Setup Guide
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...through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render... at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. 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 more information...
...through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render... at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. 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 more information...
Setup Guide
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...used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating... use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that...data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 NOTE: Your computer does not have left the ...
...used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating... use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that...data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 NOTE: Your computer does not have left the ...
Setup Guide
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... Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting... configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Solving Problems If a program is displayed to an earlier version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next... to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard.
... Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting... configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Solving Problems If a program is displayed to an earlier version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next... to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard.
Setup Guide
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... want to continue? (Recommended)." 41 b. Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. This will start running the tests. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment...down your hard drive. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If your...
... want to continue? (Recommended)." 41 b. Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. This will start running the tests. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment...down your hard drive. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If your...
Setup Guide
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... numbered list. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/...DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Shut down your computer. 1. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the...
... numbered list. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/...DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. Select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Shut down your computer. 1. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the...
Setup Guide
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Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error ... return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. Using Support Tools 8. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). If a problem is displayed at the top...
Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error ... return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. Using Support Tools 8. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). If a problem is displayed at the top...