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... Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service 75 DellConnect 75...
... Memory Problems 58 Lockups and Software Problems 58 Using Support Tools 62 Dell Support Center 62 My Dell Downloads 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 64 Dell Diagnostics 64 Restoring Your Operating System 66 System Restore 67 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 68 System Recovery Media 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Getting Help 74 Technical Support and Customer Service 75 DellConnect 75...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating...
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... • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn off your computer and try again. ...
... • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating...long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn off your computer and try again. ...
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... you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen. 71 then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your... computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard...
... you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen. 71 then, shut down your computer and try again. 3. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your... computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard...
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... desktop; Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in ...to wait until you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using...
... desktop; Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on certain computers. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in ...to wait until you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using...
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... access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. 3. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To access the command prompt, type administrator in...
... access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. 3. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To access the command prompt, type administrator in...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 94 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 62 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 23
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 80 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 82 customer service 75 94 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 69 Professional 70 DellConnect 75 Dell Factory Image Restore 72 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 62 Diagnostic Checklist 81 drivers and downloads 85 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 76 eSATA connector 23
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Index problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 specifications 86 96 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 75 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 78 Windows
Index problems, solving 54 products information and purchasing 77 R resources, finding more 84 restoring factory image 72 S Service Tag locating 80 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 78 SIM card 12 software features 50 software problems 58 solving problems 54 specifications 86 96 support e-mail addresses 76 support sites worldwide 75 System Recovery Media 71 system reinstall options 66 System Restore 67 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 78 Windows