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How To Factory Reset A Dell Inspiron N4010
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Dell Technology Guide - Page 19
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...Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267
Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268
Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 107
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... You may be displayed. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write...)" on page 125
• Your system administrator
• support.dell.com. Write down with active programs will help you troubleshoot the ... you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ensure that may want to start in Safe Mode...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 281
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... with your docking device for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Laptop Computers
NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in the documentation shipped with your computer.
See "System Setup" on your computer.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media...
Setup Guide - Page 5
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... (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Front View Features 26
Back View Features 27 Status... and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44
Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47
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Setup Guide - Page 7
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... never place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to accumulate in an enclosed space, such as a closed briefcase, while it to place your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the...
Setup Guide - Page 11
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... first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and ...for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with...
Setup Guide - Page 12
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a 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™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.
10...
Setup Guide - Page 13
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... in the computer. 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
Follow the instructions on page 65.
11 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC...
Setup Guide - Page 19
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... the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com.
Select Connect to Existing Adapter. The Intel Wireless Display window appears.
2. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. To enable wireless display:
1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
17 NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless...
Setup Guide - Page 20
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone ... an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To complete setting up your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com.
Setup Guide - Page 33
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... states.
Provides the functionality of the desktop.
To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the key... recording.
31 Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button and light - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate gestures.
Setup Guide - Page 41
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... hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
39 For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide on your
computer. Your display can vary based on or off. Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display - A solid white light indicates
camera activity. 2 Camera - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera activity indicator -
Setup Guide - Page 42
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. WARNING: ...the battery release latch to the lock position.
40 Slide the battery into place. 3.
This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 4. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the...
Setup Guide - Page 44
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... view digital photographs and images. After connecting to verify your computer. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by using the unique appearance of your face to the Internet, you can access websites... may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information, click Start → Programs→ FastAccess.
Setup Guide - Page 45
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Entertainment and Multimedia
You can access the service on your computer using a password‑...played and viewed directly on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones.
To schedule backups:
1. Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be recorded to disc, saved on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment....
Setup Guide - Page 46
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... category from the
Select an image: box. 4.
Personalize the Dock
1. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is displayed.
2.
You can personalize the Dock by:
• Adding or removing icons
• Changing the color and location of the Dock
•...
Setup Guide - Page 62
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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 operating system failure prevents the use of the following options:
CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 78
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... program for your computer
reinstall laptop system software find more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features
upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part
See:
"System Recovery Media" on page 65 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56...
Setup Guide - Page 80
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for each core
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Computer Model
Computer Information
Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010
Processor
Type
Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Pentium®
System chipset
Flash EPROM Graphics bus
Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM57
5 ...
Setup Guide - Page 90
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INSPIRON
Index
A
airflow, allowing 5
C
calling Dell 73 CDs, playing and creating 43 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 75 customer service 69
D
damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 69 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43
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Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Dell Support Center 52 Diagnostic Checklist 74 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating ...
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