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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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... affecting data files) if changes to restore your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System 265 System Restore does not monitor your data files. 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...
... affecting data files) if changes to restore your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System 265 System Restore does not monitor your data files. 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...
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... before using these options. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. 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 in certain countries or on the hard drive...
... before using these options. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. 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 in certain countries or on the hard drive...
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... Next. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot...
... Next. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot...
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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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... resolve your problem when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files...
... resolve your problem when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. If possible, backup your data files...
Setup Guide
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...is not available on page 68) to : • Backup and restore your computer. 2. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in all the devices...earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal...
...is not available on page 68) to : • Backup and restore your computer. 2. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in all the devices...earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal...
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...data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . Follow the instructions on your computer. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system...your hard drive to return your computer and try again. 3. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to the operating state it is designed to complete the recovery process. 67 When the...
...data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . Follow the instructions on your computer. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on your computer, it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system...your hard drive to return your computer and try again. 3. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. You can use of your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to the operating state it is designed to complete the recovery process. 67 When the...
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..., back up the data before using this option. This option restores your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on the hard drive and removes any programs ...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 data on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to restore your computer- Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore...
..., back up the data before using this option. This option restores your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on the hard drive and removes any programs ...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 data on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your hard drive to restore your computer- Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore...
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... to restart the computer. 69 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition. 9. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to wait until you may need to access the Advanced Boot Options window. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select a ...
... to restart the computer. 69 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition. 9. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to wait until you may need to access the Advanced Boot Options window. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select a ...
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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