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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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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 data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup ...does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating ...
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 data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup ...does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating ...
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... on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 73. NOTE: For information on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is...
... on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: It is connected (see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 73. NOTE: For information on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is...
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...backups: 1. You can access the service on the screen. 53 For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural... disasters. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your desktop. 2.
...backups: 1. You can access the service on the screen. 53 For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural... disasters. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your desktop. 2.
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... for reinstallation or create your hardware and operating system configurations; Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Follow the instructions on the My Dell Downloads website. View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools...
... for reinstallation or create your hardware and operating system configurations; Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. From this website you can download available software for future use My Dell Downloads: 1. Follow the instructions on the My Dell Downloads website. View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools...
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...backup 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 ...
...backup 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 ...
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... window. then, shut down your computer. 2. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup 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...
... window. then, shut down your computer. 2. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup 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...
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... Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 72 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area... hour or more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at the time of the data to be restored. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: For more depending on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your desktop. 2....
... Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 72 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area... hour or more information, see knowledge base article 353560 at the time of the data to be restored. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: For more depending on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your desktop. 2....
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.... Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer. then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while... preserving the data files on your computer using the system recovery media. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating...
.... Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer. then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while... preserving the data files on your computer using the system recovery media. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating...
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... screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 75 Select a keyboard...
... screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 75 Select a keyboard...
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... - INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your warranty. You must use the 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 with...
... - INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer may void your warranty. You must use the 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 with...
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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