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Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 48 Hardware Troubleshooter 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 55 System Restore 56 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 57 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 63 Technical Support and Customer Service 64 DellConnect 64 Online Services 65 Automated...
Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 48 Hardware Troubleshooter 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 55 System Restore 56 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 57 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 63 Technical Support and Customer Service 64 DellConnect 64 Online Services 65 Automated...
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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 the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore... files before 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 ...
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 the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore... files before 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 ...
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... (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 61) to restore your operating system. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Repair Your...
... (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 61) to restore your operating system. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced Boot Options window. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Repair Your...
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... computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media..., created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery...
... computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media..., created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery...
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... Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 61 NOTE: If you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 57) to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore...
... Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 61 NOTE: If you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 57) to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore...
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... do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The...
... do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B battery status light 24 before you call 68 C calling Dell 68 CDs, playing and creating 38 computer capabilities 38 computer, setting up 5 customer service 64 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 39 DellConnect 64 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Dell Support Center 47 Diagnostic Checklist 69 drivers and downloads 73 DVDs, playing and creating 38 E email addresses for technical support 65 F finding more information 72 FTP login, anonymous 65 83 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B battery status light 24 before you call 68 C calling Dell 68 CDs, playing and creating 38 computer capabilities 38 computer, setting up 5 customer service 64 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 39 DellConnect 64 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Dell Support Center 47 Diagnostic Checklist 69 drivers and downloads 73 DVDs, playing and creating 38 E email addresses for technical support 65 F finding more information 72 FTP login, anonymous 65 83 INSPIRON
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Index H hardware problems diagnosing 50 Hardware Troubleshooter 50 help getting assistance and support 63 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 84 P power problems, solving 43 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 66 R resources, finding more 72 restoring factory image 61 S shipping products for return or repair 67 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 74
Index H hardware problems diagnosing 50 Hardware Troubleshooter 50 help getting assistance and support 63 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 44 N network connection fixing 42 84 P power problems, solving 43 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 41 products information and purchasing 66 R resources, finding more 72 restoring factory image 61 S shipping products for return or repair 67 software features 38 software problems 45 solving problems 41 specifications 74