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...(Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights... Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software...
...(Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights... Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software...
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Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online...
Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online...
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... create the 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 hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System...
... create the 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 hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 61. 11
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 61. 11
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... You can access the service on the taskbar 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. To schedule backups: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from ...catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 39 Follow ...
... You can access the service on the taskbar 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. To schedule backups: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from ...catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 39 Follow ...
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..., and warranty renewal options. System Performance Improvement Offers - To register and use . 48 Go to downloadstore.dell.com/media. 2. Get Help - Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your own backup media....support tools, go to register and download the software. 3. Backup and Recovery - Some of your new computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. This software is available at My Dell Downloads. Reinstall or create backup media of the software for reinstallation or create...
..., and warranty renewal options. System Performance Improvement Offers - To register and use . 48 Go to downloadstore.dell.com/media. 2. Get Help - Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your own backup media....support tools, go to register and download the software. 3. Backup and Recovery - Some of your new computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. This software is available at My Dell Downloads. Reinstall or create backup media of the software for reinstallation or create...
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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 to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc 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 to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc to ...
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... continue to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. then, shut down your computer, while preserving the data files. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer. 4. Turn on your computer to an earlier operating state ...8226; Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your ...
... continue to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. then, shut down your computer, while preserving the data files. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer. 4. Turn on your computer to an earlier operating state ...8226; Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your ...
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... 353560 at the time of the data to : • Backup and restore your computer, if you ordered it at support.dell.com. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to be installed on your computer based on the taskbar. 2. NOTE:... The restoration process may be restored. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on file types • Backup files...
... 353560 at the time of the data to : • Backup and restore your computer, if you ordered it at support.dell.com. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to be installed on your computer based on the taskbar. 2. NOTE:... The restoration process may be restored. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on file types • Backup files...
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... or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To restore the factory image of your data files before using the system recovery media. Follow the instructions on your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. NOTE: If you... data files on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you backup your computer using the...
... or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To restore the factory image of your data files before using the system recovery media. Follow the instructions on your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. NOTE: If you... data files on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you backup your computer using the...
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... your computer. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not ...Computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System ...Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL...Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell... Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system. Performing Dell...Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell...
... your computer. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not ...Computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System ...Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL...Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell... Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system. Performing Dell...Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell...
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...confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and ...factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 63 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you want to complete. Click Next. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The restore process begins and may...
...confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and ...factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 63 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you want to complete. Click Next. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The restore process begins and may...
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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 for more ... additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 61 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 48 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 for more ... additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 61 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 "My Dell Downloads" on page 48 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...