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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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You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other ... the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. The system recovery media can use...
You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other ... the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that involve discs. The system recovery media can use...
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... you received your computer Operating System disc to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data files on your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media ...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 ...
... you received your computer Operating System disc to restore your operating system will permanently delete all data files on your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media ...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 ...
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..., contact your computer are an administrator on the screen. Starting System Restore To restore your data files. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 46 In the event that System Restore makes to your administrator to the hardware, software, or other system ...settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer: 1. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to return your data files or recover them. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer,...
..., contact your computer are an administrator on the screen. Starting System Restore To restore your data files. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 46 In the event that System Restore makes to your administrator to the hardware, software, or other system ...settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your computer: 1. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to return your data files or recover them. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer,...
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... recommended that you need to restore your operating system will permanently remove any files or programs until the system restoration is designed to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be...programs or drivers installed after you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. 47 Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your computer. Click Start . 2. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is complete. 1. Prepare backup media ...
... recommended that you need to restore your operating system will permanently remove any files or programs until the system restoration is designed to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be...programs or drivers installed after you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. 47 Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you received your computer. Click Start . 2. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is complete. 1. Prepare backup media ...
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... operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files on page 51) to restore your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo... appears, continue to wait until 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. then, shut down your computer. 2. Turn on your computer to : ...
... operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files on page 51) to restore your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo... appears, continue to wait until 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. then, shut down your computer. 2. Turn on your computer to : ...
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... instructions on the taskbar. 2. NOTE: For more depending on the size of purchase. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process might take an hour or more information, see the knowledge base article 353560 at the time of ...the data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to be installed on your computer, if you to: •...
... instructions on the taskbar. 2. NOTE: For more depending on the size of purchase. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. NOTE: The restoration process might take an hour or more information, see the knowledge base article 353560 at the time of ...the data to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to be installed on your computer, if you to: •...
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...computer. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. You can use of your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait... until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it...
...computer. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. You can use of your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait... until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it...
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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 operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell...Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system. Data...
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 operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell...Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system. Data...
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...Cancel. 8. then, restart 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. Select Repair Your Computer. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Click ...more minutes to factory condition. 9. Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in ...
...Cancel. 8. then, restart 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. Select Repair Your Computer. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. Click ...more minutes to factory condition. 9. Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in ...
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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