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... device, the device stops charging. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in sleep state. Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 25 Connects to charge...
... device, the device stops charging. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in sleep state. Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 25 Connects to charge...
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...disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 14. 31 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Indicates the power states. For more information on the ...on the power indicator light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. A solid white light...
...disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 14. 31 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is enabled. Indicates the power states. For more information on the ...on the power indicator light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 32. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. A solid white light...
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... immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to an earlier version of Windows. 2. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to check the hard drive or CDs. 60
... immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to an earlier version of Windows. 2. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to check the hard drive or CDs. 60
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To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. one convenient location. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests,...type of your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - PC Checkup Utilities •...
To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. one convenient location. This utility displays all hardware scans, tests,...type of your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - PC Checkup Utilities •...
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...or restart) your computer and press when the DELL logo appears. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. 64 Ensure that the... device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you can...
...or restart) your computer and press when the DELL logo appears. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. 64 Ensure that the... device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Starting Dell Diagnostics When you run Dell Diagnostics before you can...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system .... 66 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 ...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system .... 66 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 ...
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... so on) connected to restore your operating system. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn off your computer and try again. ...5. then, shut down your computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not...
... so on) connected to restore your operating system. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn off your computer and try again. ...5. then, shut down your computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not...
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...Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Operating System To restore the... Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...
...Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Operating System To restore the... Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...
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...data before using this option. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. ... operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. ...
...data before using this option. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. ... operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. ...
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... Computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition,.... 6. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to...
... Computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition,.... 6. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to...
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...to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of your return. 1. Dell is for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on any accessories that belong with your confidential, proprietary or personal information; For the telephone number to call for ...of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on ) if the return is not responsible for any of the box. Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. Remove any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 82. ...
...to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of your return. 1. Dell is for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on any accessories that belong with your confidential, proprietary or personal information; For the telephone number to call for ...of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on ) if the return is not responsible for any of the box. Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. Remove any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 82. ...
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... computer with new or additional components like 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 the Dell Support Center. You must use the service tag to... Tag/Express Service Code - INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 71 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 63 for...
... computer with new or additional components like 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 the Dell Support Center. You must use the service tag to... Tag/Express Service Code - INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 71 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 63 for...
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... to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 93 measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50...random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS NonOperating 1.30 GRMS Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (for non-operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; for operating -
... to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 93 measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50...random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS NonOperating 1.30 GRMS Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (for non-operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; for operating -
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Index F finding more information 84 FTP login, anonymous 76 G gestures Touch Pad 38 H hard drive activity light 31 hardware problems diagnosing 64 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 HDMI connector 25 help getting assistance and support 74 I Internet connection 18 96 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M memory problems solving 59 N network connection fixing 57 O Optical Drive emergency eject hole 42 Using 42 P power indicator light 31 power problems, solving 57 power strips, using 6
Index F finding more information 84 FTP login, anonymous 76 G gestures Touch Pad 38 H hard drive activity light 31 hardware problems diagnosing 64 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 HDMI connector 25 help getting assistance and support 74 I Internet connection 18 96 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M memory problems solving 59 N network connection fixing 57 O Optical Drive emergency eject hole 42 Using 42 P power indicator light 31 power problems, solving 57 power strips, using 6
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... a USB device, the device stops charging. Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 25 The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in sleep... video signals. Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 HDMI connector - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE:...
... a USB device, the device stops charging. Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 25 The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in sleep... video signals. Connects to a monitor or projector. 2 HDMI connector - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 VGA connector - In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE:...
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...status light - Indicates the power states. Indicates the battery charge status. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when wireless is enabled. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the ... reads or writes data. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 14". 31 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light -
...status light - Indicates the power states. Indicates the battery charge status. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when wireless is enabled. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the ... reads or writes data. NOTE: To enable or disable wireless, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 14". 31 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light -
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... off and then restart your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to perform an operating system shutdown. If you are unable to check the hard drive or CDs. 60 If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. In...
... off and then restart your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to perform an operating system shutdown. If you are unable to check the hard drive or CDs. 60 If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. In...
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... Manage your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History...each day. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on the day they occurred. 62 PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All...
... Manage your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History...each day. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on the day they occurred. 62 PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All...
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... Troubleshooter: 1. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 59 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). The ePSA includes a series of...
... Troubleshooter: 1. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on page 59 and run Dell diagnostics, the computer invokes the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA). The ePSA includes a series of...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer 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...may not ship with your computer. 66 If possible, backup your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer 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...may not ship with your computer. 66 If possible, backup your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of...