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Contents Using Support Tools 45 Dell Support Center 45 My Dell Downloads 46 System Messages 46 Hardware Troubleshooter 48 Dell Diagnostics 49 Restoring Your Operating System 53 System Restore 54 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 55 System Recovery Media 57 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Getting Help 60 Technical Support and Customer Service 61 DellConnect 61 Online Services 62 Automated...
Contents Using Support Tools 45 Dell Support Center 45 My Dell Downloads 46 System Messages 46 Hardware Troubleshooter 48 Dell Diagnostics 49 Restoring Your Operating System 53 System Restore 54 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 55 System Recovery Media 57 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Getting Help 60 Technical Support and Customer Service 61 DellConnect 61 Online Services 62 Automated...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 53 If possible, backup your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not... deletes all data files on 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...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 53 If possible, backup your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not... deletes all data files on 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...
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... media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your computer. 2. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe...computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you purchased your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Disconnect all regions. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your operating system.
... media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your computer. 2. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe...computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you purchased your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Disconnect all regions. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your operating system.
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...logo appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Follow ..., see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you...
...logo appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Follow ..., see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you...
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...media. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that... prevents the use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the ...
...media. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that... prevents the use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the ...
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... operating system problem. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 58 The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since...
... operating system problem. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 58 The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since...
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... upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. To access the recovery options... A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 59 Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the command prompt, type ...
... upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 5. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. To access the recovery options... A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 59 Select the check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the command prompt, type ...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 55 C calling Dell 65 CDs, playing and creating 36 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 67 customer service 61 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Local Backup 55 DellConnect 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Dell Support Center 45 Diagnostic Checklist 66 drivers and downloads 69 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail addresses for technical support 62 F finding more information 68 FTP login, anonymous 62 79 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 55 C calling Dell 65 CDs, playing and creating 36 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 67 customer service 61 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Local Backup 55 DellConnect 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Dell Support Center 45 Diagnostic Checklist 66 drivers and downloads 69 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail addresses for technical support 62 F finding more information 68 FTP login, anonymous 62 79 INSPIRON