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... Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Press the Power Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the...Internet (Optional 17 User Interface Modes 19 Set Up the Tablet Mode 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26...Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free Fall Sensor 41 Solving Problems 42 Beep Codes 42 ...
... Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Press the Power Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the...Internet (Optional 17 User Interface Modes 19 Set Up the Tablet Mode 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26...Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free Fall Sensor 41 Solving Problems 42 Beep Codes 42 ...
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Contents Using Support Tools 49 Dell Support Center 49 My Dell Downloads 50 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online Services 66 Automated...
Contents Using Support Tools 49 Dell Support Center 49 My Dell Downloads 50 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online Services 66 Automated...
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... need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. To create system recovery media: 1. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the...
... need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. To create system recovery media: 1. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the...
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... Online is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in a safe state as soon as possible to protect against damage to DellDataSafe.com. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on...
... Online is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in a safe state as soon as possible to protect against damage to DellDataSafe.com. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on...
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... on . Get Help - System Performance Improvement Offers - From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Backup and Recovery - Some of your system performance. My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Follow the instructions on your own backup media. Using Support Tools...
... on . Get Help - System Performance Improvement Offers - From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Backup and Recovery - Some of your system performance. My Dell Downloads NOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions. Follow the instructions on your own backup media. Using Support Tools...
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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:... newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System ...
... 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:... newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System ...
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...appears, continue to wait until you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Turn off your computer and try again. 5. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added...Your Computer. 59 NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your computer, while preserving the data files. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on ) connected...
...appears, continue to wait until you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Turn off your computer and try again. 5. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added...Your Computer. 59 NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your computer, while preserving the data files. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on ) connected...
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... • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on the size of purchase. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer, if you to be installed on...
... • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on the size of purchase. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer, if you to be installed on...
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... and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Operating System Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows... desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it is recommended that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, ...
... and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Operating System Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows... desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it is recommended that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, ...
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.... Select the check box to confirm that you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to factory condition. 9. To access the command prompt, type administrator in...then click OK. 6. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Next. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to restart the computer...
.... Select the check box to confirm that you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to factory condition. 9. To access the command prompt, type administrator in...then click OK. 6. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Next. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to restart the computer...
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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 61 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 50 for more information about...replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your Service Tag/Express Service Code - find your computer the Dell Support Center. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact ...
... service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 61 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 50 for more information about...replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your Service Tag/Express Service Code - find your computer the Dell Support Center. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact ...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 41 C calling Dell 70 CDs, playing and creating 40 computer capabilities 40 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 72 customer service 65 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 59 Professional 60 82 DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 49 Diagnostic Checklist 71 drivers and downloads 75 DVDs, playing and creating 40 E E-mail addresses for technical support 66 F finding more information 74 flick 38 Free Fall sensor 41 FTP login, anonymous 66
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 41 C calling Dell 70 CDs, playing and creating 40 computer capabilities 40 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 72 customer service 65 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 59 Professional 60 82 DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 49 Diagnostic Checklist 71 drivers and downloads 75 DVDs, playing and creating 40 E E-mail addresses for technical support 66 F finding more information 74 flick 38 Free Fall sensor 41 FTP login, anonymous 66
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Index software problems 46 solving problems 42 specifications 76 support e-mail addresses 66 support sites worldwide 66 System Recovery Media 61 system reinstall options 56 System Restore 57 T Tablet Mode 20 touch screen 36 U User Interface Modes 19 V ventilation, ensuring 5 84 W warranty returns 68 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 47 wireless network connecting 14 problems 44
Index software problems 46 solving problems 42 specifications 76 support e-mail addresses 66 support sites worldwide 66 System Recovery Media 61 system reinstall options 56 System Restore 57 T Tablet Mode 20 touch screen 36 U User Interface Modes 19 V ventilation, ensuring 5 84 W warranty returns 68 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 47 wireless network connecting 14 problems 44