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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 75 DellConnect...
... 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 75 DellConnect...
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You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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 ...to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings 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 the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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 ...to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings 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).
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NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 71. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is ... set up Microsoft Windows. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. For more information, see the Windows 7 support on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on support...
NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 71. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is ... set up Microsoft Windows. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. For more information, see the Windows 7 support on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on support...
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...using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Run hardware diagnostics, ... Dell Support Center home page displays your computer each type of your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration ...
...using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Run hardware diagnostics, ... Dell Support Center home page displays your computer each type of your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration ...
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...INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore... System disc may not ship with your computer. 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...
...INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore... System disc may not ship with your computer. 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...
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CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. In the search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your administrator to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes ... reversible. In the event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. Click Start . 2. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your...
CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. In the search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your administrator to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes ... reversible. In the event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. Click Start . 2. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your...
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... need to preserve the data files on your computer, it is designed to install on your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 68 CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you received your computer before using...
... need to preserve the data files on your computer, it is designed to install on your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 68 CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you received your computer before using...
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...continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 72) to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and... so on your computer. 4. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased ...
...continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 72) to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and... so on your computer. 4. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased ...
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... System 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 70 Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see ... to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to : • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of your computer based on the size of purchase...
... System 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 70 Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see ... to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to : • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of your computer based on the size of purchase...
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...the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. ...When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. You can use of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system ...
...the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. ...When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. You can use of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system ...
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...using this option. Turn on page 68) to restore your operating system. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop... computer. then, shut down your computer and try again. 72 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the computer. 2. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or ...
...using this option. Turn on page 68) to restore your operating system. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop... computer. then, shut down your computer and try again. 72 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the computer. 2. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or ...
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... not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 73 Restoring Your Operating System 8. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears...
... not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 73 Restoring Your Operating System 8. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears...
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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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... 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 75 DellConnect...
... 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 75 DellConnect...
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You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other ... 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 System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media...
You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other ... 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 System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media...
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...dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Windows 7 support on the screen. NOTE: For information on restoring... your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 71. NOTE: It is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. ...
...dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the Windows 7 support on the screen. NOTE: For information on restoring... your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 71. NOTE: It is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. ...
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...computer. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they occurred. 62 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Manage your... • Drive Space Manager - The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your hard drive, and track...
...computer. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they occurred. 62 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Manage your... • Drive Space Manager - The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your hard drive, and track...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your computer. 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 System Restore and Dell... files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your computer. 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 System Restore and Dell... files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE...
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... to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. If you may appear. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to your computer are an administrator on the screen. ...
... to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. If you may appear. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to your computer are an administrator on the screen. ...