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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...
... 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...
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... to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, .... 10 You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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).
... to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, .... 10 You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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).
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... page 72. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the...
... page 72. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that you create a password reset disk as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the...
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... and restoration points on improving the performance of file. • Performance and Configuration History - Manage your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. Monitor system events and changes over time. INSPIRON Using...
... and restoration points on improving the performance of file. • Performance and Configuration History - Manage your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. Monitor system events and changes over time. INSPIRON Using...
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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... 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 ...
...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... 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 ...
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... are an administrator on the screen. Starting System Restore 1. If you are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Click Start . 2. In the search box, type System Restore and press . Click Next and follow the instructions... or recover them. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 66 Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting...
... are an administrator on the screen. Starting System Restore 1. If you are completely reversible. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Click Start . 2. In the search box, type System Restore and press . Click Next and follow the instructions... or recover them. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 66 Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting...
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Create backup media of applications you received your computer. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is...
Create backup media of applications you received your computer. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is...
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... Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down your computer. 2. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. NOTE: If you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. Select Repair Your Computer. 68 Turn off your computer and try again. 5. Turn on page 73) to the ...computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Disconnect all regions...
... Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down your computer. 2. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. NOTE: If you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. Select Repair Your Computer. 68 Turn off your computer and try again. 5. Turn on page 73) to the ...computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Disconnect all regions...
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...menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 69 Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the knowledge base...on your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the ...
...menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 69 Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see the knowledge base...on your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the ...
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... boot device from being recovered. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it ... 70 You can use of your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • ...
... boot device from being recovered. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it ... 70 You can use of your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • ...
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... Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Turn on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers...
... Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Turn on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers...
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.... 72 Select Repair Your Computer. 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. Click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. To access the recovery options, log on as a local...
.... 72 Select Repair Your Computer. 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. Click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. To access the recovery options, log on as a local...
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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