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