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SETUP GUIDE INSPIRON ™ ...

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SETUP GUIDE Regulatory Model P02F Regulatory Type P02F001 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 Power Button . . . . ...

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4 Contents Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .53 System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Operating S...

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5 This section provides information about setting up your 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 p...

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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 connecto...

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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 Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory ...

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

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11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless: Ensure that your computer is turned on.1. Press the wireless key 2. on the keyboard. A confirmation of your selection appears on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable...

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12 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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13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. To set up your connection to a wireless router: Windows Vista ® Ensure that wir...

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14 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 p...

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15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows ® 7 Save and close any open files, and exit any 1. open programs. Click 2. Start → Control Panel. Click 3. Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Inter...

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

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17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 ExpressCard slot — Supports one 34 mm wide ExpressCard that can provide support for additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia, and security features. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic...

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18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 ...

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19 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter conne...

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20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 ...

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21 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/Battery indicator light — The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC ad...

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22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 4 Audio in/Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs. 5 7-in-1 Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, vi...

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23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop ...

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24 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features 2 31 ...

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25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Keyboard — For more information on keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. 2 Touch pad buttons (2) — Provide left- and right-click functions like those on a ...

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26 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll – Allows you to scroll up and down, or right and left. To scroll up and down: Move a finger up or down ...

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27 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom – Allows you to zoom in or out. To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme lef...

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28 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are located on the keyboard. To use the media controls, press the required key. You can configure the media control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or the Windows Mobili...

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

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30 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down on the disc tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. CAUTION: Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc...

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31 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 3 4 2 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 eject button ...

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32 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual digital microphones. 1 4 3 5 2 ...

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33 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Left digital array microphone (optional) — Provides high quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera activity indicator (optional) — Indicates if the camera is on or off. Based on selectio...

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34 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 increas...

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35 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 2 3 1 1 battery 2 battery bay 3 battery release latch ...

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36 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. Productivity and Communication Yo...

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37 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or other features of your desktop. To customize your desktop: Windows Vista ® Right-click an open a...

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38 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Transferring Information to a New Computer To transfer information to a new computer: Windows Vista ® NOTE: The following instructions are applicable for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set yo...

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39 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. You can personalize the Dock by: Adding or removing icons• Grouping related icons into cat...

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40 Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on page 47 or “Contacting Dell” on page 69. Beep Codes You...

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41 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 an...

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42 Solving Problems Ensure that the electrical outlet is working • by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Check the AC adapter cable connections. • If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on....

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43 Solving Problems Move the connected mouse or a finger on • the touch pad to resume normal operation. If the display is not responding, press the • power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. If the problem pers...

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44 Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. If a program stops responding — End the program: Press <C...

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45 Solving Problems If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. If a program is des...

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46 Solving Problems If you have other software problems — Back up your files immediately.• Use a virus-scanning program to check the • hard drive or CDs. Save and close any open files or programs • and shut down your computer throu...

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47 Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. The Dell Support Center home page displa...

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48 Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or an error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and action needed to resolve the issue. NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in th...

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49 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 H...

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50 Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see “Contact...

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51 Using Support Tools If you are experiencing memory issues, c. press <y>, otherwise press <n>. The following message is displayed: “Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue.” Press any key to go to ...

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52 Using Support Tools NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. When the boot device list appears, highlight 3. CD/...

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53 Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for r...

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54 Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, sof...

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55 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 rest...

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56 Restoring Your Operating System To schedule backups: Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local icon 1. on the taskbar. Choose 2. Full System Backup to create and schedule automatic backup of all the data in your computer. To restore data: Turn of...

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57 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, b...

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58 Restoring Your Operating System Select a keyboard layout and click 4. Next. To access the recovery options, log on as 5. a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. Click 6. Dell Fact...

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59 Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollba...

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60 Restoring Your Operating System To reinstall Windows, you need the following: Dell• Operating System disc Dell• Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the ass...

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61 Restoring Your Operating System When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> 5. immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft ® Windows ® desktop; then, shut d...

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62 Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: See “Solving Problems” on page 1. 40 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem yo...

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63 Getting Help When prompted by Dell’s automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. If you do not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, doub...

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

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65 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 n...

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66 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, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive(s) a...

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67 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 Servi...

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68 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 keyb...

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69 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. Er...

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70 If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system the Operating System disc run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files the Drivers and Utilities d...

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71 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 infor...

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72 This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may var...

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73 Basic Specications Communications Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal WLAN Mini-Card with WiFi a/b/g/n; Bluetooth ® wireless technology (optional) Camera (Optional) Pixel 1.3 megapixel Video resolution 6...

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74 Basic Specications Battery Type and dimensions: 9-cell “smart” lithium ion Depth 76.7 mm (3.02 inches) Height 20.0 mm (0.78 inches) Width 221.0 mm (8.70 inches) Weight 0.51 kg (1.12 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC 6-cell “smart” lithium ion De...

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75 Basic Specications AC Adapter Output current 4.62 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 ± 1 VDC Dimensions: Height 16 mm (0.6 inches) Width 70 mm (2.8 inches) Length 147 mm (5.8 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.345 kg (0.76 lb) Temperature...

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76 Basic Specications Computer Environment Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.6...

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77 Appendix Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights own...

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78 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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79 A AC adapter size and weight 75 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 38 C calling Dell 67 CDs, playing and creating 36 chipset 72 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 37 Contacting Dell online 69 customer s...

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80 Index Dell Technology Guide for further information 70 Diagnostic Checklist 68 drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E email addresses for technical support 64 energy conserving 37 F finding more information 70 FTP login, ...

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81 Index P power strips, using 6 processor 72 products information and purchasing 65 R reinstalling Windows 60 resources, finding more 70 restoring factory image 57 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 66 softwa...

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