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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 43 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 44 System Recovery Media 47 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Getting Help 50 Technical Support and Customer Service 51 DellConnect 51 Online Services 52 Automated Order-Status Service 53 Product Information 53 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 54 Before You Call 55 Contacting Dell 57 Finding More Information and Resources 58 Specifications 60 Appendix 65 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico 65 Index 66 4
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 43 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 44 System Recovery Media 47 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Getting Help 50 Technical Support and Customer Service 51 DellConnect 51 Online Services 52 Automated Order-Status Service 53 Product Information 53 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 54 Before You Call 55 Contacting Dell 57 Finding More Information and Resources 58 Specifications 60 Appendix 65 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico 65 Index 66 4
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... 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 to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating...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 when you received your computer to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore...
... 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 to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating...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 when you received your computer to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore...
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... (Recommended)" on your computer. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. 45 You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected to the computer and remove ...any newly added internal hardware. 3. then, shut down your computer. 2. Turn on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your operating system and Dell factory-installed software...
... (Recommended)" on your computer. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. 45 You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected to the computer and remove ...any newly added internal hardware. 3. then, shut down your computer. 2. Turn on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your operating system and Dell factory-installed software...
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then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on the screen. 47 System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and...
then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on the screen. 47 System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and...
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... computer. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 48 NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not...
... computer. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 48 NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not...
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... that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery...
... that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery...
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INSPIRON Index A Advanced Boot Options 48 airflow 5 audio controller 61 B backup and recovery 25 beep code 56 Blu-ray Discs 24 C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 computer capabilities 24 66 connect(ing) display 6 optional network cable 9 to the Internet 13 Contacting Dell online 57 customer service 51 D DataSafe Local Backup 44 DellConnect 51 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell Stage 25 Diagnostic Checklist 56 drivers and downloads 59 DVDs, playing and creating 24
INSPIRON Index A Advanced Boot Options 48 airflow 5 audio controller 61 B backup and recovery 25 beep code 56 Blu-ray Discs 24 C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 computer capabilities 24 66 connect(ing) display 6 optional network cable 9 to the Internet 13 Contacting Dell online 57 customer service 51 D DataSafe Local Backup 44 DellConnect 51 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell Stage 25 Diagnostic Checklist 56 drivers and downloads 59 DVDs, playing and creating 24
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Index O optical drive 17 P problems, solving 28 products information and purchasing 53 R resources, finding more 58 restoring factory image 48 S security cable slot 21 Service Tag 55 shipping products for return or repair 54 software features 24 software problems 32 68 solving problems 28 specifications 60 support e-mail addresses 52 support sites worldwide 52 System Messages 37 System Recovery Media 47 system reinstall options 42 System Restore 43 T TV tuner 13 U USB 2.0 back connectors 23
Index O optical drive 17 P problems, solving 28 products information and purchasing 53 R resources, finding more 58 restoring factory image 48 S security cable slot 21 Service Tag 55 shipping products for return or repair 54 software features 24 software problems 32 68 solving problems 28 specifications 60 support e-mail addresses 52 support sites worldwide 52 System Messages 37 System Recovery Media 47 system reinstall options 42 System Restore 43 T TV tuner 13 U USB 2.0 back connectors 23