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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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NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. ...left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to...
NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. ...left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to...
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... PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently...
... PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently...
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.... 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Any programs or files added since you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that ... you purchased the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field,...
.... 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Any programs or files added since you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that ... you purchased the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field,...
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Contents Using Support Tools 55 Dell Support Center 55 My Dell Downloads 56 System Messages 56 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 Dell Diagnostics 59 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Getting Help 70 Technical Support and Customer Service 71 DellConnect 71 Online Services 72 Automated...
Contents Using Support Tools 55 Dell Support Center 55 My Dell Downloads 56 System Messages 56 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 Dell Diagnostics 59 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Getting Help 70 Technical Support and Customer Service 71 DellConnect 71 Online Services 72 Automated...
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... 63 Option Use System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc as the first solution when System Restore does not resolve your problem when operating system failure prevents the use of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly ... Operating System disc may not ship with your data files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer using these options...
... 63 Option Use System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc as the first solution when System Restore does not resolve your problem when operating system failure prevents the use of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly ... Operating System disc may not ship with your data files before using any of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer using these options...
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... that you purchased your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you received your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware...
... that you purchased your operating system. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you received your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware...
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... system recovery media is recommended that you backup your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of : • Operating system... is designed to the operating state it was in case of recovery options that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to preserve the data files on your computer. Use the system recovery media in when...
... system recovery media is recommended that you backup your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . To restore the factory image of your computer and try again. 3. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of : • Operating system... is designed to the operating state it was in case of recovery options that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to preserve the data files on your computer. Use the system recovery media in when...
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...drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on ...you received your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page 65) to restore your computer- Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 68 If possible, back up all ...
...drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on ...you received your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page 65) to restore your computer- Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 68 If possible, back up all ...
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... may need to restart the computer. 69 When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Select the check box to confirm that you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Turn on as a local... the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to wait until you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: If you...
... may need to restart the computer. 69 When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to complete. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Select the check box to confirm that you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Turn on as a local... the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to wait until you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Restoring Your Operating System Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: If you...
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 91 airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 75 CDs, playing and creating 45 chipset 80 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 71 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 71 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 75 discs using 40 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 95
Index A AC adapter size and weight 91 airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 75 CDs, playing and creating 45 chipset 80 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 76 customer service 71 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 71 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 75 discs using 40 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 95
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P power problems, solving 51 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 48 products information and purchasing 73 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 74 software features 44 software problems 53 solving problems 48 specifications 80 supported sites websites 72 support email addresses 72 System Messages 56 T touch screen 36 gestures 37 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 97
P power problems, solving 51 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 48 products information and purchasing 73 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 74 software features 44 software problems 53 solving problems 48 specifications 80 supported sites websites 72 support email addresses 72 System Messages 56 T touch screen 36 gestures 37 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 97