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... reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer 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, see...
... reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer 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, see...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other ... support rewritable discs. 10 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 Operating System disc). NOTE: Your computer does not have left the ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other ... support rewritable discs. 10 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 Operating System disc). NOTE: Your computer does not have left the ...
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... environment similar to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Solving Problems If a program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
... environment similar to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Solving Problems If a program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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...press . Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to be working properly. 2. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you...on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA)...
...press . Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to be working properly. 2. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you...on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA)...
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... problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; b. Do you want to run. 5. The following message is not invoked: Press any key to continue? (Recommended)." Press any key to continue." The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do... you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option ...
... problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; b. Do you want to run. 5. The following message is not invoked: Press any key to continue? (Recommended)." Press any key to continue." The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do... you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option ...
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... have an internal optical drive. Shut down your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer when you identify your computer. The Service Tag helps you contact... Dell. 6. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
... have an internal optical drive. Shut down your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer when you identify your computer. The Service Tag helps you contact... Dell. 6. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
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... Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Select the test you want to the Choose An Option window. 10. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 52 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to... proceed. 6. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/...
... Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Select the test you want to the Choose An Option window. 10. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 52 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to... proceed. 6. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/...
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... Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files on page 58) to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you to: • Backup and restore... your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files...
... Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files on page 58) to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you to: • Backup and restore... your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files...
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...the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft®... then, shut down your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on . NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased ...
...the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft®... then, shut down your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on . NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased ...
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readme files access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads; Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices information for technicians or experienced ...users See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...
readme files access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads; Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices information for technicians or experienced ...users See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...
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..., updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model System Chipset Dell™ Inspiron™ 1120 Inspiron 1120...
..., updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model System Chipset Dell™ Inspiron™ 1120 Inspiron 1120...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 55 C calling Dell 65 CDs, playing and creating 36 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 67 customer service 61 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Local Backup 55 DellConnect 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Dell Support Center 45 Diagnostic Checklist 66 drivers and downloads 69 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail addresses for technical support 62 F finding more information 68 FTP login, anonymous 62 H hard drive activity light 25 79 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 55 C calling Dell 65 CDs, playing and creating 36 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 67 customer service 61 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Local Backup 55 DellConnect 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Dell Support Center 45 Diagnostic Checklist 66 drivers and downloads 69 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail addresses for technical support 62 F finding more information 68 FTP login, anonymous 62 H hard drive activity light 25 79 INSPIRON