Dell 81TR2, 1570, 1470, P04F001 Transferring Information to a New Computer, Backing Up Your Data

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Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Windows Vista®

NOTE: The following steps are applicable for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings.

If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue.

2.Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

Windows® 7

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ Getting Started→ Transfer files from another computer.

2.Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

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Backing Up Your Data

It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. To back up files:

Windows Vista®

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center→ Back up files.

If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue.

NOTE: Certain editions of Windows Vista provide an option to back up your computer.

2.Follow the instructions on the Back Up Files wizard.

Windows® 7

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ Back Up and Restore.

2.Click Set up backup....

3.Follow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE July 2009 P/N 81TR2 Rev. A00 Under licenseContents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connectionClick Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appearsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom Multimedia Control Keys Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataDell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep or LED CodesNetwork Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task If you have other software problems To run the Program Compatability WizardUsing Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System Using Support Tools System MessagesThem Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginReinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.comFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com If you need to SeeBasic Specifications System ModelProcessor Computer InformationConnectors In-1 Memory Card ReaderMemory Communications DisplayBattery AC AdapterPhysical Computer Environment Relative humidity maximumAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Page Page 081TR2A00