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...WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. A00 Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to ...Corporation in the U.S. Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Reproduction of your computer. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, ...
...WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. A00 Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to ...Corporation in the U.S. Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Reproduction of your computer. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, ...
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... To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and...render your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. 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 for your computer available at the...
... To set up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and...render your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. 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 for your computer available at the...
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...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 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 a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create... computer does not have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows.
...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 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 a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create... computer does not have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows.
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... you do not have successfully connected in your country. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Contact your ISP to the Internet but have an ISP, the... Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing...
... you do not have successfully connected in your country. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Contact your ISP to the Internet but have an ISP, the... Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 29 Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 29 Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons...
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... programs made for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to ... Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to an earlier version of Windows. 2. See the software documentation for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. ...
... programs made for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to ... Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to an earlier version of Windows. 2. See the software documentation for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. ...
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... 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™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials...Self Help (Troubleshooting, 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...
... 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™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials...Self Help (Troubleshooting, 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...
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...). 1. Turn on your computer. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until 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? This will start running.... Ensure that the computer is connected to continue? (Recommended)." 41 The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
...). 1. Turn on your computer. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until 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? This will start running.... Ensure that the computer is connected to continue? (Recommended)." 41 The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
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...down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 7. If you are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 4. e. Press any key to continue." The... Choose An Option window appears. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 5. Using Support Tools c. Press any key...
...down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 7. If you are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 4. e. Press any key to continue." The... Choose An Option window appears. When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 5. Using Support Tools c. Press any key...
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... your computer. 7. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the procedures that appears and press . 5. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence... for one time only. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run. 43 then...
... your computer. 7. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the procedures that appears and press . 5. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence... for one time only. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run. 43 then...
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...problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. Remove the... Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. When the tests are...
...problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. Remove the... Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. When the tests are...
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... 3. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer: 1. Starting System Restore To restore your data files. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 46 In the event that System Restore makes to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting... to return your computer are an administrator on the screen. If you are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you may appear. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you...
... 3. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer: 1. Starting System Restore To restore your data files. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 46 In the event that System Restore makes to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting... to return your computer are an administrator on the screen. If you are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you may appear. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you...
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... Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn off your computer and try again. 48 When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: If you wait too long and the... Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on your computer. 4. 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...
... Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn off your computer and try again. 48 When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: If you wait too long and the... Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on your computer. 4. 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...
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...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; then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System... to complete the recovery process. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. NOTE: Your computer does...
...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; then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System... to complete the recovery process. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. NOTE: Your computer does...
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... operating system logo appears, continue to factory condition. 9. Click Finish to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. 52 NOTE: Depending upon your computer ...a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System Performing...
... operating system logo appears, continue to factory condition. 9. Click Finish to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. 52 NOTE: Depending upon your computer ...a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System Performing...
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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 ...
