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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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... returns your data files or recover them. 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 when you to return your computer to... an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your...
... returns your data files or recover them. 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 when you to return your computer to... an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your...
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... System 267 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If you received your computer. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve...
... System 267 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If you received your computer. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve...
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... to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may take five or...
... to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may take five or...
Setup Guide
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... Problems 49 Lockups and Software Problems 49 Using Support Tools 52 Dell Support Center 52 My Dell Downloads 53 System Messages 54 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 Dell Diagnostics 56 Restoring Your Operating System 60 System Restore 61 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 62 System Recovery Media 65 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Getting Help 68 Technical Support and Customer Service 69...
... Problems 49 Lockups and Software Problems 49 Using Support Tools 52 Dell Support Center 52 My Dell Downloads 53 System Messages 54 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 Dell Diagnostics 56 Restoring Your Operating System 60 System Restore 61 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 62 System Recovery Media 65 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Getting Help 68 Technical Support and Customer Service 69...
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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 received ... your data files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer using these options. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer.
... 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 received ... your data files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer using these options. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer.
Setup Guide
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..., it is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 66) to install on the screen. 62 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you backup your...
..., it is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 66) to install on the screen. 62 Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you backup your...
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..., etc.) connected to the operating state it was in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard, mouse...
..., etc.) connected to the operating state it was in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard, mouse...
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... on the screen to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process...your computer using the system recovery media. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; To restore the factory image of recovery options that prevents data from the list and press . Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer...
... on the screen to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process...your computer using the system recovery media. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; To restore the factory image of recovery options that prevents data from the list and press . Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer...
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... your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 66 NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not...
... your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 66 NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not...
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... Options window appears. 4. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Select Repair Your Computer. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The restore process begins and may need to...
... Options window appears. 4. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Select Repair Your Computer. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The restore process begins and may need to...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 73 CDs, playing and creating 43 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 75 customer service 69 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 69 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 88 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Dell Support Center 52 Diagnostic Checklist 74 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E email addresses for technical support 70 F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 70
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 73 CDs, playing and creating 43 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 75 customer service 69 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 69 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 88 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Dell Support Center 52 Diagnostic Checklist 74 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E email addresses for technical support 70 F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 70
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H hardware problems diagnosing 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 help getting assistance and support 68 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M memory problems solving 49 N network connection fixing 46 P power problems, solving 47 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 45 products information and purchasing 71 R resources, finding more 76 restoring factory image 66 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 72 SIM card installation 12 software features 42 Index 89
H hardware problems diagnosing 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 help getting assistance and support 68 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M memory problems solving 49 N network connection fixing 46 P power problems, solving 47 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 45 products information and purchasing 71 R resources, finding more 76 restoring factory image 66 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 72 SIM card installation 12 software features 42 Index 89