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... the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back... Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
... the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back... Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
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... Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service...
... Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service...
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You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, ... if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create 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...
You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, ... if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create 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...
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Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 71. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password ... the computer. 3. For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. NOTE: It is connected (see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 71. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password ... the computer. 3. For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. NOTE: It is connected (see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1.
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... DellDataSafe.com. To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. 51 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like...
... DellDataSafe.com. To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. 51 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like...
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... Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on the My Dell Downloads website. Backup and Recovery - Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your own backup media. Some of your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. View ...
... Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on the My Dell Downloads website. Backup and Recovery - Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your own backup media. Some of your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. View ...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 66 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 ...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 66 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 ...
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... logo appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 69 NOTE: If... Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your hard drive to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so ...
... logo appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 69 NOTE: If... Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your hard drive to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so ...
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... provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions on the screen. 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. 70... to be installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. Upgrading 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 ...
... provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions on the screen. 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. 70... to be installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. Upgrading 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 ...
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...on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your hard drive to return your computer. then, shut down... your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files on the screen. 71 Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; You can...
...on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your hard drive to return your computer. then, shut down... your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files on the screen. 71 Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; You can...
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... and restore the system software to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to restart ... 5. 3. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click ...
... and restore the system software to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to restart ... 5. 3. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click ...
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...the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 71 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 62 upgrade your computer with ... Center" on page 63 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com find your Service Tag/Express Service Code - INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may ...
...the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 71 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 62 upgrade your computer with ... Center" on page 63 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com find your Service Tag/Express Service Code - INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may ...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 94 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 62 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 23
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 94 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 62 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 23
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Index problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 specifications 86 96 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 75 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 78 Windows
Index problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 specifications 86 96 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 75 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 78 Windows