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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...
Setup Guide
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...media when operating system failure prevents the use 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 ...any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer using these options. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer.
...media when operating system failure prevents the use 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 ...any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer using these options. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer.
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... state it was in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 66) to wait until you see the Microsoft...
... state it was in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 66) to wait until you see the Microsoft...
Setup Guide
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... so on certain computers. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased the computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer- Use...
... so on certain computers. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased the computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer- Use...
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... minutes to proceed with the Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on as a local user. then, shut down your configuration, you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The Confirm Data Deletion screen...
... minutes to proceed with the Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on as a local user. then, shut down your configuration, you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The Confirm Data Deletion screen...
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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