Copyright: (C) 1995 Dell Computer Corporation


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Dell® DiskMaker Help

Contents

Click on one of the buttons below, or click on the Help button from the button bar at the top of the window, for instructions.

About Dell DiskMaker

Features

How to Create a Program Diskette Set

Accessing Dell DiskMaker


About the Dell DiskMaker Program
About Dell DiskMaker

Dell DiskMaker allows you to create program diskette sets, or backup copies, of software that Dell installed on your computer system.  It is essential that you create these diskette sets as soon as possible.  You may need these diskette sets if you ever experience problems with your hard-disk drive and need to reinstall your Dell-installed software.


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Program Diskette Sets

You can make program diskette sets for any software application that Dell installed on your hard-disk drive.  Dell-installed software for which you can make program diskette sets includes:

Microsoft® Windows®

MS-DOS®

Windows for Workgroups™


Accessing the DiskMaker Program
Accessing Dell DiskMaker

Dell DiskMaker can be accessed by:

Double-clicking on the following icon in the Dell Accessories program group

Dell DiskMaker Icon

Selecting the following option from the Dell Assistant main menu

How Do I Complete The Setup Of My System Option


 Features

Dell DiskMaker allows you to create a diskette set, or backup, of each software program (for example, a backup of the Microsoft® Windows® program) that Dell installed on your hard-disk drive.  You have two options when creating diskette sets:

Create all diskettes in a set

Create one diskette from the set

Most often, you will want to create all of the diskettes in a set so that you will have a complete backup of each of your Dell-installed software applications.  To make this process easier, Dell DiskMaker tells you how many formatted diskettes are required to back up each program from your hard-disk drive.


 How to Create a Program Diskette Set

The Program Diskette Maker screen allows you to select the software program for which you want to make a diskette set.  Locate the name of the software program on the screen and then double-click on the icon beside that name.

The Diskette Options screen allows you to create all the diskettes in a set or to create just one diskette from a set.  If this is your first time to create a diskette set, select the CREATE ALL DISKETTES IN THE SET option.  If you need to create a specific diskette in a set, select the CREATE ONE DISKETTE FROM THE SET option.

If your computer includes Dell-installed Microsoft® Windows® 95 on your hard-disk drive, you can click on the icon for Microsoft Windows 95 to activate the Microsoft Create System Disks program.  After you have made your backup diskettes, select EXIT to return to Dell DiskMaker.


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Create All Diskettes In a Set

Use this option to create a diskette set for a software program that Dell installed on your hard-disk drive.  For example, you could create a backup diskette set of MS-DOS® or possibly Microsoft® Windows®.  You would then use this backup set if you ever needed to reinstall MS-DOS or Microsoft Windows on your hard-disk drive.


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Create One Diskette From the Set

Use this option to create a single diskette from a diskette set.  An example for wanting to create one diskette from a set could be that one of the diskettes became corrupted or lost.


About Dell DiskMaker Help

Dell DiskMaker Help describes the features and operation of the Dell DiskMaker program.  It is a Microsoft® Windows® help file stored on your computer's hard-disk drive.  For more information, select one of the following buttons.

About Dell

Trademarks

To return to the previous topic, select the [image] button.   To return to the Contents, select the [image] button.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 1995  Dell Computer Corporation.  All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.

June 1995          Version A00


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About Dell

A FORTUNE GLOBAL 500™ company, Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL) designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports a complete line of personal computers compatible with industry standards.  With annual revenues of nearly $3.5 billion, Dell is the world's leading direct marketer of personal computers and one of the top five personal computer vendors in the world.  Information on the company and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number, 1-800-BUY-DELL (1-800-289-3355), or by accessing the Dell Worldwide Web server at http://www.us.dell.com/.


About Dell

A FORTUNE GLOBAL 500™ company, Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL) designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports a complete line of personal computers compatible with industry standards.  With annual revenues of nearly $3.5 billion, Dell is the world's leading direct marketer of personal computers and one of the top five personal computer vendors in the world.  Information on the company and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number, 1-800-BUY-DELL (1-800-289-3355), or by accessing the Dell Worldwide Web server at http://www.us.dell.com/.


