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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 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online Services 66 Automated...
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 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online Services 66 Automated...
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.... 56 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. 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...
.... 56 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. 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...
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... then, shut down your computer. 4. NOTE: If you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 62) 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 on your computer and ...the AC adapter. 3. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced...
... then, shut down your computer. 4. NOTE: If you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 62) 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 on your computer and ...the AC adapter. 3. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced...
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To restore the factory image of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. then, shut ... installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before 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...
To restore the factory image of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. then, shut ... installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before 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...
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.... then, restart your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your operating system. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows®... drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Select Repair Your Computer. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. This option restores your hard drive to wait until you received your computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages,...
.... then, restart your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your operating system. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows®... drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Select Repair Your Computer. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. This option restores your hard drive to wait until you received your computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages,...
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... NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access... to restart the computer. 63 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Finish to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System 4. NOTE: Depending upon...
... NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access... to restart the computer. 63 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Finish to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System 4. NOTE: Depending upon...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B battery status light 24 before you call 69 C calling Dell 69 CDs, playing and creating 38 computer capabilities 38 computer, setting up 5 customer service 65 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 39 DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 47 Diagnostic Checklist 70 drivers and downloads 73 DVDs, playing and creating 38 E email addresses for technical support 66 F finding more information 72 FTP login, anonymous 66 83 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B battery status light 24 before you call 69 C calling Dell 69 CDs, playing and creating 38 computer capabilities 38 computer, setting up 5 customer service 65 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 39 DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 47 Diagnostic Checklist 70 drivers and downloads 73 DVDs, playing and creating 38 E email addresses for technical support 66 F finding more information 72 FTP login, anonymous 66 83 INSPIRON
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Index H hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 84 P power problems, solving 43 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 72 restoring factory image 62 S shipping products for return or repair 68 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 74
Index H hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 84 P power problems, solving 43 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 72 restoring factory image 62 S shipping products for return or repair 68 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 74