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...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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... deletes all data on the hard drive. Any changes that System Restore makes to your data files or recover them. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received...
... deletes all data on the hard drive. Any changes that System Restore makes to your data files or recover them. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received...
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...steps below apply only to restore your operating system. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available .... regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. To see if System Restore is unchecked. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. If possible, back...
...steps below apply only to restore your operating system. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available .... regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. To see if System Restore is unchecked. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. If possible, back...
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... to complete. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your hard drive to the factory condition, and then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so...
... to complete. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your hard drive to the factory condition, and then click Next. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so...
Setup Guide
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 49 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Operating System Reinstallation 53 Getting Help 55 Technical Support and Customer Service 56 DellConnect 56 Online Services 57 Automated Order-Status Service 58 Product Information 58 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 59 Before You Call 60 Contacting Dell 61 Finding More Information and Resources 62 Basic Specifications 64 Appendix 70 Macrovision Product Notice 70 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (only for Mexico 71 Index 72 4
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 49 System Restore 50 Dell Factory Image Restore 51 Operating System Reinstallation 53 Getting Help 55 Technical Support and Customer Service 56 DellConnect 56 Online Services 57 Automated Order-Status Service 58 Product Information 58 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 59 Before You Call 60 Contacting Dell 61 Finding More Information and Resources 62 Basic Specifications 64 Appendix 70 Macrovision Product Notice 70 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (only for Mexico 71 Index 72 4
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... use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system problem. 49 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to restore your computer, you can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. This ... deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the Operating System disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received the computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive.
... use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your operating system problem. 49 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to restore your computer, you can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. This ... deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the Operating System disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received the computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive.
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... you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on certain computers. 51 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. If possible..., back up the data before using this option. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be...
... you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on certain computers. 51 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. If possible..., back up the data before using this option. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be...
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... from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 1. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 52 Restoring Your Operating System Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select...
... from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 1. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 52 Restoring Your Operating System Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select...
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... Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Click Next. NOTE: If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to the factory condition, then click Next. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back...If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. Click Finish to proceed with a newly installed driver...
... Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Click Next. NOTE: If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to the factory condition, then click Next. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back...If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. Click Finish to proceed with a newly installed driver...
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INSPIRON Index A AC adapter size and weight 67 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 34 C calling Dell 60 CDs, playing and creating 32 chipset 64 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 33 72 Contacting Dell online 61 customer service 56 customizing your desktop 33 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 34 DellConnect 56 Dell Diagnostics 45 Dell Factory Image Restore 49 Dell Support Center 43 Dell support website 63 Dell Technology Guide for further information 62
INSPIRON Index A AC adapter size and weight 67 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 34 C calling Dell 60 CDs, playing and creating 32 chipset 64 computer capabilities 32 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 33 72 Contacting Dell online 61 customer service 56 customizing your desktop 33 your energy settings 33 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 34 DellConnect 56 Dell Diagnostics 45 Dell Factory Image Restore 49 Dell Support Center 43 Dell support website 63 Dell Technology Guide for further information 62
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Index P power strips, using 6 processor 64 products information and purchasing 58 R reinstalling Windows 54 resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 51 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 59 software features 32 software problems 40 specifications 64 74 support email addresses 57 support sites worldwide 57 System Messages 44 System Restore 49 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 59 Windows reinstalling 53 Windows Vista Program Compatibility Wizard 41 reinstalling 54 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 37
Index P power strips, using 6 processor 64 products information and purchasing 58 R reinstalling Windows 54 resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 51 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 59 software features 32 software problems 40 specifications 64 74 support email addresses 57 support sites worldwide 57 System Messages 44 System Restore 49 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 59 Windows reinstalling 53 Windows Vista Program Compatibility Wizard 41 reinstalling 54 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 37