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...8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back ...Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving Problems 25 Beep Codes 25 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 27 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software...
...8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back ...Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving Problems 25 Beep Codes 25 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 27 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software...
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Contents Restoring Your 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 ...
Contents Restoring Your 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 ...
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...you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You will require the following to ... latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and...
...you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You will require the following to ... latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and...
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To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is turned on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone cable...Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you are using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on page 14. 13 To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you set up your ISP or ...
To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is turned on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone cable...Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you are using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on page 14. 13 To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you set up your ISP or ...
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... available in all regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 24 You can access the service on the taskbar. 2. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents...
... available in all regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 24 You can access the service on the taskbar. 2. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents...
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... helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. icon in The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution... Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab on support.dell.com. 32 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts...
... helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. icon in The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution... Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab on support.dell.com. 32 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts...
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... Local Backup when System Restore 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 permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating ...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 Operating System disc to ...
... Local Backup when System Restore 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 permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating ...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 Operating System disc to ...
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... hardware. NOTE: For more depending on your computer. Turn on the size of the data to be restored. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard, mouse, or the...your computer and try again. 5. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image ...
... hardware. NOTE: For more depending on your computer. Turn on the size of the data to be restored. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard, mouse, or the...your computer and try again. 5. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image ...
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... the operating state it is recommended that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be installed on your computer, if you... • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: ...
... the operating state it is recommended that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be installed on your computer, if you... • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of: ...
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... the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Follow the instructions on your operating system. 45 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore...To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on page 42) to complete the recovery process. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using this ...
... the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Follow the instructions on your operating system. 45 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore...To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on page 42) to complete the recovery process. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using this ...
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...the User name field, then click OK. 46 Select Repair Your Computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. To access the recovery options, log on as the last method to wait until you received your operating system. Data files include documents,... administrator in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Turn on . then, shut down your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Starting...
...the User name field, then click OK. 46 Select Repair Your Computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. To access the recovery options, log on as the last method to wait until you received your operating system. Data files include documents,... administrator in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Turn on . then, shut down your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Starting...
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... additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 44 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36 "My Dell Downloads" on page 33 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
... additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 44 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36 "My Dell Downloads" on page 33 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...