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... Problems 50 Lockups and Software Problems 50 Using Support Tools 53 Dell Support Center 53 My Dell Downloads 54 System Messages 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 Dell Diagnostics 58 Restoring Your Operating System 62 System Restore 63 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 64 System Recovery Media 66 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Getting Help 69 Technical Support and Customer Service 70...
... Problems 50 Lockups and Software Problems 50 Using Support Tools 53 Dell Support Center 53 My Dell Downloads 54 System Messages 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 Dell Diagnostics 58 Restoring Your Operating System 62 System Restore 63 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 64 System Recovery Media 66 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Getting Help 69 Technical Support and Customer Service 70...
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...System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use 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 it was in when you ...Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer, you can download and install the application from support.dell.com. If the Dell Digital Delivery application is not installed on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore...
...System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use 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 it was in when you ...Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer, you can download and install the application from support.dell.com. If the Dell Digital Delivery application is not installed on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore...
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...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. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to preserve the data files on your computer,... not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 67) to restore your operating system. 64 You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to install on your computer. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you...
...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. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to preserve the data files on your computer,... not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 67) to restore your operating system. 64 You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to install on your computer. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you...
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... and try again. 3. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to complete the recovery process. 66 To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on the screen to ...preserve the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION...
... and try again. 3. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to complete the recovery process. 66 To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on the screen to ...preserve the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION...
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... removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 67 NOTE: If you...
... removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 67 NOTE: If you...
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... screen appears. NOTE: If 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. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select Repair Your Computer. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration...
... screen appears. NOTE: If 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. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select Repair Your Computer. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 45 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 74 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 70 D DataSafe Local Backup 64 DellConnect 70 Dell Diagnostics 58 Dell Digital Delivery install software 22 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Dell Support Center 53 Diagnostic Checklist 75 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 71 89 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 45 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 74 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 70 D DataSafe Local Backup 64 DellConnect 70 Dell Diagnostics 58 Dell Digital Delivery install software 22 Dell Factory Image Restore 67 Dell Support Center 53 Diagnostic Checklist 75 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 71 89 INSPIRON
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Index F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 71 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 57 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 help getting assistance and support 69 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 90 M memory problems solving 50 N network connection fixing 48 P power indicator light 29 power problems, solving 49 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 47 products information and purchasing 72 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 67
Index F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 71 H hard drive activity light 29 hardware problems diagnosing 57 Hardware Troubleshooter 57 help getting assistance and support 69 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 90 M memory problems solving 50 N network connection fixing 48 P power indicator light 29 power problems, solving 49 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 47 products information and purchasing 72 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 67