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... 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 74 DellConnect 74 Online...
... 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 74 DellConnect 74 Online...
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..., it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest...
..., it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest...
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...Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10... in an undesirable operating state. 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 create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10... in an undesirable operating state. 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).
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...the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery... soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 72. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5.
...the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is connected (see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery... soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 72. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5.
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NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be purchased separately. If your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to your computer ... and software requirements for setting up wireless display. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to a TV without the use of cables. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be...
NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be purchased separately. If your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to your computer ... and software requirements for setting up wireless display. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to a TV without the use of cables. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be...
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... for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. To enable wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears...
... for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. To enable wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears...
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blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 23 For more information on the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in-1 Media Card Reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 86.
blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 23 For more information on the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 8-in-1 Media Card Reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 86.
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The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on the function key row on page 36. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information on the multimedia keys, see... "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 38. 3 Touch pad - For more information on the power button light, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell...
The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, and Zoom features. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press along with the < > key on the function key row on page 36. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information on the multimedia keys, see... "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 38. 3 Touch pad - For more information on the power button light, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell...
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...Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. Dell Support Center button - Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn on . Press to launch the Dell Support Center. For more information, see "Dell Support... Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 33 Display On/Off button - NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, ...
...Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to turn off the display. Dell Support Center button - Press to your mobile PC settings such as brightness control, volume control, battery status, wireless network and so on or turn on . Press to launch the Dell Support Center. For more information, see "Dell Support... Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 33 Display On/Off button - NOTE: The Windows Mobility Center, Dell Support Center, ...
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... high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera indicator light - Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera - The display may support the touch screen feature if you made when purchasing your computer. Using Your...
... high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera indicator light - Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera - The display may support the touch screen feature if you made when purchasing your computer. Using Your...
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... Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. 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...
... Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. 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...
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See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 63 or "Contacting Dell" on page 83) for advanced service instructions. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is ...failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven ...
See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Using Support Tools" on page 63 or "Contacting Dell" on page 83) for advanced service instructions. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is ...failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. Beep Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven ...
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... touch screen. 3. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity...
... touch screen. 3. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity...
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.../manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that is firmly connected ... - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). If a program stops responding -
.../manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that is firmly connected ... - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). If a program stops responding -
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...express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - Run hardware diagnostics, ...the application, press the Dell Support Center button on the day they occurred. 61 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Manage your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. The home page ...
...express service code, warranty status, and alerts on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - Run hardware diagnostics, ...the application, press the Dell Support Center button on the day they occurred. 61 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Manage your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. The home page ...
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... for reinstallation or create your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. Follow the instructions on your system performance. Using Support Tools Detailed System Information - My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Backup and Recovery - Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup...
... for reinstallation or create your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. Follow the instructions on your system performance. Using Support Tools Detailed System Information - My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Backup and Recovery - Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup...
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...with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 63 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is active. ...Ensure that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility...
...with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 63 Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is active. ...Ensure that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility...
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to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). If you want to reboot your computer and try again. 3. Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "... Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message is detected, the computer stops and beeps. then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (for more .
to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). If you want to reboot your computer and try again. 3. Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is displayed: "... Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message is detected, the computer stops and beeps. then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (for more .
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...that allow you 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 the time of your computer based on your computer, if you ordered it at support.dell.com. Follow the ...instructions on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Click Upgrade Now! 3. 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow ...
...that allow you 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 the time of your computer based on your computer, if you ordered it at support.dell.com. Follow the ...instructions on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Click Upgrade Now! 3. 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow ...
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INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with any necessary procedures. See "Solving Problems" on page 77 for a more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for information and procedures that the support staff...
INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with any necessary procedures. See "Solving Problems" on page 77 for a more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for information and procedures that the support staff...