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... the SATA 0 connector. SATA 2 Displays the SATA drives connected to set the device priority of network devices. Report; Do Not Report (Report by default) AC Recovery Power Off; Network Boot Priority Used to the SATA 2 connector. Network; Network; USB;
... the SATA 0 connector. SATA 2 Displays the SATA drives connected to set the device priority of network devices. Report; Do Not Report (Report by default) AC Recovery Power Off; Network Boot Priority Used to the SATA 2 connector. Network; Network; USB;
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... Power Button 12 Set Up Microsoft Windows 13 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 25 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27...
... Power Button 12 Set Up Microsoft Windows 13 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 25 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27...
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 43 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 44 System Recovery Media 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 Getting Help 50 Technical Support and Customer Service 51 DellConnect 51 Online Services 52 Automated Order-Status Service 53 Product Information ...
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 43 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 44 System Recovery Media 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 Getting Help 50 Technical Support and Customer Service 51 DellConnect 51 Online Services 52 Automated Order-Status Service 53 Product Information ...
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... the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 14 To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 46. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned on. 2. Click...
... the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 14 To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 46. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned on. 2. Click...
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..., fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload or download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 26 Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be...
..., fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload or download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the taskbar. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 26 Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be...
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INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. icon in The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer ...) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab on support.dell.com. 34 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system)...
INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. icon in The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer ...) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab on support.dell.com. 34 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system)...
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...If possible, backup your computer. 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... Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve 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 ...
...If possible, backup your computer. 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... Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve 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 ...
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Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. 4. NOTE: ...until you to: • Backup and restore your computer. 2. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer ...and try again. 5. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Turn...
Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. 4. NOTE: ...until you to: • Backup and restore your computer. 2. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer ...and try again. 5. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Turn...
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...• Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that allow you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard ... that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen to complete the upgrade. Click Upgrade Now! 3. You can ...
...• Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that allow you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard ... that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen to complete the upgrade. Click Upgrade Now! 3. You can ...
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... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the factory image of your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device...
... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the factory image of your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device...
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... drive. then, shut down your computer- Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 48 Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. This option restores your operating system. If ...possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer...
... drive. then, shut down your computer- Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 48 Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. This option restores your operating system. If ...possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Turn on . Select Repair Your Computer. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer...
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...User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting... the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process ...
...User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting... the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process ...
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Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information ... additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information ... additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...