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... MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for and attempt recovery of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy...® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com.
... MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for and attempt recovery of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy...® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com.
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...layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 ... If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System A message appears when...
...layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 ... If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System A message appears when...
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... to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. Click to access: • Dell Support Center. • Dell Support Center Alerts. • Dell Support Center User Settings. • Learn more about your computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Clicking the Dell Support Center Icon Click or right-click the icon to access online backup and recovery service offered...
... to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. Click to access: • Dell Support Center. • Dell Support Center Alerts. • Dell Support Center User Settings. • Learn more about your computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Clicking the Dell Support Center Icon Click or right-click the icon to access online backup and recovery service offered...
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... the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; The modem does not operate while it to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R...Scan for a dial tone. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line...
... the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; The modem does not operate while it to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R...Scan for a dial tone. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line...
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...Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 ...Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving ...
...Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 ...Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving ...
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Contents Restoring Your 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 ...
Contents Restoring Your 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 ...
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... the computer in an undesirable operating state. You will need of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ The Windows...first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences...
... the computer in an undesirable operating state. You will need of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ The Windows...first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences...
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... or USB key in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 14. 13 Follow the instructions on . 2. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you are using the system...
... or USB key in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 14. 13 Follow the instructions on . 2. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you are using the system...
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...theft, fire, or natural disasters. To schedule backups: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 24 NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar. 2. Follow the instructions that helps protect your... computer using a password-protected account. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not...
...theft, fire, or natural disasters. To schedule backups: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 24 NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar. 2. Follow the instructions that helps protect your... computer using a password-protected account. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not...
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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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... 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 disc may not ship with your computer. 40 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
... 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 disc may not ship with your computer. 40 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
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... operating state it was in when 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. then, shut down your computer. 2. Select... Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the size of the data to wait until you see the knowledge base article...
... operating state it was in when 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. then, shut down your computer. 2. Select... Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the size of the data to wait until you see the knowledge base article...
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...provides additional features that allow you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in case of purchase. You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive ... system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while persevering the data files on your computer. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen to ...
...provides additional features that allow you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in case of purchase. You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive ... system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while persevering the data files on your computer. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen to ...
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... and press . 4. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed ... appears, continue to wait until you received your operating system. 45 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 42) to complete the recovery process. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on ...
... and press . 4. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed ... appears, continue to wait until you received your operating system. 45 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 42) to complete the recovery process. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on ...
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..., spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ...continue to wait until you purchased the computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. When the Dell™ logo appears, press several...
..., spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ...continue to wait until you purchased the computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. When the Dell™ logo appears, press several...
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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 system software find more information...additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 44 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36 "My Dell Downloads" on page 33 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 system software find more information...additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 44 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36 "My Dell Downloads" on page 33 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...