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... Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service 75 DellConnect...
... Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service 75 DellConnect...
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...was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your computer 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 Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is ...recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup...
...was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your computer 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 Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is ...recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup...
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... For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the...
... For more information, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the...
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... displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on the day they occurred. 62 Run hardware diagnostics...your computer each type of your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. Manage your computer. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The home page also provides links to other...
... displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. To launch the application, press the Dell Support Center button on the day they occurred. 62 Run hardware diagnostics...your computer each type of your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each day. Manage your computer. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The home page also provides links to other...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when ... on your data files before using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when ... on your data files before using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in...
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...changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. System Restore does not monitor your administrator to continue the desired action. 3. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system... restore. 67 Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you are completely reversible. Starting System Restore 1. If you may appear. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to ...
...changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. System Restore does not monitor your administrator to continue the desired action. 3. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system... restore. 67 Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you are completely reversible. Starting System Restore 1. If you may appear. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to ...
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... you need to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is... complete. 1. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Click Start . 2. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit...
... you need to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is... complete. 1. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Click Start . 2. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit...
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... 1. Turn on your operating system. Select Repair Your Computer. 69 Disconnect all regions. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: If...it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on page 72) to restore your computer. 4. then, shut down your computer, while preserving the data files. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you purchased your computer and try again. ...
... 1. Turn on your operating system. Select Repair Your Computer. 69 Disconnect all regions. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: If...it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on page 72) to restore your computer. 4. then, shut down your computer, while preserving the data files. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you purchased your computer and try again. ...
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... System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 70 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Click UPGRADE NOW! 3. NOTE: For more depending on the size of your...
... System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 70 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Click UPGRADE NOW! 3. NOTE: For more depending on the size of your...
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...the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer. then, shut down your hard ... appears, continue to return your computer and try again. 3. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 71
...the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer. then, shut down your hard ... appears, continue to return your computer and try again. 3. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 71
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...photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in ...up the data before using this option. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased the computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 68) to ...
...photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in ...up the data before using this option. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased the computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 68) to ...
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... the check box to confirm that you want to the factory condition, then click Next. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive... the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 73 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To access...
... the check box to confirm that you want to the factory condition, then click Next. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive... the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 73 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To access...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 94 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 62 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 23
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 94 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 62 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 23
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Index problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 specifications 86 96 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 75 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 78 Windows
Index problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 specifications 86 96 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 75 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 78 Windows