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... the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back... Display Features 42 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
... the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back... Display Features 42 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53...
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... Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 61 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 Dell Diagnostics 66 Restoring Your Operating System 68 System Restore 69 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 70 System Recovery Media 73 Dell Factory Image Restore 74 Getting Help 76 Technical Support and Customer Service...
... Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 61 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 Dell Diagnostics 66 Restoring Your Operating System 68 System Restore 69 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 70 System Recovery Media 73 Dell Factory Image Restore 74 Getting Help 76 Technical Support and Customer Service...
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You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving...
You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving...
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... on page 73. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It is...
... on page 73. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: It is...
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... of your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 53 You can access the service on your desktop. 2. Dell DataSafe Online is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from...
... of your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 53 You can access the service on your desktop. 2. Dell DataSafe Online is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from...
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... your hardware and operating system configurations; From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Some of your system performance. Using Support Tools Detailed System Information - Backup and Recovery - Go to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your new...
... your hardware and operating system configurations; From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Some of your system performance. Using Support Tools Detailed System Information - Backup and Recovery - Go to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Reinstall the software or create a backup media for reinstallation or create your new...
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... your computer. 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 failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc...
... your computer. 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 failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc...
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... to restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. then, shut down your computer. 2. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System...
... to restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. then, shut down your computer. 2. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System...
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...your computer based on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. Upgrading to be installed on the size of purchase. Click ... to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options ...
...your computer based on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. Upgrading to be installed on the size of purchase. Click ... to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options ...
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... preserving the data files on your computer. Use the system recovery media in when you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer and try again. 3.... Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen. 73 System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list ...
... preserving the data files on your computer. Use the system recovery media in when you backup your data files before using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer and try again. 3.... Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen. 73 System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list ...
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... 3. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to proceed with... check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The restore process begins and may need to the factory ...
... 3. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to proceed with... check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The restore process begins and may need to the factory ...
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...service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 73 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 66 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 64 upgrade your computer ...countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 86 INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 65 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating...
...service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 73 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 66 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 64 upgrade your computer ...countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 86 INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 65 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 82 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 84 customer service 77 96 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 71 Professional 72 DellConnect 77 Dell Factory Image Restore 74 Dell Stage 54 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 83 drivers and downloads 87 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 78 eSATA connector 23
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 82 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 84 customer service 77 96 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 71 Professional 72 DellConnect 77 Dell Factory Image Restore 74 Dell Stage 54 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 83 drivers and downloads 87 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 78 eSATA connector 23
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Index power problems, solving 59 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 79 R resources, finding more 86 restoring factory image 74 S Service Tag locating 82 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 80 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 61 98 solving problems 56 specifications 88 support e-mail addresses 78 support sites worldwide 77 System Recovery Media 73 system reinstall options 68 System Restore 69 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 Touch screen Gestures 44 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5
Index power problems, solving 59 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 79 R resources, finding more 86 restoring factory image 74 S Service Tag locating 82 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 80 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 61 98 solving problems 56 specifications 88 support e-mail addresses 78 support sites worldwide 77 System Recovery Media 73 system reinstall options 68 System Restore 69 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 Touch screen Gestures 44 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5