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NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom ... board. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag: a Click Select Model. b Select the type of the menu. The file icon appears on the screen. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download Now to save the file on the top right of product in the Select Your Product Model list. Flashing the BIOS...
NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom ... board. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag: a Click Select Model. b Select the type of the menu. The file icon appears on the screen. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download Now to save the file on the top right of product in the Select Your Product Model list. Flashing the BIOS...
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8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 116 Flashing the BIOS
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 116 Flashing the BIOS
Setup Guide
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... instructions on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu for your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System 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, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Doing so ...
... instructions on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Ubuntu for your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System 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, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Doing so ...
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..." on page 69. Follow the instructions on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. For more information, see "System Recovery Media...
..." on page 69. Follow the instructions on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. For more information, see "System Recovery Media...
Setup Guide
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Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 13
Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press along with the < > key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Press along with the < > key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 13
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Before you can purchase one from dell.com. To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is not a part of your original order,... the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 16 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service... modem connection, contact your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a network. 5.
Before you can purchase one from dell.com. To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is not a part of your original order,... the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 16 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service... modem connection, contact your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a network. 5.
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... connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet wizard can help...
... connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet wizard can help...
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... closer together on the direction of the active window. 37 Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. To zoom in the active window. The zoom feature includes: Pinch...
... closer together on the direction of the active window. 37 Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. To zoom in the active window. The zoom feature includes: Pinch...
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... using a password‑protected account. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. You can access the service on the screen. 51 To schedule backups: 1. 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...
... using a password‑protected account. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. You can access the service on the screen. 51 To schedule backups: 1. 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...
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Select the settings icon and then choose the desired option. You can also listen to the bottom of the screen. • Personalize - NOTE: Some of the applications may not be launched from across the globe. You can also be available based on the selections you ... the application shortcut until it blinks and then drag the application shortcut to your favorite media applications. Draw and edit pictures. • Documents - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to a desired location on...
Select the settings icon and then choose the desired option. You can also listen to the bottom of the screen. • Personalize - NOTE: Some of the applications may not be launched from across the globe. You can also be available based on the selections you ... the application shortcut until it blinks and then drag the application shortcut to your favorite media applications. Draw and edit pictures. • Documents - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to a desired location on...
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... pressing a key on your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. 58 CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. If a program is designed for ...previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the CD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. To run the Program Compatibility ...
... pressing a key on your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. 58 CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. If a program is designed for ...previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the CD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. To run the Program Compatibility ...
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... Detailed System Information - Backup and Recovery - From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Go to DellSupportCenter.com. Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your system... and warranty renewal options. This software is available on the screen to register and download the software. 3. Follow the instructions on the My Dell Downloads website. Some of your hardware and operating system configurations; View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online ...
... Detailed System Information - Backup and Recovery - From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Go to DellSupportCenter.com. Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your system... and warranty renewal options. This software is available on the screen to register and download the software. 3. Follow the instructions on the My Dell Downloads website. Some of your hardware and operating system configurations; View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online ...
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... Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your computer are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 65 otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. System Restore does not...
... Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your computer are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 65 otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. System Restore does not...
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...at the time of purchase. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: For more depending on the screen. 68 NOTE: The restoration process may ...your computer, if you to be restored. Follow the instructions on the size of your computer based on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System 6. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the data to : • Backup and restore your ...
...at the time of purchase. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: For more depending on the screen. 68 NOTE: The restoration process may ...your computer, if you to be restored. Follow the instructions on the size of your computer based on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System 6. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the data to : • Backup and restore your ...
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... and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media: 1. Select the appropriate ...the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; System Recovery ... system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Follow the instructions on the screen. 69
... and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media: 1. Select the appropriate ...the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; System Recovery ... system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Follow the instructions on the screen. 69
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... process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Click Finish to complete. 3. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 8. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to ...command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes ...
... process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Click Finish to complete. 3. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 8. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to ...command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes ...