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Trademarks used in the United States and/or other countries; Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is a registered trademark of these materials ... NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. and is the trademark of your computer. Dell Inc. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either the entities claiming...
Trademarks used in the United States and/or other countries; Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is a registered trademark of these materials ... NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. and is the trademark of your computer. Dell Inc. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either the entities claiming...
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... of purchase. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. 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...
... of purchase. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. 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...
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..., while preserving 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 You can be used to restore your computer 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. 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...
..., while preserving 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 You can be used to restore your computer 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. 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...
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..., the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Contact your Internet connection: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. If you get one... your ISP information ready. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country.
..., the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Contact your Internet connection: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. If you get one... your ISP information ready. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country.
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Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting. 2. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 29 Select an icon ... the Select an image: box. 4. Click Save. Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. Remove a Category or Icon 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. You can personalize the Dock by: • Adding or removing icons •...
Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting. 2. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 29 Select an icon ... the Select an image: box. 4. Click Save. Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. Remove a Category or Icon 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. You can personalize the Dock by: • Adding or removing icons •...
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...down any error message that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is displayed to help in an environment similar to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that... meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. See the software documentation for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. --Ensure that the ...
...down any error message that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is displayed to help in an environment similar to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that... meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. See the software documentation for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. --Ensure that the ...
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..., Security, 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 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an easy-to your computer...
..., Security, 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 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an easy-to your computer...
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... drive. NOTE: If your computer and try again. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Do you want to an electrical outlet that the computer is connected to continue? (Recommended)." 41 Using ...Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is invoked: a. If PSA is located on a hidden diagnostic ...
... drive. NOTE: If your computer and try again. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Do you want to an electrical outlet that the computer is connected to continue? (Recommended)." 41 Using ...Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is invoked: a. If PSA is located on a hidden diagnostic ...
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.... The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 4. If you contact Dell. 6. NOTE: The Service Tag for your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option... the test you want to continue." Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 61). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to continue. Using Support Tools c. d. e. The Choose An Option window appears. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . The ...
.... The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 4. If you contact Dell. 6. NOTE: The Service Tag for your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option... the test you want to continue." Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 61). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to continue. Using Support Tools c. d. e. The Choose An Option window appears. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . The ...
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...system setup program. 3. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Shut down your computer. 7. then, shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate...4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. 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 ...
...system setup program. 3. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Shut down your computer. 7. then, shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate...4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. 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 ...
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...click Exit. 11. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). The Service Tag helps 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. If a ...
...click Exit. 11. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). The Service Tag helps 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. If a ...
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Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to .... System Restore does not monitor your computer: 1. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 46
Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to .... System Restore does not monitor your computer: 1. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 46
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... not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: If you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on your computer and try ...again. 48 Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your computer. 2. ...
... not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: If you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on your computer and try ...again. 48 Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your computer. 2. ...
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... wait until you backup your computer. • Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure...
... wait until you backup your computer. • Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure...
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...condition. 9. then, restart your configuration, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. The restore process begins and may ... then click Next. Click Finish to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the command prompt, type administrator in...
...condition. 9. then, restart your configuration, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. The restore process begins and may ... then click Next. Click Finish to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the command prompt, type administrator in...
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...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 Microsoft® Windows...® operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional ...
...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 Microsoft® Windows...® operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional ...