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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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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 when you received your computer Operating System disc to restore your operating system...
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 when you received your computer Operating System disc to restore your operating system...
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...shut down your computer. 4. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware....logo appears, continue 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. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn off your computer. 2. ...
...shut down your computer. 4. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware....logo appears, continue 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. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Turn off your computer. 2. ...
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... recovery process. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. 50 To restore the factory image 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... that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that...
... recovery process. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. 50 To restore the factory image 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... that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that...
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... option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. This option restores your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. 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 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not...
... option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. This option restores your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. 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 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not...
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...® desktop; Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User...
...® desktop; Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Repair Your Computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User...
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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