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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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... deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. Using Microsoft® Windows® System...
... deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. Using Microsoft® Windows® System...
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... Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. If possible, back up the data before using these options. To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore...
... Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. If possible, back up the data before using these options. To see if System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore...
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... operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair...
... operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair...
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... Problems 48 Lockups and Software Problems 48 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 64 Dell Factory Image Restore 65 Getting Help 67 Technical Support and Customer Service 68...
... Problems 48 Lockups and Software Problems 48 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 64 Dell Factory Image Restore 65 Getting Help 67 Technical Support and Customer Service 68...
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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... using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the ...
...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... using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the ...
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... available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 2. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in all regions. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using...
... available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 2. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in all regions. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using...
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Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and ... System 4. Follow the instructions on your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. NOTE: For more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Upgrading...
Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and ... System 4. Follow the instructions on your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. NOTE: For more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Upgrading...
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Follow the instructions on your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the ...data files on your computer, it was in case of recovery options that are installed on your data files before using Dell...
Follow the instructions on your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the ...data files on your computer, it was in case of recovery options that are installed on your data files before using Dell...
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Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 65 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the ...digital photos, music files, and so on page 62) to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer- Any programs or files added ...
Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 65 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the ...digital photos, music files, and so on page 62) to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer- Any programs or files added ...
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...appears, press several times to complete. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 66 NOTE: Depending upon your computer .... 2. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Turn on as a local user. A message...
...appears, press several times to complete. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 66 NOTE: Depending upon your computer .... 2. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Turn on as a local user. A message...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 6 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 25 B battery indicator light 28 C camera 39 computer capabilities 42 setting up 5 connecting AC adapter 6 network cable 7 to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 74 D damage, avoiding 5 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 65 Dell Support Center 52 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E e-mail address for technical support 69 87 INSPIRON
Index A AC adapter connecting 6 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 25 B battery indicator light 28 C camera 39 computer capabilities 42 setting up 5 connecting AC adapter 6 network cable 7 to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 74 D damage, avoiding 5 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 65 Dell Support Center 52 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E e-mail address for technical support 69 87 INSPIRON
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Index F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 69 H HDMI connecting 25 headphones, connecting 25 help getting assistance and support 67 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M media card reader 25 memory problems 48 88 microphone connecting external 25 N Network connection fixing 46 O optical drive 23 P playing CD/DVD 36 power/battery indicator lights 27 R recovering data 43 restoring factory image 65
Index F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 69 H HDMI connecting 25 headphones, connecting 25 help getting assistance and support 67 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M media card reader 25 memory problems 48 88 microphone connecting external 25 N Network connection fixing 46 O optical drive 23 P playing CD/DVD 36 power/battery indicator lights 27 R recovering data 43 restoring factory image 65