Dell Inspiron M5030 Support Question
Dell Inspiron M5030 Support Question
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Question posted by dokarenb on February 22nd, 2014
Restore Factory Settings On Dell Laptop While Powered Down F11 Does Not Work
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Setup Guide - Page 5
...Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right ...the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40
Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 ...
Setup Guide - Page 6
Contents
Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 49 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 ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
This...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to your computer.
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Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Press the Power Button
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Setup Guide - Page 11
... Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's ...the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install...
Setup Guide - Page 12
... changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is...
Setup Guide - Page 13
... page 61.
11 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5.
Setup Guide - Page 16
... to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com.
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the...
Setup Guide - Page 27
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light
Power status light
Indicator light status solid white off breathing white
Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby
NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 43.
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Setup Guide - Page 29
...mouse.
4 Touch pad - The touch pad supports Scroll, Zoom, and Rotation features. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. Turns the computer on page 28.
For more information on the multimedia keys, see...Provides the functionality of the desktop. Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button -
Setup Guide - Page 32
....
30 Press any multimedia key to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting.
System Setup (BIOS) Utility
1. Multimedia Key First - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Multimedia Control Keys
The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard.
For multimedia action, press...
Setup Guide - Page 42
... instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. Personalize the Dock
1. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting....
2. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons
Add a....
Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is displayed.
2.
Setup Guide - Page 58
INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore
to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you...
Setup Guide - Page 61
... computer.
2.
Turn off your computer.
4. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see...
Setup Guide - Page 63
...your computer and try again.
3. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Restoring Your Operating System
System Recovery Media
CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended...data files before using the system recovery media.
When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.
To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on the screen...
Setup Guide - Page 64
... Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore
1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again.
3.
When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to wait until you received your computer-including data files-are...
Setup Guide - Page 65
...may need to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.
A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer.
63 NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.
7. Restoring Your Operating System
4. Select...
Setup Guide - Page 85
... computer capabilities 38 computer, setting up 5 customer service 65
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damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 39
DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 47 Diagnostic Checklist 70 drivers and downloads 73 DVDs, playing and creating 38
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email addresses for technical support 66
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finding more information 72 FTP login, anonymous 66
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INSPIRON
Setup Guide - Page 86
... connection 14 ISP
Internet Service Provider 14
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memory problems solving 44
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network connection fixing 42
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power problems, solving 43 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 41 products
information and purchasing 67
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resources, finding more 72 restoring factory image 62
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shipping products for return or repair 68
software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems...
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