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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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... if changes 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 hardware, software, drivers, or ... used to restore your computer 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 a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or...
... if changes 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 hardware, software, drivers, or ... used to restore your computer 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 a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. 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. Follow the instructions on page 60. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. 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. Follow the instructions on page 60. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
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...computer using a password-protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. You can access the service on the taskbar 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other ...important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 39 For more information, go to delldatasafe...
...computer using a password-protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. You can access the service on the taskbar 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other ...important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 39 For more information, go to delldatasafe...
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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... page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, 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...
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... page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, 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...
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...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 NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your data files before using these options. INSPIRON...
...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 NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your data files before using these options. INSPIRON...
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...allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer. 2. Turn off your computer 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. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down your computer. 4. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your ...
...allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer. 2. Turn off your computer 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. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down your computer. 4. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your ...
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...For more depending on the size of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe 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: 1. Follow the instructions on file...
...For more depending on the size of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe 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: 1. Follow the instructions on file...
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...the data files 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 hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you backup your data files before using... the system recovery media: 1. You can use of your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your ...
...the data files 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 hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you backup your data files before using... the system recovery media: 1. You can use of your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your ...
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... desktop; Select Repair Your Computer. Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on your operating system. Turn on . The System Recovery Options window appears. 61 NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page 57) to restore your operating system Use... Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to wait until you ...
... desktop; Select Repair Your Computer. Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on your operating system. Turn on . The System Recovery Options window appears. 61 NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page 57) to restore your operating system Use... Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to wait until you ...
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NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been... restored to restart the computer. 62 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Restoring Your Operating System 4. To access the recovery options, log on as a...
NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been... restored to restart the computer. 62 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Restoring Your Operating System 4. To access the recovery options, log on as a...
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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...