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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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You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other ... 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 disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media...
You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other ... 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 disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media...
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...system events and changes over time. To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup...day. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on the day they occurred. 47 one convenient location...
...system events and changes over time. To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup...day. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on the day they occurred. 47 one convenient location...
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... prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 56 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options...
... prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 56 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options...
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... CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If you may appear. Click Start . 2. In the Search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your administrator to the hardware, software, or... computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 57 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...
... CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If you may appear. Click Start . 2. In the Search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your administrator to the hardware, software, or... computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 57 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...
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... preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your...
... preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your...
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... connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. 59 Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer, while preserving the data files. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly ... logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased your computer 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. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Turn on page 62...
... connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. 59 Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer, while preserving the data files. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly ... logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased your computer 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. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Turn on page 62...
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... • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or... the instructions on the screen to be installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the size of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support...
... • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or... the instructions on the screen to be installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the size of purchase. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support...
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... media: 1. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Follow the instructions on your data files before using the system recovery media. To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer...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 you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; You...
... media: 1. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Follow the instructions on your data files before using the system recovery media. To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer...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 you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; You...
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... If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If...up the data before using this option. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 58) to restore your operating system Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating ...
... If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. If...up the data before using this option. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 58) to restore your operating system Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating ...
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... 9. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then... click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next...
... 9. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then... click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next...
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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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.... Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in damage to do so may result in the Setup Guide. 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure...
.... Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in damage to do so may result in the Setup Guide. 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure...