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... Memory Problems 59 Lockups and Software Problems 59 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service 75 DellConnect 75...
... Memory Problems 59 Lockups and Software Problems 59 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service 75 DellConnect 75...
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... reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was...
... reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was...
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...operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to wait until you purchased ...Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your computer and try again. 5. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore...
...operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to wait until you purchased ...Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your computer and try again. 5. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore...
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...; Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the ...your computer, it was 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 backup your data files before ...
...; Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the ...your computer, it was 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 backup your data files before ...
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... include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Turn on . Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the...
... include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Turn on . Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the...
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... you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. To access the recovery options, log on... confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 3. Select Repair Your Computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. Select...
... you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. To access the recovery options, log on... confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 3. Select Repair Your Computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. Select...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Support Center 62 Dell Support Web Sites 76 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 25 95 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Support Center 62 Dell Support Web Sites 76 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 25 95 INSPIRON
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problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 59 solving problems 56 specifications 86 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 76 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 42 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 97
problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 59 solving problems 56 specifications 86 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 76 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 42 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 97
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... Memory Problems 59 Lockups and Software Problems 59 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service 75 DellConnect 75...
... Memory Problems 59 Lockups and Software Problems 59 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service 75 DellConnect 75...
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... prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 66 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options.
... prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 66 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options.
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..., press several times to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Turn on page 72) to the computer and...
..., press several times to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Turn on page 72) to the computer and...
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... the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the...
... the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the...
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Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft ... received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system problem. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos...
Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft ... received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system problem. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos...
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... software to complete. Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field...
... software to complete. Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Support Center 62 Dell Support Web Sites 76 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 25 95 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Support Center 62 Dell Support Web Sites 76 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 25 95 INSPIRON
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problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 59 solving problems 56 specifications 86 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 76 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 42 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 78 Windows Index 97
problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 59 solving problems 56 specifications 86 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 76 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 42 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 78 Windows Index 97