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INSPIRON
SETUP GUIDE
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™ INSPIRON SETUP GUIDE Regulatory model: P14E Regulatory type: P14E001
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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 the Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable. This item incorporates c
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Contents Front View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop . . . .5 Status Lights and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . .28 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . 5 Disabling Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . .30 Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Computer Base and Keyboard Connect the Network Cable Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Beep Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Technical Support and Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Online Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about WARNING: Do not block, push objects setting 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 acce
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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 connec
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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 the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of the Operating System disc). You can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings h
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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 DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see “System Recovery Media” on page 69. NOTE: It is recommended that you creat
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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 or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on the keyboard. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when yo
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on all computers. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display, see www.intel.com. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your computer display to a TV without the use of cables. You must connect a wireless display adapter to your TV before setting up wireless display. NOTE: The wireless display adapter doe
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Press along with the < > on the function key row on the keyboard to enable wireless. 3. Connect the wireless display adapter to the TV. 4. Turn on the TV. 5. Select the appropriate video source for your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Select Scan for available displays. 8. Select your wireles
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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, (Optional) see the documentation that shipped with To connect to the Internet, you need an your router. external modem or network connection and Before you can use your wireless Internet an 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 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any Connection open programs. ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ If you cannot connect to the Internet but Set up a new connection or network→ have successfully connected in the pa
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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 4 5 6 18 INSPIRON
