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... Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 54 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 57 6 Getting Help 59 Obtaining Assistance 59 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 60 DellConnect 60...
... Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 52 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 54 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 57 6 Getting Help 59 Obtaining Assistance 59 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 60 DellConnect 60...
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... find a specific track on page 42). TI M E- OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. A chip on page 65). D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - If the message reappears, contact...
... find a specific track on page 42). TI M E- OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. A chip on page 65). D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - If the message reappears, contact...
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...Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista ...NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 54) to return your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other...
...Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista ...NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 54) to return your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other...
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...on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. Using Microsoft... settings have left the computer in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell™ Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista® only) returns your computer are installing the driver....
...on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. Using Microsoft... settings have left the computer in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell™ Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista® only) returns your computer are installing the driver....
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..., click Continue; If you are an administrator on page 55.) Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you may appear. Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you set your administrator to the Windows Classic view. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining...
..., click Continue; If you are an administrator on page 55.) Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you may appear. Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you set your administrator to the Windows Classic view. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining...
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... not be available in when you received your operating system. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . When the Dell logo appears, press several times to Windows XP. Use or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista only) as the last method to the...
... not be available in when you received your operating system. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . When the Dell logo appears, press several times to Windows XP. Use or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista only) as the last method to the...
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...NOTE: Depending upon your primary hard drive. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 On the Dell Factory Restore Image welcome screen, click Next. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If... return your operating system to the operating state it was in the user name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 3 In the System Recovery Options window, select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on...
...NOTE: Depending upon your primary hard drive. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 On the Dell Factory Restore Image welcome screen, click Next. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If... return your operating system to the operating state it was in the user name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 3 In the System Recovery Options window, select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on...
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...15 network cable, 14 USB devices, 14 contacting Dell, 59, 65 D Dell contacting, 59, 65 Factory Image Restore, 56 software updates, 49 Support Utility, 49 Dell (continued) technical support and customer service, 60 Technical Update Service, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities ...media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 68 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 34 Dell, 42 power lights, 33 documentation, 67 Dell Technology Guide, 68 Service Manual, 68 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities ...
...15 network cable, 14 USB devices, 14 contacting Dell, 59, 65 D Dell contacting, 59, 65 Factory Image Restore, 56 software updates, 49 Support Utility, 49 Dell (continued) technical support and customer service, 60 Technical Update Service, 48 Dell Diagnostics, 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities ...media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 68 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 34 Dell, 42 power lights, 33 documentation, 67 Dell Technology Guide, 68 Service Manual, 68 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities ...
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E ergonomics information, 68 error messages beep codes, 34 power lights, 33 Express Service Code, 67 F Factory Image Restore, 56 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 finding information, 67 front view, 7 I Internet connecting, 16 setting up, 16 Wi-Fi Catcher...locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 Notebook System Software, 67 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 57, 67 product key, 68 reinstalling, 67 System Restore, 54 P phone numbers, 65 power power light conditions, 44 troubleshooting, 44 problems restore to previous state, 54 R reinstalling drivers and utilities, 52 software, ...
E ergonomics information, 68 error messages beep codes, 34 power lights, 33 Express Service Code, 67 F Factory Image Restore, 56 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 finding information, 67 front view, 7 I Internet connecting, 16 setting up, 16 Wi-Fi Catcher...locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 Notebook System Software, 67 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 57, 67 product key, 68 reinstalling, 67 System Restore, 54 P phone numbers, 65 power power light conditions, 44 troubleshooting, 44 problems restore to previous state, 54 R reinstalling drivers and utilities, 52 software, ...
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... 47 reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 47-48 updates, 48 specifications, 23 support, 59 contacting Dell, 65 DellConnect, 60 online services, 60 regional, 60 technical support and customer service, 60 System Restore, 54 enabling, 56 T transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 33, ...68 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 42 troubleshooting (continued) error messages, 35 memory, 46 power...
... 47 reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 47-48 updates, 48 specifications, 23 support, 59 contacting Dell, 65 DellConnect, 60 online services, 60 regional, 60 technical support and customer service, 60 System Restore, 54 enabling, 56 T transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 33, ...68 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 42 troubleshooting (continued) error messages, 35 memory, 46 power...
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Windows Vista (continued) returning to a previous device driver version, 52 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 67 returning to a previous device driver version, 52 setting up Internet connection, 16 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 47 72 Index
Windows Vista (continued) returning to a previous device driver version, 52 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 67 returning to a previous device driver version, 52 setting up Internet connection, 16 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 47 72 Index
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...letter :\ is incorrectly installed. Non-system disk error Remove the floppy disk from recognizing the drive. Operating system not found Contact Dell Technical Support. l If an error message occurs in this document were written for and remove viruses. For additional safety best ... or resources. l If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that shipped with your computer. Discard used batteries according to restore computer resources. Ensure that shipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the...
...letter :\ is incorrectly installed. Non-system disk error Remove the floppy disk from recognizing the drive. Operating system not found Contact Dell Technical Support. l If an error message occurs in this document were written for and remove viruses. For additional safety best ... or resources. l If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that shipped with your computer. Discard used batteries according to restore computer resources. Ensure that shipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the...