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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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...all data on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer are completely reversible. 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) if changes to the... 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 operating system....
...all data on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer are completely reversible. 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) if changes to the... 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 operating system....
Dell Technology Guide
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...; Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Restoring Your Operating System 267 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. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System...
...; Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Restoring Your Operating System 267 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. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System...
Dell Technology Guide
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...upon your configuration, you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Any... programs or files added since you purchased the 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 Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital...
...upon your configuration, you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Any... programs or files added since you purchased the 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 Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital...
Setup Guide
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...the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio 540 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems ...22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 25 Lockups and Software Problems 26 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating System Reinstallation 36 3
...the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio 540 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems ...22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 25 Lockups and Software Problems 26 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System Messages 29 Hardware Troubleshooter 30 Dell Diagnostics 31 System Recovery Options 33 System Restore 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Operating System Reinstallation 36 3
Setup Guide
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... the computer. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. System Recovery Options You can...
... the computer. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. System Recovery Options You can...
Setup Guide
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.... Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not be available in certain... the computer, click Continue; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you are an administrator on certain computers. otherwise, contact your operating system problem. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen...
.... Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not be available in certain... the computer, click Continue; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you are an administrator on certain computers. otherwise, contact your operating system problem. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen...
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... need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click the checkbox to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon...
... need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click the checkbox to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Turn on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon...
Setup Guide
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Index B backups creating 21 C calling Dell 42 card reader 16 CDs, playing and creating 20 chipset 47 coaxial digital cables 19 computer capabilities 20 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 9 to the Internet 11 using dial-up 11 54 via DSL 12 via WLAN 12 conserving energy 21 Contacting Dell online 43 customer service 39 customizing your desktop 20 your energy settings 21 D data, backing up 21 DellConnect 39 Dell Diagnostics 31 Dell Factory Image Restore 33 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 45
Index B backups creating 21 C calling Dell 42 card reader 16 CDs, playing and creating 20 chipset 47 coaxial digital cables 19 computer capabilities 20 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 9 to the Internet 11 using dial-up 11 54 via DSL 12 via WLAN 12 conserving energy 21 Contacting Dell online 43 customer service 39 customizing your desktop 20 your energy settings 21 D data, backing up 21 DellConnect 39 Dell Diagnostics 31 Dell Factory Image Restore 33 Dell Support Center 28 Dell support website 45
Setup Guide
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R reinstalling Windows 33 resources, finding more 44 restoring factory image 34 S SD card reader 16 SDHC card reader 16 security cable slot 17 shipping products for return or repair 41 software features 20 software ... S/PDIF connector 19 specifications 46 support email addresses 40 support sites worldwide 39 system board connectors 49 System Messages 29 system reinstall options 33 System Restore 33 T technical support 39 temperature operating and storage ranges 51 U USB 2.0 back connectors 19 front connectors 16 W warranty returns 41 Windows, reinstalling 33 Index 57
R reinstalling Windows 33 resources, finding more 44 restoring factory image 34 S SD card reader 16 SDHC card reader 16 security cable slot 17 shipping products for return or repair 41 software features 20 software ... S/PDIF connector 19 specifications 46 support email addresses 40 support sites worldwide 39 system board connectors 49 System Messages 29 system reinstall options 33 System Restore 33 T technical support 39 temperature operating and storage ranges 51 U USB 2.0 back connectors 19 front connectors 16 W warranty returns 41 Windows, reinstalling 33 Index 57