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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 64 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 64 Automated...
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... ship 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 DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating...
... ship 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 DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating...
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... while preserving the data files. 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 see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected to the computer... and remove any newly added internal hardware. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several...
... while preserving the data files. 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 see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected to the computer... and remove any newly added internal hardware. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several...
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...Local Backup, to return your computer. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. To restore the Dell factory-installed image of the recovery options installed on your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the ...data files on the screen. 60 Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your ...
...Local Backup, to return your computer. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. To restore the Dell factory-installed image of the recovery options installed on your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the ...data files on the screen. 60 Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your ...
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...in certain countries or on . 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. 61 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system problem. Any ...hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If possible, back up the data before using this option. NOTE...
...in certain countries or on . 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. 61 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system problem. Any ...hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If possible, back up the data before using this option. NOTE...
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... user. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to proceed with the Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more...desktop; The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 62 NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. ...
... user. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to proceed with the Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more...desktop; The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 62 NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. ...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 69 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 69 customer service 64 D DellConnect 64 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 80 Dell Stage 32 Dell Support Center 47 Diagnostic Checklist 68 discs using 26 drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 37 E email addresses for technical support 65 F finding more information 70 FTP login, anonymous 65
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 69 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 69 customer service 64 D DellConnect 64 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 80 Dell Stage 32 Dell Support Center 47 Diagnostic Checklist 68 discs using 26 drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 37 E email addresses for technical support 65 F finding more information 70 FTP login, anonymous 65
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Index R resources, finding more 70 restoring factory image 61 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 66 software features 36 software problems 45 solving problems 39 specifications 72 support email addresses 65 support sites worldwide 64 System Messages 48 system reinstall options 55 82 T TV tuner set up 11 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 66 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 45 reinstall 55 setup 17 wired network network cable, connecting 8 wireless network connection 42
Index R resources, finding more 70 restoring factory image 61 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 66 software features 36 software problems 45 solving problems 39 specifications 72 support email addresses 65 support sites worldwide 64 System Messages 48 system reinstall options 55 82 T TV tuner set up 11 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 66 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 45 reinstall 55 setup 17 wired network network cable, connecting 8 wireless network connection 42