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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network ... Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... 30 Status Lights and Indicators 32 Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 ...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network ... Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... 30 Status Lights and Indicators 32 Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15
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... Select Scan for your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to enable wireless. 3. Turn on the keyboard to share your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on your computer. 2. To set up wireless...use of cables. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your TV. 16
... Select Scan for your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to enable wireless. 3. Turn on the keyboard to share your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on your computer. 2. To set up wireless...use of cables. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your TV. 16
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... allows you turn on /off or in sleep state. Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when... off or in sleep state. 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. 25 NOTE: If you to charge the device. Using Your...
... allows you turn on /off or in sleep state. Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when... off or in sleep state. 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. 25 NOTE: If you to charge the device. Using Your...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 34 34
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 34 34
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... enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on the function key row on the button indicates the power states. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on the keyboard. 35
... enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on the function key row on the button indicates the power states. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on the keyboard. 35
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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 (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. This is active only in the operating system. Press the < > keys or...
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 (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. This is active only in the operating system. Press the < > keys or...
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...press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). If you encounter interference that hinders reception on the AC adapter is breathing white - An unwanted signal is... on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the same electrical outlet. Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many ...
...press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). If you encounter interference that hinders reception on the AC adapter is breathing white - An unwanted signal is... on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 82). Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the same electrical outlet. Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many ...
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... necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - Solving Problems...
... necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - Solving Problems...
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INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The home ...drive, and track the changes made to access: PC Checkup - To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on the day they occurred. 62 Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum...express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. one convenient location. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system...
INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The home ...drive, and track the changes made to access: PC Checkup - To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on the day they occurred. 62 Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum...express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. one convenient location. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system...
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... detected during the operating system setup or is active. In the search results, select the option that you run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. 64 To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn... on page 59 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for...
... detected during the operating system setup or is active. In the search results, select the option that you run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. 64 To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn... on page 59 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). The ePSA includes a series of diagnostic tests for...
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... Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue...hard drive and restore the system software to restart the computer. 73 3. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. Click Finish to the factory condition...
... Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue...hard drive and restore the system software to restart the computer. 73 3. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. Click Finish to the factory condition...
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...computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation... 81 You may be asked to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. Getting Help Remember to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer.
...computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation... 81 You may be asked to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. Getting Help Remember to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer.
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and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan); 87 (Brazil) 89 Video Discrete: Video controller Video memory UMA: AMD Radeon HD 6470M AMD Radeon HD 6630M 1 GB DDR3 Video controller Video memory Intel HD Graphics 3000 up to 1759 MB of shared memory Audio Audio controller Realtek ALC269 HD Speakers 2 x 2 Watt Volume controls software program menus and media controls Specifications Camera Camera resolution Camera type 1.0 megapixel widescreen HD Video resolution 1280 x 720 Keyboard Number of keys 86 (U.S.
and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan); 87 (Brazil) 89 Video Discrete: Video controller Video memory UMA: AMD Radeon HD 6470M AMD Radeon HD 6630M 1 GB DDR3 Video controller Video memory Intel HD Graphics 3000 up to 1759 MB of shared memory Audio Audio controller Realtek ALC269 HD Speakers 2 x 2 Watt Volume controls software program menus and media controls Specifications Camera Camera resolution Camera type 1.0 megapixel widescreen HD Video resolution 1280 x 720 Keyboard Number of keys 86 (U.S.
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network ... Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... 30 Status Lights and Indicators 32 Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 ...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network ... Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features... 30 Status Lights and Indicators 32 Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 ...
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Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 15
Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 15
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... from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with the < > key on the function key row on the keyboard to your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to enable wireless. 3. Select your TV. 16 Select Scan for your computer. 2. Press along with... your TV before setting up wireless display. Turn on the desktop. To set up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop.
... from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with the < > key on the function key row on the keyboard to your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to enable wireless. 3. Select your TV. 16 Select Scan for your computer. 2. Press along with... your TV before setting up wireless display. Turn on the desktop. To set up wireless display, see www.intel.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop.
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...4 USB 2.0 connector - 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. 25 Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: If you to charge the device. ...read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is automatically shut off or in sleep state. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered...
...4 USB 2.0 connector - 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. 25 Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: If you to charge the device. ...read. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is automatically shut off or in sleep state. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 34 34
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 34 34
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... information on the power button light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 32. 2 Function key row - For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on the keyboard. 35 Provide left -click by tapping the surface. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 40. 3 Touch pad.... Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light -
... information on the power button light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 32. 2 Function key row - For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on the keyboard. 35 Provide left -click by tapping the surface. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 40. 3 Touch pad.... Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light -
