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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
Dell Technology Guide
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... the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. 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 the operating state it to...
... the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. 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 the operating state it to...
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...System Restore is automatically disabled. 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. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore ... 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or ...
...System Restore is automatically disabled. 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. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore ... 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or ...
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.... 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on as...
.... 8 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on as...
Setup Guide
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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 71 Technical Support and Customer Service 72 DellConnect 72 Online Services 73 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 71 Technical Support and Customer Service 72 DellConnect 72 Online Services 73 Automated...
Setup Guide
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... 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 permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not...with your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating...
... 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 permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System disc may not...with your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating...
Setup Guide
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...Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore..." on page 68) to install on the screen. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in ...
...Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore..." on page 68) to install on the screen. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in ...
Setup Guide
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... state it was in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Turn on the screen. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced...
... state it was in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Turn on the screen. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced...
Setup Guide
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... boot device from the list and press . 4. then, shut down your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the factory image of your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen to restore your operating system. 68 Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the...
... boot device from the list and press . 4. then, shut down your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the factory image of your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen to restore your operating system. 68 Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the...
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..., music files, and so on the computer. 2. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you purchased...
..., music files, and so on the computer. 2. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you purchased...
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..., you want to restart the computer. 70 Click Finish to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears...factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored...
..., you want to restart the computer. 70 Click Finish to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears...factory condition. 9. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 76 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 77 customer service 72 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 72 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 76 DisplayPort connector 25 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E email addresses for technical support 73 F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 73 95
Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 76 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 77 customer service 72 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 72 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 76 DisplayPort connector 25 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E email addresses for technical support 73 F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 73 95
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Index G gestures touch pad 30 touch screen 38 H hardware problems diagnosing 58 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 help getting assistance and support 71 I Internet connection 16 ISP Internet Service Provider 16 96 M memory problems solving 52 N network connection fixing 49 P power problems, solving 50 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 46 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68
Index G gestures touch pad 30 touch screen 38 H hardware problems diagnosing 58 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 help getting assistance and support 71 I Internet connection 16 ISP Internet Service Provider 16 96 M memory problems solving 52 N network connection fixing 49 P power problems, solving 50 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 46 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68