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About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . .6
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . .6
Using Your Inspiron Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Device Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Keyboard Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Computer Base and Display Features . . . . .14
Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . .15
Software Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Solving Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Network Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . .20
Dell Support Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .28
Windows Operating System
Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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