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..., a failure of bad sectors, and then click Start. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of one drive results in this section. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer...
..., a failure of bad sectors, and then click Start. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of one drive results in this section. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer...
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... with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you received your configuration, you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete.
... with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you received your configuration, you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete.
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... downloads for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for Dell Support Center application. 286 Troubleshooting Click to provide your feedback for your computer. • About Your System - Click to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. icon on the taskbar or from the NOTE: If the...
... downloads for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for Dell Support Center application. 286 Troubleshooting Click to provide your feedback for your computer. • About Your System - Click to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. icon on the taskbar or from the NOTE: If the...
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...remove the checkmark, as needed. Troubleshooting 289 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you cannot open your computer. The User Account Control ...window may appear. 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 e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click ...
...remove the checkmark, as needed. Troubleshooting 289 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you cannot open your computer. The User Account Control ...window may appear. 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 e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click ...
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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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... when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you...
... when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 60. 11 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 60. 11 NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download...
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... access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, 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. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific...
... access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, 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. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific...
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...INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using those options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe 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... 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...
...INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using those options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe 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... 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...
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... you to: • Backup and restore your computer 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. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the size of the data to be restored...
... you to: • Backup and restore your computer 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. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the size of the data to be restored...
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...ordered it at the time of purchase. You can use of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you to: • Backup and ...computer, it was in case of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that allow you backup your computer based on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. ...
...ordered it at the time of purchase. You can use of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you to: • Backup and ...computer, it was in case of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that allow you backup your computer based on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. ...
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...try again. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you ... the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. then, shut down your computer using this option. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore...
...try again. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you ... the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. then, shut down your computer using this option. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore...
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... method to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos...
... method to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos...
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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...