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Hardware Troubleshooter 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 System Restore Options 37 System Restore 37 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Operating System Reinstallation 40 Getting Help 42 Technical Support and Customer Service 43 DellConnect 43 Online Services 43 AutoTech Service 44 Product Information 45 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 45 Before You Call 46 Contacting Dell 47 Finding More Information and Resources 48 Basic Specifications 50 Index 59 4
Hardware Troubleshooter 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 System Restore Options 37 System Restore 37 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Operating System Reinstallation 40 Getting Help 42 Technical Support and Customer Service 43 DellConnect 43 Online Services 43 AutoTech Service 44 Product Information 45 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 45 Before You Call 46 Contacting Dell 47 Finding More Information and Resources 48 Basic Specifications 50 Index 59 4
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... disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in an undesirable operating state. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you purchased the computer. System...
... disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in an undesirable operating state. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you purchased the computer. System...
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... computer, click Continue; NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may appear. Click Start . 2. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers that System...
... computer, click Continue; NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may appear. Click Start . 2. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers that System...
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...Options window appears. 4. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you received your operating system. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you may not be available in certain countries or on as the method of last resort... digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your hard drive to the factory settings, then click Next...
...Options window appears. 4. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you received your operating system. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you may not be available in certain countries or on as the method of last resort... digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your hard drive to the factory settings, then click Next...
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... hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to factory settings. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to load any required drivers. Click Finish to the operating state it ...was in before you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers...
... hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to factory settings. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to load any required drivers. Click Finish to the operating state it ...was in before you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers...
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Restart the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup ... for one to two hours to complete. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Press any open programs. 2. System Restore Options Reinstalling Windows Vista® The reinstallation process can take one time only.
Restart the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup ... for one to two hours to complete. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Press any open programs. 2. System Restore Options Reinstalling Windows Vista® The reinstallation process can take one time only.
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 44 B backups creating 28 C calling Dell 46 CDs, playing and creating 27 chipset 51 computer capabilities 26 computer, setting up 5 computer stand 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 27 contacting Dell online 47 customer service 43 customizing your desktop 27 your energy settings 27 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 28 DellConnect 43 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Dell Support Center 33 Dell support website 49 59
Index A airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 44 B backups creating 28 C calling Dell 46 CDs, playing and creating 27 chipset 51 computer capabilities 26 computer, setting up 5 computer stand 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 27 contacting Dell online 47 customer service 43 customizing your desktop 27 your energy settings 27 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 28 DellConnect 43 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Dell Support Center 33 Dell support website 49 59
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N network connection fixing 29 O order status 44 P power adapter size and weight 56, 57 power problems, solving 30 power strips, using 6 processor 50 products information and purchasing 45 R reinstalling Windows 37 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 38 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 45 software features 26 specifications 50 support email addresses 44 support sites worldwide 43 system messages 34 system restore 37 T technical support 43 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 61
N network connection fixing 29 O order status 44 P power adapter size and weight 56, 57 power problems, solving 30 power strips, using 6 processor 50 products information and purchasing 45 R reinstalling Windows 37 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 38 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 45 software features 26 specifications 50 support email addresses 44 support sites worldwide 43 system messages 34 system restore 37 T technical support 43 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 61
Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... drive. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to access the menu. For example, if you are booting to run Dell Diagnostics from . See "Entering System Setup" on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: Write down your computer. 3 When F12 Boot Options ... the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to change the boot priority of the screen, press . The previous boot sequence is restored at the next boot. 1 If you are booting from the optical drive to a USB memory key, highlight USB Storage Device and press . The computer...
... drive. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to access the menu. For example, if you are booting to run Dell Diagnostics from . See "Entering System Setup" on (or restart) your computer and try again. NOTE: Write down your computer. 3 When F12 Boot Options ... the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to change the boot priority of the screen, press . The previous boot sequence is restored at the next boot. 1 If you are booting from the optical drive to a USB memory key, highlight USB Storage Device and press . The computer...