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... need a high level of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is recommended for and attempt recovery of independent disks (RAID) is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to...
... need a high level of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is recommended for and attempt recovery of independent disks (RAID) is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to...
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... window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may take five or more minutes to reboot the system. ... to confirm that you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click...
... window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may take five or more minutes to reboot the system. ... to confirm that you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click...
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... access information and documentation for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to access multiple options for your computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • Drivers & Downloads - icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu, go to identify and...
... access information and documentation for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to access multiple options for your computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • Drivers & Downloads - icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu, go to identify and...
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... your computer. If you begin any of bad sectors and click Start. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: If your computer has a modem, connect...
... your computer. If you begin any of bad sectors and click Start. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: If your computer has a modem, connect...
Setup Guide
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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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... system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media ...system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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 ...
... system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media ...system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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 ...
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Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 60. 11 Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 60. 11 Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
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.../download speeds. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 40 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters.... on the taskbar. 2. To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions.
.../download speeds. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 40 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters.... on the taskbar. 2. To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions.
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INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials...click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 48 To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) ...
INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials...click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 48 To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) ...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer 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 ... 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 the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer 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 ... 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 the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...
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... shut down your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 61) 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. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the size of the data ...
... shut down your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 61) 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. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the size of the data ...
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... to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the taskbar. 2. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in... computer. Click Upgrade Now! 3. You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on file types • Backup ...
... to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the taskbar. 2. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in... computer. Click Upgrade Now! 3. You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on file types • Backup ...
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... data before using the system recovery media: 1. then, shut down your operating system problem. Follow the instructions on certain computers. 61 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System... Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the ...
... data before using the system recovery media: 1. then, shut down your operating system problem. Follow the instructions on certain computers. 61 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System... Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the ...
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... Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you received your computer- Turn on . The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or ... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your operating system. To access the recovery options, log on page 58) to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the...
... Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you received your computer- Turn on . The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or ... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your operating system. To access the recovery options, log on page 58) to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the...
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Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. 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...
Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. 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...