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... (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 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18...Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My...
... (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 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16 Left View Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18...Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My...
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Contents System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 40 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information ...
Contents System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 40 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. .... Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB...-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. .... Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB...-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key ...
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Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11 Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 50. 11 Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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... delldatasafe.com. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 30 Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic ...incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. You can access the service on the taskbar. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions that helps ...
... delldatasafe.com. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 30 Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic ...incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. You can access the service on the taskbar. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions. To schedule backups: 1. Follow the instructions that helps ...
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INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an easy-to your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station™...Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to -use application that provides information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 37 To launch the application, click the...
INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an easy-to your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station™...Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to -use application that provides information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 37 To launch the application, click the...
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... 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 disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may...in when you received your computer Operating System disc to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options.
... 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 disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may...in when you received your computer Operating System disc to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options.
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...logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. ...NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Turn off your computer and try again. 48 then, shut down your computer. 2. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore ...
...logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. ...NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Turn off your computer and try again. 48 then, shut down your computer. 2. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore ...
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...to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to complete the upgrade. 49 Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. NOTE: The restoration process might take an...you to be installed on your computer based on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Select Repair Your Computer...
...to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to complete the upgrade. 49 Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. NOTE: The restoration process might take an...you to be installed on your computer based on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Select Repair Your Computer...
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... is recommended that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it ...the data files on the screen to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Follow the instructions on your ...
... is recommended that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it ...the data files on the screen to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Follow the instructions on your ...
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... to the factory condition, then click Next. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. NOTE: Depending upon... your computer and try again. 3. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen...
... to the factory condition, then click Next. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. NOTE: Depending upon... your computer and try again. 3. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 50 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 find more about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features support.dell... memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 62 Check...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 50 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 find more about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features support.dell... memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 62 Check...