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...Connect the Network Cable (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 Back View Features 24 Front View Features... Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Battery 46 Software Features 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 49 Dell Stage 50 Solving Problems 52 Beep Codes 52 Network Problems 53 3
...Connect the Network Cable (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 Back View Features 24 Front View Features... Optical Drive 38 Display Features 40 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Battery 46 Software Features 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 49 Dell Stage 50 Solving Problems 52 Beep Codes 52 Network Problems 53 3
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... Memory Problems 56 Lockups and Software Problems 56 Using Support Tools 59 Dell Support Center 59 My Dell Downloads 60 Hardware Troubleshooter 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 68 Dell Factory Image Restore 69 Getting Help 71 Technical Support and Customer Service...
... Memory Problems 56 Lockups and Software Problems 56 Using Support Tools 59 Dell Support Center 59 My Dell Downloads 60 Hardware Troubleshooter 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 68 Dell Factory Image Restore 69 Getting Help 71 Technical Support and Customer Service...
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...system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need ... GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity...
...system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need ... GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity...
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...see "System Recovery Media" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell.... 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: For information on page 68. Click Create Recovery... Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup...
...see "System Recovery Media" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell.... 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: For information on page 68. Click Create Recovery... Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 49 Follow the instructions on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 49 Follow the instructions on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe...
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...the screen to register and download the software. 3. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your own backup media. My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. To ...com. access copies of the software pre-installed on the My Dell Downloads website. Get Help - Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your system performance. Backup and Recovery - From this website you can download available software for future use...
...the screen to register and download the software. 3. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your own backup media. My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. To ...com. access copies of the software pre-installed on the My Dell Downloads website. Get Help - Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your system performance. Backup and Recovery - From this website you can download available software for future use...
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... 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 to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating...
... 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 to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating...
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... your hard drive to restore your operating system. Turn off your computer to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to : • Backup and restore your computer. 2. then, shut down your computer. 4. Turn on ...) connected to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...
... your hard drive to restore your operating system. Turn off your computer to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to : • Backup and restore your computer. 2. then, shut down your computer. 4. Turn on ...) connected to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...
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.... Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to : • Backup and restore your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at the time of ... may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on...
.... Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to : • Backup and restore your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at the time of ... may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on...
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...preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer. • Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; You can use... of your computer and try again. 3. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . ...
...preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer. • Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; You can use... of your computer and try again. 3. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . ...
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... to the factory condition, then click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image... the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 70 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore...
... to the factory condition, then click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image... the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 70 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore...
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...Service Tag/Express Service Code - INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 60" for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 59 upgrade... computer may void your warranty. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 68 run a diagnostic program for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system ...
...Service Tag/Express Service Code - INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 60" for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 59 upgrade... computer may void your warranty. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 68 run a diagnostic program for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system ...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 49 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 77 CDs, playing and creating 48 computer capabilities 48 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 14 Contacting Dell online 79 customer service 72 90 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 66 Professional 67 DellConnect 72 Dell Factory Image Restore 69 Dell Stage 50 Dell Support Center 59 Diagnostic Checklist 78 drivers and downloads 81 DVDs, playing and creating 48 E E-mail addresses for technical support 73 eSATA connector 21
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 49 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 77 CDs, playing and creating 48 computer capabilities 48 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 14 Contacting Dell online 79 customer service 72 90 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 66 Professional 67 DellConnect 72 Dell Factory Image Restore 69 Dell Stage 50 Dell Support Center 59 Diagnostic Checklist 78 drivers and downloads 81 DVDs, playing and creating 48 E E-mail addresses for technical support 73 eSATA connector 21
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Index P power indicator light 27 power problems, solving 54 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 52 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 80 restoring factory image 69 S Service Tag locating 77 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 75 software features 48 92 software problems 56 solving problems 52 specifications 82 support e-mail addresses 73 support sites worldwide 72 System Recovery Media 68 system reinstall options 63 System Restore 64 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 38 V ventilation, ensuring 5
Index P power indicator light 27 power problems, solving 54 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 52 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 80 restoring factory image 69 S Service Tag locating 77 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 75 software features 48 92 software problems 56 solving problems 52 specifications 82 support e-mail addresses 73 support sites worldwide 72 System Recovery Media 68 system reinstall options 63 System Restore 64 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 38 V ventilation, ensuring 5