Transferring Information to a New Computer | Dell P03T instruction

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Windows Vista

NOTE: The following instructions are applicable for the Windows default view, and may not apply if you set your 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 in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

Windows 7

1.Click Start → Control Panel.

2.In the search box, type Transfer and then click Transfer files from another computer.

3.Follow the instructions in 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→ Backup and Restore Center→ Backup 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 in the Back up Files wizard.

Windows 7

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ Backup and Restore.

2.Click Set up backup....

3.Follow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard.

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Dell P03T setup guide Transferring Information to a New Computer, Backing Up Your Data, Click Set up backup

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N V0K33 Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Install the SIM Optional Battery bay Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To enable wireless Ensure that your computer is turned on Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Indicator light status Battery charge levelBattery AC Adapter Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Customizing the Touch Pad Settings Setting the Touch Pad SensitivityClick Start → Control Panel→ Multi-finger System Setup Bios Utility Media ControlsFunction Key Behavior, select Multimedia or Function Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery release latches Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the Desktop Click Set up backup Transferring Information to a New ComputerBacking Up Your Data If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Dell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or Icon Solving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections If the wireless network connection is lost Power Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageIf a program stops responding Click Applications Windows Vista If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System System System Messages Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginClick Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You Call Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources If you need to See If you need to See Basic Specifications System ModelProcessor Computer Information Connectors CommunicationsCamera Battery Display AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment Relative humidity maximum Basic Specifications Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Importer Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0V0K33A00