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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...
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...
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... involve discs. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. To create system recovery media: 1. Follow the...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. You can be used to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). ...
... involve discs. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. To create system recovery media: 1. Follow the...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. You can be used to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). ...
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INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on improving the performance of file. • Performance and...
INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on improving the performance of file. • Performance and...
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... 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 NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 56 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options...
... 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 NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer. 56 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options...
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...an administrator on the screen. In the search box, type System Restore and press . Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your data files. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without ...return your data files or recover them. Click Start . 2. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you may appear. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to the hardware, software,...
...an administrator on the screen. In the search box, type System Restore and press . Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your data files. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without ...return your data files or recover them. Click Start . 2. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you may appear. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to the hardware, software,...
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... you need to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell DataSafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is complete. 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your operating system permanently removes any files or programs until the...
... you need to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell DataSafe Local Backup is designed to install on your computer, it is complete. 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your operating system permanently removes any files or programs until the...
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You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 9) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Disconnect all regions. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down your computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased ...
You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 9) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Disconnect all regions. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. then, shut down your computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased ...
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... more depending on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see knowledge...size of purchase. Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and ...
... more depending on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your desktop. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take an hour or more information, see knowledge...size of purchase. Click Upgrade Now! 3. NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and ...
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... 3. Use an optional external optical drive or any external storage device for procedures that prevents data from the list and press . 4. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer using the system recovery media. Follow the instructions on the screen. 61... Restoring Your Operating System Use the system recovery media in when you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System ...
... 3. Use an optional external optical drive or any external storage device for procedures that prevents data from the list and press . 4. To restore the Dell factory-installed software of your computer using the system recovery media. Follow the instructions on the screen. 61... Restoring Your Operating System Use the system recovery media in when you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System ...
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...on the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before using this option. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the ... operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Turn on . then, shut down your computer and try again. 62 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently...
...on the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before using this option. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the ... operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Turn on . then, shut down your computer and try again. 62 Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently...
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... not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes ... check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select Repair Your Computer.
... not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you may take five or more minutes ... check box to confirm that you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select Repair Your Computer.
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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
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Index software problems 46 solving problems 42 specifications 76 support e-mail addresses 66 support sites worldwide 66 System Recovery Media 61 system reinstall options 56 System Restore 57 T Tablet Mode 20 touch screen 36 U User Interface Modes 19 V ventilation, ensuring 5 84 W warranty returns 68 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 47 wireless network connecting 14 problems 44
Index software problems 46 solving problems 42 specifications 76 support e-mail addresses 66 support sites worldwide 66 System Recovery Media 61 system reinstall options 56 System Restore 57 T Tablet Mode 20 touch screen 36 U User Interface Modes 19 V ventilation, ensuring 5 84 W warranty returns 68 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 47 wireless network connecting 14 problems 44