Dell Inspiron M5030 Support Question
Dell Inspiron M5030 Support Question
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Question posted by nuzakina on August 3rd, 2013
Dell Charger Light Goes Off When Plugged In M5030
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Setup Guide - Page 5
... 14
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights and Indicators 24 Computer... Base Features 26
Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... should never place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. The computer turns on . INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to your computer.
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Setup Guide - Page 11
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license ... set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time...
Setup Guide - Page 12
... operating state. 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). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as...
Setup Guide - Page 13
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 61.
11 Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection.
• ... for setup instructions. To complete setting up your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com.
Setup Guide - Page 21
... a commercially available security cable to the computer.
NOTE: Before you insert a
disc and it fits into the security cable slot on page 32. 2 Optical drive light - Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - For more information, see "Using the Optical
Drive" on your computer.
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Setup Guide - Page 25
...Reader - Blinks to indicate the power status. For more information on the power status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the memory card. Provides quality sound for use when no media...when the computer is installed in /Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads...
Setup Guide - Page 26
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Status Lights and Indicators
Battery Status Light
Indicator light status
Computer state(s)
AC adapter
solid white
on/standby/off/ hibernate
off
on/standby/off/
hibernate
Battery
solid amber
on/standby
off
on/standby/off/
hibernate
off/hibernate
Battery charge level 98%
10%
Setup Guide - Page 27
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light
Power status light
Indicator light status solid white off breathing white
Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby
NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 43.
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Setup Guide - Page 29
...Provide left -click by tapping the surface. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the... and right-click functions like those on page 30.
3 Touch pad buttons (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button - Turns the computer on the keyboard.
27 For more information on the multimedia keys, see ...
Setup Guide - Page 37
..., see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs
35 Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your
computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera activity...
Setup Guide - Page 38
...off the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,... with the slots on the battery with your computer. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position.
36 Do...
Setup Guide - Page 40
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs
Productivity and Communication
You...
Setup Guide - Page 41
...password-protected account. You can access the service on the screen.
39 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the taskbar 2. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. To...theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be ...
Setup Guide - Page 42
... frequently-used applications, files,
and folders. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Personalize the Dock
1.
Remove a Category or Icon
1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is displayed.
2. You can personalize the Dock by:
• Adding or removing icons
• Changing the color and location of the Dock
•...
Setup Guide - Page 45
... turns off and then turn it back on.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is ...strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on.
• Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the light on ...
Setup Guide - Page 74
...working inside your warranty. INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to:
reinstall your operating system
run a diagnostic program for your computer
reinstall laptop system software for more..."System Recovery Media" on page 61 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 48 support.dell.com
the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals
NOTE: In some countries, ...
Setup Guide - Page 76
... Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs
Computer Model
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020 Dell Inspiron M5030 Dell Inspiron N5030
System Chipset
Inspiron N5020 Intel HM57 Inspiron M5030 AMD M880G Inspiron N5030 Intel GM45
Processor
Inspiron N5020
Inspiron M5030
Inspiron N5030
Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Celeron...
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