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... on the computer, click Continue; Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for and attempt recovery of all data. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools... in the loss of bad sectors, and then click Start. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is...
... on the computer, click Continue; Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for and attempt recovery of all data. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools... in the loss of bad sectors, and then click Start. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is...
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... To access the recovery options, log on the computer. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1... your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Data files include documents, spreadsheets...
... To access the recovery options, log on the computer. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1... your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Data files include documents, spreadsheets...
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...; Drivers & Downloads - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computing environment. Click to support.dell.com and download the software. Click to view alerts from the Start menu, go to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. Double-Clicking the Dell Support Center Icon Double-click the icon to open...
...; Drivers & Downloads - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computing environment. Click to support.dell.com and download the software. Click to view alerts from the Start menu, go to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. Double-Clicking the Dell Support Center Icon Double-click the icon to open...
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otherwise, contact your administrator to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer...: Before you insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools→ Options→ Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments ...
otherwise, contact your administrator to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer...: Before you insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools→ Options→ Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments ...
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... Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer Base ... Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power ...
... Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer Base ... Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power ...
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Contents Using Support Tools 48 Dell Support Center 48 My Dell Downloads 49 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 52 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online...
Contents Using Support Tools 48 Dell Support Center 48 My Dell Downloads 49 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 52 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online...
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... create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System...
... create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 60. 11 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 60. 11 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
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... an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 40 For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may...
... an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 40 For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may...
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...Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with ...Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 48 To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find...
...Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with ...Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 48 To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find...
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... Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media 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 NOTE: The Operating System... data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to ...
... Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media 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 NOTE: The Operating System... data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to ...
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... state it was in when you purchased your computer. 2. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 59 Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on your computer to restore your computer...the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may take an hour or more information, see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 61) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. When...
... state it was in when you purchased your computer. 2. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 59 Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on your computer to restore your computer...the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may take an hour or more information, see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 61) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. When...
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...; Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to complete the upgrade. Follow the instructions on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before using...
...; Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to complete the upgrade. Follow the instructions on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before using...
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... continue to complete the recovery process. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you received your computer using this option. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. 61 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only ...Your Operating System To restore the factory image of your computer. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers ...
... continue to complete the recovery process. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you received your computer using this option. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. 61 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only ...Your Operating System To restore the factory image of your computer. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers ...
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..., spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Turn on . To access the recovery options, log on as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. including...
..., spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Turn on . To access the recovery options, log on as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. including...
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Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall laptop system software find more ... additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 60 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52 "My Dell Downloads" on page 49 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall laptop system software find more ... additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 60 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52 "My Dell Downloads" on page 49 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...