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...Enter a Tag. b Select the type of your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. The file downloads to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is available or when replacing the ... when an update is located on your desktop. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to start over again, click Start Over on the screen. If you have your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model list. d Select the product model number in the Enter a service ...
...Enter a Tag. b Select the type of your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. The file downloads to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is available or when replacing the ... when an update is located on your desktop. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to start over again, click Start Over on the screen. If you have your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model list. d Select the product model number in the Enter a service ...
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8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 106 Flashing the BIOS
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 106 Flashing the BIOS
Setup Guide
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... reinstall the operating system. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers...
... reinstall the operating system. See the Ubuntu documentation for more information on the screen. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers...
Setup Guide
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... restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is...
... restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. NOTE: It is recommended that the AC adapter is...
Setup Guide
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The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 13
The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 13
Setup Guide
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..., and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem ...or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, ... Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on the screen to a network. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. If ...
..., and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem ...or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, ... Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on the screen to a network. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. If ...
Setup Guide
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... connection: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. The Connect to the Internet. Setting Up...
... connection: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. The Connect to the Internet. Setting Up...
Setup Guide
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... flick. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. To zoom in the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window.
... flick. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. To zoom in the active window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window.
Setup Guide
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... Online icon in the notification area of your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 47 To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that...
... Online icon in the notification area of your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 47 To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that...
Setup Guide
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...All Programs menu. View, organize, or edit your computer. • PHOTO - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. You can be launched directly through your music files by album, artist, or song...screen. • Customize - Provides quick access to the Internet. • DOCUMENTS - The optional Napster application allows you to download songs when connected to the Documents folder on Dell Stage can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell...
...All Programs menu. View, organize, or edit your computer. • PHOTO - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. You can be launched directly through your music files by album, artist, or song...screen. • Customize - Provides quick access to the Internet. • DOCUMENTS - The optional Napster application allows you to download songs when connected to the Documents folder on Dell Stage can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell...
Setup Guide
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... of Windows. 2. Solving Problems If a program crashes repeatedly - Check the software documentation. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - Follow the ... button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. If you are unable to 10 ...
... of Windows. 2. Solving Problems If a program crashes repeatedly - Check the software documentation. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - Follow the ... button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. If you are unable to 10 ...
Setup Guide
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...3. Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your system performance. access copies of the software pre-installed on the screen to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Some ...of your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. From this web site you can download available software ...
...3. Using Support Tools My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your system performance. access copies of the software pre-installed on the screen to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Some ...of your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. From this web site you can download available software ...
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CAUTION: Make regular backups of your administrator to your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your data files. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; ...
CAUTION: Make regular backups of your administrator to your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your data files. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; ...
Setup Guide
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... Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 64 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the data to be installed on your computer, if you to: • ... For more depending on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at the time of purchase. Restoring Your...
... Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 64 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the data to be installed on your computer, if you to: • ... For more depending on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at the time of purchase. Restoring Your...
Setup Guide
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... recovery media. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. You can use of the recovery options installed on your...-installed software of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. 65 Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although...
... recovery media. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. You can use of the recovery options installed on your...-installed software of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. 65 Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although...
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... to factory condition. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Click Finish to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Select Repair Your Computer... configuration, you want to restart the computer. 67 3. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select...
... to factory condition. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Click Finish to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Select Repair Your Computer... configuration, you want to restart the computer. 67 3. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select...