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Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 48 Hardware Troubleshooter 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 55 System Restore 56 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 57 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 63 Technical Support and Customer Service 64 DellConnect 64 Online Services 64 Automated...
Contents Using Support Tools 47 Dell Support Center 47 My Dell Downloads 48 System Messages 48 Hardware Troubleshooter 50 Dell Diagnostics 51 Restoring Your Operating System 55 System Restore 56 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 57 System Recovery Media 60 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 Getting Help 63 Technical Support and Customer Service 64 DellConnect 64 Online Services 64 Automated...
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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 Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when...
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 Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when...
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... Options window. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your computer. 2. Turn on ..., and so on your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 61) to restore your computer and try again. 58 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use...
... Options window. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your computer. 2. Turn on ..., and so on your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 61) to restore your computer and try again. 58 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use...
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... failure that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the... 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 . 4. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To restore the Dell factory-installed image ...
... failure that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media: 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the... 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 . 4. Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To restore the Dell factory-installed image ...
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... 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 "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 57) to restore your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to the operating state it was in certain countries or on...
... 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 "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 57) to restore your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to the operating state it was in certain countries or on...
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... hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 62 NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Turn on...
... hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 62 NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Turn on...
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 69 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 69 customer service 64 D DellConnect 64 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 80 Dell Stage 32 Dell Support Center 47 Diagnostic Checklist 68 discs using 26 drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 37 E email addresses for technical support 65 F finding more information 70 FTP login, anonymous 65
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 69 computer capabilities 36 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 69 customer service 64 D DellConnect 64 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 61 80 Dell Stage 32 Dell Support Center 47 Diagnostic Checklist 68 discs using 26 drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 37 E email addresses for technical support 65 F finding more information 70 FTP login, anonymous 65
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Index R resources, finding more 70 restoring factory image 61 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 66 software features 36 software problems 45 solving problems 39 specifications 72 support email addresses 65 support sites worldwide 64 System Messages 48 system reinstall options 55 82 T TV tuner set up 11 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 66 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 45 reinstall 55 setup 17 wired network network cable, connecting 8 wireless network connection 42
Index R resources, finding more 70 restoring factory image 61 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 66 software features 36 software problems 45 solving problems 39 specifications 72 support email addresses 65 support sites worldwide 64 System Messages 48 system reinstall options 55 82 T TV tuner set up 11 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 66 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 45 reinstall 55 setup 17 wired network network cable, connecting 8 wireless network connection 42