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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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.... You will require the following 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 as soon as you purchased the computer, while...
.... You will require the following 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 as soon as you purchased the computer, while...
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.... 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see the Windows 7 support on page 71. ... more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
.... 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see the Windows 7 support on page 71. ... more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
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...screen. 53 To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions on your computer using a password‑protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or ...natural disasters. 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.
...screen. 53 To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions on your computer using a password‑protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or ...natural disasters. 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.
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... do not include a backup CD or DVD. This software is available on . Get Help - Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Go to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. To register and use . 63 Backup and Recovery - Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your system performance. View detailed...
... do not include a backup CD or DVD. This software is available on . Get Help - Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Go to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. To register and use . 63 Backup and Recovery - Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your system performance. View detailed...
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...backup your computer. 66 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer 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 ... 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 Factory Image Restore or the Operating System ...
...backup your computer. 66 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer 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 ... 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 Factory Image Restore or the Operating System ...
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...computer and try again. 5. Turn on page 72) to restore 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 computer. 2. NOTE: If...: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to : • Backup and restore your operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Restoring...
...computer and try again. 5. Turn on page 72) to restore 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 computer. 2. NOTE: If...: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to : • Backup and restore your operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Restoring...
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... files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to be restored. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the size of the data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: For more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at...
... files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to be restored. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the size of the data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: For more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at...
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... 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 the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was ... press . 4. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 71 then, shut down your computer using the system...
... 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 the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was ... press . 4. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 71 then, shut down your computer using the system...
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The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to restart the computer. 73 A message appears when the ...operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. 3. To access the recovery options, log...
The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to restart the computer. 73 A message appears when the ...operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. 3. To access the recovery options, log...
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...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 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 63 for more information, see "Dell Support Center" on...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 the Dell Support Center. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the ...
...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 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 63 for more information, see "Dell Support Center" on...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 the Dell Support Center. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support 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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... 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). 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...
... 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). 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...
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... Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Follow the instructions on page 71. For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Click Create Recovery ...Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It...
... Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Follow the instructions on page 71. For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Click Create Recovery ...Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It...
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... backups: 1. 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. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon...
... backups: 1. 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. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon...
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... for reinstallation or create your system performance. View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. 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.
... for reinstallation or create your system performance. View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. 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.