SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™
8Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button
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9Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating SystemYour Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of
10Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as y
11Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media:1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page6).
12Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)
13Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless:1. Ensure that your computer is turnedon.2. Press <Fn> along with the <>
14Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on all computers. For info
15Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display:1. Turn on your computer.2. Press <Fn> along with the <> on the function key
16Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional)To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and a
17Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available
18Using Your Inspiron LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop.Right View Features12 3 4 5 6INSPIR
19Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive — Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). For more information, see “Using the Optical
20Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features12 34
21Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare — Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard dri
22Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5
23Using 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 docu
24Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features1 2 3 4
25Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network.2 VGA co
26Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features1 2 3 4
27Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light — Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator light, see “Status Ligh
SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P14E Regulatory type: P14E001INSPIRON™
28Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Indicator light statusComputer state(s) Battery charge statusAC adapte
29Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer state(s)solid whitebreathing whiteoffonstandby
30Using Your Inspiron Laptop Disabling Battery ChargingYou may be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To qui
31Using Your Inspiron Laptop
32Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features1243
33Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light — Press to turn on or off your computer. The light on the button indicates the power states. For
34Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5
35Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button — Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. Windows Mobility Center provides quick ac
36Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad GesturesNOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. To change the touch pad gestures setti
37Using Your Inspiron Laptop ZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes:Pinch — Allows
Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates
38Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multim
39Using Your Inspiron Laptop Play the previous track or chapter Decrease the volume levelPlay or pause Increase the volume levelPlay the next track or
40Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical DriveCAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the optical d
41Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 disc2 spindle3 optical drive tray4 emergency eject hole5 optical drive eject button13524
42Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features1 2 3
43Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Microphone— Provides high quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording.2 Camera — Built-in camera for vide
44Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional)WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow th
45Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 top cover2 release button3 back of the computer123
46Using 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 t
47Using Your Inspiron Laptop
3 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop . . . .5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . 5Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Connect
48Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety inst
49Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 battery release latch2 battery3 battery lock latch123
50Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial RecognitionYour computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feat
51Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupNOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems.NOTE: A broadband co
52Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell StageThe Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to your favorite media applications.To laun
53Using Your Inspiron Laptop • PHOTO — View, organize, or edit your pictures. You can create slideshows and collections of your pictures and upload th
54This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Sup
55Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost— The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee
56Solving Problems and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.•Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing
57Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message —•Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are
4 Contents Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Beep Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Network Problems . . . . . .
58Solving Problems If a program crashes repeatedly — Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.NOTE: So
59Solving Problems If you have other software problems — •Back up your files immediately.•Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CD
60Dell Support CenterAll the support you need – one convenient location.The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers
61Using Support Tools Detailed System Information — View detailed information about your hardware and operating system configurations; access copies o
62Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi
63Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop;
64You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating
65Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return you
66Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System RestoreNOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exi
67Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all regions.NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not ava
5This section provides information about setting up your Dell Inspiron laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure
68Restoring Your Operating System 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructi
69Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your com
70Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently de
71Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears.4. Select a keyboard layout and click N
72If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:1. See “Solving Proble
73Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta
74Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:•dell.com•dell.com/ap (Asian/Pacific countrie
75Getting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceTo check on the status of any Dell products thatyou have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or yo
76Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:
77Getting Help 5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials.NOTE: You are responsible for paying shipping ex
6Setting 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 pro
78Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc
79Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and cal
80Getting Help See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start-up files. If the computer is connected to a p
81Getting Help
82Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page69run a diagnostic progra
83Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te
84This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.NOTE: Offerings may vary by r
85Specifications MemoryMemory type 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manua
86Specifications Media Card ReaderCards supportedSecure Digital (SD) memory cardSecure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)Secure Digital High Capacity (SD
87Specifications VideoDiscrete:Video controllerNVIDIA GeForce GT 525MVideo memory1 GB/2 GB DDR3UMA:Video controllerIntel HD Graphics 3000Video memoryup
7Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional)To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.
88Specifications DisplayVertical viewing angle15/30 (H/L)Pixel pitch 0.2386 mm x 0.2386 mmTouch PadX/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cp
89Specifications PhysicalHeight 29.70 mm to 34 mm (1.17 inches to 1.34inches)Width 418.4 mm (16.47inches)Depth 286.80 mm (11.29inches)Weight (with
90Specifications Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity (maxim
91AppendixInformation for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this
92Aairflow, allowing 5Bbackup and recovery 51battery status light 27Ccalling Dell 78CDs, playing and creating 50computer capabilities 50computer
93Index Ffinding more information 82FTP login, anonymous 74GgesturesTouch Pad 36Hhard drive activity light 27hardware problemsdiagnosing 62Hardwa
94Index productsinformation and purchasing 75Rresources, finding more 82restoring factory image 70SService Taglocating 78setup, before you begin
95Index wired networknetwork cable, connecting 7problems 55wireless networkconnecting 12problems 55
96Index
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