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... computer, click Continue; Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for and attempt recovery of all data. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→...that increases performance or data redundancy. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. If you are four basic RAID levels...
... computer, click Continue; Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for and attempt recovery of all data. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→...that increases performance or data redundancy. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. If you are four basic RAID levels...
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... and so on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the factory condition... hard drive to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The restore process begins and may need to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. These options restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from ...
... and so on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the factory condition... hard drive to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The restore process begins and may need to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. These options restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from ...
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... access information and documentation for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to identify and fix problems with your computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • Drivers & Downloads - Click to access drivers and downloads for your computer. • Assistance From...
... access information and documentation for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to identify and fix problems with your computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • Drivers & Downloads - Click to access drivers and downloads for your computer. • Assistance From...
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... telephone line connector into the network adapter connector. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. otherwise, contact your computer has a modem, connect the modem to it). • Ensure that the telephone line... Express, click Tools→ Options→ Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If you are an administrator on the screen. ...
... telephone line connector into the network adapter connector. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. otherwise, contact your computer has a modem, connect the modem to it). • Ensure that the telephone line... Express, click Tools→ Options→ Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If you are an administrator on the screen. ...
Setup Guide
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...Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 ... Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47 3
...Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 ... Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47 3
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... Problems 49 Lockups and Software Problems 49 Using Support Tools 52 Dell Support Center 52 My Dell Downloads 53 System Messages 54 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 Dell Diagnostics 56 Restoring Your Operating System 60 System Restore 61 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 62 System Recovery Media 65 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Getting Help 68 Technical Support and...
... Problems 49 Lockups and Software Problems 49 Using Support Tools 52 Dell Support Center 52 My Dell Downloads 53 System Messages 54 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 Dell Diagnostics 56 Restoring Your Operating System 60 System Restore 61 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 62 System Recovery Media 65 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Getting Help 68 Technical Support and...
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You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum memory of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving...
You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum memory of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 65. 11 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 65. 11 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
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...DVDs, and listen to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the taskbar. 2. Follow the instructions that helps protect your data and ...recovery service that appear on the screen. 43 For more information, go to organize and create music and video files that can download or copy pictures and video files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. You can be available in all regions. Using Your Inspiron...
...DVDs, and listen to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the taskbar. 2. Follow the instructions that helps protect your data and ...recovery service that appear on the screen. 43 For more information, go to organize and create music and video files that can download or copy pictures and video files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. You can be available in all regions. Using Your Inspiron...
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... Support Tools Detailed System Information - Get Help - Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. To register and use . 53 View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online...that will help improve your own backup media. View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DellSupportCenter.com. Backup and Recovery - From this website you can download available software for future use...
... Support Tools Detailed System Information - Get Help - Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. To register and use . 53 View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online...that will help improve your own backup media. View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DellSupportCenter.com. Backup and Recovery - From this website you can download available software for future use...
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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 of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell...any 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...
...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 of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell...any 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...
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... Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard..., continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Turn on your computer and try again. ...
... Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard..., continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Turn on your computer and try again. ...
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... the upgrade. 64 Follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen to be restored. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to a local storage device...
... the upgrade. 64 Follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen to be restored. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to a local storage device...
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... failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to complete the recovery process. 65 Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you see the ..., shut down your computer using the system recovery media. Follow the instructions on your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. ...
... failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to complete the recovery process. 65 Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you see the ..., shut down your computer using the system recovery media. Follow the instructions on your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. ...
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... condition, then click Next. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Select the check box to confirm that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your ... you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition. 9. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. 67 The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Turn on as a local user.
... condition, then click Next. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Select the check box to confirm that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your ... you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition. 9. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. 67 The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Turn on as a local user.
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Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software find more ... additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 65 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56 "My Dell Downloads" on page 52 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software find more ... additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 65 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56 "My Dell Downloads" on page 52 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...