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... Memory Problems 57 Lockups and Software Problems 57 Using Support Tools 60 Dell Support Center 60 My Dell Downloads 61 Hardware Troubleshooter 62 Dell Diagnostics 62 Restoring Your Operating System 64 System Restore 65 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 66 System Recovery Media 69 Dell Factory Image Restore 70 Getting Help 72 Technical Support and Customer Service 73 DellConnect 73...
... Memory Problems 57 Lockups and Software Problems 57 Using Support Tools 60 Dell Support Center 60 My Dell Downloads 61 Hardware Troubleshooter 62 Dell Diagnostics 62 Restoring Your Operating System 64 System Restore 65 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 66 System Recovery Media 69 Dell Factory Image Restore 70 Getting Help 72 Technical Support and Customer Service 73 DellConnect 73...
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... recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files...
... recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files...
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... page 70) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added...and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to restore your operating system. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. then, shut down your computer. 2. NOTE: Do not disconnect the...
... page 70) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added...and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to restore your operating system. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. then, shut down your computer. 2. NOTE: Do not disconnect the...
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...8226; Operating system failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. You can use of your computer. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the... system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you backup your...
...8226; Operating system failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. You can use of your computer. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the... system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you backup your...
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... window. then, shut down your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 70 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 Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...
... window. then, shut down your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 70 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 Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...
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...Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 71 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. 3. To access the... Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to ...
...Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 71 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. 3. To access the... Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to ...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 78 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 80 customer service 73 92 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 67 Professional 68 DellConnect 73 Dell Factory Image Restore 70 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 60 Diagnostic Checklist 79 drivers and downloads 83 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 74 eSATA connector 21
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 78 CDs, playing and creating 50 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 80 customer service 73 92 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 67 Professional 68 DellConnect 73 Dell Factory Image Restore 70 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 60 Diagnostic Checklist 79 drivers and downloads 83 DVDs, playing and creating 50 E E-mail addresses for technical support 74 eSATA connector 21
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Index products information and purchasing 75 R resources, finding more 82 restoring factory image 70 S Service Tag locating 78 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 76 software features 50 software problems 57 solving problems 54 specifications 84 support e-mail addresses 74 support sites 94 worldwide 73 System Recovery Media 69 system reinstall options 64 System Restore 65 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 76 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 58 Windows Mobility Center 38
Index products information and purchasing 75 R resources, finding more 82 restoring factory image 70 S Service Tag locating 78 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 76 software features 50 software problems 57 solving problems 54 specifications 84 support e-mail addresses 74 support sites 94 worldwide 73 System Recovery Media 69 system reinstall options 64 System Restore 65 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 76 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 58 Windows Mobility Center 38