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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 63... 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...
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 63... 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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... 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 or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on 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 Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received ...
... 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 or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on 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 Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received ...
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...only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 12) 79 Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to the operating state ...it is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 82) to preserve the data files on your computer,...
...only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 12) 79 Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to the operating state ...it is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 82) to preserve the data files on your computer,...
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... computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on certain computers. Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on your operating system. Use...
... computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on certain computers. Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on your operating system. Use...
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..., music files, and so on the computer. 2. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your...hard drive. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Click Next. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 83 NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too...
..., music files, and so on the computer. 2. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your...hard drive. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Click Next. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 83 NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too...
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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