools c. The following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the tests complete, close the... test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. If you want to continue." Press any key...
...invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4. The Service Tag helps you identify your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 7. Using Support Tools c. The following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the tests complete, close the... test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. If you want to continue." Press any key...
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... operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run. 54 Select the test you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Shut down your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the...list. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. then, shut...
... operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run. 54 Select the test you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Shut down your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the...list. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. then, shut...
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... of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Using Support Tools 55 Write down the error code and problem description and contact...
... of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Using Support Tools 55 Write down the error code and problem description and contact...