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.... Information in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are not followed. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of data if instructions are either the entities claiming the...
.... Information in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are not followed. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of data if instructions are either the entities claiming the...
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The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on the top right of ... on a label at the bottom of the menu. Flashing the BIOS 89 If you do not have your desktop. 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. If you have selected a different model and want to your computer's Service Tag: a Click Select Model. c Select the product brand in the Select Your...
The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on the top right of ... on a label at the bottom of the menu. Flashing the BIOS 89 If you do not have your desktop. 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. If you have selected a different model and want to your computer's Service Tag: a Click Select Model. c Select the product brand in the Select Your...
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... or trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of these materials in the U.S. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. and is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, and DellConnect™ are either trademarks or registered...
... or trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of these materials in the U.S. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. and is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, and DellConnect™ are either trademarks or registered...
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...of your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Doing so may take you 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... complete. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install...
...of your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Doing so may take you 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... complete. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create 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 (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does...state it was in an undesirable 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). The system recovery media can use the system recovery...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create 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 (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does...state it was in an undesirable 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). The system recovery media can use the system recovery...
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For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk...
For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk...
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... with the < > key on the function key row on the TV. 5. For information about the hardware and software requirements for available displays. 8. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. Turn on the...
... with the < > key on the function key row on the TV. 5. For information about the hardware and software requirements for available displays. 8. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. Turn on the...
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...more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: You can purchase one from support.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original... Connect to the Internet, you can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from dell.com. 17 Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop.
...more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: You can purchase one from support.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original... Connect to the Internet, you can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from dell.com. 17 Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to Existing Adapter. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop.
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... help you do not have successfully connected in your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet...
... help you do not have successfully connected in your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet...
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In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. 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 then click ... disable the battery charging feature: 1. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 56. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. NOTE: If your computer is...
In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. 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 then click ... disable the battery charging feature: 1. Click Turn off /hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 56. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. NOTE: If your computer is...
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... on page 62. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on or turn off the display. Press to launch the Dell Support Center. Display On/Off button - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on . Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access...
... on page 62. NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, and Display On/Off buttons work only on or turn off the display. Press to launch the Dell Support Center. Display On/Off button - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on . Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access...
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Auto Scroll Horizontal - Tap on the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. Allows you to scroll up or down on the ... at a fast pace to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Tap on the active window. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical -
Auto Scroll Horizontal - Tap on the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. Allows you to scroll up or down on the ... at a fast pace to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Tap on the active window. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical -
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... in: Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. Allows you to zoom in the active window. Flick Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad. The... close together to flip content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the active window. 37
... in: Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. Allows you to zoom in the active window. Flick Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad. The... close together to flip content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the active window. 37
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... 1. Function Key First - For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia key. Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Windows Mobility Center 1. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.... associated multimedia action. Press during the Power On Self Test (POST) to launch 38 Multimedia Key First - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup...
... 1. Function Key First - For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia key. Press the < > keys or press the Windows Mobility Center button Windows Mobility Center. 2. Windows Mobility Center 1. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.... associated multimedia action. Press during the Power On Self Test (POST) to launch 38 Multimedia Key First - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup...
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...Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to verify your identity to automatically supply login information when you would normally enter this information yourself (such as digital cameras and cell phones. Entertainment and Multimedia You can be recorded to a Windows...Internet radio stations. Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. After connecting to ...
...Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to verify your identity to automatically supply login information when you would normally enter this information yourself (such as digital cameras and cell phones. Entertainment and Multimedia You can be recorded to a Windows...Internet radio stations. Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. After connecting to ...
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To schedule backups: 1. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Follow the instructions on your desktop. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from...
To schedule backups: 1. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Follow the instructions on your desktop. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from...
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Drag the Dell Stage window to the bottom of the applications may not be launched from across the globe. Provides quick access to the Documents folder on your music files .... The following are the applications available on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides...
Drag the Dell Stage window to the bottom of the applications may not be launched from across the globe. Provides quick access to the Documents folder on your music files .... The following are the applications available on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides...
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... the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment...
... the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment...
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... detected during the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer. 65 The following message appears "Do you see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). Click to reboot your computer and try again. 3. If the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, ...remaining memory tests? Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . This will take about 30 minutes or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; During the assessment, answer any questions that failed, press . • If failures are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press ...
... detected during the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer. 65 The following message appears "Do you see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). Click to reboot your computer and try again. 3. If the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, ...remaining memory tests? Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . This will take about 30 minutes or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; During the assessment, answer any questions that failed, press . • If failures are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press ...
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... the issue, you may appear. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Click Start . 2. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 67 otherwise, contact your administrator to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the ...computer in an undesirable operating state. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files...
... the issue, you may appear. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Click Start . 2. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 67 otherwise, contact your administrator to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the ...computer in an undesirable operating state. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files...