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Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 ...Status Service 67 Product Information 67 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 68 Before You Call 69 Contacting Dell 71 Finding More Information and Resources 72 Specifications 74 Appendix 81 Macrovision Product Notice 81 Information for NOM, or Official ...
Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 49 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 ...Status Service 67 Product Information 67 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 68 Before You Call 69 Contacting Dell 71 Finding More Information and Resources 72 Specifications 74 Appendix 81 Macrovision Product Notice 81 Information for NOM, or Official ...
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... and restoration points on your computer each type of space consumed by each day. Monitor system events and changes over time. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - one convenient location.
... and restoration points on your computer each type of space consumed by each day. Monitor system events and changes over time. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - one convenient location.
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... troubleshooting steps. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers... and Utilities disc. 51 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell...
... troubleshooting steps. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers... and Utilities disc. 51 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell...
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..."No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Do you see a message stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down your computer. 3. This will start running the tests. Do you see "Contacting... again. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your hard drive. b. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
..."No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Do you see a message stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down your computer. 3. This will start running the tests. Do you see "Contacting... again. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your hard drive. b. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
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... run. 5. e. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is not invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 7. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 6. c. If a problem is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA is ... at the top of the problem. Select the test you are complete, close the test screen to return to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 71). When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Press any key to ...
... run. 5. e. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is not invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 7. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 6. c. If a problem is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA is ... at the top of the problem. Select the test you are complete, close the test screen to return to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 71). When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Press any key to ...
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... wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 1. Type 1 to start -up, the computer... boots according to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Select the test you contact Dell. 54 If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may ...
... wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 1. Type 1 to start -up, the computer... boots according to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Select the test you contact Dell. 54 If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may ...
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9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. Using Support Tools 55 Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11.
9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. Using Support Tools 55 Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11.
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...Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to answer your questions about Dell hardware. To contact Dell...'s support service, see the contact information for your region or go to support.dell.com. For more information, go to www.dell.com/dellconnect. 65 Call your local Dell... Getting Help When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter ... open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code...
...Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to answer your questions about Dell hardware. To contact Dell...'s support service, see the contact information for your region or go to support.dell.com. For more information, go to www.dell.com/dellconnect. 65 Call your local Dell... Getting Help When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter ... open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code...