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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 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18...Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My...
... (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 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18...Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My...
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Contents System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 40 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information ...
Contents System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 40 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information ...
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...drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. You can be used to restore your computer to 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... data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. NOTE: Your computer does not have ...
...drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. You can be used to restore your computer to 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... data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. NOTE: Your computer does not have ...
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Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 50. 11 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. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 50. 11 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. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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... is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 30 NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar. 2. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions that helps ...You can access the service on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions.
... is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 30 NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar. 2. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions that helps ...You can access the service on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions.
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...System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to -use application that provides information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 37 To launch the ...taskbar. icon in the The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer, personalized service and support resources. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an easy-to your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™...
...System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to -use application that provides information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 37 To launch the ...taskbar. icon in the The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer, personalized service and support resources. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an easy-to your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. 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... 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 computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. 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... 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 computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer...
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...Image Restore" on page 51) to restore your computer. 4. Turn on your computer 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. Turn off your computer and try again. 48... then, shut down your computer. 2. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) ...
...Image Restore" on page 51) to restore your computer. 4. Turn on your computer 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. Turn off your computer and try again. 48... then, shut down your computer. 2. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) ...
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... more depending on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. 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. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Follow...
... more depending on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. 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. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Follow...
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...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 hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When ...the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to preserve the data files on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your data ...
...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 hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When ...the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to preserve the data files on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your data ...
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... drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Click Finish to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then...
... drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Click Finish to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then...
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... warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 50 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 find more about the...
... warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 50 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 find more about the...