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...65279;Contents Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 48 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems...and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System 77 System Restore 78 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 79 System Recovery Media 81 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Getting Help 85 Technical Support and ...
...65279;Contents Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 48 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems...and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System 77 System Restore 78 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 79 System Recovery Media 81 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Getting Help 85 Technical Support and ...
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... system on your computer 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 Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files...
... system on your computer 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 Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files...
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... • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 82) to restore your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 12) 79 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...
... • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 82) to restore your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 12) 79 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...
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... the size of the data to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see knowledge base article 353560...
... the size of the data to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see knowledge base article 353560...
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...installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 79) to restore your operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available ... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you received your computer. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your computer using this option. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and...
...installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 79) to restore your operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available ... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you received your computer. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your computer using this option. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and...
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...mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you see ...If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. NOTE: If you received your computer and try again. 3. then, shut down your computer-...
...mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you see ...If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. NOTE: If you received your computer and try again. 3. then, shut down your computer-...
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The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to restart the computer. 84 Click Finish to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to factory condition. 9.
The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to restart the computer. 84 Click Finish to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to factory condition. 9.
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Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 43 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 33 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 91 Camera 47 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 22 Contacting Dell online 93 Control strip 33 customer service 86 D DataSafe Local Backup 79 DellConnect 86 Dell Diagnostics 72 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Dell Stage 54 Diagnostic Checklist 92 drivers and downloads 95 DVDs, playing and creating 53 E email addresses for technical support 87 105
Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 43 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 33 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 91 Camera 47 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 22 Contacting Dell online 93 Control strip 33 customer service 86 D DataSafe Local Backup 79 DellConnect 86 Dell Diagnostics 72 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Dell Stage 54 Diagnostic Checklist 92 drivers and downloads 95 DVDs, playing and creating 53 E email addresses for technical support 87 105
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products information and purchasing 88 R resources, finding more 94 restoring factory image 82 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 89 SIM card 14 software features 52 software problems 68 solving problems 63 specifications 96 support email addresses 87 support sites worldwide 87 System Recovery Media 81 system reinstall options 77 System Restore 78 System Setup entering 40 function key behavior 40 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 Touch screen Gestures 48 TV tuner 19 U USB PowerShare 27 W warranty returns 89 Windows Index 107
products information and purchasing 88 R resources, finding more 94 restoring factory image 82 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 89 SIM card 14 software features 52 software problems 68 solving problems 63 specifications 96 support email addresses 87 support sites worldwide 87 System Recovery Media 81 system reinstall options 77 System Restore 78 System Setup entering 40 function key behavior 40 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 Touch screen Gestures 48 TV tuner 19 U USB PowerShare 27 W warranty returns 89 Windows Index 107