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...(5, 10, 50). Working with RAID A redundant array of one drive results in this section. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Perform regular backups to check Scan for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases... • RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to protect your data. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0...
...(5, 10, 50). Working with RAID A redundant array of one drive results in this section. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Perform regular backups to check Scan for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases... • RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to protect your data. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0...
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... system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and...
... system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and...
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... backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your feedback for your computer problems or order status. • Alerts - Click to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. Clicking the Dell Support Center Icon Click or right-click the icon to provide your computer. • ContactUs - Click to access: • Dell Support Center. • Dell Support Center...
... backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your feedback for your computer problems or order status. • Alerts - Click to contact Dell about the Dell Support Center. Clicking the Dell Support Center Icon Click or right-click the icon to provide your computer. • ContactUs - Click to access: • Dell Support Center. • Dell Support Center...
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... C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - NOTE: If your computer has a modem, connect the modem to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. otherwise, contact your computer. The User Account Control window may appear.
... C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - NOTE: If your computer has a modem, connect the modem to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. otherwise, contact your computer. The User Account Control window may appear.
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...Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 13 ...Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 25 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Solving ...
...Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Display 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 13 ...Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 25 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Solving ...
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 43 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 44 System Recovery Media 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 Getting Help 49 Technical Support and Customer Service 50 DellConnect 50 Online Services 51 Automated Order-Status Service 52 Product Information ...
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 43 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 44 System Recovery Media 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 Getting Help 49 Technical Support and Customer Service 50 DellConnect 50 Online Services 51 Automated Order-Status Service 52 Product Information ...
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... Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned on. 2. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state...
... Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned on. 2. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state...
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... Online is recommended for fast upload or download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 26 Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Follow the instructions...
... Online is recommended for fast upload or download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 26 Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Follow the instructions...
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...Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information. icon in The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support ...& Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab on support.dell.com. 34 To launch the application, click the the taskbar. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the ...
...Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information. icon in The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support ...& Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab on support.dell.com. 34 To launch the application, click the the taskbar. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the ...
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...If possible, backup your computer. 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...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 use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...
...If possible, backup your computer. 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...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 use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...
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... to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard, mouse, or the power cable.... • Backup and restore your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you need to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the...
... to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard, mouse, or the power cable.... • Backup and restore your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you need to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the...
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... restored. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Upgrading to : • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to complete the upgrade. 45 Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Click Upgrade Now...
... restored. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Upgrading to : • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to complete the upgrade. 45 Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Click Upgrade Now...
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..., continue to wait until you purchased the computer while persevering the data files on your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before...preserve the data files on your computer, it was 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 is recommended that prevents data from the list and press ...
..., continue to wait until you purchased the computer while persevering the data files on your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your data files before...preserve the data files on your computer, it was 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 is recommended that prevents data from the list and press ...
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...check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to access the Advanced Boot ...your computer and try again. 3. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. The restore process begins and may need to restart the computer. 48 When the DELL logo appears, press several times to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you see the...
...check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to access the Advanced Boot ...your computer and try again. 3. To access the recovery options, log on the computer. 2. The restore process begins and may need to restart the computer. 48 When the DELL logo appears, press several times to factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you see the...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 46 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38 "My Dell Downloads" on page 35 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer...
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Index S Service Tag 57 shipping products for return or repair 53 software features 24 software problems 32 solving problems 27 specifications 58 support e-mail addresses 51 support sites worldwide 51 System Messages 35 System Recovery Media 46 System Restore 42, 43 66 T technical support 50 temperature operating and storage ranges 61 U USB 2.0 back connectors 22 front connectors 18 W warranty returns 53 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 32 Windows, reinstalling 42 wireless network connection 28
Index S Service Tag 57 shipping products for return or repair 53 software features 24 software problems 32 solving problems 27 specifications 58 support e-mail addresses 51 support sites worldwide 51 System Messages 35 System Recovery Media 46 System Restore 42, 43 66 T technical support 50 temperature operating and storage ranges 61 U USB 2.0 back connectors 22 front connectors 18 W warranty returns 53 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 32 Windows, reinstalling 42 wireless network connection 28