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... and may render your computer, it is recommended that you selected at support.dell.com. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. 9 Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements,...up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for ...
... and may render your computer, it is recommended that you selected at support.dell.com. Microsoft® Windows® To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. 9 Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements,...up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 60. 11
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 60. 11
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The wireless on or off all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you to quickly turn off icons appear on an airplane flight. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on the keyboard to disable all wireless radios on the screen to indicate the status. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you are asked to enable or disable wireless.
The wireless on or off all wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®) on your computer, such as when you to quickly turn off icons appear on an airplane flight. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the key on the function key row on the keyboard to disable all wireless radios on the screen to indicate the status. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled NOTE: The wireless key allows you are asked to enable or disable wireless.
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...exit any open programs. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page ...12). 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to a wireless router: Windows® 7 1. To set up your connection...
...exit any open programs. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page ...12). 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to a wireless router: Windows® 7 1. To set up your connection...
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Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Save and close any open ... box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP information ready. NOTE: If you get one. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Have...
Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Save and close any open ... box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP information ready. NOTE: If you get one. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Have...
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NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Windows Vista 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or Network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. The Connect to the Internet. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Windows Vista 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or Network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. The Connect to the Internet. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
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The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - To zoom in: Move a finger up in or out. Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad). To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 29 Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content.
The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - To zoom in: Move a finger up in or out. Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad). To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touch pad). Using Your Inspiron Laptop 29 Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content.
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... on 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 Backup may not be available in all regions. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using ...a password-protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 39 NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar 2. For more...
... on 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 Backup may not be available in all regions. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using ...a password-protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 39 NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar 2. For more...
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... of icons that provides easy access to personalize the Dock. 40 Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box. 4. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Personalize the Dock 1. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to.... Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category. 2. Remove a Category or Icon 1. Right-click the category or icon on the screen.
... of icons that provides easy access to personalize the Dock. 40 Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box. 4. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Personalize the Dock 1. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to.... Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category. 2. Remove a Category or Icon 1. Right-click the category or icon on the screen.
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...: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen. 45 Follow the instructions on the screen. End the program: 1. Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. In the...simultaneously. 2. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is no longer responding 4. Windows® 7 1. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on the disc (CD or DVD). If a program...
...: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. Follow the instructions on the screen. 45 Follow the instructions on the screen. End the program: 1. Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. In the...simultaneously. 2. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is no longer responding 4. Windows® 7 1. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on the disc (CD or DVD). If a program...
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... program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 46 Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears -
... program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 46 Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears -
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...media. System Messages If your new computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. For help you could see "Contacting Dell" on the screen to downloadstore.dell.com/media. 2. To register and use . NOTE: If the message you received is available at checkpoint [nnnn]. Using ...Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may display a System Message that was running when the message appeared. From this website...
...media. System Messages If your new computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. For help you could see "Contacting Dell" on the screen to downloadstore.dell.com/media. 2. To register and use . NOTE: If the message you received is available at checkpoint [nnnn]. Using ...Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may display a System Message that was running when the message appeared. From this website...
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...and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your hard drive. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. 51 This may not ship with your computer... the checks in the system setup program and is known to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. Turn on page 70). 1. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that...
...and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your hard drive. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. 51 This may not ship with your computer... the checks in the system setup program and is known to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3. Turn on page 70). 1. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure that...
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...the Choose An Option window. 7. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer when you contact Dell. 6. Shut down your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. When the tests are complete, close ...the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. then, shut down and restart...
...the Choose An Option window. 7. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer when you contact Dell. 6. Shut down your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. When the tests are complete, close ...the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. then, shut down and restart...
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...the version appropriate for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. The Service Tag helps you identify your ...computer. 7. If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to run. 8. Using Support Tools 3. Type 1 to start ...
...the version appropriate for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. The Service Tag helps you identify your ...computer. 7. If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to run. 8. Using Support Tools 3. Type 1 to start ...
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... 1. If you are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to return your computer are an administrator on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your data files. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Click Start . 2. NOTE: The User Account...
... 1. If you are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to return your computer are an administrator on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your data files. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Click Start . 2. NOTE: The User Account...
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... see the knowledge base article 353560 at the time of the data to complete the upgrade. 59 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen to be installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on file types...The restoration process may be restored. NOTE: For more depending on the screen. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the size of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it ...
... see the knowledge base article 353560 at the time of the data to complete the upgrade. 59 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen to be installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on file types...The restoration process may be restored. NOTE: For more depending on the screen. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the size of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it ...
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... Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your computer and try again. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents data from the list...system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. then, shut down your data files before using the system recovery media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it...
... Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your computer and try again. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents data from the list...system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. then, shut down your data files before using the system recovery media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it...
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To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you may ... A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Finish to complete. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to factory condition. 9. Select a keyboard layout...
To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you want to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you may ... A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Finish to complete. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to factory condition. 9. Select a keyboard layout...
Service Guide
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... computer is located on a label at the bottom of results appear on the screen. b. The File Download window appears. 6. Click Save to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same ...your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Family list. Turn on the screen. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model list. Click Confirm. 4. Click BIOS. 5. Click Download Now to step 4....
... computer is located on a label at the bottom of results appear on the screen. b. The File Download window appears. 6. Click Save to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same ...your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Family list. Turn on the screen. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model list. Click Confirm. 4. Click BIOS. 5. Click Download Now to step 4....