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... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set...
... including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set...
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You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that you create a ... the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. NOTE: Your computer does not have left...
You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that you create a ... the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. NOTE: Your computer does not have left...
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...→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Solving Problems If a program is designed for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that.... 36 • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. To run the software. If you have other software problems...
...→ Programs→ Run programs made for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Solving Problems If a program is designed for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that.... 36 • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that it runs in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. To run the software. If you have other software problems...
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... the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To start the search. 3. Click...
... the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 40 Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To start the search. 3. Click...
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NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. b. Do you want to be working properly. 2. Turn on your ... system logo appears, continue to continue? (Recommended)." 41 This will start running the tests. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is invoked: a. then, shut down your computer. 3. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical...
NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is displayed: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. b. Do you want to be working properly. 2. Turn on your ... system logo appears, continue to continue? (Recommended)." 41 This will start running the tests. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is invoked: a. then, shut down your computer. 3. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical...
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Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. On the next start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6. When ... disc. 2. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. then, shut down and restart the computer. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. Use an external optical drive or any external...
Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. On the next start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6. When ... disc. 2. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. then, shut down and restart the computer. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. Use an external optical drive or any external...
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... your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. If a problem is displayed...
... your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 44 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. If a problem is displayed...
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...2. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Prepare backup media of ...applications you need to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to preserve the data files ...
...2. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Prepare backup media of ...applications you need to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to preserve the data files ...
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...in when you purchased the computer. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. If ...possible, back up the data before using this option. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system ...
...in when you purchased the computer. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. If ...possible, back up the data before using this option. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system ...
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... common questions locate information for technicians or experienced users 63 To launch the Dell Support Center, click the bar icon in the task find solutions and answers to identify your computer on your order status for new purchases find drivers and downloads; only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User...
... common questions locate information for technicians or experienced users 63 To launch the Dell Support Center, click the bar icon in the task find solutions and answers to identify your computer on your order status for new purchases find drivers and downloads; only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User...
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... when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the About Your System section in the notification area of your computer. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information...
... when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the About Your System section in the notification area of your computer. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1018 Computer Information...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40