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... with a monitor, only the video signal is automatically shut off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 3.0 connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - NOTE: If you to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Provides faster data transmission between... remains. 21 NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external...
... with a monitor, only the video signal is automatically shut off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 3.0 connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - NOTE: If you to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Provides faster data transmission between... remains. 21 NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external...
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... more information on the power indicator light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 28. 2 Hard-drive activity light - Turns on . 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. CAUTION: To ...avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when wireless is enabled. A...
... more information on the power indicator light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 28. 2 Hard-drive activity light - Turns on . 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. CAUTION: To ...avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when wireless is enabled. A...
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... do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 58 Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information.... Problems If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that is displayed to run the software....
... do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 58 Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information.... Problems If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that is displayed to run the software....
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... each type of file. • Performance and Configuration History - To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status,...changes, critical events and restoration points on improving the performance of space consumed by each day. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer. one convenient location. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need -
... each type of file. • Performance and Configuration History - To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status,...changes, critical events and restoration points on improving the performance of space consumed by each day. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer. one convenient location. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need -
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... appears. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer. 2. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. In the search results, select the option that...
... appears. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on (or restart) your computer. 2. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. In the search results, select the option that...
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... 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. If possible, backup your computer. 63 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating ...system on your computer using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc...
... 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. If possible, backup your computer. 63 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating ...system on your computer using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc...
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... appears, press several times to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on page 69) to restore your operating system. then, ...shut down your computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be ...
... appears, press several times to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on page 69) to restore your operating system. then, ...shut down your computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be ...
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To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the screen. 68 Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Use the ...
To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the screen. 68 Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Use the ...
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... data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating... system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you wait too long and the operating system ...
... data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating... system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you wait too long and the operating system ...
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...to the factory condition, then click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring .... To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to restart the computer. 70 The Confirm Data ...
...to the factory condition, then click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring .... To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to restart the computer. 70 The Confirm Data ...
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... data on the hard drive(s) and on any of the box. For the telephone number to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of your confidential, proprietary or personal information; Dell is for credit. 75 Call Dell to call for your... return. 1. Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). 4. Include any accessories that you have run and any...
... data on the hard drive(s) and on any of the box. For the telephone number to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of your confidential, proprietary or personal information; Dell is for credit. 75 Call Dell to call for your... return. 1. Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). 4. Include any accessories that you have run and any...
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... Media" on page 68 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 59 upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at... support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 80 INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you...
... Media" on page 68 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 59 upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at... support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 80 INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you...
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for operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65... 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft...
for operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65... 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft...
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F finding more information 80 FTP login, anonymous 73 G gestures Touch Pad 34 H hard drive activity light 27 hardware problems diagnosing 61 Hardware Troubleshooter 61 HDMI connector 21 help getting assistance and support 71 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 56 N network connection fixing 53 O Optical Drive emergency eject hole 38 Using 38 Index 91
F finding more information 80 FTP login, anonymous 73 G gestures Touch Pad 34 H hard drive activity light 27 hardware problems diagnosing 61 Hardware Troubleshooter 61 HDMI connector 21 help getting assistance and support 71 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 56 N network connection fixing 53 O Optical Drive emergency eject hole 38 Using 38 Index 91