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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...
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...
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... recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System...
... recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System...
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...drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each type of your computer each day. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC ...restoration points on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer. To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. one convenient location. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell...
...drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each type of your computer each day. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC ...restoration points on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer. To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. one convenient location. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell...
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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 computer to the operating state it was in ...on your data files before using these options. If possible, backup your computer. 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...
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 computer to the operating state it was in ...on your data files before using these options. If possible, backup your computer. 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...
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...hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. In the Search box, type System Restore and press . System Restore does not monitor your data files. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them.... Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to...
...hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. In the Search box, type System Restore and press . System Restore does not monitor your data files. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them.... Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to...
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... any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your data files before using the...
... any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your data files before using the...
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...8226; Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 62) to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the ...the data files. then, shut down your computer and try again. 5. 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 the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware.
...8226; Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 62) to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the ...the data files. then, shut down your computer and try again. 5. 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 the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware.
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... device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to complete the upgrade. 60 Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the...
... device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to complete the upgrade. 60 Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the...
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...until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft® Windows... logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 61 Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . ...
...until you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you see the Microsoft® Windows... logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 61 Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . ...
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...Select Repair Your Computer. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 62 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. This option restores your operating system. When the DELL™ logo appears, press .... then, restart your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page 58) to restore your operating system Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window....
...Select Repair Your Computer. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 62 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. This option restores your operating system. When the DELL™ logo appears, press .... then, restart your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page 58) to restore your operating system Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window....
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... Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Select the check...
... Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Select the check...
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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
Service Guide
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... computer over and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the connector until it is fully seated. 4. Install the drivers and...
... computer over and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bay and push the hard drive towards the connector until it is fully seated. 4. Install the drivers and...