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...Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your 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 ...Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging 27 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell...
...Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your 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 ...Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging 27 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell...
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... on the screen. Doing so may take you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating... system and features, go to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows...
... on the screen. Doing so may take you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating... system and features, go to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Touch Screen The touch screen feature on duo Stage. • Minimize - To launch duo Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ duo Stage. The following are the applications available on duo Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize... location on your laptop converts your computer. 36 Drag the duo Stage window to your music files by album, artist, or song title. Draw and edit pictures. • Games - duo Stage The duo Stage software installed on your computer into an interactive display. Provides quick access...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Touch Screen The touch screen feature on duo Stage. • Minimize - To launch duo Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ duo Stage. The following are the applications available on duo Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize... location on your laptop converts your computer. 36 Drag the duo Stage window to your music files by album, artist, or song title. Draw and edit pictures. • Games - duo Stage The duo Stage software installed on your computer into an interactive display. Provides quick access...
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... for procedures that it runs in its documentation or on the touch pad, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. CAUTION: You might...
... for procedures that it runs in its documentation or on the touch pad, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. CAUTION: You might...
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...that is displayed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. -- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- In... the welcome screen, click Next. 3. See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Verify that your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made...
...that is displayed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. -- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- In... the welcome screen, click Next. 3. See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Verify that your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made...
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... Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 9) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window.
... Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 9) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window.
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...drive. Use an optional external optical drive or any external storage device for procedures that involve discs. 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. You can... Operating System Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 61 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the ...
...drive. Use an optional external optical drive or any external storage device for procedures that involve discs. 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. You can... Operating System Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 61 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the ...
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... e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; If possible, back up the data before using this option. Turn on . NOTE: If... Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-...
... e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; If possible, back up the data before using this option. Turn on . NOTE: If... Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-...
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...complete. 3. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.... A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 63 To...
...complete. 3. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.... A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 63 To...