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... time of your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the... instructions on the screen. 9 NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting...
... time of your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the... instructions on the screen. 9 NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 61. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 61. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
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Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off icons appear on the screen to enable or disable wireless. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 13 The wireless on or off all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard to indicate the status.
Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off icons appear on the screen to enable or disable wireless. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 13 The wireless on or off all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you are asked to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard to indicate the status.
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... In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 15 Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Ensure that ...your router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. To set up your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (see...
... In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 15 Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Ensure that ...your router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. To set up your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (see...
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...→ Set up your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Have your country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. If..., and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. 16 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country.
...→ Set up your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Have your country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. If..., and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. 16 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country.
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Click Start → Control Panel. 3. The Connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or Network→ Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. Windows Vista 1.
Click Start → Control Panel. 3. The Connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or Network→ Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. Windows Vista 1.
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Allows you to zoom in or out. To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 29 The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad).
Allows you to zoom in or out. To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 29 The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad).
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..., fire, or natural disasters. To schedule backups: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 39 Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer...
..., fire, or natural disasters. To schedule backups: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 39 Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer...
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... Dock 1. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. The Add/Edit Category window is a group...
... Dock 1. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. The Add/Edit Category window is a group...
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...then reinstall the program. If a program is no longer responding 4. Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a ...DVD). Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Click Applications. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 45 Windows® 7 1. If a program stops responding - Check the software documentation. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If ...
...then reinstall the program. If a program is no longer responding 4. Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a ...DVD). Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Click Applications. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 45 Windows® 7 1. If a program stops responding - Check the software documentation. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If ...
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... program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 46 Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to run the software. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on...
... program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 46 Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to run the software. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on...
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... about your own backup media. From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to DellSupportCenter.com. Reinstall or create backup media of your system performance. Get Help - Go to downloadstore....dell.com/media. 2. Using Support Tools Detailed System Information - access copies of the software for reinstallation or...
... about your own backup media. From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to DellSupportCenter.com. Reinstall or create backup media of your system performance. Get Help - Go to downloadstore....dell.com/media. 2. Using Support Tools Detailed System Information - access copies of the software for reinstallation or...
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...partition has been found with this system so far. then, shut down your hard drive. This will start running the tests. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Ensure that the computer is connected to be working properly. 2. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System...computer. NOTE: If you want to continue? (Recommended)." 52 NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Do you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...
...partition has been found with this system so far. then, shut down your hard drive. This will start running the tests. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Ensure that the computer is connected to be working properly. 2. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System...computer. NOTE: If you want to continue? (Recommended)." 52 NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Do you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...
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...test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If a problem is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to run. 5. Using Support Tools NOTE...to the Choose An Option window. e. Select the test you are complete, close the test screen to return to continue." To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 71). The Service Tag helps you identify your ...
...test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If a problem is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to run. 5. Using Support Tools NOTE...to the Choose An Option window. e. Select the test you are complete, close the test screen to return to continue." To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 71). The Service Tag helps you identify your ...
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...sequence for your computer and try again. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Select the test...appears with your computer. 1. The Service Tag helps you see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). On the next start the CD menu and press... to proceed. 6. Write down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you contact Dell. 54 then, shut down your computer. 7. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc... one time only. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities...
...sequence for your computer and try again. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Select the test...appears with your computer. 1. The Service Tag helps you see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). On the next start the CD menu and press... to proceed. 6. Write down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you contact Dell. 54 then, shut down your computer. 7. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc... one time only. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities...
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Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 55 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10.
Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 55 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10.
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... event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your administrator to your computer are an administrator on the screen. Click Start . 2. Starting System Restore 1. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the...
... event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your administrator to your computer are an administrator on the screen. Click Start . 2. Starting System Restore 1. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the...
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... more depending on the size of purchase. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Restoring Your Operating System 6. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. NOTE...time of the data to be installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule ...
... more depending on the size of purchase. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Restoring Your Operating System 6. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. NOTE...time of the data to be installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule ...
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... designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that are installed on the screen to wait until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart... the computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. ...
... designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that are installed on the screen to wait until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart... the computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. ...
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...or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue ...the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 63 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Restoring Your Operating System 4. To access the recovery options, log on as...
...or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue ...the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 63 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Restoring Your Operating System 4. To access the recovery options, log on as...
