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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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... 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 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. The system recovery media... can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your computer ...
... 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 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. The system recovery media... can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your computer ...
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...INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of System Restore... system on your data files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating...
...INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of System Restore... system on your data files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating...
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... in an undesirable operating state. Click Start . 2. In the event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer: 1. CAUTION: Make regular backups of... computer are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 46 If you are completely reversible. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Any changes that System...
... in an undesirable operating state. Click Start . 2. In the event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer: 1. CAUTION: Make regular backups of... computer are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 46 If you are completely reversible. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Any changes that System...
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... Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to install on your computer, it is complete. 1. Prepare backup media of applications you backup your data...
... Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to install on your computer, it is complete. 1. Prepare backup media of applications you backup your data...
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...several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. 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 ...try again. 48 Turn on your computer to restore your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files:...
...several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. 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 ...try again. 48 Turn on your computer to restore your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files:...
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...your computer based on the screen. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to complete the upgrade. 49... NOTE: For more depending on the size of purchase. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on file types • Backup files ...
...your computer based on the screen. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to complete the upgrade. 49... NOTE: For more depending on the size of purchase. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on file types • Backup files ...
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...: Although the system recovery media is recommended that are installed on your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your... computer. • Hard drive failure that involve discs. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. 50 To restore the factory image of recovery options that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Insert the system recovery disc or USB key...
...: Although the system recovery media is recommended that are installed on your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your... computer. • Hard drive failure that involve discs. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. 50 To restore the factory image of recovery options that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Insert the system recovery disc or USB key...
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... files, and so on certain computers. 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 ...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 operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore...
... files, and so on certain computers. 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 ...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 operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore...
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...access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, restart your configuration, you may take five or... message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 52 When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. NOTE: If you want to access the Advanced ...
...access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, restart your configuration, you may take five or... message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 52 When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. NOTE: If you want to access the Advanced ...
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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