Dell Inspiron N5030 Support Question
Dell Inspiron N5030 Support Question
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Question posted by jrdomenech on November 22nd, 2011
Can I Use A Targus Numeric Keypad With An Inspiron N5030?
I recently pruchased a numeric keypad to enhance the use of the computer to entre data on excel, etc. However, it recognizes the drives but does not operate on any program.
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Related Dell Inspiron N5030 Manual Pages
Setup Guide - Page 5
... the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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.
6 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage...
Setup Guide - Page 9
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.
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Setup Guide - Page 12
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 the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.
10...
Setup Guide - Page 13
... Media" on page 60.
11 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Setup Guide - Page 16
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wired Internet connection, follow...you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB 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...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.
4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup.
Click Start → Control Panel.
3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
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Setup Guide - Page 20
INSPIRON
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ laptop. Right View Features
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Setup Guide - Page 21
... a security cable, ensure that it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button -
For more information, see "Using the Optical
Drive" on your computer.
19 Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer. Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Security cable slot - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - NOTE: Before you insert a
disc and it fits into the...
Setup Guide - Page 23
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
AC adapter connector - Connects to an AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if
you are using a wired network.
4
VGA connector - Connects your computer to power the computer and charge
the battery.
2
USB 2.0 connectors (3) - Connect to a monitor or projector.
21 Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or...
Setup Guide - Page 25
... connector - Provides a fast and convenient way to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads
or writes data.
3
Battery status light -
NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is installed in -1 Media Card Reader - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer.
5 Analog microphone - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power status light -
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
... the key on the function key row on a mouse.
4 Touch pad - For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on page 28.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button -
Provides the functionality of the desktop. The touch pad supports Scroll, Zoom, and Rotation features.
Setup Guide - Page 30
... counterclockwise circular motion to scroll left in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touch pad). Circular Scroll -
Allows you to scroll through content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Touch Pad Gestures
Scroll
Allows you to scroll up or down , and right or left .
Setup Guide - Page 52
... a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you back up your data regularly. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard-disk drive failure. Dell recommends that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter...
Setup Guide - Page 57
... may not ship with your computer.
55 INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore
to restore your...
Setup Guide - Page 59
... alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. Click Start .
2. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.
CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you backup your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Restoring Your Operating System
Undoing the Last System Restore...
Setup Guide - Page 76
...® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell 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™...
Setup Guide - Page 78
... board 1G Ethernet (optional)
Wireless
Bluetooth® wireless technology (optional) WLAN a/b/g/n
Camera
Camera resolution Video resolution
0.3 megapixel 640 x 480
Video
Inspiron N5020 Video controller Video memory
Inspiron M5030 Video controller
Video memory
Inspiron N5030 Video controller
Video memory
Intel HD Graphics up to 1752 MB of shared memory
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4250...
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