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...throughput). • RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the ...computer may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check...
...throughput). • RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the ...computer may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check...
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... possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed...
... possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed...
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... - Click to access information and documentation for your computer. • Drivers & Downloads - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • ContactUs - Accessing the Dell Support Center Access the Dell Support Center from the Start menu. The icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, doubleclick, or...
... - Click to access information and documentation for your computer. • Drivers & Downloads - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • ContactUs - Accessing the Dell Support Center Access the Dell Support Center from the Start menu. The icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, doubleclick, or...
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... connected to the jack on the modem (the jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - See the ...Check Now. 4 Click Scan for a dial tone. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The User Account Control window may appear.
... connected to the jack on the modem (the jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - See the ...Check Now. 4 Click Scan for a dial tone. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The User Account Control window may appear.
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... Press the 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 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer Base ... Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power ...
... Press the 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 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer Base ... Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power ...
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Contents Using Support Tools 48 Dell Support Center 48 My Dell Downloads 49 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 52 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online...
Contents Using Support Tools 48 Dell Support Center 48 My Dell Downloads 49 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 52 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online...
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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 DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does ...not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating ...
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 DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does ...not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating ...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 60. 11 Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 60. 11 Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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... the screen. 40 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the taskbar. 2. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your...
... the screen. 40 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the taskbar. 2. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your...
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... access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, 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. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific...
... access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, 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. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific...
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... 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... data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to ...
... 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... data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to ...
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...: For more depending on page 61) to restore your operating system. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on your computer. 4. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on the size of the data to the computer and ... purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn on the screen. 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 factory image while preserving the data files...
...: For more depending on page 61) to restore your operating system. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on your computer. 4. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on the size of the data to the computer and ... purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn on the screen. 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 factory image while preserving the data files...
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...it is designed to the operating state it at the time of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from being recovered. 60 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on your hard drive to preserve the data... backups To upgrade to complete the upgrade. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Use the system recovery media in when you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents the use the system...
...it is designed to the operating state it at the time of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from being recovered. 60 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on your hard drive to preserve the data... backups To upgrade to complete the upgrade. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Use the system recovery media in when you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents the use the system...
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...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. then, shut down your operating system problem. Follow the instructions on certain computers. 61 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the ...possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the ...
...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. then, shut down your operating system problem. Follow the instructions on certain computers. 61 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the ...possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the ...
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... files, and so on the computer. 2. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. To access the recovery options, log on as the last method to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 58) to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Any programs or files..., continue to restore your operating system. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE:...
... files, and so on the computer. 2. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. To access the recovery options, log on as the last method to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 58) to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Any programs or files..., continue to restore your operating system. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE:...
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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 laptop system software find more ... additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 60 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52 "My Dell Downloads" on page 49 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 laptop system software find more ... additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 60 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52 "My Dell Downloads" on page 49 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...