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... Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 ...Back View Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Display Features 32 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell Dock 37 Dell...
... Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 ...Back View Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Display Features 32 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell Dock 37 Dell...
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Contents Using Support Tools 45 Dell Support Center 45 My Dell Downloads 46 System Messages 46 Hardware Troubleshooter 48 Dell Diagnostics 49 Restoring Your Operating System 53 System Restore 54 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 55 System Recovery Media 57 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Getting Help 60 Technical Support and Customer Service 61 DellConnect 61 Online...
Contents Using Support Tools 45 Dell Support Center 45 My Dell Downloads 46 System Messages 46 Hardware Troubleshooter 48 Dell Diagnostics 49 Restoring Your Operating System 53 System Restore 54 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 55 System Recovery Media 57 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Getting Help 60 Technical Support and Customer Service 61 DellConnect 61 Online...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an ... the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. 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). NOTE: Your computer does...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an ... the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. 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). NOTE: Your computer does...
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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 Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 57. 11
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 Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 57. 11
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...38 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. 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 taskbar. 2. You can access the service ...
...38 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. 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 taskbar. 2. You can access the service ...
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..., System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information. To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the...
..., System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information. To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the...
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...backup your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option 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 System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to...
...backup your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option 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 System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to...
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... on your computer. Turn off your computer. 4. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to restore your operating system. Prepare backup media of applications you need 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. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to install ...
... on your computer. Turn off your computer. 4. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to restore your operating system. Prepare backup media of applications you need 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. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to install ...
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...storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or ... if you ordered it at support.dell.com. NOTE: The restoration process may be installed on the size of purchase. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the ...For more depending on your computer and try again. 5. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you see the knowledge base ...
...storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or ... if you ordered it at support.dell.com. NOTE: The restoration process may be installed on the size of purchase. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the ...For more depending on your computer and try again. 5. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you see the knowledge base ...
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...computer and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Restoring ...Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it...
...computer and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Restoring ...Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it...
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...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you received your operating system problem. Select Repair Your Computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer and try again. 3. Turn on certain computers. Any ... drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. then, shut down your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window....
...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you received your operating system problem. Select Repair Your Computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer and try again. 3. Turn on certain computers. Any ... drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. then, shut down your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window....
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The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software ... condition, then click Next. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Restoring Your Operating System 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to...
The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software ... condition, then click Next. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Restoring Your Operating System 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information ... additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 57 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49 "My Dell Downloads" on page 46 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information ... additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 57 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49 "My Dell Downloads" on page 46 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 55 C calling Dell 65 CDs, playing and creating 36 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 67 customer service 61 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Local Backup 55 DellConnect 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Dell Support Center 45 Diagnostic Checklist 66 drivers and downloads 69 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail addresses for technical support 62 F finding more information 68 FTP login, anonymous 62 79 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 55 C calling Dell 65 CDs, playing and creating 36 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 67 customer service 61 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Local Backup 55 DellConnect 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Dell Support Center 45 Diagnostic Checklist 66 drivers and downloads 69 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail addresses for technical support 62 F finding more information 68 FTP login, anonymous 62 79 INSPIRON