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Contents Using Support Tools 55 Dell Support Center 55 My Dell Downloads 56 System Messages 56 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 Dell Diagnostics 59 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Getting Help 70 Technical Support and Customer Service 71 DellConnect 71 Online Services 72 Automated...
Contents Using Support Tools 55 Dell Support Center 55 My Dell Downloads 56 System Messages 56 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 Dell Diagnostics 59 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Getting Help 70 Technical Support and Customer Service 71 DellConnect 71 Online Services 72 Automated...
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... computer using these options. Option Use System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc as the first solution when System Restore does not resolve your problem when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all...
... computer using these options. Option Use System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc as the first solution when System Restore does not resolve your problem when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all...
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... Local Backup to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your hard drive to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to...
... Local Backup to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your hard drive to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to...
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When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your computer. • ... and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. Follow the instructions on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed...
When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media: 1. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your computer. • ... and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. Follow the instructions on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed...
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... you received your operating system. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 68 This option restores your hard drive to restore your computer- Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and...
... you received your operating system. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 68 This option restores your hard drive to restore your computer- Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and...
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.... NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. To access ...Finish to wait until you want to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The restore process begins and may need to complete. ...
.... NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. To access ...Finish to wait until you want to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. The restore process begins and may need to complete. ...
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 91 airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 75 CDs, playing and creating 45 chipset 80 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 71 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 71 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 75 discs using 40 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 95
Index A AC adapter size and weight 91 airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 75 CDs, playing and creating 45 chipset 80 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 71 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 71 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 75 discs using 40 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 95
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P power problems, solving 51 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 48 products information and purchasing 73 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 74 software features 44 software problems 53 solving problems 48 specifications 80 supported sites websites 72 support email addresses 72 System Messages 56 T touch screen 36 gestures 37 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 97
P power problems, solving 51 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 48 products information and purchasing 73 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 74 software features 44 software problems 53 solving problems 48 specifications 80 supported sites websites 72 support email addresses 72 System Messages 56 T touch screen 36 gestures 37 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 97