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... the 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 Back... Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
... the 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 Back... Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
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... Memory Problems 59 Lockups and Software Problems 59 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service...
... Memory Problems 59 Lockups and Software Problems 59 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not ...have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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). You will require the following to ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not ...have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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). You will require the following to ...
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For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: It is connected (see the Windows 7 support on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password ...the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 71. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system...
For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: It is connected (see the Windows 7 support on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password ...the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 71. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system...
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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 recovery service that helps protect your desktop. 2. Follow the instructions on your computer using a password‑protected account. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. For...
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 recovery service that helps protect your desktop. 2. Follow the instructions on your computer using a password‑protected account. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. For...
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...available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Go to DellSupportCenter.com. System Performance Improvement Offers - Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup....screen to register and download the software. 3. Backup and Recovery - Detailed System Information - View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Reinstall the software or create a ...
...available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Go to DellSupportCenter.com. System Performance Improvement Offers - Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup....screen to register and download the software. 3. Backup and Recovery - Detailed System Information - View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Reinstall the software or create a ...
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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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... 69 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data... files: 1. then, shut down your operating system. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on page ...
... 69 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data... files: 1. then, shut down your operating system. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on page ...
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...from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 70 Upgrading to : • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local ...restoration process may be restored. Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: For more depending on your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at the time of...
...from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 70 Upgrading to : • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local ...restoration process may be restored. Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: For more depending on your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at the time of...
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... data files on your computer, it was in case 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 purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your... data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your computer. ...
... data files on your computer, it was in case 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 purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your... data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your computer. ...
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... field, then click OK. 6. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with the ...Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System 8. A message appears when the operating system...
... field, then click OK. 6. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with the ...Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System 8. A message appears when the operating system...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your warranty. find your computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 63 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com ...before working inside your Service Tag/Express Service Code - You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 71 run a diagnostic program for your computer the...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your warranty. find your computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 63 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com ...before working inside your Service Tag/Express Service Code - You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 71 run a diagnostic program for your computer the...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Support Center 62 Dell Support Web Sites 76 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 25 95 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Support Center 62 Dell Support Web Sites 76 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 25 95 INSPIRON
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problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 59 solving problems 56 specifications 86 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 76 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 42 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 97
problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 59 solving problems 56 specifications 86 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 76 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 42 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 97
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... the 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 Back... Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
... the 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 Back... Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
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... Memory Problems 59 Lockups and Software Problems 59 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service...
... Memory Problems 59 Lockups and Software Problems 59 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service...
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... create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System...
... create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 71. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in...
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 71. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in...
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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 recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. You can access the service on ...
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 recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. You can access the service on ...
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...Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. This software is ...available on the screen to register and download the software. 3. Backup and Recovery - For more information about your own backup media. Follow the instructions on the My Dell Downloads web site. From this web site you can download available software for future use ...
...Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. This software is ...available on the screen to register and download the software. 3. Backup and Recovery - For more information about your own backup media. Follow the instructions on the My Dell Downloads web site. From this web site you can download available software for future use ...