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Contents System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 40 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information 57 Returning Items...
Contents System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 40 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information 57 Returning Items...
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...the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Use an external ... GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is ...
...the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Use an external ... GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is ...
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... with your computer. 45 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before 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...
... with your computer. 45 INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files before 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...
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...are completely reversible. otherwise, contact your computer: 1. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer are an administrator on the ... the computer, click Continue; CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. In the event that System Restore makes to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or ...
...are completely reversible. otherwise, contact your computer: 1. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer are an administrator on the ... the computer, click Continue; CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. In the event that System Restore makes to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or ...
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... not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your operating system will permanently remove any files or programs until the system...
... not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your operating system will permanently remove any files or programs until the system...
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... all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to restore your computer. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 48 NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3....Advanced Boot Options window. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state ...
... all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to wait until you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 51) to restore your computer. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 48 NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3....Advanced Boot Options window. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state ...
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... Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to : • Backup and restore your computer, if you ordered it at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions on the size of purchase. NOTE: For more depending on the screen to... Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Click Upgrade Now! 3. 5. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow...
... Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to : • Backup and restore your computer, if you ordered it at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions on the size of purchase. NOTE: For more depending on the screen to... Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Click Upgrade Now! 3. 5. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow...
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...data files on your computer, it was in case of recovery options that are installed on the screen to complete the recovery process. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...internal optical drive. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can use of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media...
...data files on your computer, it was in case of recovery options that are installed on the screen to complete the recovery process. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...internal optical drive. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can use of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media...
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...before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system will permanently delete all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 51 This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. Any programs ...in certain countries or on certain computers. If possible, back up all data on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music...
...before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system will permanently delete all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 51 This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. Any programs ...in certain countries or on certain computers. If possible, back up all data on . Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music...
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... condition. 9. then, restart your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue ...reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to restart the computer. 52 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears....
... condition. 9. then, restart your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue ...reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to restart the computer. 52 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears....
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B before you call 59 C calling Dell 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 customer service 55 D damage, avoiding 5 DataSafe Online Backup 30 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 40 72 Dell Dock 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Dell Support Center 37 Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 E e-mail addresses for technical support 56 F finding more information 62 FTP login, anonymous 56 H hardware problems diagnosing 40
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Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help getting assistance and support 54 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 57 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 47, 51 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 58 Index 73
Hardware Troubleshooter 40 help getting assistance and support 54 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 P power problems, solving 33 power strips, using 6 products information and purchasing 57 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 47, 51 S setting up internet connection internet connection 15 shipping products for return or repair 58 Index 73