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... Operating System 40 System Restore 41 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 42 System Recovery Media 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 Getting Help 48 Technical Support and Customer Service 49 DellConnect 49 Online Services 50 Automated Order-Status Service 51 Product ...Information 51 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 52 Before You Call 53 Contacting Dell 55 Finding More ...
... Operating System 40 System Restore 41 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 42 System Recovery Media 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 Getting Help 48 Technical Support and Customer Service 49 DellConnect 49 Online Services 50 Automated Order-Status Service 51 Product ...Information 51 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 52 Before You Call 53 Contacting Dell 55 Finding More ...
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... 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 permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not...your computer. 40 If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer ...
... 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 permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not...your computer. 40 If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer ...
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... not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. Click...
... not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. Click...
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...remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard, mouse, or the power cable. 3. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive,...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue 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 off your computer and try again. 5. Select Repair Your Computer....
...remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard, mouse, or the power cable. 3. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive,...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue 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 off your computer and try again. 5. Select Repair Your Computer....
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...® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on the screen to wait until you received your computer and try again. 3. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and... removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available...
...® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on the screen to wait until you received your computer and try again. 3. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and... removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available...
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... until you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down ...digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. This option restores your operating system. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the Dell™ logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK....
... until you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down ...digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. This option restores your operating system. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the Dell™ logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK....
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... 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. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System 47 NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want...
... 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. Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Restoring Your Operating System 47 NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want...
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INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 53 CDs, playing and creating 22 chipset 59 computer capabilities 22 connect(ing) optional network cable 9 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 49 D DellConnect 49 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 64 Diagnostic Checklist 54 drivers and downloads 57 E eject button 16 e-mail addresses for technical support 50 F front-view connectors 16 FTP login, anonymous 50 H hard drive type 59 hard-drive activity light 17
INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 53 CDs, playing and creating 22 chipset 59 computer capabilities 22 connect(ing) optional network cable 9 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 49 D DellConnect 49 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 64 Diagnostic Checklist 54 drivers and downloads 57 E eject button 16 e-mail addresses for technical support 50 F front-view connectors 16 FTP login, anonymous 50 H hard drive type 59 hard-drive activity light 17
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hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 headphone front connector 16 I Internet connection 13 ISP Internet Service Provider 13 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 59 N network connection fixing 26 network connector location 21 O order status 51 P power button 17 power problems, solving 27 problems, solving 25 processor 58 products information and purchasing 51 R restoring factory image 45 Index 65
hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 headphone front connector 16 I Internet connection 13 ISP Internet Service Provider 13 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 59 N network connection fixing 26 network connector location 21 O order status 51 P power button 17 power problems, solving 27 problems, solving 25 processor 58 products information and purchasing 51 R restoring factory image 45 Index 65