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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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... recovery media when operating system failure 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. 45 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data...
... recovery media when operating system failure 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. 45 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data...
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... preserving the data files on 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: 1. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
... preserving the data files on 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: 1. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
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... process. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. 50 To restore the factory image of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery... media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it ...
... process. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. 50 To restore the factory image of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery... media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it ...
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... in when you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. 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 If possible, back up the data before using this option. Data files include documents...
... in when you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. 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 If possible, back up the data before using this option. Data files include documents...
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...press several times to restart the computer. 52 then, restart your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the ...User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to complete. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The...
...press several times to restart the computer. 52 then, restart your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the ...User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to complete. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The...
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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