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...Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow... are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 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 ...
...Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow... are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 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 ...
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... (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 For more information, see the Windows 7 support on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
... (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 For more information, see the Windows 7 support on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
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Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3.
Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3.
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... router. Before you can help you get one. 19 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. If you do not have successfully connected in your ISP information ready. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and... Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. Contact your router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2.
... router. Before you can help you get one. 19 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. If you do not have successfully connected in your ISP information ready. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and... Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. Contact your router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2.
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Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. 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 ... Internet window appears. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. 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 ... Internet window appears. The Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 39 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the screen content. Allows you to enlarge the view of the flick. Flick Allows you to flip...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 39 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the screen content. Allows you to enlarge the view of the flick. Flick Allows you to flip...
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... in the notification area of your computer using a password‑protected account. Follow the instructions on the screen. 53 You can access the service on your desktop. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and...
... in the notification area of your computer using a password‑protected account. Follow the instructions on the screen. 53 You can access the service on your desktop. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your... the globe. Play music or browse through the All Programs menu. Drag the Dell Stage window to the bottom of your favorite media and multi-touch applications. You... location on Dell Stage. • Minimize - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. The following are the applications available on Dell Stage can customize Dell Stage as follows... NOTE: Some of the applications on Dell Stage: • Music - You can create slideshows and collections of the...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your... the globe. Play music or browse through the All Programs menu. Drag the Dell Stage window to the bottom of your favorite media and multi-touch applications. You... location on Dell Stage. • Minimize - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. The following are the applications available on Dell Stage can customize Dell Stage as follows... NOTE: Some of the applications on Dell Stage: • Music - You can create slideshows and collections of the...
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...Problems If a program crashes repeatedly - If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Click Start → Control Panel→...for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are ...
...Problems If a program crashes repeatedly - If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Click Start → Control Panel→...for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are ...
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...or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your own backup media. access copies of the software pre-installed on the screen to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Some of your hardware and operating system ...and warranty renewal options. From this web site you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. This software is available on . View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DellSupportCenter.com. To ...
...or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your own backup media. access copies of the software pre-installed on the screen to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Some of your hardware and operating system ...and warranty renewal options. From this web site you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. This software is available on . View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DellSupportCenter.com. To ...
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... are completely reversible. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. If you to return your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Starting System...
... are completely reversible. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. If you to return your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Starting System...
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... System 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of purchase. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 70 NOTE: For more depending on ...the size of the data to be installed on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup ...
... System 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of purchase. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 70 NOTE: For more depending on ...the size of the data to be installed on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup ...
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...you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents the ... and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen. 71 Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. System Recovery Media CAUTION:...
...you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents the ... and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen. 71 Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. System Recovery Media CAUTION:...
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... Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System 8. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Select the check box to confirm that you... system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 73 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.
... Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System 8. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Select the check box to confirm that you... system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 73 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.
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...screens will need to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell... computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Set Up Ubuntu ...
...screens will need to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell... computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Set Up Ubuntu ...
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... Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support on page 6). 2. Follow... the instructions on page 71. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you ...
... Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support on page 6). 2. Follow... the instructions on page 71. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you ...
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Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your router. To set up your computer (see the documentation that ... Panel. 4. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Internet...
Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your router. To set up your computer (see the documentation that ... Panel. 4. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to your wireless router. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Internet...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to complete the setup. 20 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. The Connect to select, click ... choose or contact your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. In the search box...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to complete the setup. 20 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. The Connect to select, click ... choose or contact your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. In the search box...
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... window. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. Flick Allows you to reduce the view of the flick...
... window. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. Flick Allows you to reduce the view of the flick...