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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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...files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore makes to return your operating system problem. System Restore does not monitor your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier ...was in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive...
...files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore makes to return your operating system problem. System Restore does not monitor your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier ...was in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive...
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... XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. 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. regardless of free hard...
... XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. 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. regardless of free hard...
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...Click the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages... several times to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from...
...Click the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages... several times to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from...
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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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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. 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...files before 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...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. 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...files before 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...
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... not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 45) to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that you backup your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be...
... not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 45) to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that you backup your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be...
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... For more depending on the size of the data to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to be restored. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer,... operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. then, shut down your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer. NOTE: If you see the knowledge...
... For more depending on the size of the data to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Restoring Your Operating System 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to be restored. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer,... operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. then, shut down your computer. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer. NOTE: If you see the knowledge...
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... the instructions on page 42) to complete the recovery process. then, shut down your operating system. 45 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see...USB key and restart the computer. 2. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on certain computers. Select the ...
... the instructions on page 42) to complete the recovery process. then, shut down your operating system. 45 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see...USB key and restart the computer. 2. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on certain computers. Select the ...
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... music files, and so on the computer. 2. Select Repair Your Computer. Turn on . Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it...as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. This ...
... music files, and so on the computer. 2. Select Repair Your Computer. Turn on . Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it...as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. This ...
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... System 47 Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to the...
... System 47 Select the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to the...
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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