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INSPIRON
SETUP GUIDE
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™ INSPIRON SETUP GUIDE Regulatory model: P09T series Regulatory type: P09T001
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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. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ™ ® ® If you purchased a Dell n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable. __________________ Info
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . .5 Touch Pad Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 26 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 7 Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Finding More Information and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .45 System Restore . . . . . .
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INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting WARNING: Do not block, push objects ™ ™ up your Dell Inspiron laptop. into, or allow dust to accumulate in ™ the air vents. Do not place your Dell Before Setting Up Your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric Computer surfaces, such as carpets or rugs, while When positioning your computer, ensure that it is powered on. Restricting the airflow you allow easy
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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 connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to your computer. 6
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8
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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 instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet con
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs. The system recovery media can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer, while preserving data file
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a 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 DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see “System Recovery Media” on page 50. 11
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 12
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable wireless: To disable wireless: 1. Turn on your computer. 1. Double-click the icon on the system tray or press . 2. Double-click the icon on the system tray or press . The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. The Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears. 2. Clear the option(s) you want to disable: 3. Select the option(s) you want to enable: – Enable Bluetooth – Enable Bluetooth – Enable Wireless LAN – Enable Wireless LAN 3. Click
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see (Optional) the documentation that shipped with your To connect to the Internet, you need an external router. modem or network connection and an Internet Before you can use your wireless Internet service provider (ISP). connection, you need to connect to your If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter wireless router. is not a part of your original order, you
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up your Internet connection: Setting Up Your Internet Connection 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact open programs. your ISP for offerings available in your country. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP 3. In the search box, type network, and then might have a service outage. Contact your ISP click Network a
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop ™ This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron laptop. Right View Features 1 2 3 1 Audio out/Headphone connector — Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 16 INSPIRON
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features 3 1 2 1 VGA connector — Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 3-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. 17
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 6 5 18
