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... 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 create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media...
... 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 create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media...
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NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
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After connecting to the Internet, you to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. You can be recorded to organize and create music and video files that can ..., setup an e-mail account, upload and download files. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/ manuals or at Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation. Entertainment and Multimedia You can also edit and view...
After connecting to the Internet, you to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. You can be recorded to organize and create music and video files that can ..., setup an e-mail account, upload and download files. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/ manuals or at Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation. Entertainment and Multimedia You can also edit and view...
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... firmly connected to the computer and to perform an operating system shutdown. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Ensure that involve discs. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to the electrical outlet. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start... responding - Press simultaneously. 2. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the disc (CD or DVD).
... firmly connected to the computer and to perform an operating system shutdown. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Ensure that involve discs. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to the electrical outlet. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start... responding - Press simultaneously. 2. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the disc (CD or DVD).
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...troubleshooting steps. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 35 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the system...and is detected but incorrectly configured, you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self...
...troubleshooting steps. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 35 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the system...and is detected but incorrectly configured, you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self...
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...immediately. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Do you see a message stating that is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or ... to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. This will start running the tests. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact...
...immediately. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Do you see a message stating that is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or ... to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. This will start running the tests. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact...
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...try again. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Shut down your computer. 1. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE... or any external storage device for one time only. then, shut down and restart the computer. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Using Support Tools Starting...
...try again. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Shut down your computer. 1. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE... or any external storage device for one time only. then, shut down and restart the computer. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Using Support Tools Starting...
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Using Support Tools 8. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a ...an error code and a description of each test screen. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer...
Using Support Tools 8. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a ...an error code and a description of each test screen. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer...
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... failure prevents the use 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 Operating System...your data files before using any 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. 45 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your ...
... failure prevents the use 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 Operating System...your data files before using any 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. 45 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your ...
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... system recovery media is recommended that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. Follow...list and press . 4. You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that involve discs. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the...
... system recovery media is recommended that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. Follow...list and press . 4. You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that involve discs. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the...