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...rights reserved. Trademarks used in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Module Cover Memory Module(s) Keyboard Palm... and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. and is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,...
...rights reserved. Trademarks used in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Module Cover Memory Module(s) Keyboard Palm... and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. and is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,...
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... by your computer did not automatically turn off when you disconnect the cable. Also, before you shut down the operating system: Windows® Vista: Click Start Windows® 7: , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your...open programs. 2. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and ...
... by your computer did not automatically turn off when you disconnect the cable. Also, before you shut down the operating system: Windows® Vista: Click Start Windows® 7: , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your...open programs. 2. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and ...
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... Go to start over again, click Start Over on your computer's Service Tag: a. If you have selected a different model and want to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. NOTE: If you do not have your computer. A list of your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Select Model. ...Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model list. c. Enter your desktop and is located on the computer. 2. The file downloads to step 5. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z ...
... Go to start over again, click Start Over on your computer's Service Tag: a. If you have selected a different model and want to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. NOTE: If you do not have your computer. A list of your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Select Model. ...Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model list. c. Enter your desktop and is located on the computer. 2. The file downloads to step 5. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z ...
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... not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch 4. Turn on the computer. Follow the instructions in the computer: Windows Vista®: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. To confirm the amount of memory installed...
... not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch 4. Turn on the computer. Follow the instructions in the computer: Windows Vista®: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. To confirm the amount of memory installed...
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...notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are ...or their products. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Information in this document is used in the United States...
...notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ M301Z/N301Z Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are ...or their products. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Information in this document is used in the United States...
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... systems are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are not applicable Information in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; AMD...
... systems are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are not applicable Information in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; AMD...
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...; for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Ubuntu..., it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your computer is recommended that you...
...; for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Ubuntu..., it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your computer is recommended that you...
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... media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased ...Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the operating ...
... media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased ...Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the operating ...
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Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center. 2. To set up the TV tuner for the first time: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. 17 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center. 2. To set up the TV tuner for the first time: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. 17 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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... or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Ensure that shipped with your router. Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB... modem and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your connection to a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. To complete setting up your wireless router. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your Internet connection. ...
... or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Ensure that shipped with your router. Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB... modem and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your connection to a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. To complete setting up your wireless router. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your Internet connection. ...
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... Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Have your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to a network. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Windows...
... Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Have your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to a network. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Windows...
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The Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a connection or network→ Connect to the... me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Windows 7 1. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center...
The Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a connection or network→ Connect to the... me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Windows 7 1. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center...
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Move two fingers in the active window. 32 Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to move the focus on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. The ...scroll feature includes: Pan - Auto Scroll Vertical - Tap on the active window. Move three fingers quickly in the desired ...
Move two fingers in the active window. 32 Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to move the focus on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. The ...scroll feature includes: Pan - Auto Scroll Vertical - Tap on the active window. Move three fingers quickly in the desired ...
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Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 33 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in :... view of the screen content. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to enlarge the view of the active window. To zoom in an arced direction right or left to rotate active content in or zoom out by moving two fingers... 90° increments using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad.
Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 33 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in :... view of the screen content. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to enlarge the view of the active window. To zoom in an arced direction right or left to rotate active content in or zoom out by moving two fingers... 90° increments using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad.
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...to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated action. This is active only in the operating ...Function Key or Multimedia Key. 34 Multimedia Key First - Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. For multimedia key...
...to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobility Center. System Setup (BIOS) Utility 1. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated action. This is active only in the operating ...Function Key or Multimedia Key. 34 Multimedia Key First - Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. For multimedia key...
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... can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Check your purchase order for logging into a Windows account or into secure websites). This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to verify your identity to...40 For more information about the features described in this information yourself (such as for software installed on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. After connecting to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can use your computer to the Internet...
... can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Check your purchase order for logging into a Windows account or into secure websites). This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to verify your identity to...40 For more information about the features described in this information yourself (such as for software installed on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. After connecting to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can use your computer to the Internet...
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... related icons into categories • Changing the behavior of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize... a Category or Icon 1. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3. Click Save. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2.
... related icons into categories • Changing the behavior of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize... a Category or Icon 1. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3. Click Save. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2.
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... 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Ensure that is designed for at least 8 to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 47 Click End Task. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or...
... 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Ensure that is designed for at least 8 to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 47 Click End Task. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or...
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... is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows Vista® 1. Windows® 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If ... properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems To run the software.
... is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows Vista® 1. Windows® 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If ... properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems To run the software.
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... also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and...Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 49 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific ...
... also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and...Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 49 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific ...