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Regulatory model P14E Regulatory type P14E001
SETUP GUIDE
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Contents
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Finding More Information and Resources Specifications Appendix
Solving Problems
Using Support Tools
Contents
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Before Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable
Connect the Network Cable Optional
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Press the Power Button
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Set Up Ubuntu
Set Up the Operating System
Set Up Microsoft Windows
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Create System Recovery Media Recommended
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To create system recovery media
Enable or Disable Wireless Optional
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To enable or disable wireless
Set Up Wireless Display Optional
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
To set up wireless display 1. Turn on your computer
Connect to the Internet Optional
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
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Setting Up Your Internet Connection
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Right View Features
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3 Optical drive eject button - Press to open the optical-drive tray
Left View Features
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1 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices such as external hard drives or optical drives or USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. The USB PowerShare feature allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is powered on/off or in sleep state
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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 more information on the supported memory cards, see “Specifications” on page
Back View Features
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2 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector
Front View Features
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1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. For more information on the power indicator light, see “Status Lights and Indicators” on page
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Status Lights and Indicators
Battery Status Light
Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light
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Disabling Battery Charging
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Computer Base and Keyboard Features
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decrease keys, and the multimedia keys are located in this row
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Display On/Off button - Press to turn on or turn off the display
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Touch Pad Gestures
Scroll
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Zoom
Flick
Windows Mobility Center
System Setup
Multimedia Control Keys
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Play the previous track or chapter Play or pause
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Decrease the volume level Increase the volume level Mute the sound
Play the next track or chapter
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Using the Optical Drive
Using the Emergency Eject Hole
5 optical drive eject button
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1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 emergency eject hole
Display Features
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2 Camera - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat
Removing and Replacing the Top Cover Optional
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1 top cover 2 release button 3 back of the computer
1. Align the top cover on the display back
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To replace the top cover
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Removing and Replacing the Battery
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1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch
Productivity and Communication
Software Features
FastAccess Facial Recognition
Entertainment and Multimedia
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
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Dell Stage
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Shortcuts - Provides quick access to your frequently-used programs
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Solving Problems
Beep Codes
Wireless Connections
Network Problems
Power Problems
Wired Connections
Solving Problems
If the problem persists, contact Dell see “Contacting Dell” on page
Solving Problems
Memory Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Solving Problems
If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears
If you have other software problems Back up your files immediately
Solving Problems
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Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
Using Support Tools
My Dell Downloads
Hardware Troubleshooter
Dell Diagnostics
Starting Dell Diagnostics
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3. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press Enter
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Restoring Your Operating System
Operating System disc
Restoring Your Operating System
System Restore
Starting System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
Undoing the Last System Restore
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
Restoring Your Operating System
Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional
Restoring Your Operating System
System Recovery Media
Restoring Your Operating System
Restoring Your Operating System
Dell Factory Image Restore
Starting Dell Factory Image Restore
3. Select Repair Your Computer
Restoring Your Operating System
Getting Help
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Getting Help
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect
Dell Support E-mail Addresses
Online Services
Dell Support Websites
Dell Marketing and Sales E-mail Addresses
Getting Help
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit
Getting Help
Getting Help
5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original or equivalent packing materials
Getting Help
Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code
Before You Call
Diagnostic Checklist Name Date Address Phone number
Getting Help
Contacting Dell
Getting Help
Getting Help
If you need to
the Service Manual at
Finding More Information and Resources
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Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to
Computer Information
Specifications
Computer Model
Memory
Connectors
Connectors
Specifications
Memory
Communications
Media Card Reader
Keyboard
Audio
Display
Video
Camera
Specifications
Battery
Battery
Touch Pad
Specifications
Specifications
Physical
AC Adapter
AC Adapter
Computer Environment
Computer Environment
Specifications
G2 or lower as defined
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Appendix
Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for Mexico
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wired network network cable, connecting 7 problems
wireless network connecting 12 problems
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