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...(Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights... Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software...
...(Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights... Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software...
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Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online...
Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online...
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... create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System...
... create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System...
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NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on page 61. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on page 61. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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...Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 39 Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password-protected account. Dell DataSafe Online... is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. You can access the service on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that...
...Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 39 Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password-protected account. Dell DataSafe Online... is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. You can access the service on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that...
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Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. To register and use . 48 For more information about your hardware and operating system ... this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Get Help - access copies of the software pre-installed on your own backup media. Backup and Recovery - Go to DellSupportCenter.com. View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools,...
Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. To register and use . 48 For more information about your hardware and operating system ... this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Get Help - access copies of the software pre-installed on your own backup media. Backup and Recovery - Go to DellSupportCenter.com. View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools,...
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... possible, backup your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your... Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...
... possible, backup your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your... Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...
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...then, shut down your computer. 4. Select Repair Your Computer. 59 When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your... try again. 5. Turn off your computer to : • Backup and restore your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1.
...then, shut down your computer. 4. Select Repair Your Computer. 59 When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your... try again. 5. Turn off your computer to : • Backup and restore your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1.
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... data to complete the upgrade. 60 Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: For more depending on the size of purchase. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System 6. Follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to ... on your computer based on the screen to be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2.
... data to complete the upgrade. 60 Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: For more depending on the size of purchase. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System 6. Follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to ... on your computer based on the screen to be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2.
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... that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to return your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on... your computer. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list and press ....
... that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to return your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on... your computer. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list and press ....
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... documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. The System Recovery Options window appears. 62 If possible, back up the data before using this option. then, restart your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you wait too long and the...
... documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. The System Recovery Options window appears. 62 If possible, back up the data before using this option. then, restart your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you wait too long and the...
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...box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart ...the computer. 63 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins...
...box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart ...the computer. 63 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins...
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Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software for more ... additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 61 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 48 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software for more ... additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 61 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 48 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...