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CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. 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 your computer unusable and you through several procedures ... may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu for ...
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. 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 your computer unusable and you through several procedures ... may render your computer available at the time of your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu for ...
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... Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Ensure that the...
... Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Ensure that the...
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Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 13 Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 13 Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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Follow the instructions on the screen to your wireless router. Before you can help you do not have a service outage. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. ... the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on your computer (see the documentation that...
Follow the instructions on the screen to your wireless router. Before you can help you do not have a service outage. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. ... the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on your computer (see the documentation that...
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Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your Internet connection: 1. Save and close any open ... open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. 16 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. The Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type...
Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your Internet connection: 1. Save and close any open ... open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. 16 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. The Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type...
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... the desired direction to flip content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the screen content. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the active window. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom in...: Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the active window. 35 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Allows you to zoom in the active window.
... the desired direction to flip content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the screen content. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the active window. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom in...: Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the active window. 35 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the flick. Allows you to zoom in the active window.
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For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Follow the instructions on the screen. 49 To schedule backups: 1. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. You can access the service on your desktop. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband...
For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Follow the instructions on the screen. 49 To schedule backups: 1. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. You can access the service on your desktop. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband...
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... window to radio stations from the All Programs menu. Draw and edit pictures. • Documents - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to the Internet. • YouPaint - The optional Napster application allows ...to the Documents folder on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - The following are the applications available on your favorite media applications. You can also be available based on Dell Stage. • Minimize - NOTE: Some of the applications on Dell Stage can also listen ...
... window to radio stations from the All Programs menu. Draw and edit pictures. • Documents - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to the Internet. • YouPaint - The optional Napster application allows ...to the Documents folder on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - The following are the applications available on your favorite media applications. You can also be available based on Dell Stage. • Minimize - NOTE: Some of the applications on Dell Stage can also listen ...
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...are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the screen. 57 The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on your... computer. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button ...
...are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your keyboard, or by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the screen. 57 The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on your... computer. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on the touch pad, press the power button ...
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...your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on the screen to register and download the software. 3. From this website you... can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. System Performance Improvement Offers - Get Help - Acquire software and...
...your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on the screen to register and download the software. 3. From this website you... can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. System Performance Improvement Offers - Get Help - Acquire software and...
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In the search box, type System Restore and press . If you are completely reversible. otherwise, contact your computer are an administrator on the screen. Starting System Restore 1. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting ...
In the search box, type System Restore and press . If you are completely reversible. otherwise, contact your computer are an administrator on the screen. Starting System Restore 1. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting ...
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...and restore your computer based on the screen. 67 Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the ...notification area of your computer, if you to be installed on the screen. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery...
...and restore your computer based on the screen. 67 Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the ...notification area of your computer, if you to be installed on the screen. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery...
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...wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 68 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to preserve the data... files on your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in...
...wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 68 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to preserve the data... files on your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in...
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... Options window appears. 4. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select a keyboard... condition. 9. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Select Repair Your Computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer....
... Options window appears. 4. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select a keyboard... condition. 9. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Select Repair Your Computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer....