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... mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on page 20. 4 Hard drive activity light - Provides the functionality of data, never turn off when pressed. 2 Function key row - The wireless enable or disable key, ... the Scroll and Zoom features. Turns on page 22. 6 Touch pad buttons (2) - A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. Turns the computer on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button -
... mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on page 20. 4 Hard drive activity light - Provides the functionality of data, never turn off when pressed. 2 Function key row - The wireless enable or disable key, ... the Scroll and Zoom features. Turns on page 22. 6 Touch pad buttons (2) - A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. Turns the computer on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button -
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.... --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that it runs in an environment similar to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that is displayed to an earlier version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click... If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. 36 • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is compatible with...
.... --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that it runs in an environment similar to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that is displayed to an earlier version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click... If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. 36 • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is compatible with...
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Reinstall or create backup media of the software pre-installed on your hard drive or at My Dell Downloads. Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may display a System Message that will help you could see the Dell Technology Guide available on your new computer do not include a backup CD or DVD.... Some of the software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. This software is not listed in all regions. NOTE: If the message you can download available software for either the operating system ...
Reinstall or create backup media of the software pre-installed on your hard drive or at My Dell Downloads. Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may display a System Message that will help you could see the Dell Technology Guide available on your new computer do not include a backup CD or DVD.... Some of the software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. This software is not listed in all regions. NOTE: If the message you can download available software for either the operating system ...
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...dell.com/manuals). Hard-disk drive failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. Replace the keyboard (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Possible harddisk drive failure during POST. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). A chip on your hard drive... this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device,...
...dell.com/manuals). Hard-disk drive failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. Replace the keyboard (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Possible harddisk drive failure during POST. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). A chip on your hard drive... this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device,...
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...and Support. 2. In the search results, select the option that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is active. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Ensure that the device that... the search. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 35 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on...
...and Support. 2. In the search results, select the option that you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is active. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Ensure that the device that... the search. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 35 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on...
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Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. then, shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2. This will start running the tests. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you see...
Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. then, shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2. This will start running the tests. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you see...
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... helps you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If you contact Dell. 6. e. The Choose An Option window appears. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer...61). Select the test you want to restart the computer, click Exit. 42 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to continue." Using Support Tools c. Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4.
... helps you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If you contact Dell. 6. e. The Choose An Option window appears. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer...61). Select the test you want to restart the computer, click Exit. 42 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to continue." Using Support Tools c. Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 4.
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... 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 ...delete all data files on your computer. 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 Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your...
... 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 ...delete all data files on your computer. 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 Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your...
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... your computer. 2. Turn off your computer and try again. 48 Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to restore your operating system. When the...and remove any newly added internal hardware. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving...
... your computer. 2. Turn off your computer and try again. 48 Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to restore your operating system. When the...and remove any newly added internal hardware. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving...
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... that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. You can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and ... an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that are installed on the screen to complete the recovery process. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Use the system recovery media ...
... that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. You can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and ... an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that are installed on the screen to complete the recovery process. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Use the system recovery media ...
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... you received your computer. This option restores your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-...including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 51 If possible, back up...
... you received your computer. This option restores your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-...including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 51 If possible, back up...
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...; logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you wait too long ... Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition. 9. Click Finish to wait until...
...; logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you wait too long ... Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition. 9. Click Finish to wait until...
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..., see "Before You Call" on your hard drive or at the computer so that pertain to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. Fill out the "Diagnostic Checklist" on availability. 54 NOTE: Some of Dell Support online. 6. See the Dell Technology Guide available on page 59. See ...on page 60. 5. Call your local Dell representative for a more troubleshooting information. 3. If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem ...
..., see "Before You Call" on your hard drive or at the computer so that pertain to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. Fill out the "Diagnostic Checklist" on availability. 54 NOTE: Some of Dell Support online. 6. See the Dell Technology Guide available on page 59. See ...on page 60. 5. Call your local Dell representative for a more troubleshooting information. 3. If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem ...
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...the return is not responsible for any of the preceding requirements will be returned in the product. Pack the equipment to be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you. For the telephone number to call your confidential, proprietary or personal information; or damaged or lost or... all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials.
...the return is not responsible for any of the preceding requirements will be returned in the product. Pack the equipment to be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you. For the telephone number to call your confidential, proprietary or personal information; or damaged or lost or... all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials.
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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...174; Windows® operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing ...
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...174; Windows® operating system and features support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing ...
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... -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Nonoperating 1.30 GRMS Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (for non-operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse...
... -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Nonoperating 1.30 GRMS Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (for non-operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse...