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Contents Using Support Tools 52 Dell Support Center 52 My Dell Downloads 53 System Messages 53 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 Dell Diagnostics 56 Restoring Your Operating System 60 System Restore 61 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 62 System Recovery Media 65 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Getting Help 68 Technical Support and Customer Service 69 DellConnect 69 Online Services 70 Automated...
Contents Using Support Tools 52 Dell Support Center 52 My Dell Downloads 53 System Messages 53 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 Dell Diagnostics 56 Restoring Your Operating System 60 System Restore 61 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 62 System Recovery Media 65 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Getting Help 68 Technical Support and Customer Service 69 DellConnect 69 Online Services 70 Automated...
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... before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the operating system and Dell factoryinstalled software 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 restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 60 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore...
... before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the operating system and Dell factoryinstalled software 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 restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 60 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore...
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... • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your operating system and the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. then, shut down your computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available ...your computer, while preserving the data files. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 66) to restore your computer. 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times ...
... • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your operating system and the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. then, shut down your computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available ...your computer, while preserving the data files. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 66) to restore your computer. 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times ...
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... photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system. Any programs or files added since you received your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state...
... photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system. Any programs or files added since you received your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state...
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.... A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to factory condition. 9. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you may take... five or more minutes to restart the computer. 67 Select the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to confirm that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select a keyboard layout and...
.... A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to factory condition. 9. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you may take... five or more minutes to restart the computer. 67 Select the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to confirm that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select a keyboard layout and...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 73 computer capabilities 40 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 19 Contacting Dell online 75 customer service 69 D DellConnect 69 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 86 Dell Stage 36 Dell Support Center 52 Diagnostic Checklist 74 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating 41 E e-mail addresses for technical support 70 F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 70 G gestures touch screen 38
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 73 computer capabilities 40 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 19 Contacting Dell online 75 customer service 69 D DellConnect 69 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 86 Dell Stage 36 Dell Support Center 52 Diagnostic Checklist 74 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating 41 E e-mail addresses for technical support 70 F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 70 G gestures touch screen 38
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H hard drive activity light 25 hardware problems diagnosing 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 help getting assistance and support 68 I Internet connection 19 ISP Internet Service Provider 19 M Media Card Reader 24 memory problems solving 49 microphone connector 25 N network connection fixing 46 P power button and light 25 power problems, solving 47 problems, solving 43 products information and purchasing 71 R resources, finding more 76 restoring factory image 66 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 72 Index 87
H hard drive activity light 25 hardware problems diagnosing 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 help getting assistance and support 68 I Internet connection 19 ISP Internet Service Provider 19 M Media Card Reader 24 memory problems solving 49 microphone connector 25 N network connection fixing 46 P power button and light 25 power problems, solving 47 problems, solving 43 products information and purchasing 71 R resources, finding more 76 restoring factory image 66 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 72 Index 87