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... Center 43 System Messages 44 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 Dell Diagnostics 46 Restoring Your Operating System 50 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Operating System Reinstallation 53 Getting Help 56 Technical Support and Customer Service 57 DellConnect 57 Online Services 58 Automated Order-Status Service 59 Product ...
... Center 43 System Messages 44 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 Dell Diagnostics 46 Restoring Your Operating System 50 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Operating System Reinstallation 53 Getting Help 56 Technical Support and Customer Service 57 DellConnect 57 Online Services 58 Automated Order-Status Service 59 Product ...
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...earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. This procedure permanently deletes all data...you received the computer. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you purchased the computer. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating ...
...earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. This procedure permanently deletes all data...you received the computer. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you purchased the computer. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating ...
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... e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on . Any programs or files added... 52 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. then, restart your operating system problem. Select Repair Your Computer....
... e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on . Any programs or files added... 52 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. then, restart your operating system problem. Select Repair Your Computer....
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... Reinstallation Before You Begin If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. NOTE: If you ... take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the computer. Restoring Your Operating System 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion...
... Reinstallation Before You Begin If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. NOTE: If you ... take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the computer. Restoring Your Operating System 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 34 Basic specifications 68 before you call 62 C calling Dell 62 CDs, playing and creating 32 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 33 customer service 57 customizing your desktop 32 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 35 DellConnect 57 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Dock 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Dell Support Center 43 Dell Technology Guide for further information 66 75 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 34 Basic specifications 68 before you call 62 C calling Dell 62 CDs, playing and creating 32 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 33 customer service 57 customizing your desktop 32 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 35 DellConnect 57 Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Dock 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 52 Dell Support Center 43 Dell Technology Guide for further information 66 75 INSPIRON
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P power problems, solving 39 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 59 R reinstalling Windows 53 resources, finding more 66 restoring factory image 52 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 60 software features 32 software problems 41 support email addresses 58 support sites worldwide 58 System Messages 44 System Reinstallation 53 System Restore 50 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 60 Windows program compatibility wizard 41 reinstallation 53 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 38 Index 77
P power problems, solving 39 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 59 R reinstalling Windows 53 resources, finding more 66 restoring factory image 52 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 60 software features 32 software problems 41 support email addresses 58 support sites worldwide 58 System Messages 44 System Reinstallation 53 System Restore 50 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 60 Windows program compatibility wizard 41 reinstallation 53 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 38 Index 77