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...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by...
Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring Your Operating System 265 Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by...
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... up the data before using these options. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Windows XP 1 Click Start →...
... up the data before using these options. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Windows XP 1 Click Start →...
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...complete. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced...local user. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, ...
...complete. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced...local user. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, ...
Setup Guide
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... 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 51 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 52 Before You Call 53 Contacting Dell 55 Finding More ...
... 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 51 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 52 Before You Call 53 Contacting Dell 55 Finding More ...
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...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 System disc...possible, backup your computer. 40 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer 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 ...
...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 System disc...possible, backup your computer. 40 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer 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 ...
Setup Guide
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... click Next. 4. Follow the instructions on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, it is complete. 1. Click Start . 2. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files, and exit...
... click Next. 4. Follow the instructions on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, it is complete. 1. Click Start . 2. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files, and exit...
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...logo appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE: For more depending on...cable. 3. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System 4. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. Turn on the screen...
...logo appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE: For more depending on...cable. 3. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System 4. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. Turn on the screen...
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... Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 42) to complete the recovery process. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media...
... Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 42) to complete the recovery process. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media...
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... again. 3. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery options, log on . Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as the last...
... again. 3. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery options, log on . Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as the last...
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... system software to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to the factory condition, then click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to...
... system software to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to the factory condition, then click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to...
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INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 53 CDs, playing and creating 22 chipset 59 computer capabilities 22 connect(ing) optional network cable 9 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 49 D DellConnect 49 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 64 Diagnostic Checklist 54 drivers and downloads 57 E eject button 16 e-mail addresses for technical support 50 F front-view connectors 16 FTP login, anonymous 50 H hard drive type 59 hard-drive activity light 17
INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 53 CDs, playing and creating 22 chipset 59 computer capabilities 22 connect(ing) optional network cable 9 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 49 D DellConnect 49 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 64 Diagnostic Checklist 54 drivers and downloads 57 E eject button 16 e-mail addresses for technical support 50 F front-view connectors 16 FTP login, anonymous 50 H hard drive type 59 hard-drive activity light 17
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hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 headphone front connector 16 I Internet connection 13 ISP Internet Service Provider 13 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 59 N network connection fixing 26 network connector location 21 O order status 51 P power button 17 power problems, solving 27 problems, solving 25 processor 58 products information and purchasing 51 R restoring factory image 45 Index 65
hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 headphone front connector 16 I Internet connection 13 ISP Internet Service Provider 13 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 59 N network connection fixing 26 network connector location 21 O order status 51 P power button 17 power problems, solving 27 problems, solving 25 processor 58 products information and purchasing 51 R restoring factory image 45 Index 65