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...(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 Keyboard Features 18... 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...
...(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 Keyboard Features 18... 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 Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information ...
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 Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information ...
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... drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. 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). Use an external optical drive or any ... 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 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. NOTE: Your computer does not have ...
... drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. 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). Use an external optical drive or any ... 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 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. NOTE: Your computer does not have ...
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Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 30 Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password-protected account. For more ...data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. To schedule backups: 1. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar. 2.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 30 Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password-protected account. For more ...data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. To schedule backups: 1. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar. 2.
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To launch the application, click the taskbar. icon in the The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station...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 ...
To launch the application, click the taskbar. icon in the The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station...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 ...
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... 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 computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating...
... 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 computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating...
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...Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Turn off your computer and try again. ... preserving the data files on page 51) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait ...
...Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Turn off your computer and try again. ... preserving the data files on page 51) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait ...
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... Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to complete the upgrade. 49...you ordered it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow ...
... Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to complete the upgrade. 49...you ordered it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow ...
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... discs. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. You can use of your computer using the system recovery media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. ...drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files...
... discs. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. You can use of your computer using the system recovery media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. ...drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files...
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...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you may take five or more minutes to complete. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. ...Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to access the Advanced Boot Options ...
...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you may take five or more minutes to complete. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. ...Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to access the Advanced Boot Options ...
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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... 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 parts of your computer may void your computer. 62 Check...
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... 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 parts of your computer may void your computer. 62 Check...