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Contents Using Support Tools 49 Dell Support Center 49 My Dell Downloads 50 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online Services 66 Automated Order-Status Service...
Contents Using Support Tools 49 Dell Support Center 49 My Dell Downloads 50 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 56 System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online Services 66 Automated Order-Status Service...
Setup Guide
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... 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 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. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore...
... 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 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. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore...
Setup Guide
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... desktop; NOTE: If you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn on ) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 62) to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so...
... desktop; NOTE: If you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn on ) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 62) to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so...
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...: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 61 You... can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer, it was in case of: ...
...: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on the screen. 61 You... can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your computer, it was in case of: ...
Setup Guide
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... hard drive. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently...
... hard drive. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently...
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... to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: If you want to complete. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to proceed with...
... to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. NOTE: If you want to complete. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to proceed with...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 41 C calling Dell 70 CDs, playing and creating 40 computer capabilities 40 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 72 customer service 65 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 59 Professional 60 82 DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 49 Diagnostic Checklist 71 drivers and downloads 75 DVDs, playing and creating 40 E E-mail addresses for technical support 66 F finding more information 74 flick 38 Free Fall sensor 41 FTP login, anonymous 66
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 41 C calling Dell 70 CDs, playing and creating 40 computer capabilities 40 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 72 customer service 65 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 59 Professional 60 82 DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 49 Diagnostic Checklist 71 drivers and downloads 75 DVDs, playing and creating 40 E E-mail addresses for technical support 66 F finding more information 74 flick 38 Free Fall sensor 41 FTP login, anonymous 66
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G gestures Touch Pad 30 touch screen 38 H hard drive activity light 23, 29 hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 17 M memory problems solving 46 P power problems, solving 44 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 42 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 74 restoring factory image 62 S Service Tag locating 70 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 68 SIM card 10 software features 40 Index 83
G gestures Touch Pad 30 touch screen 38 H hard drive activity light 23, 29 hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 17 M memory problems solving 46 P power problems, solving 44 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 42 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 74 restoring factory image 62 S Service Tag locating 70 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 68 SIM card 10 software features 40 Index 83