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... Cable (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 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24... 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...
... Cable (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 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 24... 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 57 Lockups and Software Problems 57 Using Support Tools 60 Dell Support Center 60 My Dell Downloads 61 Hardware Troubleshooter 62 Dell Diagnostics 62 Restoring Your Operating System 64 System Restore 65 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 66 System Recovery Media 69 Dell Factory Image Restore 70 Getting Help 72 Technical Support and Customer Service...
... Memory Problems 57 Lockups and Software Problems 57 Using Support Tools 60 Dell Support Center 60 My Dell Downloads 61 Hardware Troubleshooter 62 Dell Diagnostics 62 Restoring Your Operating System 64 System Restore 65 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 66 System Recovery Media 69 Dell Factory Image Restore 70 Getting Help 72 Technical Support and Customer Service...
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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-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not ... left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to 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 ...
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-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not ... left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to 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 ...
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... page 6). 2. NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set... up Microsoft Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 69. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. For more information, ...
... page 6). 2. NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set... up Microsoft Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 69. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. For more information, ...
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Follow the instructions on your computer using a password‑protected account. 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 theft, fire...
Follow the instructions on your computer using a password‑protected account. 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 theft, fire...
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... options. Using Support Tools Detailed System Information - This software is available on . System Performance Improvement Offers - My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Get Help - Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. For more information about your own backup media. Go to register and...
... options. Using Support Tools Detailed System Information - This software is available on . System Performance Improvement Offers - My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Get Help - Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. For more information about your own backup media. Go to register and...
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If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it ...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 to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You ...
If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it ...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 to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You ...
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...5. Select Repair Your Computer. 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you purchased your computer. 4. Turn on ) connected 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. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you ...
...5. Select Repair Your Computer. 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you purchased your computer. 4. Turn on ) connected 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. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you ...
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...based on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the knowledge base article 353560 at the time ..., if you ordered it at support.dell.com. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. NOTE: For more depending on your desktop. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on...
...based on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the knowledge base article 353560 at the time ..., if you ordered it at support.dell.com. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. NOTE: For more depending on your desktop. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on...
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... • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on your computer and try again... being recovered. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. ...
... • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on your computer and try again... being recovered. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. ...
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... screen appears. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and... factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 71 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory ...
... screen appears. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and... factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 71 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory ...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your warranty. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your Service Tag/Express Service Code - You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell....com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 69 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 62 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 61 for more ...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your warranty. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your Service Tag/Express Service Code - You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell....com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 69 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 62 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 61 for more ...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 78 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 80 customer service 73 92 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 67 Professional 68 DellConnect 73 Dell Factory Image Restore 70 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 60 Diagnostic Checklist 79 drivers and downloads 83 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 74 eSATA connector 21
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 78 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 80 customer service 73 92 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 67 Professional 68 DellConnect 73 Dell Factory Image Restore 70 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 60 Diagnostic Checklist 79 drivers and downloads 83 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 74 eSATA connector 21
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Index products information and purchasing 75 R resources, finding more 82 restoring factory image 70 S Service Tag locating 78 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 76 software features 50 software problems 57 solving problems 54 specifications 84 support e-mail addresses 74 support sites 94 worldwide 73 System Recovery Media 69 system reinstall options 64 System Restore 65 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 76 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 58 Windows Mobility Center 38
Index products information and purchasing 75 R resources, finding more 82 restoring factory image 70 S Service Tag locating 78 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 76 software features 50 software problems 57 solving problems 54 specifications 84 support e-mail addresses 74 support sites 94 worldwide 73 System Recovery Media 69 system reinstall options 64 System Restore 65 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 76 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 58 Windows Mobility Center 38