Trademarks Used in Help
Trademarks

Trademarks used in this text:  Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows for Workgroups is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation; and FORTUNE GLOBAL 500 is a trademark of Time, Inc.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.  Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

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Dell Assistant

The Dell Assistant helps you complete the setup of your system, provides ongoing reference tools, and makes it easier to access other Dell-designed application programs.  You can access the Dell Assistant by double-clicking on the Dell Assistant icon located in the Dell Accessories program group.


 Sample Program Diskette Maker Screen

To return to the previous topic, select the [image] button.  To return to the Contents, select the [image] button.


 Sample Diskette Options Screen

To return to the previous topic, select the [image] button.  To return to the Contents, select the [image] button.


How to Use the Dell DiskMaker Help

The Dell DiskMaker Help is a Microsoft® Windows® Help file.  This help section describes how to use the Dell DiskMaker Help and provides basic information on standard Windows Help features.

The Dell DiskMaker Help is divided into many topics.  To move around in the file, you can choose jumps.  A jump is a link to another topic or to more information about the current topic.

You can also move around in the file by using the button bar at the top of the window.  The buttons on the button bar allow you to display the contents for the file, search for specific information, or return to topics you've viewed.

The following topics provide information on choosing jumps and using the buttons on the button bar.  To access a topic, place your pointer over its button.  When the pointer changes from [image] to [image], click the left mouse button to select the topic.  The current topic is then replaced by the topic you selected.  To return to this topic, select the [image] button at the top of the window.  Select the [image] button again to return to the topic from which you selected Help.

Choosing Jumps

Using the [image] Button

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Using the [image] Button

For additional information on Windows Help, select HELP from the menu bar at the top of the window, and then select HOW TO USE HELP.  Or press [image], and then press [image] twice.


Using the Contents Button
Using the [image] Button

Select this button or press [image] to display the Contents topic, which lists the main sections of the Dell DiskMaker Help.  When you select a section button, the Contents topic is replaced by the section topic, which lists all the topics contained in that section.  For specific information on a topic, select the button for that topic.

To return to the previous topic, click on the [image] button in the button bar at the top of the window.


Using the Search Button
Using the [image] Button

Select this button or press [image] to find information quickly.  The [image] button displays a Search dialog box that allows you to type in a subject, or select from a list of subjects, and then lists all the topics that contain information on that subject.

To return to the previous topic, click on the [image] button in the button bar at the top of the window.


Using the Back Button
Using the [image] Button

Select this button or press [image] to go back through previously viewed topics in the order you selected them.

To return to the previous topic, click on the [image] button in the button bar at the top of the window.


Using the History Button
Using the [image] Button

Select this button or press [image] for a list of the last 40 topics you selected.  Double-click on the title of a topic to jump to that topic.

To return to the previous topic, click on the [image] button in the button bar at the top of the window.


Using the About Button
Using the [image] Button

Select this button or press [image] for information about the Dell DiskMaker Help.  From the About topic, you can select buttons for information about Dell and a list of trademarks used in this document.

To return to the previous topic, click on the [image] button in the button bar at the top of the window.


Using the Help Button
Using the [image] Button

Select this button or press [image] for information on navigating within and using the Dell DiskMaker Help.

To return to the previous topic, click on the [image] button in the button bar at the top of the window.


Using the Exit Button
Using the [image] Button

Select this button or press [image] to exit the Dell DiskMaker Help.

To return to the previous topic, click on the [image] button in the button bar at the top of the window.


Choosing Jumps

Jumps are identified in the Dell DiskMaker Help as either buttons, such as [image], or by colored, underlined text.  A solid underline indicates that the current topic will be replaced by a new topic when you select the jump.  A dotted underline indicates that information related to the current topic will appear in a pop-up window that overlays the current topic when you select the jump.

To choose a jump, place your pointer over it.  When the pointer changes from [image] to [image], click the left mouse button to select the jump.  Or press [image] to highlight the jump you want, and then press [image] to select it.

To return to the previous topic, click on the [image] button in the button bar at the top of the window.


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Sample Pop-Up

This is an example of a pop-up window.

The size of the pop-up window is related to the size of the main window and the amount of information in the pop-up window.

Press the left mouse button or press any key to close this pop-up window and to return to the topic you were previously viewing.