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... to refer to avoid the problem. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Dell under license; This item incorporates copy protection technology that helps you how to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect...
... to refer to avoid the problem. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Dell under license; This item incorporates copy protection technology that helps you how to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect...
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...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 ... 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 Fall Sensor 41 Solving Problems 42 Beep Codes 42 Touch Screen Problems 43 Network Problems 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software...
...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 ... 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 Fall Sensor 41 Solving Problems 42 Beep Codes 42 Touch Screen Problems 43 Network Problems 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software...
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...the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. The computer turns on . Restricting airflow around your laptop may result in the air vents. Do not place ...the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. You should never place your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface...
...the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. The computer turns on . Restricting airflow around your laptop may result in the air vents. Do not place ...the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. You should never place your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface...
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NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on /standby standby off /hibernate on on page 44. 26 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Power/Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white breathing white off solid white solid amber breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby/off/hibernate standby off /hibernate Battery charge level 0-100% 98% > 98% >= 10% < 10% >= 10% 0-100% NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using the AC adapter.
NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on /standby standby off /hibernate on on page 44. 26 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Power/Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white breathing white off solid white solid amber breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby/off/hibernate standby off /hibernate Battery charge level 0-100% 98% > 98% >= 10% < 10% >= 10% 0-100% NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using the AC adapter.
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... Support Tools" on page 49 or "Contacting Dell" on page 72) for your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for advanced service instructions. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for assistance...
... Support Tools" on page 49 or "Contacting Dell" on page 72) for your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for advanced service instructions. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for assistance...
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... of your finger as sticky notes) that Use your desktop. To remove these particles: a. Disconnect the AC adapter cable from the wall outlet. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The...
... of your finger as sticky notes) that Use your desktop. To remove these particles: a. Disconnect the AC adapter cable from the wall outlet. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The...
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... network hub). • Check if wireless is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Power Problems If the power light is turned on properly. 44 If the wired network connection is lost - Solving Problems Network Problems If the wireless network connection is lost - The wireless router is offline or wireless has been...
... network hub). • Check if wireless is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Power Problems If the power light is turned on properly. 44 If the wired network connection is lost - Solving Problems Network Problems If the wireless network connection is lost - The wireless router is offline or wireless has been...
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.... • 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 . If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is on page 72). Some possible causes of interference..., 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 - Solving Problems • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. If the AC adapter has...
.... • 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 . If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is on page 72). Some possible causes of interference..., 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 - Solving Problems • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. If the AC adapter has...
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... memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72). Select the program that the AC adapter cable is no longer responding. 4. End the...
... memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72). Select the program that the AC adapter cable is no longer responding. 4. End the...
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... connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, press the power button for procedures that it runs in its documentation or on your computer. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system...
... connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, press the power button for procedures that it runs in its documentation or on your computer. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system...
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Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for.... -- Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Ensure that is displayed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Solving Problems To run the software. See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2.
Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for.... -- Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Ensure that is displayed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Solving Problems To run the software. See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2.
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To start the search. 3. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 46 and run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, ...displays in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Press during the operating system setup or is active. Using ...
To start the search. 3. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 46 and run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, ...displays in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Press during the operating system setup or is active. Using ...
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...; logo appears, press immediately. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? This will start running tests. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. 3. Turn on page...
...; logo appears, press immediately. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? This will start running tests. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. 3. Turn on page...
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...error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72) for your computer when you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of the problem appears on your screen. d. If a problem is not invoked...: Press any key to run. 5. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. Using Support Tools c. Press any key to go to start Dell Diagnostics from the ...
...error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72) for your computer when you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of the problem appears on your screen. d. If a problem is not invoked...: Press any key to run. 5. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. Using Support Tools c. Press any key to go to start Dell Diagnostics from the ...
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... you identify your screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 55 8. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you contact Dell. 9. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit...
... you identify your screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 55 8. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you contact Dell. 9. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit...
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... on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when... operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc...
... on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when... operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc...
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... is recommended that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 58 In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. CAUTION: Although Dell DataSafe Local Backup is designed to install on your operating system problem. Click Start . 2. Click Undo my last restoration and...and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, it is complete. 1. Create backup media of applications you need...
... is recommended that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 58 In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. CAUTION: Although Dell DataSafe Local Backup is designed to install on your operating system problem. Click Start . 2. Click Undo my last restoration and...and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, it is complete. 1. Create backup media of applications you need...
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...option. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see...system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 58) to restore ...are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method ... certain computers. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in...Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell...
...option. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see...system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 58) to restore ...are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method ... certain computers. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in...Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell...
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..." on page 70. If you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Before You Call" on page 71. 4. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. Use Dell's extensive suite of the services are not always available in all...
..." on page 70. If you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Before You Call" on page 71. 4. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. Use Dell's extensive suite of the services are not always available in all...
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...based diagnostics to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your region or go to support.dell.com. For more information, go to www.dell.com/DellConnect. 65 To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 70 and ...then see the contact information for your supervision. Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a...
...based diagnostics to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your region or go to support.dell.com. For more information, go to www.dell.com/DellConnect. 65 To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 70 and ...then see the contact information for your supervision. Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a...