Dell INSPIRON 15r User manual

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DELL – INSPIRON 15r
We promise you to deliver the best

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you
make better use of your
computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to
hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Precautions during installation
•Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to the computer and
then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
CAUTION: 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 equipment damage.
•Check the Wireless Switch
If you plan to use wireless connections, make
sure the wireless switch is in the “On” position.

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Precautions while using your dell
•Device Status Lights
The device status lights located at the front left
of the computer provide information for wireless
communication and keyboard input options.
1. Power light – Turns on when you
turn on the computer, and blinks when the
computer is in a power management
mode.
2. Hard drive activity light – Turns
on when the computer reads or writes
data. A flashing light indicates hard drive
activity.
NOTE: To avoid loss of data, never
turn off the computer while the hard
drive activity light is flashing.
3. Battery status light – Turns on
steadily or blinks to indicate battery
charge status.

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CONTENTS
•INTRODUCTION……………………….5
•TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS….....8
Left View…………………………............................9
Right View…………………………………..9
Back View…………………………………………..9
Connecting the AC Adapter……..…………………10
Laptop Features & Options ……………………......13
•GETTING HELP………………………….15
Warranty or for Credit…………………………….....15
Accessories…………………………………………..16
Contacting Dell………………………………………17
Finding More Information and
Resources
Index

INTRODUCTION
Listen learn and deliver……….that is we all about
More Mobility
With the
Inspiron™ 15 at your side, it’s easy to keep in touch
Stay
Connected
Get enhanced wireless connectivity
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Storage
Choose from several hard drive options. High
video or up to 125,000 MP3 songs
INTRODUCTION
Listen learn and deliver……….that is we all about
More Mobility
Inspiron™ 15 at your side, it’s easy to keep in touch
Connected
Get enhanced wireless connectivity
Choose from several hard drive options. High
video or up to 125,000 MP3 songs
INTRODUCTION
Listen learn and deliver……….that is we all about
Inspiron™ 15 at your side, it’s easy to keep in touch
Get enhanced wireless connectivity
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with standard 802.11g/n wireless card
Choose from several hard drive options. High
video or up to 125,000 MP3 songs
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INTRODUCTION
Listen learn and deliver……….that is we all about
Inspiron™ 15 at your side, it’s easy to keep in touch
with standard 802.11g/n wireless card
Choose from several hard drive options. High
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capacity hard drives up to 500 GB
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Listen learn and deliver……….that is we all about
Inspiron™ 15 at your side, it’s easy to keep in touch
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wherever you go.
with standard 802.11g/n wireless card
capacity hard drives up to 500 GB
Listen learn and deliver……….that is we all about
wherever you go.
with standard 802.11g/n wireless card
capacity hard drives up to 500 GB
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Listen learn and deliver……….that is we all about
can store up to 60 hours of Hi
Listen learn and deliver……….that is we all about
can store up to 60 hours of Hi
can store up to 60 hours of Hi
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Smart Upload
Transfer files quickly using the 3-in-1 media card reader.
Small and Convenient
The compact design makes the Inspiron 15 easy to take with you for work or entertainment.
Powerful Confidence
Packed full of features, the Inspiron 15 keeps up with your busy lifestyle.
Processing power
Take multitasking to new heights with Intel®processor technology.
Operating System
Genuine Windows®7 Home Premium 64-Bit is available.
More memory
The Inspiron 15 comes equipped with up to 4GB of memory6and can store up to 500GB7on the
hard disk drive.

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ABBREVIATIONS
•AC – Alternating Current
•DC - Direct Current
•CD - Compact Disc
•MCB- Media Control buttons
•TPB - Touch Pad Buttons
•I/O - Input Output
•UPS- Uninterruptible power supplies

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Your dell has the following features:-
•A 14.1 extended graphics array (XGA), thin film
transistor (TFT) 1024 x 768 active-matrix color
•A 14.1-inch super extended graphics array plus
•A Dell Access Direct key located above your
keyboard that allows you to quickly access a
frequently used program, such as Microsoft® Internet
Explorer.
•A CD-ROM drive that can be used in the modular
bay. When you unpack your computer, look for the
CD-ROM drive in the accessories box of the shipping
carton.
•128-bit hardware-accelerated video support, with 8
megabytes (MB) of video memory.
oTwo audio jacks for connecting external
speakers, headphones, or a microphone.
oIntegrated microphone and two stereo speakers.

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LEFT SIDE VIEW
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
BACK VIEW

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Connecting the AC Adapter
1 AC adapter cable
2 AC adapter power cable
3 AC adapter
About the Batteries
A lithium ion battery in the battery bay is standard with the computer, and provides
power when an
electrical outlet is not available. To double battery life, install a
second battery in the modular bay.