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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...
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...
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...can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a ...Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to ...
...can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a ...Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to ...
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... system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your computer. 63 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...
... system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your computer. 63 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...
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... are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Starting System Restore 1. Click Start . 2. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs...Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Click Start . 2. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration, click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. 64 CAUTION: Make...
... are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Starting System Restore 1. Click Start . 2. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs...Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Click Start . 2. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration, click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. 64 CAUTION: Make...
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... on your computer, 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 the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Turn on page 68)... data files on your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you backup your ...
... on your computer, 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 the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Turn on page 68)... data files on your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you backup your ...
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...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to be restored. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Click Upgrade Now! 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to complete the upgrade. 66 NOTE: The restoration process might take an hour or more information, see the Microsoft... you see the knowledge base article 353560 at the time of the data to : • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen to access the ...
...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to be restored. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Click Upgrade Now! 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to complete the upgrade. 66 NOTE: The restoration process might take an hour or more information, see the Microsoft... you see the knowledge base article 353560 at the time of the data to : • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen to access the ...
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...it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use of your computer using the system recovery media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery process. 67 NOTE: If you wait too...from the list and press . then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your data files before using the ...
...it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use of your computer using the system recovery media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery process. 67 NOTE: If you wait too...from the list and press . then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you backup your data files before using the ...
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... any programs or drivers installed after 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 restore your computer. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. including ...data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on page 65)...
... any programs or drivers installed after 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 restore your computer. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. including ...data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on page 65)...
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...you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then ...Next. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on as a local user. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Finish to complete. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you...
...you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then ...Next. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Turn on as a local user. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Finish to complete. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you...
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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