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... operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. 28 --Ensure that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press and... for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program, Dell Support Center. --Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
... operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. 28 --Ensure that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press and... for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program, Dell Support Center. --Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
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... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you begin. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 43. 1. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 43) for technical assistance. Turn on page ...27 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your computer and try again. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you...
... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you begin. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 43. 1. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 43) for technical assistance. Turn on page ...27 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your computer and try again. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you...
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... versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that involves media. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...you want to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive...
... versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that involves media. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...you want to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive...
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... restore your operating system. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on certain computers. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may need to the operating state it was in when you received your hard drive to select... Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Turn on . To access the recovery options, log on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Any programs or files added since you purchased ...
... restore your operating system. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on certain computers. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may need to the operating state it was in when you received your hard drive to select... Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Turn on . To access the recovery options, log on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Any programs or files added since you purchased ...
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...to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Next. NOTICE: If you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you want to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. A message appears when the ... system. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to load any required drivers. Restoring Your Operating System 7. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete.
...to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Next. NOTICE: If you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you want to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. A message appears when the ... system. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to load any required drivers. Restoring Your Operating System 7. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete.
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... reinstall the operating system, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not have ...4. then, shut down your computer. Restoring Your Operating System or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for one... open programs. 2. Press any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you see...
... reinstall the operating system, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not have ...4. then, shut down your computer. Restoring Your Operating System or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for one... open programs. 2. Press any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you see...
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... defective part. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your computer. 44 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. learn more about your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities media. INSPIRON Finding More Information...
... defective part. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your computer. 44 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. learn more about your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities media. INSPIRON Finding More Information...
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... on your order status for last-minute updates about technical changes to common questions. locate information for new purchases. find drivers and downloads. find your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. find safety best practices information for technicians or experienced... users. the back or bottom of your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 45 access technical support and product help. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License ...
... on your order status for last-minute updates about technical changes to common questions. locate information for new purchases. find drivers and downloads. find your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. find safety best practices information for technicians or experienced... users. the back or bottom of your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 45 access technical support and product help. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License ...
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... the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1210 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
... the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1210 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
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INSPIRON Index A AC adapter size and weight 52 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 41 B backups creating 23 C calling Dell 42 chipset 47 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 9 conserving energy 22 54 Contacting Dell online 43 customer service 40 customizing your energy settings 22 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 23 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Dell Support Center 29 Dell support website 45 Dell Technology Guide for further information 44 Diagnostic Checklist 42 drivers and downloads 45
INSPIRON Index A AC adapter size and weight 52 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 41 B backups creating 23 C calling Dell 42 chipset 47 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 9 conserving energy 22 54 Contacting Dell online 43 customer service 40 customizing your energy settings 22 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 23 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Dell Support Center 29 Dell support website 45 Dell Technology Guide for further information 44 Diagnostic Checklist 42 drivers and downloads 45