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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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... system on your computer. If possible, backup your computer. 45 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...
... system on your computer. If possible, backup your computer. 45 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...
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... you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files on 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: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until...
... you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files on 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: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until...
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...and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. 50 To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on the screen to wait until you backup your computer. • Hard drive failure ...Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that prevents data from the list and press . 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. You can use of your computer and try ...
...and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. 50 To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on the screen to wait until you backup your computer. • Hard drive failure ...Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that prevents data from the list and press . 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. You can use of your computer and try ...
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.... If possible, back up all data on page 47) to restore your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs ... or files added since you purchased the computer. 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 This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was...
.... If possible, back up all data on page 47) to restore your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs ... or files added since you purchased the computer. 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 This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was...
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...check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Next. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows...you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next. then, restart your configuration, you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select Repair Your Computer. Select a keyboard layout and...
...check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Next. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows...you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next. then, restart your configuration, you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select Repair Your Computer. Select a keyboard layout and...
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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