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How To Do A System Image Restore On Dell Inspiron N4010
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Dell Technology Guide - Page 19
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...Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267
Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268
Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 265
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... problem. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System
You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 267
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...automatically disabled. If possible, back up the data before using these options.
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. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 268
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... computer.
The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.
6 Click Next.
To access the...
Dell Technology Guide - Page 281
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...Dell Diagnostics works only on Laptop Computers
NOTE: If your hard drive or from your computer does not display a screen image, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
The Dell Diagnostics is known to use the Dell...safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" in this section, follow the ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
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... (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Front View Features 26
Back View Features 27 Status... and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44
Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47
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Setup Guide - Page 6
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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...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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... indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Restricting airflow around your computer. Do not place your Dell™ computer in the air vents.
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the...
Setup Guide - Page 11
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...to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you selected at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more operating system specific ...for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Set Up Microsoft Windows
To set up Ubuntu® for the first time...
Setup Guide - Page 12
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...8226; Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum memory of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your ...Inspiron Laptop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a 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™ NOTE: Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 13
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... information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Setup Guide - Page 44
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...view digital photographs and images.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information, click Start → Programs→ FastAccess. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by using...to verify your computer. You can use your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
FastAccess Facial Recognition
Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition ...
Setup Guide - Page 46
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...image: box. 4. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting....
2. Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Right-click the category or icon on the screen.
Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell... Dock
The Dell Dock ...
Setup Guide - Page 58
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...Assessment (PSA) on page 75).
1.
Ensure that the device that you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer.
NOTE: If your computer and try again.
56 Ensure that the...hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell computers. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
When the DELL™ logo appears, ...
Setup Guide - Page 62
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... not ship with your data files before using these options. INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using any 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...
Setup Guide - Page 64
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... the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on the screen.
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Dell DataSafe Local Backup
CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any...
Setup Guide - Page 68
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.... Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. If possible, back up the data before using this option. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on . Restoring Your Operating System
Dell Factory Image Restore
CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore.
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Setup Guide - Page 69
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.... Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Restoring Your Operating System
Starting Dell Factory Image Restore
1. Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears.
4. To access the recovery options, log on...
Setup Guide - Page 80
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for each core
L2 cache
256 KB for , and upgrading your computer. Computer Model
Computer Information
Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010
Processor
Type
Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Pentium®
System chipset
Flash EPROM Graphics bus
Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset...
Setup Guide - Page 90
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INSPIRON
Index
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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
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Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 66 Dell Support Center 52 Diagnostic Checklist 74 drivers and downloads 77 DVDs, playing and creating ...
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