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...who need a high level of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for higher performance and fault tolerance. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ ...Check Now. Working with RAID A redundant array of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for higher performance and...
...who need a high level of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for higher performance and fault tolerance. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ ...Check Now. Working with RAID A redundant array of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for higher performance and...
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...operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To ...access the recovery options, log on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local...
...operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To ...access the recovery options, log on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local...
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... and download the software. Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. Accessing the Dell Support Center Access the Dell Support Center from Dell for your computer. • About Your System - Click to view alerts from the Start menu. Click...
... and download the software. Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer. • ContactUs - Click to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. Accessing the Dell Support Center Access the Dell Support Center from Dell for your computer. • About Your System - Click to view alerts from the Start menu. Click...
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...click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to a digital telephone network. 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 from the modem and connect it to... may appear. If you cannot open your computer has a modem, connect the modem to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Troubleshooting 289
...click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to a digital telephone network. 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 from the modem and connect it to... may appear. If you cannot open your computer has a modem, connect the modem to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Troubleshooting 289
Setup Guide
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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 13 ...Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 25 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 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 13 ...Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 25 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Solving ...
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 43 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 44 System Recovery Media 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 Getting Help 49 Technical Support and Customer Service 50 DellConnect 50 Online Services 51 Automated Order-Status Service 52 Product Information ...
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 43 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 44 System Recovery Media 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 Getting Help 49 Technical Support and Customer Service 50 DellConnect 50 Online Services 51 Automated Order-Status Service 52 Product Information ...
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...Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is turned on page 46. 13 Ensure that the computer is recommended that you create a 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™ NOTE: Dell..., or other system settings have left the computer in the computer. 3. 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 ...
...Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is turned on page 46. 13 Ensure that the computer is recommended that you create a 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™ NOTE: Dell..., or other system settings have left the computer in the computer. 3. 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 ...
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...other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. You can access the service on the taskbar. 2. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload or download speeds. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Follow the instructions that helps... protect your computer using a password-protected account. To schedule backups: 1. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and...
...other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. You can access the service on the taskbar. 2. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload or download speeds. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Follow the instructions that helps... protect your computer using a password-protected account. To schedule backups: 1. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and...
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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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... possible, backup your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your... 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 ...
... possible, backup your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your... 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 ...
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.... Disconnect all regions. Turn off your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Prepare backup media of applications you need to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image...
.... Disconnect all regions. Turn off your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Prepare backup media of applications you need to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image...
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... Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • ... allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Click Upgrade Now! 3. then, shut down your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on your computer and try again. 5. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several...
... Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • ... allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Click Upgrade Now! 3. then, shut down your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on your computer and try again. 5. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several...
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To restore the factory image of your computer using the system recovery media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case 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 prevents data from the list and ...
To restore the factory image of your computer using the system recovery media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case 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 prevents data from the list and ...
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... welcome screen appears. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. 48 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with Factory...
... welcome screen appears. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. 48 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with Factory...
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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 find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer...
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 find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer...
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Index S Service Tag 57 shipping products for return or repair 53 software features 24 software problems 32 solving problems 27 specifications 58 support e-mail addresses 51 support sites worldwide 51 System Messages 35 System Recovery Media 46 System Restore 42, 43 66 T technical support 50 temperature operating and storage ranges 61 U USB 2.0 back connectors 22 front connectors 18 W warranty returns 53 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 32 Windows, reinstalling 42 wireless network connection 28
Index S Service Tag 57 shipping products for return or repair 53 software features 24 software problems 32 solving problems 27 specifications 58 support e-mail addresses 51 support sites worldwide 51 System Messages 35 System Recovery Media 46 System Restore 42, 43 66 T technical support 50 temperature operating and storage ranges 61 U USB 2.0 back connectors 22 front connectors 18 W warranty returns 53 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 32 Windows, reinstalling 42 wireless network connection 28