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...of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Ubuntu is the trademark of Canonical Ltd.; Information in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of data and tells you how to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. and ... the problem. Reproduction of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable. Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is a...
...of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Ubuntu is the trademark of Canonical Ltd.; Information in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of data and tells you how to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. and ... the problem. Reproduction of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable. Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is a...
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...the Network Cable (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 ... 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...
...the Network Cable (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 ... 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 ...Status Service 57 Product Information 57 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 58 Before You Call 59 Contacting Dell 61 Finding More Information and Resources 62 Specifications 64 Appendix 70 Macrovision Product Notice 70 Information for NOM, or Official ...
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 ...Status Service 57 Product Information 57 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 58 Before You Call 59 Contacting Dell 61 Finding More Information and Resources 62 Specifications 64 Appendix 70 Macrovision Product Notice 70 Information for NOM, or Official ...
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... Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license...BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 The Windows setup screens will need to ...
... Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license...BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 The Windows setup screens will need to ...
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... need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. NOTE: Your computer does not have left the computer in when .... 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 (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs.
... need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. NOTE: Your computer does not have left the computer in when .... 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 (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs.
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...light on the AC adapter is off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). 33 The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on... outlet and that the power strip is turned on. • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. • If the display is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is on....
...light on the AC adapter is off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). 33 The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on... outlet and that the power strip is turned on. • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. • If the display is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is on....
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... lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the disc (CD or DVD). If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Press simultaneously. 2. If a program crashes repeatedly - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical...
... lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the disc (CD or DVD). If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Press simultaneously. 2. If a program crashes repeatedly - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical...
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... Wizard configures a program so that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware...: 1. See the software documentation for information. --Ensure that the program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Solving Problems If a program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the...
... Wizard configures a program so that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware...: 1. See the software documentation for information. --Ensure that the program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Solving Problems If a program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the...
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... Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station™, and Online Scan with PC ..., 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's...
... Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station™, and Online Scan with PC ..., 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's...
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...the message appeared. Some of the software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Go to resolve the issue. Follow the instructions on page 61). 38 NOTE: If the message you can download available software for either the operating system or the program that will help you could see "...Contacting Dell" on the screen to register and download the software. 3. From this web site you received is available at...
...the message appeared. Some of the software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Go to resolve the issue. Follow the instructions on page 61). 38 NOTE: If the message you can download available software for either the operating system or the program that will help you could see "...Contacting Dell" on the screen to register and download the software. 3. From this web site you received is available at...
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... If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field...
... If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field...
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... Utilities disc. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Ensure that the computer is known to an electrical outlet... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. Do you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . If PSA is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? If ...
... Utilities disc. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Ensure that the computer is known to an electrical outlet... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. Do you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . If PSA is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? If ...
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... storage device for one time only. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you... want to run. 43 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does ...
... storage device for one time only. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you... want to run. 43 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does ...
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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 ... 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 disc to reinstall only the operating system on your data files before using any of ...
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 ... 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 disc to reinstall only the operating system on your data files before using any of ...
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... System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore did not... the screen. System Restore does not monitor your computer: 1. In the event that System Restore makes to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to continue the desired action. 3. In the search box, type System Restore and press ...of your administrator to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Click Start . 2.
... System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore did not... the screen. System Restore does not monitor your computer: 1. In the event that System Restore makes to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to continue the desired action. 3. In the search box, type System Restore and press ...of your administrator to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Click Start . 2.
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... you received your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is complete. 1. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available ...drivers installed after you need to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you backup your data files before...
... you received your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is complete. 1. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available ...drivers installed after you need to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you backup your data files before...
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...the data files on your computer to : • Backup and restore your computer. 4. Turn on your operating system. then, shut down your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to restore your computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and... the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: ...
...the data files on your computer to : • Backup and restore your computer. 4. Turn on your operating system. then, shut down your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to restore your computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and... the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: ...
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...to complete the upgrade. 49 NOTE: For more depending on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Follow the instructions on the size of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to: •... Backup and restore your computer based on your computer, if you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Double-click the...
...to complete the upgrade. 49 NOTE: For more depending on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Follow the instructions on the size of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to: •... Backup and restore your computer based on your computer, if you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Double-click the...
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... CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from ...the instructions on your computer using the system recovery media. You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that involve discs. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while...
... CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from ...the instructions on your computer using the system recovery media. You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that involve discs. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while...
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... Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer. 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 all data on page 47) to restore your computer...
... Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer. 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 all data on page 47) to restore your computer...