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Contents System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 40 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information 57 Returning Items...
Contents System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 40 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information 57 Returning Items...
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..., drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. Use an...the computer, while 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 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: •...
..., drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. Use an...the computer, while 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 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: •...
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... recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data...
... recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data...
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... hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. 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...changes to continue the desired action. 3. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer: 1. Starting System Restore To restore your data files. In the search box, type System Restore and press . Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; In the event ...
... hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. 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...changes to continue the desired action. 3. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer: 1. Starting System Restore To restore your data files. In the search box, type System Restore and press . Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; In the event ...
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... Local Backup. Prepare backup media of applications you backup your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is complete. 1. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not...
... Local Backup. Prepare backup media of applications you backup your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is complete. 1. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not...
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...an earlier operating state • 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 51) to restore your operating system. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive..., printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. 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 operating state it was in when you ...
...an earlier operating state • 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 51) to restore your operating system. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive..., printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. 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 operating state it was in when you ...
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... instructions on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to be installed on the taskbar. 2. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the size of purchase. Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: For more depending...
... instructions on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to be installed on the taskbar. 2. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the size of purchase. Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: For more depending...
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... or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that involve discs. 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...
... or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that involve discs. 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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..., and so on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 51 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer...
..., and so on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 51 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer...
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...five or more minutes 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 access the Advanced Boot Options window. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to ... wait until you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to restart the computer. 52 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to factory condition. 9. Click Finish...
...five or more minutes 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 access the Advanced Boot Options window. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to ... wait until you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to restart the computer. 52 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to factory condition. 9. Click Finish...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40
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Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help getting assistance and support 54 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 57 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 47, 51 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 58 Index 73
Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help getting assistance and support 54 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 57 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 47, 51 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 58 Index 73