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... Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 61 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 Dell Diagnostics 66 Restoring Your Operating System 68 System Restore 69 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 70 System Recovery Media 73 Dell Factory Image Restore 74 Getting Help 76 Technical Support and Customer Service 77 DellConnect...
... Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 61 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 66 Dell Diagnostics 66 Restoring Your Operating System 68 System Restore 69 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 70 System Recovery Media 73 Dell Factory Image Restore 74 Getting Help 76 Technical Support and Customer Service 77 DellConnect...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does ...not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. The system recovery media can...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc (optional) NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does ...not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. The system recovery media can...
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... in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. For more information, see "Connect the ...AC Adapter" on page 73. NOTE: It is connected (see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. ...
... in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. For more information, see "Connect the ...AC Adapter" on page 73. NOTE: It is connected (see the Windows 7 support at support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. ...
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... History - PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer. Manage your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→...status, and alerts on your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each type of your computer each day. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they ...
... History - PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer. Manage your keyboard or click Start → All Programs→...status, and alerts on your hard drive using a visual representation of space consumed by each type of your computer each day. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they ...
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... operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the...
... operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the...
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... or recover them. Starting System Restore 1. In the event that System Restore makes to your computer are an administrator on the screen. Click Start . 2. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, ... undesirable operating state. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 69 Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your administrator to continue the desired action. 3.
... or recover them. Starting System Restore 1. In the event that System Restore makes to your computer are an administrator on the screen. Click Start . 2. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, ... undesirable operating state. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 69 Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your administrator to continue the desired action. 3.
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... operating system permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is recommended that you backup your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is complete...
... operating system permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is recommended that you backup your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is complete...
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...(USB drive, printer, and so on your computer. 4. Disconnect all regions. then, shut down your computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. Turn on ) connected to wait until you wait too long and... system logo appears, continue to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Select Repair Your Computer. 71 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. NOTE: If...
...(USB drive, printer, and so on your computer. 4. Disconnect all regions. then, shut down your computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. Turn on ) connected to wait until you wait too long and... system logo appears, continue to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Select Repair Your Computer. 71 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. NOTE: If...
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.... Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 72 Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. NOTE: For more depending on the size of the data to...
.... Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Upgrade Now! 3. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 72 Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. NOTE: For more depending on the size of the data to...
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...system recovery media in case 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 was in when you purchased the computer while ...computer. 2. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 73 System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media...
...system recovery media in case 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 was in when you purchased the computer while ...computer. 2. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 73 System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media...
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... 70) to the operating state it was in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options...
... 70) to the operating state it was in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options...
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... may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 75 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you want to...
... may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 75 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you want to...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 82 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 84 customer service 77 96 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 71 Professional 72 DellConnect 77 Dell Factory Image Restore 74 Dell Stage 54 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 83 drivers and downloads 87 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 78 eSATA connector 23
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 29 C calling Dell 82 CDs, playing and creating 52 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 17 Contacting Dell online 84 customer service 77 96 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 71 Professional 72 DellConnect 77 Dell Factory Image Restore 74 Dell Stage 54 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 83 drivers and downloads 87 DVDs, playing and creating 52 E E-mail addresses for technical support 78 eSATA connector 23
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Index power problems, solving 59 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 79 R resources, finding more 86 restoring factory image 74 S Service Tag locating 82 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 80 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 61 98 solving problems 56 specifications 88 support e-mail addresses 78 support sites worldwide 77 System Recovery Media 73 system reinstall options 68 System Restore 69 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 Touch screen Gestures 44 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5
Index power problems, solving 59 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 56 products information and purchasing 79 R resources, finding more 86 restoring factory image 74 S Service Tag locating 82 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 80 SIM card 12 software features 52 software problems 61 98 solving problems 56 specifications 88 support e-mail addresses 78 support sites worldwide 77 System Recovery Media 73 system reinstall options 68 System Restore 69 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 Touch screen Gestures 44 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 40 V ventilation, ensuring 5