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...Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 ...Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore...
...Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 ...Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore...
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...System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in the ...following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. INSPIRON Restoring...
...System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in the ...following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. INSPIRON Restoring...
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... on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 48 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 2.
... on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 48 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 2.
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..., you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. NOTE: Depending upon your computer. 49 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name...
..., you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. NOTE: Depending upon your computer. 49 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name...
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 68, 69 B backups creating 29 C calling Dell 57 CDs, playing and creating 25 computer capabilities 25 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 10 conserving energy 27 Contacting Dell online 59 customer service 53 customizing your desktop 25 your energy settings 27 D data, backing up 28 DellConnect 53 Dell Diagnostics 41 Dell Dock 30 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell support website 61 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 60 Diagnostic Checklist 57 73 INSPIRON
Index A AC adapter size and weight 68, 69 B backups creating 29 C calling Dell 57 CDs, playing and creating 25 computer capabilities 25 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 10 conserving energy 27 Contacting Dell online 59 customer service 53 customizing your desktop 25 your energy settings 27 D data, backing up 28 DellConnect 53 Dell Diagnostics 41 Dell Dock 30 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell support website 61 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 60 Diagnostic Checklist 57 73 INSPIRON
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network speed testing 32 O order status 55 P power button and light 21 power problems, solving 33 problems, solving 31 products information and purchasing 55 R reinstalling Windows 45 restoring factory image 48 S security cable slot 23 Service Tag 58 shipping products for return or repair 56 software features 25 software problems 36 solving problems 31 specifications 62 support email addresses 54 support sites worldwide 54 System Messages 39 System Restore 45 Index 75
network speed testing 32 O order status 55 P power button and light 21 power problems, solving 33 problems, solving 31 products information and purchasing 55 R reinstalling Windows 45 restoring factory image 48 S security cable slot 23 Service Tag 58 shipping products for return or repair 56 software features 25 software problems 36 solving problems 31 specifications 62 support email addresses 54 support sites worldwide 54 System Messages 39 System Restore 45 Index 75