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...(Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights... Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software...
...(Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights... Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software...
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Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 48 Hardware Troubleshooter 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 55 System Restore 56 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 57 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 63 Technical Support and Customer Service 64 DellConnect 64 Online...
Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 48 Hardware Troubleshooter 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 55 System Restore 56 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 57 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 63 Technical Support and Customer Service 64 DellConnect 64 Online...
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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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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 60. 11 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 60. 11 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
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...protected account. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 39 You can access the service on the taskbar 2. To schedule backups: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from ...catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions.
...protected account. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 39 You can access the service on the taskbar 2. To schedule backups: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from ...catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions.
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INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an easy-to your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solutions Station™, and ...System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to -use application that provides information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 47 icon in the The Dell Support Center home page displays your...
INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an easy-to your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solutions Station™, and ...System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to -use application that provides information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 47 icon in the The Dell Support Center home page displays your...
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... 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 NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 55 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
... 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 NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 55 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
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...(USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to wait until you to: • Backup and... the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: If you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer. 2. Turn off your computer and try ...
...(USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to wait until you to: • Backup and... the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: If you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer. 2. Turn off your computer and try ...
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... Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the knowledge base article 353560 at...computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Follow the instructions on ...
... Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the knowledge base article 353560 at...computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Follow the instructions on ...
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... from being recovered. You can use of your computer and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed 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 computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
... from being recovered. You can use of your computer and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed 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 computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
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.... 2. then, restart your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data on page 57) to restore your operating system Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. This option restores your hard drive to wait until ...the data before using this option. The System Recovery Options window appears. 61 Any programs or files added since you received your computer. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and ...
.... 2. then, restart your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data on page 57) to restore your operating system Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. This option restores your hard drive to wait until ...the data before using this option. The System Recovery Options window appears. 61 Any programs or files added since you received your computer. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and ...
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...the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to proceed with Factory Image...5. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you want to complete. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name...
...the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to proceed with Factory Image...5. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you want to complete. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name...
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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 60 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 48 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 60 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 48 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...