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...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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... to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes...
... to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes...
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... System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did...
... System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did...
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... the hard drive. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen ... command prompt, type administrator in when you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to the factory condition, and then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Any programs or files added...
... the hard drive. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen ... command prompt, type administrator in when you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to the factory condition, and then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Any programs or files added...
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... Operating System 40 System Restore 41 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 42 System Recovery Media 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 Getting Help 48 Technical Support and Customer Service 49 DellConnect 49 Online Services 50 Automated Order-Status Service 51 Product ...Information 51 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 52 Before You Call 53 Contacting Dell 55 Finding More ...
... Operating System 40 System Restore 41 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 42 System Recovery Media 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 Getting Help 48 Technical Support and Customer Service 49 DellConnect 49 Online Services 50 Automated Order-Status Service 51 Product ...Information 51 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 52 Before You Call 53 Contacting Dell 55 Finding More ...
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... 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 Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
... 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 Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
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... your operating system. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Prepare backup media of applications you need to restore your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 45) to install on the remaining screens. 42 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until...
... your operating system. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Prepare backup media of applications you need to restore your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 45) to install on the remaining screens. 42 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until...
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... Operating System 4. NOTE: For more depending on the size of the data 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. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating...
... Operating System 4. NOTE: For more depending on the size of the data 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. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating...
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...the data before using the system recovery media: 1. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;... programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen to...
...the data before using the system recovery media: 1. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;... programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen to...
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.... Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Turn on as the last method to the operating state it was...a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Any programs or files added since you received your computer and try again. 3. This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore.
.... Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Turn on as the last method to the operating state it was...a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Any programs or files added since you received your computer and try again. 3. This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore.
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... continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. 6. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you...
... continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. 6. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you...
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INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 53 CDs, playing and creating 22 chipset 59 computer capabilities 22 connect(ing) optional network cable 9 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 49 D DellConnect 49 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 64 Diagnostic Checklist 54 drivers and downloads 57 E eject button 16 e-mail addresses for technical support 50 F front-view connectors 16 FTP login, anonymous 50 H hard drive type 59 hard-drive activity light 17
INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 53 CDs, playing and creating 22 chipset 59 computer capabilities 22 connect(ing) optional network cable 9 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 49 D DellConnect 49 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 64 Diagnostic Checklist 54 drivers and downloads 57 E eject button 16 e-mail addresses for technical support 50 F front-view connectors 16 FTP login, anonymous 50 H hard drive type 59 hard-drive activity light 17
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hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 headphone front connector 16 I Internet connection 13 ISP Internet Service Provider 13 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 59 N network connection fixing 26 network connector location 21 O order status 51 P power button 17 power problems, solving 27 problems, solving 25 processor 58 products information and purchasing 51 R restoring factory image 45 Index 65
hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 headphone front connector 16 I Internet connection 13 ISP Internet Service Provider 13 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 59 N network connection fixing 26 network connector location 21 O order status 51 P power button 17 power problems, solving 27 problems, solving 25 processor 58 products information and purchasing 51 R restoring factory image 45 Index 65