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...the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems... 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 Technical Support...
...the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems... 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help 40 Technical Support...
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... to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to restore your computer, you can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. However, using the Operating System disc... procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system problem. 35
... to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to restore your computer, you can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. However, using the Operating System disc... procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. INSPIRON System Recovery Options You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system problem. 35
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...administrator in when you purchased System Recovery Options the computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using the Operating System disc. If possible, back up... after you received your computer. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using these options. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot...
...administrator in when you purchased System Recovery Options the computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. CAUTION: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using the Operating System disc. If possible, back up... after you received your computer. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using these options. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot...
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... the Microsoft® Windows® operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. NOTE: Depending upon your primary hard drive. Click the checkbox to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you installed the new...
... the Microsoft® Windows® operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. NOTE: Depending upon your primary hard drive. Click the checkbox to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you installed the new...
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INSPIRON Index B backups creating 20 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 19 computer capabilities 18 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 8 to the Internet 10 using dial-up 11 conserving energy 20 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 41 56 customizing your desktop 19 your energy settings 20 D data, backing up 20 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 32 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 48 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 drivers and downloads 48 DVDs, playing and creating 19
INSPIRON Index B backups creating 20 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 19 computer capabilities 18 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 8 to the Internet 10 using dial-up 11 conserving energy 20 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 41 56 customizing your desktop 19 your energy settings 20 D data, backing up 20 DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 32 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 48 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 48 Diagnostic Checklist 45 drivers and downloads 48 DVDs, playing and creating 19
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Index network speed testing 21 O order status 43 P power button and light 15 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 21 products information and purchasing 43 R reinstalling Windows 35 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 37 58 S shipping products for return or repair 44 software features 18 software problems 25 solving problems 21 specifications 50 support email addresses 42 support sites worldwide 41 System Messages 30 system reinstall options 35 System Restore 35 T technical support 41 temperature operating and storage ranges 51
Index network speed testing 21 O order status 43 P power button and light 15 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 21 products information and purchasing 43 R reinstalling Windows 35 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 37 58 S shipping products for return or repair 44 software features 18 software problems 25 solving problems 21 specifications 50 support email addresses 42 support sites worldwide 41 System Messages 30 system reinstall options 35 System Restore 35 T technical support 41 temperature operating and storage ranges 51