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...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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... regular backups of your operating system problem. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to... operating state (without affecting data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files. Any changes that System Restore makes to your data files or recover them. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was ...
... regular backups of your operating system problem. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to... operating state (without affecting data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files. Any changes that System Restore makes to your data files or recover them. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was ...
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...System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers ...low disk space. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. If you received your computer. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating...
...System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers ...low disk space. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. If you received your computer. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating...
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... Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore...
... Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore...
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... Problems 49 Lockups and Software Problems 49 Using Support Tools 52 Dell Support Center 52 My Dell Downloads 53 System Messages 54 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 Dell Diagnostics 56 Restoring Your Operating System 60 System Restore 61 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 62 System Recovery Media 65 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Getting Help 68 Technical Support and Customer Service 69...
... Problems 49 Lockups and Software Problems 49 Using Support Tools 52 Dell Support Center 52 My Dell Downloads 53 System Messages 54 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 Dell Diagnostics 56 Restoring Your Operating System 60 System Restore 61 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 62 System Recovery Media 65 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Getting Help 68 Technical Support and Customer Service 69...
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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 permanently deletes all data files on your computer. 60 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files...
... recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. 60 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files...
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... your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration, click Next and follow the instructions... on the screen. 62 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 66) to install on ...
... your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration, click Next and follow the instructions... on the screen. 62 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 66) to install on ...
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... cable. 3. then, shut down your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect...
... cable. 3. then, shut down your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect...
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...Use the system recovery media in case 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 is recommended that you purchased the computer while preserving the...on your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 65 Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. To restore the factory image of recovery options that...
...Use the system recovery media in case 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 is recommended that you purchased the computer while preserving the...on your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 65 Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. To restore the factory image of recovery options that...
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... from the hard drive. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 66 If possible, back up...
... from the hard drive. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 66 If possible, back up...
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... the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. Turn on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The...
... the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. Turn on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 73 CDs, playing and creating 43 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 75 customer service 69 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 69 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 88 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Dell Support Center 52 Diagnostic Checklist 74 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E email addresses for technical support 70 F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 70
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 73 CDs, playing and creating 43 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 75 customer service 69 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 69 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 88 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Dell Support Center 52 Diagnostic Checklist 74 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E email addresses for technical support 70 F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 70
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H hardware problems diagnosing 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 help getting assistance and support 68 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M memory problems solving 49 N network connection fixing 46 P power problems, solving 47 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 45 products information and purchasing 71 R resources, finding more 76 restoring factory image 66 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 72 SIM card installation 12 software features 42 Index 89
H hardware problems diagnosing 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 help getting assistance and support 68 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M memory problems solving 49 N network connection fixing 46 P power problems, solving 47 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 45 products information and purchasing 71 R resources, finding more 76 restoring factory image 66 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 72 SIM card installation 12 software features 42 Index 89