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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...
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...
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... in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you...
... in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you...
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... disc may not ship with your data 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 it was in when you received your ...computer Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your ...
... disc may not ship with your data 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 it was in when you received your ...computer Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your ...
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... to continue the desired action. 3. Click Start . 2. otherwise, contact your data files. Starting System Restore 1. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; System Restore does not monitor your computer are an administrator on the screen. If you to return your computer to ... operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to your data files or recover them. In the event that System Restore makes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System...
... to continue the desired action. 3. Click Start . 2. otherwise, contact your data files. Starting System Restore 1. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; System Restore does not monitor your computer are an administrator on the screen. If you to return your computer to ... operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to your data files or recover them. In the event that System Restore makes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System...
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... that you need to preserve the data files on your operating system problem. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is complete. 1. Click Start...
... that you need to preserve the data files on your operating system problem. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is complete. 1. Click Start...
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...• Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. 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 purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
...• Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. 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 purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
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...; Schedule automated backups To upgrade to complete the upgrade. 59 Restoring Your Operating System 6. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information,... be installed on your computer based on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: For more depending on the size of purchase. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and ...
...; Schedule automated backups To upgrade to complete the upgrade. 59 Restoring Your Operating System 6. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information,... be installed on your computer based on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: For more depending on the size of purchase. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and ...
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To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2....recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. You can use...
To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2....recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. You can use...
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...you received your operating system problem. Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 57) to restore your operating system Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to wait until you received your computer-including data ...files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Select Repair Your Computer. If possible, back up the data before using...
...you received your operating system problem. Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 57) to restore your operating system Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to wait until you received your computer-including data ...files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Select Repair Your Computer. If possible, back up the data before using...
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..., then click Next. Click Next. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name...
..., then click Next. Click Next. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name...
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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