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...To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. 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 available at the time of your computer unusable and you through...
...To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. 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 available at the time of your computer unusable and you through...
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... set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. Use an external optical drive or any external storage ... of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. You can be...
... set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. Use an external optical drive or any external storage ... of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. You can be...
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... Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that your files immediately. • Use a virus... needed to an earlier version of Windows. 2. To run the software. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell.
... Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that your files immediately. • Use a virus... needed to an earlier version of Windows. 2. To run the software. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell.
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...Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is detected but ...incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 In the search results, select the option that you experience a problem with ...
...Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program and is detected but ...incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 In the search results, select the option that you experience a problem with ...
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.... Do you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet that is invoked: a. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? When the... DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. This may invoke the Pre-...
.... Do you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet that is invoked: a. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? When the... DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. This may invoke the Pre-...
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... device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. Type 1 to start -up,...drive or any external storage device for the procedures that appears and press . 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...
... device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. Type 1 to start -up,...drive or any external storage device for the procedures that appears and press . 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...
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...is displayed at the top of the problem. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 Using Support Tools 8. NOTE: The Service Tag for your... computer when you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10...
...is displayed at the top of the problem. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 Using Support Tools 8. NOTE: The Service Tag for your... computer when you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10...
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... your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received ...your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system...
... your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received ...your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system...
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...-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Any programs or files added since...
...-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Any programs or files added since...
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... Center, click the bar icon in the task find drivers and downloads; readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support the bottom of your computer or advanced technical-reference material for ... User License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: ...
... Center, click the bar icon in the task find drivers and downloads; readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support the bottom of your computer or advanced technical-reference material for ... User License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: ...
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... section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Atom™ System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Configurations ... MHz) SODIMM 64 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer, see the About Your System section in the notification area of your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your desktop. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the...
... section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information Processor type Intel® Atom™ System chipset Intel NM10 Express Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Configurations ... MHz) SODIMM 64 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer, see the About Your System section in the notification area of your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your desktop. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40