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SETUP GUIDE INSPIRON ™ ...

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SETUP GUIDE Regulatory model: P20G Regulatory type: P20G002 INSPIRON ™ ...

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WAR...

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3 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop . . . .5 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . 5 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Press the ...

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4 Contents Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Lockups and Software Problems. . . . . . . 53 Using Support Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Dell Support Center . . . ....

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5 This section provides information about setting up your Dell Inspiron laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to ...

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6 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connec...

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7 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. ...

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8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button ...

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9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of purchase. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the in...

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10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can be used to restore your computer to ...

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11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Dat...

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12 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) ...

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13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turnedon. 2. Press <Fn> along with the < > key on the function key row on the keyboard. The current status of the wireless radios appea...

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14 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of...

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15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the...

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16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 INSPIRON ...

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17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive — Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). For more information, see “Using the Optical Drive” on page36. 2 Optical-drive light — Blinks when you press the optical-drive ejec...

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18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features 1 2 3 4 ...

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19 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector — Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 3 eSATA/USB combo con...

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20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 ...

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21 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in-1 Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. For the supported memory cards, see “Specifications” on pag...

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22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features 1 2 3 4 ...

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23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or broadband device if you are using a wired network. 2 USB 3.0 connector — Provides faster data transmission between your computer and USB devices. 3 S...

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24 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features 1 2 3 4 ...

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25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light — Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on page26. 2 Hard-drive activity light — Turns on when the compu...

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26 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light Indicator Light Status Computer State(s) Battery Charge Status AC adapter solid white on/standby/off/ hibernate charging off on/standby/off/ hibernate fully charged ...

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27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator Light Status Computer State(s) solid white breathing white off on standby off/hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see “Power Problems” on page5...

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28 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 ...

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29 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light — Press to turn on or turn off the computer. The light on the button indicates the power states. For more information on the power button light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on pa...

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30 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 6 7 ...

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31 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button — Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, w...

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32 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. To change the touch pad gestures settings, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Devices and Printers→ Mouse...

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33 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: Pinch — Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on...

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34 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. You can configure the multimedia control keys on the ke...

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35 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Play the previous track or chapter Decrease the volume level Play or pause Increase the volume level Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound ...

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36 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the optical-drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the optical-drive tray closed when you are not using the drive. CAUTION: Do not move the computer while pla...

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37 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical-drive tray 4 emergency eject hole 5 optical-drive eject button 1 3 5 2 4 ...

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38 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features 1 2 3 4 ...

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39 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Microphone— Provides high quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera — Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera indicator light — Indicates if the camera is ...

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40 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional) WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. WARNING: Before removing the top cover, ...

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41 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 back of the computer 2 top cover 3 top cover release button 2 1 3 ...

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42 Using Your Inspiron Laptop To replace the top cover: NOTE: Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 1. Align the top cover to the display back. 2. Slide the top cover until it clicks in...

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43 Using Your Inspiron Laptop ...

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44 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase t...

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45 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 battery lock latch 2 battery 3 battery release latch 1 2 3 ...

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46 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 ...

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47 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Dell DataSafe Online is an automat...

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48 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to your favorite media and multi-touch applications. To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. NOT...

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49 Using Your Inspiron Laptop • DELL WEB — Provides a preview of up to four of your favorite web pages. Click the web page preview to open it in the web browser. • VIDEO — View videos. The optional CinemaNow application allows you to �...

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50 This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on page56 or “Contacting Dell” on page76. WARNING: Only trained servi...

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51 Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost— The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer. •Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on ...

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52 Solving Problems •If the AC adapter cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and po...

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53 Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message — •Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. •See the software documentation for...

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54 Solving Problems If a program crashes repeatedly — Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on the CD. If th...

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55 Solving Problems •Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. •Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information: – Ensure th...

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56 Dell Support Center All the support you need – one convenient location. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. To launch the ...

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57 Using Support Tools Detailed System Information — View detailed information about your hardware and operating system configurations; access copies of your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. Get Help — V...

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58 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. To start the ...

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59 Using Support Tools 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows de...

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60 You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to restore your operating system, permanently deletes all data files on your comput...

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61 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) if changes to the har...

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62 Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system re...

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63 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all regions. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see “Dell Factory Image Restore”...

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64 Restoring Your Operating System 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may take an hour or more depending on the si...

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65 Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that you backup your data files before using the system recovery me...

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66 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you r...

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67 Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the recovery options, log on as alocal user. To access the command prompt...

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68 If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. See “Solving Problems” on page50 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer...

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69 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support staff use computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. To contact Dell’s su...

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70 Getting Help Online Services You can learn about Dell products and services on the following web sites: •dell.com •dell.com/ap (Asian/Pacific countries only) •dell.com/jp (Japan only) •euro.dell.com (Europe only) •dell....

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71 Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products thatyou have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information...

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72 Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you back up any data onthe hard dri...

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73 Getting Help 5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. NOTE: You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk o...

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74 Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. You may also be asked for your Service Tag. Locating Your Serv...

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75 Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the key...

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76 Getting Help See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell. �...

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77 Getting Help ...

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78 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page65 run a diagnostic program for your computer “Dell Diagnostics” on page58 reinstall system software “My De...

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79 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics info...

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80 This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the Detailed Syst...

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81 Specifications Memory Possible memory configurations 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB Memory type 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Connectors Audio one ...

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82 Specifications Media Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick PRO (MS-PRO) MultiMedia Card (MMC) MultiMedia Card...

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83 Specifications Audio Audio controller Realtek ALC269 HD Speakers 2 x 2 Watt Volume controls software program menus and media controls Camera Camera resolution 1.0 megapixel Camera type widescreen HD Video resolution 1280 x 720 Keyboard Number ...

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84 Specifications Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Height 44.00 mm (1.73 inches) Width 82.00 mm (3.23 inches) Battery 6-cell “smart” lithium ion: Height 22.80 mm (0.90 inches) Width 214.00 mm (8.43 ...

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85 Specifications AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.50 A/1.60 A/ 1.70 A/2.50 A Input freq...

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86 Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing...

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87 Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico) The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this document in accordance with the requirements of the Official Mexican Standard (NOM): Importer:...

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88 A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 47 battery status light 25 C calling Dell 74 CDs, playing and creating 46 computer capabilities 46 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 14 Contacting Dell online 76 customer servi...

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89 Index F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 70 G gestures Touch Pad 32 H hard drive activity light 25 hardware problems diagnosing 58 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 HDMI connector 19 help getting assistance and support 68 I Inter...

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90 Index P power indicator light 25 power problems, solving 51 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 50 products information and purchasing 71 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 66 S Service Tag locating 74 setup, before...

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91 Index W warranty returns 72 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 54 Windows Mobility Center 34 wired network network cable, connecting 7 problems 51 wireless network connecting 12 problems 51 ...

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