Setup Guide
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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...
Setup Guide
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... media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery...preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when...
... media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery...preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when...
Setup Guide
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... all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on improving the performance of your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on the day they occurred. 47 The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer. Monitor system events... type of space consumed by each day. one convenient location. To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need -
... all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on improving the performance of your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on the day they occurred. 47 The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer. Monitor system events... type of space consumed by each day. one convenient location. To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need -
Setup Guide
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... System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use 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 when you received ... with your data files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer using these options. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer.
... System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use 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 when you received ... with your data files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer using these options. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer.
Setup Guide
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...3. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 57 Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Starting System Restore 1. If you are completely reversible. In the event that System Restore makes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left ...the computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes ...
...3. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 57 Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Starting System Restore 1. If you are completely reversible. In the event that System Restore makes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left ...the computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes ...
Setup Guide
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... Local Backup. Prepare backup media of applications you received your operating system problem. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is recommended that you undo...
... Local Backup. Prepare backup media of applications you received your operating system problem. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is recommended that you undo...
Setup Guide
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...NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer, while preserving the data files. NOTE: If... appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 62) to restore your operating system. 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 ...
...NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer, while preserving the data files. NOTE: If... appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 62) to restore your operating system. 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 ...
Setup Guide
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... storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the size of purchase. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information,... at the time of the data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery ...
... storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the size of purchase. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information,... at the time of the data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery ...
Setup Guide
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... the data files on your hard drive to complete the recovery process. 61 To restore the factory image of recovery options that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended ... recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you backup your computer. •...
... the data files on your hard drive to complete the recovery process. 61 To restore the factory image of recovery options that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended ... recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you backup your computer. •...
Setup Guide
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..., back up the data before using this option. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. Turn on page 58) to restore your operating system Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any...
..., back up the data before using this option. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. Turn on page 58) to restore your operating system Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any...
Setup Guide
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... your configuration, you want to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that...
... your configuration, you want to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that...
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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
Setup Guide
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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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... keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Back to the computer. 8. Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide. 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). See "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. Place the hard drive in damage to Contents Page Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. drive...
... keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Back to the computer. 8. Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide. 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). See "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. Place the hard drive in damage to Contents Page Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. drive...