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.... If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of bad sectors, and then click Start. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt...
.... If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of bad sectors, and then click Start. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt...
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... click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Any programs or files added since you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, and then click Next. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to...the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your hard drive to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. NOTICE: If you do not want to continue reformatting...
... click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Any programs or files added since you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, and then click Next. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to...the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your hard drive to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. NOTICE: If you do not want to continue reformatting...
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icon on the taskbar or from Dell for Dell Support Center application. 286 Troubleshooting Click to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for contacting Dell. • Feedback - Click to access multiple options for your computer. • About Your System - Click to view alerts from the NOTE...
icon on the taskbar or from Dell for Dell Support Center application. 286 Troubleshooting Click to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for contacting Dell. • Feedback - Click to access multiple options for your computer. • About Your System - Click to view alerts from the NOTE...
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... the jack on the modem (the jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your administrator to remove the checkmark, as needed. NOTE: If your e-mail attachments..., and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you are an administrator on the screen. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... the jack on the modem (the jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your administrator to remove the checkmark, as needed. NOTE: If your e-mail attachments..., and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you are an administrator on the screen. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press 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 Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 24 Right ...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press 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 Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 24 Right ...
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... Problems 50 Lockups and Software Problems 50 Using Support Tools 53 Dell Support Center 53 My Dell Downloads 54 System Messages 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 Dell Diagnostics 58 Restoring Your Operating System 62 System Restore 63 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 64 System Recovery Media 66 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Getting Help 69 Technical Support and...
... Problems 50 Lockups and Software Problems 50 Using Support Tools 53 Dell Support Center 53 My Dell Downloads 54 System Messages 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 Dell Diagnostics 58 Restoring Your Operating System 62 System Restore 63 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 64 System Recovery Media 66 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Getting Help 69 Technical Support and...
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...system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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 data files (without the need ... GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system 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 ...
...system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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 data files (without the need ... GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system 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 ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 66. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 66. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
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Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your data and other important files from portable devices, ...music and video files that appear on your computer using a password‑protected account. Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is not supported by Linux operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and Internet radio ...
Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your data and other important files from portable devices, ...music and video files that appear on your computer using a password‑protected account. Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is not supported by Linux operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and Internet radio ...
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...the screen to register and download the software. 3. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. This software is available at My Dell Downloads. To register and use . For more information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support... tools, go to downloadstore.dell.com/media. 2. Backup and Recovery - System Performance Improvement Offers - Acquire ...
...the screen to register and download the software. 3. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. This software is available at My Dell Downloads. To register and use . For more information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support... tools, go to downloadstore.dell.com/media. 2. Backup and Recovery - System Performance Improvement Offers - Acquire ...
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...the software you can download and install the application from support.dell.com. 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 Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can...
...the software you can download and install the application from support.dell.com. 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 Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can...
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...install on your computer, it was in all regions. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you backup your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the ...files on your computer, while preserving the data files. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your data files...
...install on your computer, it was in all regions. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you backup your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the ...files on your computer, while preserving the data files. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your data files...
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..., shut down your computer, if you to complete the upgrade. 65 When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Upgrading to access the Advanced Boot Options window.... Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and...
..., shut down your computer, if you to complete the upgrade. 65 When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Upgrading to access the Advanced Boot Options window.... Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and...
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... from the list and press . 4. You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to preserve the data files on your computer using the system recovery media. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. NOTE: If...you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while persevering...
... from the list and press . 4. You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to preserve the data files on your computer using the system recovery media. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. NOTE: If...you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while persevering...
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...hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration,... or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The restore process begins and may need to restart the computer. 68
...hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration,... or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The restore process begins and may need to restart the computer. 68
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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 for more ... additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 66 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58 "My Dell Downloads" on page 54 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 for more ... additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 66 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58 "My Dell Downloads" on page 54 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 45 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 74 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 70 D DataSafe Local Backup 64 DellConnect 70 Dell Diagnostics 58 Dell Digital Delivery install software 22 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Dell Support Center 53 Diagnostic Checklist 75 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 71 89 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 45 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 74 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 70 D DataSafe Local Backup 64 DellConnect 70 Dell Diagnostics 58 Dell Digital Delivery install software 22 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Dell Support Center 53 Diagnostic Checklist 75 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 71 89 INSPIRON
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S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 73 SIM card 12 software features 44 software problems 50 solving problems 47 specifications 80 support email addresses 71 support sites worldwide 71 System Messages 55 System Recovery Media 66 system reinstall options 62 System Restore 63 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 73 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 51 Windows, reinstalling 66 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless display 16 wireless network connection 48 Index 91
S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 73 SIM card 12 software features 44 software problems 50 solving problems 47 specifications 80 support email addresses 71 support sites worldwide 71 System Messages 55 System Recovery Media 66 system reinstall options 62 System Restore 63 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 73 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 51 Windows, reinstalling 66 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless display 16 wireless network connection 48 Index 91