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Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 41 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 43 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 45 Index 47 4 Contents
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 41 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 43 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 45 Index 47 4 Contents
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...; IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your computer ... state (without affecting data files) if changes to resolve a hardware conflict on the screen. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
...; IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure. 1 Turn on your computer (if your computer ... state (without affecting data files) if changes to resolve a hardware conflict on the screen. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
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...Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: ...Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and ...
...Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: ...Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and ...
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...installed on your hard drive. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that were installed during assembly of the computer. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the ...files on your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows XP, you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software ...
...installed on your hard drive. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that were installed during assembly of the computer. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the ...files on your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows XP, you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software ...
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Index B beep codes, 40 C CD operating system, 7 computer beep codes, 40 restore to previous operating state, 41 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 41 cover removing, 21 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostics beep codes, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, ... 43 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing problems with, 36 locations, 9, 12, 15, 18 problems beep codes, 40 conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 Index 47
Index B beep codes, 40 C CD operating system, 7 computer beep codes, 40 restore to previous operating state, 41 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 41 cover removing, 21 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostics beep codes, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, ... 43 Operating System CD, 7 P power light diagnosing problems with, 36 locations, 9, 12, 15, 18 problems beep codes, 40 conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 Index 47
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R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 43 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 33 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 41 System Restore, 41 T troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 43 System Restore, 41 48 Index
R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 43 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 33 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 41 System Restore, 41 T troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 43 System Restore, 41 48 Index
Setup Guide
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 43 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 44 System Recovery Media 47 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Getting Help 50 Technical Support and Customer Service 51 DellConnect 51 Online Services 52 Automated Order-Status Service 53 Product Information 53 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 54 Before You Call 55 Contacting Dell 57 Finding More Information and Resources 58 Specifications 60 Appendix 65 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico 65 Index 66 4
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 42 System Restore 43 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 44 System Recovery Media 47 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Getting Help 50 Technical Support and Customer Service 51 DellConnect 51 Online Services 52 Automated Order-Status Service 53 Product Information 53 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 54 Before You Call 55 Contacting Dell 57 Finding More Information and Resources 58 Specifications 60 Appendix 65 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico 65 Index 66 4
Setup Guide
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... Local Backup. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 4. You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert ...undesirable operating state. Follow the instructions on page 47. 12 You can be used to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a...
... Local Backup. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 4. You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert ...undesirable operating state. Follow the instructions on page 47. 12 You can be used to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a...
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...time. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on...your computer each type of space consumed by each day. one convenient location. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Manage your computer. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service...
...time. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC Checkup - PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on...your computer each type of space consumed by each day. one convenient location. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - Manage your computer. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service...
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... not resolve your problem System 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.
... not resolve your problem System 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.
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...appear. Click Start . 2. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the search...otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files. 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 other...
...appear. Click Start . 2. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the search...otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files. 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 other...
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... files on your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Click Start . 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your operating system permanently removes any files or...
... files on your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Click Start . 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your operating system permanently removes any files or...
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..."Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 48) to restore your operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. ...8226; Create system recovery media (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 it was in when...
..."Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 48) to restore your operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. ...8226; Create system recovery media (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 it was in when...
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... your computer based on the screen. Upgrading to be restored. Restoring Your Operating System 6. NOTE: For more depending on your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of purchase.... Click UPGRADE NOW! 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the ...
... your computer based on the screen. Upgrading to be restored. Restoring Your Operating System 6. NOTE: For more depending on your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of purchase.... Click UPGRADE NOW! 3. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the ...
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... . 4. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer...
... . 4. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer...
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...the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on ...digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Turn on . Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system. 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...
...the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on ...digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Turn on . Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system. 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...
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...Cancel. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4.... have been restored to restart the computer. 49 NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen...
...Cancel. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4.... have been restored to restart the computer. 49 NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen...
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INSPIRON Index A Advanced Boot Options 48 airflow 5 audio controller 61 B backup and recovery 25 beep code 56 Blu-ray Discs 24 C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 computer capabilities 24 66 connect(ing) display 6 optional network cable 9 to the Internet 13 Contacting Dell online 57 customer service 51 D DataSafe Local Backup 44 DellConnect 51 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell Stage 25 Diagnostic Checklist 56 drivers and downloads 59 DVDs, playing and creating 24
INSPIRON Index A Advanced Boot Options 48 airflow 5 audio controller 61 B backup and recovery 25 beep code 56 Blu-ray Discs 24 C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 computer capabilities 24 66 connect(ing) display 6 optional network cable 9 to the Internet 13 Contacting Dell online 57 customer service 51 D DataSafe Local Backup 44 DellConnect 51 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell Stage 25 Diagnostic Checklist 56 drivers and downloads 59 DVDs, playing and creating 24
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Index O optical drive 17 P problems, solving 28 products information and purchasing 53 R resources, finding more 58 restoring factory image 48 S security cable slot 21 Service Tag 55 shipping products for return or repair 54 software features 24 software problems 32 68 solving problems 28 specifications 60 support e-mail addresses 52 support sites worldwide 52 System Messages 37 System Recovery Media 47 system reinstall options 42 System Restore 43 T TV tuner 13 U USB 2.0 back connectors 23
Index O optical drive 17 P problems, solving 28 products information and purchasing 53 R resources, finding more 58 restoring factory image 48 S security cable slot 21 Service Tag 55 shipping products for return or repair 54 software features 24 software problems 32 68 solving problems 28 specifications 60 support e-mail addresses 52 support sites worldwide 52 System Messages 37 System Recovery Media 47 system reinstall options 42 System Restore 43 T TV tuner 13 U USB 2.0 back connectors 23
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery ...Removing the Computer Cover). 4. Follow the instructions in system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Insert the new coin-cell battery (CR2032) into the socket with any cover(s) (including computer... is inserted between the battery and the socket before removing the cover. WARNING: A new battery can restore the correct settings after the new coin-cell battery has been installed. 2. WARNING: To guard against...
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery ...Removing the Computer Cover). 4. Follow the instructions in system setup (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Insert the new coin-cell battery (CR2032) into the socket with any cover(s) (including computer... is inserted between the battery and the socket before removing the cover. WARNING: A new battery can restore the correct settings after the new coin-cell battery has been installed. 2. WARNING: To guard against...