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... Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights and Indicators 30 Disabling Battery Charging... 31 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Touch Pad Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell...
... Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights and Indicators 30 Disabling Battery Charging... 31 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Touch Pad Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell...
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... of purchase. See the Ubuntu documentation for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions ...through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft Windows for more information on the operating system and features, go to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9
... of purchase. See the Ubuntu documentation for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions ...through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Microsoft Windows for more information on the operating system and features, go to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9
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...computer display to the TV. 4. You must be purchased separately. To set up wireless display. If your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on the TV. 5. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Turn on...the security code that appears on all computers. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your TV. 16 The Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless...
...computer display to the TV. 4. You must be purchased separately. To set up wireless display. If your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on the TV. 5. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Turn on...the security code that appears on all computers. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your TV. 16 The Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless...
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 56 7 20
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 56 7 20
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...only the video signal is automatically shut off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or ...optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 HDMI connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 23 Connects to a TV for...
...only the video signal is automatically shut off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or ...optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 HDMI connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 23 Connects to a TV for...
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...Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to normal mode. Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in...press . 4. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 56. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off Battery Charging and ...
...Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to normal mode. Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in...press . 4. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 56. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off Battery Charging and ...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on the function key row on the button indicates the power states. ... Lights and Indicators" on or off your desktop. The light on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Provides the functionality of your computer. Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on the function key row on the button indicates the power states. ... Lights and Indicators" on or off your desktop. The light on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Provides the functionality of your computer. Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click...
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... Sound→ Devices and Printers→ Mouse. Scroll Allows you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to activate vertical auto scrolling. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical - Auto Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll up or down on the touch pad to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Move two... your left or right on the touch pad to scroll through content. Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Tap on the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default.
... Sound→ Devices and Printers→ Mouse. Scroll Allows you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to activate vertical auto scrolling. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical - Auto Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll up or down on the touch pad to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Move two... your left or right on the touch pad to scroll through content. Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Tap on the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default.
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Flick Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad. To zoom in the active window. To zoom out: Move ... fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the active window. 37 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Allows you to reduce the view of the active window.
Flick Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad. To zoom in the active window. To zoom out: Move ... fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the active window. 37 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Allows you to reduce the view of the active window.
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... when you to organize and create music and video files that can use your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this information yourself (such...
... when you to organize and create music and video files that can use your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this information yourself (such...
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... the instructions on the screen. 70 NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions on the screen. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the data to be installed...
... the instructions on the screen. 70 NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions on the screen. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the data to be installed...
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... replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your Service Tag/Express Service Code - INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical... support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 63 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com find your warranty. Check...
... replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your Service Tag/Express Service Code - INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical... support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 63 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com find your warranty. Check...
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Index problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 specifications 86 96 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 75 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 78 Windows
Index problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 specifications 86 96 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 75 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 78 Windows