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... the computer. 2. Go to download the latest BIOS file. If you do not have your desktop and is located on the screen. d. Click Select Model. 4. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Family list. The file icon appears on the... Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to your computer's Service Tag: a. c. b. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual 1. The File Download window appears. 7. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is ...
... the computer. 2. Go to download the latest BIOS file. If you do not have your desktop and is located on the screen. d. Click Select Model. 4. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Family list. The file icon appears on the... Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to your computer's Service Tag: a. c. b. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service Manual 1. The File Download window appears. 7. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is ...
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...optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will take some time to reinstall the operating system. To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and ...install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9
...optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will take some time to reinstall the operating system. To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and ...install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9
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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 page 64. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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 page 64. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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... of your computer, see "Specifications" on page 78. A confirmation of purchase. Press the wireless key on the function key row on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the function key row on the keyboard again to disable all radios. ... Bluetooth®) on your computer only if you are asked to turn off all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on. 2. For more information on the cards supported by your selection appears on the keyboard. To...
... of your computer, see "Specifications" on page 78. A confirmation of purchase. Press the wireless key on the function key row on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the function key row on the keyboard again to disable all radios. ... Bluetooth®) on your computer only if you are asked to turn off all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on. 2. For more information on the cards supported by your selection appears on the keyboard. To...
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... complete the setup. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 19 In the search box, type network and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to your wireless router. Ensure ..., you need to connect to a network. 5. Click Start → Connect To. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Before you can use your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2.
... complete the setup. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 19 In the search box, type network and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to your wireless router. Ensure ..., you need to connect to a network. 5. Click Start → Connect To. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Before you can use your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 2.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Save and close any open files, ... your ISP information ready. Have your ISP to the Internet but have successfully connected in your Internet connection: Windows Vista 1. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Save and close any open files, ... your ISP information ready. Have your ISP to the Internet but have successfully connected in your Internet connection: Windows Vista 1. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your...
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Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ 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 your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Windows 7 1.
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ 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 your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 21 NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Windows 7 1.
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... is anchored and the other rotates. To zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 33 Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in ...an arced direction right or left to zoom in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Rotate Allows you to rotate the selected item clockwise or anticlockwise. The rotate feature includes: Twist - The zoom feature includes: Pinch -...
... is anchored and the other rotates. To zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 33 Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in ...an arced direction right or left to zoom in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Rotate Allows you to rotate the selected item clockwise or anticlockwise. The rotate feature includes: Twist - The zoom feature includes: Pinch -...
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...screen. 43 NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that can be available in all regions. You can access the service on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron... Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs, listen to delldatasafe.com. For more information, go to music and Internet radio stations. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for...
...screen. 43 NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that can be available in all regions. You can access the service on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron... Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs, listen to delldatasafe.com. For more information, go to music and Internet radio stations. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for...
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... provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Click Save. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Personalize the...
... provides easy access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Click Save. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Personalize the...
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...8594; Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Follow the instructions on the screen. 49 To run the Program Compatability Wizard: Windows Vista® 1. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue... screen appears - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a ...
...8594; Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Follow the instructions on the screen. 49 To run the Program Compatability Wizard: Windows Vista® 1. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue... screen appears - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a ...
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... file backup. System Performance Improvement Offers - To register and use . 53 Get Help - Follow the instructions on the screen to downloadstore.dell.com/media. 2. Reinstall or create backup media of the software for reinstallation or create your own backup media. Using Support...service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on...
... file backup. System Performance Improvement Offers - To register and use . 53 Get Help - Follow the instructions on the screen to downloadstore.dell.com/media. 2. Reinstall or create backup media of the software for reinstallation or create your own backup media. Using Support...service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on...
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... Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 56 This may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and... and Software Problems" on your hard drive. Turn on Dell computers. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer. 3. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Ensure...
... Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 56 This may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and... and Software Problems" on your hard drive. Turn on Dell computers. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer. 3. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Ensure...
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...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the Choose An Option window. 7. If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down and restart the computer. The Service Tag helps you ...identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Shut down your computer. 1. When the boot device list appears...
...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the Choose An Option window. 7. If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down and restart the computer. The Service Tag helps you ...identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Shut down your computer. 1. When the boot device list appears...
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... Tag for your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Using Support Tools 59 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of the problem. Remove the Drivers and Utilities... disc. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. If you contact Dell. 9. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 74). 8.
... Tag for your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Using Support Tools 59 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of the problem. Remove the Drivers and Utilities... disc. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. If you contact Dell. 9. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 74). 8.
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... Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Click Start . 2. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. 61 CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer are an administrator on the screen. Starting System Restore 1. Click Undo my last Restoration, click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click...
... Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Click Start . 2. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. 61 CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer are an administrator on the screen. Starting System Restore 1. Click Undo my last Restoration, click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click...
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...article 353560 at the time of data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. then, shut down your computer based on the screen to access the Advanced Boot Options window.... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup...
...article 353560 at the time of data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. then, shut down your computer based on the screen to access the Advanced Boot Options window.... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup...
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...media in when you purchased the computer while persevering the data files on your computer. You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: • ...that prevents the use of your computer using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating...
...media in when you purchased the computer while persevering the data files on your computer. You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: • ...that prevents the use of your computer using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating...
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Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 66 NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. Select the check box to confirm that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, ... Next. 5. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to wait until you want to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard...
Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 66 NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. Select the check box to confirm that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, ... Next. 5. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to wait until you want to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard...