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Contents System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 40 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information 57 Returning Items ...
Contents System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 40 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information 57 Returning Items ...
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... prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 45 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options.
... prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 45 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options.
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... remove any newly added internal hardware. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files...
... remove any newly added internal hardware. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files...
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...You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the ...1. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. 50 To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. NOTE: Your computer does not ...
...You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the ...1. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. 50 To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. NOTE: Your computer does not ...
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... messages, digital photos, music files, and so on page 47) to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 51 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted...
... messages, digital photos, music files, and so on page 47) to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 51 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted...
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... the computer. 2. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 52 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. Select ...confirm that 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. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Next. ...
... the computer. 2. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 52 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. Select ...confirm that 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. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Next. ...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40
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Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help getting assistance and support 54 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 57 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 47, 51 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 58 Index 73
Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help getting assistance and support 54 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 57 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 47, 51 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 58 Index 73