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... Memory Problems 56 Lockups and Software Problems 56 Using Support Tools 59 Dell Support Center 59 My Dell Downloads 60 Hardware Troubleshooter 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 68 Dell Factory Image Restore 69 Getting Help 71 Technical Support and Customer Service 72 DellConnect 72...
... Memory Problems 56 Lockups and Software Problems 56 Using Support Tools 59 Dell Support Center 59 My Dell Downloads 60 Hardware Troubleshooter 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 68 Dell Factory Image Restore 69 Getting Help 71 Technical Support and Customer Service 72 DellConnect 72...
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... 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 the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files...
... 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 the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files...
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... off your computer and try again. 5. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Select Repair Your Computer. 66 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in... drive, printer, and so on page 69) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: If you wait too long and ...
... off your computer and try again. 5. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on ) connected to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Select Repair Your Computer. 66 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in... drive, printer, and so on page 69) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: If you wait too long and ...
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Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to ...wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard ...
Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to ...wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To restore the Dell factory-installed software of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard ...
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... or on the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard...
... or on the computer. 2. If possible, back up the data before using this option. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard...
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The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. A message appears when...
The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Next. A message appears when...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 49 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 77 CDs, playing and creating 48 computer capabilities 48 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 14 Contacting Dell online 79 customer service 72 90 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 66 Professional 67 DellConnect 72 Dell Factory Image Restore 69 Dell Stage 50 Dell Support Center 59 Diagnostic Checklist 78 drivers and downloads 81 DVDs, playing and creating 48 E E-mail addresses for technical support 73 eSATA connector 21
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 49 battery status light 27 C calling Dell 77 CDs, playing and creating 48 computer capabilities 48 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 14 Contacting Dell online 79 customer service 72 90 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 66 Professional 67 DellConnect 72 Dell Factory Image Restore 69 Dell Stage 50 Dell Support Center 59 Diagnostic Checklist 78 drivers and downloads 81 DVDs, playing and creating 48 E E-mail addresses for technical support 73 eSATA connector 21
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Index P power indicator light 27 power problems, solving 54 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 52 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 80 restoring factory image 69 S Service Tag locating 77 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 75 software features 48 92 software problems 56 solving problems 52 specifications 82 support e-mail addresses 73 support sites worldwide 72 System Recovery Media 68 system reinstall options 63 System Restore 64 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 38 V ventilation, ensuring 5
Index P power indicator light 27 power problems, solving 54 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 52 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 80 restoring factory image 69 S Service Tag locating 77 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 75 software features 48 92 software problems 56 solving problems 52 specifications 82 support e-mail addresses 73 support sites worldwide 72 System Recovery Media 68 system reinstall options 63 System Restore 64 T Touch Pad Gestures 34 U Using the Emergency Eject Hole 38 V ventilation, ensuring 5