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... Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 61 Dell Support Center 61 My Dell Downloads 62 Hardware Troubleshooter 63 Dell Diagnostics 63 Restoring Your Operating System 65 System Restore 66 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 67 System Recovery Media 70 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 Getting Help 73 Technical Support and Customer Service 74 DellConnect 74...
... Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 61 Dell Support Center 61 My Dell Downloads 62 Hardware Troubleshooter 63 Dell Diagnostics 63 Restoring Your Operating System 65 System Restore 66 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 67 System Recovery Media 70 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 Getting Help 73 Technical Support and Customer Service 74 DellConnect 74...
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... with your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before 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...
... with your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before 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...
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... the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. Select Repair Your Computer. 68 You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and...
... the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. Select Repair Your Computer. 68 You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and...
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..., it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
..., it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
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.... then, shut down your operating system problem. 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. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 71 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you...
.... then, shut down your operating system problem. 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. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 71 NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you...
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...screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Select Repair Your ... prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue...
...screen appears. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Select Repair Your ... prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 79 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 81 customer service 74 92 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 68 Professional 69 DellConnect 74 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 61 Diagnostic Checklist 80 drivers and downloads 83 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 75 eSATA connector 21
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 79 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 81 customer service 74 92 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 68 Professional 69 DellConnect 74 Dell Factory Image Restore 71 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 61 Diagnostic Checklist 80 drivers and downloads 83 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 75 eSATA connector 21
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Index power problems, solving 56 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 76 R resources, finding more 82 restoring factory image 71 S Service Tag locating 79 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 77 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 94 specifications 84 support e-mail addresses 75 support sites worldwide 74 System Recovery Media 70 system reinstall options 65 System Restore 66 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 Touch screen Gestures 42 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 38 V ventilation, ensuring 5
Index power problems, solving 56 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 76 R resources, finding more 82 restoring factory image 71 S Service Tag locating 79 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 77 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 94 specifications 84 support e-mail addresses 75 support sites worldwide 74 System Recovery Media 70 system reinstall options 65 System Restore 66 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 Touch screen Gestures 42 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 38 V ventilation, ensuring 5