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... Cable (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 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24... Display Features 40 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
... Cable (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 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24... Display Features 40 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
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... Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 61 Dell Support Center 61 My Dell Downloads 62 Hardware Troubleshooter 63 Dell Diagnostics 63 Restoring Your Operating System 65 System Restore 66 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 67 System Recovery Media 70 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 Getting Help 73 Technical Support and Customer Service...
... Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 61 Dell Support Center 61 My Dell Downloads 62 Hardware Troubleshooter 63 Dell Diagnostics 63 Restoring Your Operating System 65 System Restore 66 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 67 System Recovery Media 70 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 Getting Help 73 Technical Support and Customer Service...
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... when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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 capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you...
... when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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 capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you...
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Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. 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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 72. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC...
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. 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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 72. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC...
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.... You can access the service on the screen. 51 To schedule 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...
.... You can access the service on the screen. 51 To schedule 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...
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..., and so on the screen to register and download the software. 3. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. To register and use . 62 View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DownloadStore....dell.com/media. 2. Backup and Recovery - Follow the instructions on . My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions...
..., and so on the screen to register and download the software. 3. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. To register and use . 62 View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DownloadStore....dell.com/media. 2. Backup and Recovery - Follow the instructions on . My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions...
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If possible, backup your data files before 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 System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it ...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 to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You ...
If possible, backup your data files before 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 System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it ...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 to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You ...
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...data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press several times 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. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 73) to the computer and...
...data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press several times 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. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 73) to the computer and...
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6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 69 Click Upgrade Now! 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may be ...installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup...
6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 69 Click Upgrade Now! 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may be ...installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup...
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...when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your data files before using the system recovery media. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select the appropriate...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 computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your computer. Restoring Your Operating System ...
...when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your data files before using the system recovery media. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select the appropriate...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 computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your computer. Restoring Your Operating System ...
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...click Next. 5. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message..., then click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Finish to factory condition. 9.
...click Next. 5. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message..., then click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Finish to factory condition. 9.
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...service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 72 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 64 for more information about... replacing parts of your computer. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 63 82 find your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer ...
...service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 72 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 64 for more information about... replacing parts of your computer. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 63 82 find your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer ...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 79 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 81 customer service 74 92 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 68 Professional 69 DellConnect 74 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 61 Diagnostic Checklist 80 drivers and downloads 83 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 75 eSATA connector 21
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 79 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 81 customer service 74 92 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 68 Professional 69 DellConnect 74 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 61 Diagnostic Checklist 80 drivers and downloads 83 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 75 eSATA connector 21
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Index power problems, solving 56 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 76 R resources, finding more 82 restoring factory image 71 S Service Tag locating 79 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 77 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 94 specifications 84 support e-mail addresses 75 support sites worldwide 74 System Recovery Media 70 system reinstall options 65 System Restore 66 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 Touch screen Gestures 42 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 38 V ventilation, ensuring 5
Index power problems, solving 56 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 76 R resources, finding more 82 restoring factory image 71 S Service Tag locating 79 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 77 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 94 specifications 84 support e-mail addresses 75 support sites worldwide 74 System Recovery Media 70 system reinstall options 65 System Restore 66 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 Touch screen Gestures 42 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 38 V ventilation, ensuring 5